Football NSW grants webinar set for February

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The 2022 season is about to begin which means that Football NSW’s next grants webinar is set to take place at the start of February to mark the occasion.

The webinar will be hosted by Football NSW in conjunction with The Grants Guy’s Keith Whelan, and will be held on Wednesday February 2 at 7pm.

Keith Whelan from ‘The Grants Guy’ has extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, assessing, and appraising grant applications. He also develops grants calendars and funding strategies for organisations to approach these grants in a proactive manner.

Whelan started out writing and proof-reading grants for organisations in Australia in 2012, which is how he got to become ‘The Grants Guy’.

He has worked with not-for-profits, charities, universities, government departments & agencies, sports clubs, Aboriginal groups, arts organisations and educational bodies.

The upcoming webinar will focus on the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund.

The Multi-Sport Fund was recently made available by the NSW Office of Sport, with $100 million being allocated in Round 1 of the fund.

Applications for the first round of the Multi-Sport fund close on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 1pm.

The Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund is a fantastic opportunity for clubs and associations to collaborate with local councils in order to negotiate upgrades and developments to local football facilities and infrastructure.

The upcoming webinar details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday February 2 2022

Time: 7pm to 8pm

Where: Online via Zoom.

Register: Football NSW have provided this link to register.

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Football NSW 2025 Registrations Surge as Season Approaches

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Football NSW community registrations have rocketed beyond the 200,000 marks, keeping pace to eclipse the record numbers set in 2024, as the code’s popularity continues to boom across the state.

Australia’s most populous state has been breaking records the last couple years with rising participation numbers. This year continues to solidify that trend.

Junior participation is leading the charge with more than 115,000 children aged 5-12 already signed up with local clubs as the winter football season draws near.

This sustained growth follows an exceptional 2024 season that witnessed a 9% increase in overall player registrations, with female participation skyrocketing by an impressive 17%.

Football NSW CEO John Tsatsimas was particularly proud with the increased junior and female representation.

“It’s pleasing to see the healthy number of juniors registering for the upcoming community football season,” Tsatsimas commented via official Football NSW Press release.

“It’s equally great to once again see female participation at the forefront of our growth.

“Our club volunteers and Associations have done a tremendous job in overseeing registrations within their local communities and we’re looking forward to seeing the new season get underway in April.”

Not just grassroots football in NSW, but nationwide, football participation has seen huge growth in youth and female participation.

A strong NSW football environment at the forefront of this surge is key to maintaining and cultivating participation.

Though with every increase in participating numbers, the community-based clubs bear the brunt of more demand.

Now more than ever, associations and clubs need sufficient support from the state Football federation if they want to continue these exciting results.

Though time will tell how much of an increase in players there will be, the report is promising.

How to maintain the players and bring more into the footballing community in the coming years will be the next big questions for all levels of football in the state and in the country.

Football Victoria welcomes new Mornington Civic Reserve Pavilion

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Football Victoria (FV) celebrates Mount Martha Soccer Club’s milestone as the club moves into its new home base at the Civic Reserve Sports Pavilion.

The $10.5 million pavilion offers Mount Martha SC new infrastructure, featuring four female-friendly change rooms, referees’ facilities, a multi-use social space, first aid and meeting rooms, as well as ample storage.

The Ceremony

An opening ceremony was held on February 13th with FV Regional Development Coordinator Jackson Landy, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr. Anthony Marsh, deputy mayor Cr. Paul Pingiaro, as well as club representatives, in attendance.

Jackson Landy expressed how the development was ‘well-deserved’ in growing football within the area.

“Mount Martha SC are leading the way in female participation and quality programs in the area, and this development is a just reward for their sustained efforts throughout their 10-year existence.

“We look forward to seeing how they utilise the brand new facility throughout the coming years,” he said via press release.

New Investments 

The Mornington Peninsula Shire invested $6.5 million into the new pavilion, with the additional $4 million from the State Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. 

McIntosh told The News, Mornington Peninsula, the perfect base has been provided for clubs with the new building allowing for an increase in local memberships, a place to train, compete, and develop programs at the ground.

“These volunteer-run clubs are an integral part of the community, and they deserve modern facilities they can be proud of.

“The female-friendly pavilion opens up more opportunities for participation and provides the perfect foundation for local clubs to grow, and for the community to host big events,” he said via press release.

New Era of Football

The facility will ensure there are more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate, helping the club grow and enhance its football programs.

Grass roots football continues to expand across Victoria, with access to modern, sustainable, and accessible sporting facilities; the local sport is marking a new era on the Mornington Peninsula.

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