New team entries and mid-season MiniRoos regrading

The upcoming mid-season catch up round (July 1-3) will provide a final opportunity for clubs to register new teams for players that have arrived later in the season. It is also a final chance to ensure all AIA Vitality MiniRoos teams are playing at the appropriate level for the remainder of the season.
 
The main aim is to maximise participation and player enjoyment, by placing as many players as possible in a league best suiting their ability.
 
For any clubs wishing to take advantage of this opportunity please click the button below for more information.

VicHealth Active Club Grants 2016/17 open soon

VicHealth’s Active Club Grants offer funding to community sport and recreation clubs to increase or maintain participation through their club, by purchasing core equipment.

Core sporting equipment is needed by the club to conduct its sport and active recreation activities. This may include game equipment, playing uniforms or injury prevention items.

Applications for Round 1 open on August 1.

Run MiniRoos Kick-off programs in summer

The MiniRoos Kick-Off program has been designed to introduce kids aged 4-9 to the world game.

Summer programs can run from October to December, over 6-12 sessions.

The sessions are focused on fun, football-related games and activities that develop skill and build confidence. It gives children the confidence to transition into Club Football when they are ready.

Become a MiniRoos Kick-Off site today

Become a referee today

Does your club have any players, coaches or volunteers interested in becoming a referee? Here are the upcoming FFA Referee Level 4 courses (Click on course date to register):

• FFA Referee Level 4 Course- 18 June 2016 (Skye United FC)
• FFA Referee Level 4 Course- 18 June 2016 (Surf Coast FC)
• FFA Referee Level 4 Course- 18 June 2016 (Mildura)
• FFA Referee Level 4 Course- 19 June 2016 (Parade College, Bundoora)
• FFA Referee Level 4 Course- 28 June 2016- School Holidays Course (Parade College, Bundoora)
• FFA Referee Level 4 Course- 16 July 2016- (Barnstoneworth United JFC)

Study to be conducted over hip and groin injuries in football

Latrobe University is undertaking research looking at the causes of hip and groin pain in football players. 

It is known that footballers will often develop a condition in the hip joint known as femoroacetabular impingement or FAI. 

FAI is caused by abnormal bone formation within the hip joint. This condition is known to play a role in the development of hip and groin pain and also cause early hip arthritis.

Women's football task force launched

A Women’s Football Task Force is up and running following its inaugural meeting at Simonds Stadium’s Sports House.

Consisting of eight members – both male and female – who represent a wide cross section of the Geelong football fraternity, the Taskforce’s first meeting was chaired by FFV Zone Development Officer for the Wimmera/South Coast region, Foddy Kyprian.

Introducing Victoria's 7-a-side State Team

If your club has a footballer with Cerebral Palsy, an Acquired Brain Injury or has had a stroke, they could be eligible to play for Victoria in 7-a-side Football.

With the National Championships coming up in October now is the time to sign up!

The Northcote City FC Development Program is also open to new participants including those new to football.

For more information see the flyer attached, visit our website and contact the FFV All Abilities Project Coordinator on 94741800

Player ambassador program connects elite to aspiring female juniors

Since the start of June, PlayStation 4 NPLW and Westfield W-League stars have been visiting community clubs to inspire the next generation of footballers, and showcase the talented player pathway for female players.

Over 25 community clubs will benefit from the program, which will see nine elite female players make paid appearances at club training sessions

Does your club want to host a referee course

The FFV Referees Department is able to administer and provide instructors for any club wishing to hold a Level 4 Referee course (this is the introductory level course).

Clubs can host a course for 10 – 30 of their players, coaches, parents or volunteers. Any club which has less than 10 participants may wish to combine with another club. The cost is $125 per person.

Each course needs a classroom setting (club rooms) and a pitch so participants can complete the theory (3hrs) as well as the practical training (3hrs) components of the course.

If your club is interested in hosting a course please email referees@ffv.org.au with the details of the date and a booked venue for the course.

Manage hamstring strains effectively this winter

Hamstring strains can be a very frustrating injury for any footballer from local suburban players all the way up to the very elite.

They frequently result in the player missing several weeks and upon the player returning they often don’t feel quite right with clearly hindered performance or they re-injure themselves with an even longer stint on the sidelines to follow.

This is usually due to either inadequate rehabilitation or returning to play too soon.

Chelsea FC set up mother's team

A mothers’ group at Chelsea FC, with no prior playing experience, has set up their own women’s social football team.

"I thought it would be a good role model for my sons to see their mum involved in the sport, and that we could have something in common," Shell Tims, the soccer mum behind it all, told us.