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| What to do if your club is over capacity - a message from FFV CEO Peter Gome |
"Season 2015 saw unpredecented demand to play football in Victoria with FFV recording a 13% increase in player numbers.
We want to build on the success of 2015 and continue to grow the game this year. As a result many clubs will find themselves at capacity in terms of player numbers. Whilst we never want a club to have to turn a potential player away, that is to some extent inevitable at present given the growth of the game and shortfall in facilities.
What is critical is that those players are not lost to the game whilst we as an organisation work with clubs, council, and state government to improve ground access and quality. In short, if your club is approached by a player wanting to play football in 2016 and your club is at capacity, we want to make it as easy as possible for that player to find another, suitable club."
The remainder of the memo can be read through the link below: |
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| Is your club a registered 'Kick-Off' site? |
AIA Vitality MiniRoos Kick-Off is the new, introductory football program for boys and girls aged 4-9. The program offers clubs, schools, and community organisations the opportunity to deliver a nationally consistent and endorsed FFA program.
The Kick-Off program has been designed to introduce kids to the world game. 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.
Over 100 clubs across the country have already registered. |
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| 2016 FFV Coaching Pack released |
FFV is looking at how we can better service our coaches in and beyond the 2016 season.
The FFV Technical Department has compiled a 2016 Coaching Pack, which you can hand out to your club's coaches for the upcoming season. |
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| Is your club interested in hosting a referee course? |
FFV is now taking expressions of interest from clubs that are interested in hosting a level 4 referee course. To host a course clubs are required to have a venue with seating such as a clubroom, a projector and access to a pitch.
The level 4 referee course is aimed at students who wish to referee in junior matches. It consists of theory modules, practical sessions and mentoring as a referee and assistant referee at a community level.
It costs $125 per student, including free first year registration, adidas referee shirt, assistant referee flags, whistle and a red/yellow card set.
To express your interest please email referees@ffv.org.au
Upcoming Level 4 Referee courses:
FFA Referee Level 4 Course- February 14, 2016 (Ballarat)
FFA Referee Level 4 Course- February 21, 2016 (Parade College)
FFA Referee Level 4 Course- February 27, 2016 (Bendigo)
FFA Referee Level 4 Course- March 6, 2016 (Parade College) - Pink Whistle Program (Female Football Week Course)
FFA Referee Level 4 Course- March 12, 2016 (Geelong)
FFA Referee Level 4 Course- March 30, 2016 (Ringwood SC) |
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| Join Community in Business today |
The inaugural Community in Business program will soon kick-off an exciting year ahead for football in Victoria.
Community in Business is an exciting new community business network that brings together key stakeholders within football in Victoria including businesses, football clubs, media and all levels of government.
Luncheon 1:
Friday March 4, 2016
12pm - 3.15pm
The International of Brighton, 81 Bay Street, Brighton
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| Add FFV to your club mailing list! |
Does your club send out media releases and news frequently?
FFV would love to hear about all your news and events. Add communications@ffv.org.au to your mailing lists! |
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| 2016 Club Administrator's Conference timetable released |
The annual Club Administrators Conference will be held Saturday February 13, and the timetable for the event is now online.
The conference is for new and returning club administrators, with information and training sessions held on the day to cover all bases ahead of the 2016 season.
RSVP today or find out more about the event through the link below. |
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| Female Football Week kicks off in March |
FFV has launced its inaugural Female Football Week, which will coincide International Women’s Day.
The initiative has been developed to celebrate and promote opportunities available to girls/women to participate in football.
Refer to the FFW Diary through the link below to see all programs/activities being run as part of FFW, or email your own event details to wfn@ffv.org.au.
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| Register now for Boys FC and Girls FC! |
Don't wait to register your teams for FFV's premier pre-season tournaments, Boys FC and Girls FC.
Epsom Huntly Reserve in Bendigo will once again play host to Boys FC over the weekend March 19-20 2016. Click here to register your team.
Girls FC will remain in Melbourne at the State Football Centre (Thornbury) over the weekend of April 2-3 2016. Click here to register your team.
The 7-A-Side modified format allows more touches on the ball, more saves and more enjoyment for all!
Contact the participation@ffv.org.au or (03) 9474 1807 if you have any questions. |
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| Run Fit Football at your club in 2016! |
What is Fit Football?
It is a group based fitness session involving a football. It is designed to be run alongside training sessions to get parents active at the same time their kids are. No football skills are necessary for participants and it is free for clubs to run.
What does your club need to run Fit Football?
A dedicated deliverer and some equipment. FFV provides all documents including the delivery manual and registration forms. You just need to find someone with a passion to run it and parents to participate!
How does your club sign up?
Simply contact participation@ffv.org.au.
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| Club logo upgrade |
FFV media will be putting a greater emphasis and focus on the Victorian qualifying rounds of Westfield FFA Cup this season and early rounds of the Team App Cup.
We hope to have as many club logos as possible for promotion of these tournaments to help promote your club to the wider Victorian community.
Clubs are asked to send their club logo at the highest available resolution (EPS files if possible) to communications@ffv.org.au.
FFV competition logos for your own promotional materials can be FOUND HERE. |
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| Numbers up at 2016 Referee Seminar |
On January 31, FFV hosted the 2016 Referee Seminar at Monash University (Caulfield). 308 referees were in attendance a 50 per cent increase on last year's attendance.
Referees of all levels were present and were educated on the latest refereeing matters in preparation for the 2016 FFV season.
FFV President Kimon Taliadoros welcomed the referees ahead of a busy schedule with guest speakers including: Joe Palatsides from the City Football Group, Eugene Brazzale the Elite Referees Coach at FFA and Hyundai A-League referees Jarred Gillett and Shaun Evans.
FFV Referees look forward to a successful 2016 season.
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