Football Resources Update
Students can now apply for the upcoming Melbourne Victory Sport & Business Program. The one-year, dual diploma program – welcoming the next intake in 2024 – provides students with an immersive experience to study in a practical, applied learning environment. They will gain hands-on experience that allows them to be ready-made for the sports industry, […]
Merri-bek City Council has confirmed that Dunstan Reserve North of Brunswick West in Melbourne will have up-to-date lighting for the sports field. The lighting towers that had previously been used were found to be ageing and not up to standard when it came to lighting technology, as the light fittings wouldn’t be sustainable in the […]
Football Victoria’s Community in Business (CIB) Kick-Off Breakfast took place at Ultra Football on Friday, May 12 – connecting clubs, government representatives and members of the football community. Hosted by Michael Zappone and made possible by MSE Events Group, the morning was a great opportunity to network with likeminded people in the football industry, with coffee […]
Brunswick Juventus FC have announced they have received a $10,000 funding grant from the Victorian State Government. The club received the money to assist the club in becoming a premier female football club, increasing participation levels and enhancing gender equality. The funding came through the Labor Government’s ‘Change our Game Program, with Club Captain Cindy […]
Newcastle Olympic has shared the design of a new grandstand, amenities building and car park, with the construction to begin in the next few weeks. The $3.5 million project is made possible by the City of Newcastle, NSW Government, and the Australian Government. This is supported by Nuatali Nelmes – Lord Mayor of Newcastle, State […]
Being financially secure at a grassroots level is extremely important for the future of your local football club. With costs rising across the board since the COVID-19 pandemic, considerable action may need to be made for local clubs to survive. Here is a list of suggestions that your club can follow to improve the financial […]
Female football programs in the Canterbury region are set to expand through funding from the NSW Government’s ‘Football Legacy Fund’. The Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (Football Canterbury) have been awarded an $8,180 grant thanks to the fund. Football Canterbury are set to host an introductory league for the 2023 winter season to enlist new […]
Community sport and recreation facilities throughout Western Australia will relish an increased amount of funding over the next two years. Following the 2023-24 State Budget, an additional $7.5 million per year was allocated. This positively impacts the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF), as it will increase to $20 million for the 2023-2024 and […]
Volunteers are an essential part of the setup of a grassroots football club. Clubs generally struggle to find new volunteers and also retain them, once they have started helping out. Here are a few suggestions to increase the number of volunteers at your local club. Develop a specific volunteer recruitment programme A useful strategy […]
Together More Active 2023-27 grants are available until May 31, 2023 to support Victorian community football clubs in creating a skilled workforce and develop a safe, inclusive and resilient sector. Together More Active is open to any recognised state sporting association, state sport and active recreation body, as well as regional sports assemblies and regional […]