Football Victoria teams up with VETO Sports to elevate equipment

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Football Victoria (FV) confirmed VETO Sports will become the Official Goal and Equipment Partner, a partnership set to elevate football facilities and equipment throughout Victoria.

Renowned for their dedication to innovation, quality, and exceptional service, VETO Sports is a leading provider of sports equipment.

Through this collaboration, they will supply premium goals and equipment to support our leagues, clubs, and football programs.

Also as part of this partnership, VETO Sports will sponsor the State League competitions, which will now be named the VETO Sports State League Men and VETO Sports State League Women.

FV Executive Manager for Commercial, Chris Speldewinde discussed the work VETO will do to improve football in the state.

“Our new partnership with VETO Sports will significantly enhance the experience for players, coaches, schools, and clubs across Victoria. Their dedication to providing high-quality sports equipment aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence in football, ensuring everyone in the community benefits from this exciting new relationship,” he said in a press release.

VETO Sports General Manager, Josh McKee, also shared his thoughts on the partnership.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with Football Victoria to support all levels of football in all corners of the state. Our extensive range of goals and training equipment will provide a vast array of training and gameday solutions for technical directors, coaches and community volunteers,” McKee stated in a press release.

“This partnership will not only provide access to the ranges, but value in the way of regular discounts for Football Victoria affiliated clubs and access to package bundles that provide substantial value when ordering.”

FV have been focused on developing grassroots facilities, equipment and the space in general over the recent months.

In September, they partnered with PILA to promote local football and help clubs with acquiring equipment that prioritises safety as well as launching their GO Family football program aimed at improving fitness and building stronger family connections.

This collaboration in particular highlights Football Victoria’s dedication to driving the growth and development of football across the state.

It hopes to deliver lasting benefits to the football community, enriching experiences both on and off the field.

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Blacktown District Soccer Football Association Launches Youth League and Poaching Program

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Blacktown District Soccer Football Association has outlined a package of initiatives for the 2026 season centred on youth development, coach education and the celebration of female participation, as the Western Sydney association moves to raise standards across community football and strengthen pathways into state-level competition.

The centrepiece of the association’s development agenda is the Blacktown Youth Development League, a new competition structure spanning all youth Division One competitions in the Under-13 to Under-18 age groups, including Phoenix League female competitions involving both BDSFA and GDSFA clubs. The league applies a benchmarking framework adapted from Football NSW‘s junior competition standards, with clubs encouraged to implement structured training environments including a minimum of two sessions per week where possible.

BDSFA General Manager Owen Liiv said the initiative responded to clear demand from within the football community for more substantive development environments.

“It is pretty clear that people want more and better football experiences,” Liiv said. “The measure for us is high-quality youth football competitions within Blacktown and ultimately, stronger performances in state-wide competitions such as the Football NSW State Cup or Football NSW Champion of Champions.”

The referees branch will support the league by prioritising Division One fixtures and providing three-person match control where available, an operational commitment that acknowledges the role officiating quality plays in the overall development environment.

The Managerial Infrastructure

Running alongside the youth competition is a free coach education program, with Foundation of Football courses delivered across BDSFA’s 24 member clubs by permanent association staff. With more than 1,000 registered coaches across the district, BDSFA has set a target of 85 percent achieving Foundation of Football accreditation within three years. Removing cost as a barrier to accreditation is a deliberate structural choice, reflecting growing recognition across Australian football that coaching quality at community level is inseparable from participation outcomes.

The association also launched Female Football Week with a “Cocktails on the Pitch” event at Blacktown Football Park, attended by close to 100 players, coaches, referees, administrators and volunteers. Former Matilda Leah Blayney addressed the gathering, speaking about her pathway from Wentworth Falls to international football. BDSFA has indicated the event is likely to become an annual fixture on the association calendar.

Taken together, the initiatives reflect an association investing deliberately in the structural conditions that determine whether community football grows sustainably rather than opportunistically.

Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year

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The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 on Saturday.

 

A rapid rise

After debuting in 2023, Mossin has quickly proved quality, composure and confidence as a referee in the Ninja A-League.

As a result of the achievement, Mossin will be the appointed referee for this weekend’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Wellington Phoenix.

After beginning in the North West Sydney Football Association, Mossin then honed her craft with the Football NSW Referee Academy, a journey with foundations truly embedded in youth development and grassroots football.

Thus, Mossin is not just am individual success story, but a symbol of what institutional investment and opportunities can do for young women looking for a pathway to the game.

 

Celebrating success

The plaudits, unsurprisngly, are arriving from across Australia’s football landscape, with many emphasising the incredible standards set by Mossin since her debut just three years ago.

“This award is testament to Isabella’s hard work and dedication to refereeing, and a great reflection of the next generation of referees coming through the system in Australia,” said A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.

“At just 25 years of age, she has consistently demonstrated composure, leadership, strong decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure in some of the biggest matches in the competition,” highlighted Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss.

“Having someone refereeing their first Ninja A-league Women’s Grand Final at the age of 25 years should inspire all girls and young women referees (and potential referees) and show them that age is not a barrier to talent being recognised within Football Australia refereeing,” said Chair of Football Australia Referee Committee, David Elleray.

Given Mossin’s reputation and experience already at the top level of women’s football in Australia, there is no doubt that she will rise to the occasion this Saturday.

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