Victorian Government launches Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program
The Victorian State Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program has been launched as an initiative towards funding one-off …
New community club support initiatives to be rolled out by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced they will introduce a new offering of club support initiatives over the next weeks and …
Football Australia signs expanded partnership with rebel
Football Australia has announced a multi-year expanded partnership with rebel, as Australia’s largest sports retailer has signed on to be …
Football Queensland to introduce new referee support measures in 2021
Football Queensland have announced they will implement a range of new referee support measures for the 2021 season. The news …
Ausco Modular: Providing football clubs with infrastructure solutions across Australia
As football participation numbers continue to rise across Australia, so does the demand for appropriate community facilities for football clubs. …
Football Queensland suspends football activity in Greater Brisbane Area
Football Queensland have suspended all football activity in the Greater Brisbane Area following the news of a three-day lockdown due …
FA CEO James Johnson opens up on difficulties in the game and opportunities for the future
Speaking at Football Victoria’s Community in Business event on Friday, Football Australia CEO James Johnson reflected on his first 14 …
Football Queensland’s SAP Community Club initiative continues to grow
Football Queensland’s Skill Acquisition Phase Community Club (SAPCC) initiative has garnered significant interest from clubs across the sunshine state. The …
Ausco Modular to build clubhouse for Virginia United
Ausco Modular will start production on a brand new custom designed clubhouse for Virginia United Football Club, based in the …
Glen Eira pavilion makeover to give community sport a boost
A $4 million investment package by the Victorian Government is set to transform three parks within the City of Glen …
Felton Industries: Supporting the infrastructure needs of football clubs across Australia
Sporting infrastructure continues to be an important topic to address amongst community football clubs across the country. Felton Industries is …
Works underway for South Australia’s new home of football
Construction of a new world-class State Centre at Gepps Cross has officially commenced, to provide opportunities for grassroots through to …
Veo: Recording and analysing football matches with AI-driven cameras
Co-founded in 2015 by Henrik Teisbæk, Veo is a sports technology company with one main aim, to record sporting matches …
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New support from Victorian Government as part of Sporting Club Grants Program
The Victorian Government has announced more support for grassroots sporting clubs affected by the state’s recent coronavirus circuit-breaker efforts, with …
Canterbury Junior Football Club the first recipients of grassroots grants
Canterbury Junior Football Club are the first recipients of the new Superstar Sports grassroots football cash grants, to be launched …
Northern NSW Football record strong player registration numbers for 2021 season
Despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, football across Northern NSW has bounced back in a big way. Northern NSW …
Southern Lakes United FC awarded five stars in National Club Development Program
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) have announced that Southern Lakes United FC have achieved five-star accreditation in the National Club Development …
Football Victoria reveals $650,000 Debt Relief Package
Football Victoria (FV) have announced the establishment of a $650,000 Debt Relief Hardship Policy. The relief package has been introduced …
Football Queensland to step up initiatives to safeguard child participants
Football Queensland have reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children by strengthening measures across the state, through a variety of member …
Football Queensland and Felton Industries team up to launch Facility Guide
Football Queensland (FQ) has launched its Shelter & Grandstands Facility Guide, together with their new partner Felton Industries. Felton are …
Australian Match Officials named on FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021
Football Australia has announced that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for …
Winner of FFA Cup to qualify for AFC Champions League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that any team who wins the FFA Cup from 2021 will be granted entry …
Football Queensland awards four teams with FQ Club Shields
Football Queensland have issued their first FQ Club Shields to four teams across the sunshine state. The clubs to receive …
The gaping holes in Australia’s football history – Interview with football writer and researcher Greg Werner
When I asked Greg Werner why he was interested in researching and recording the grassroots clubs of each and every …
2020 Australian Coaching Conference registrations soar
Despite enduring a difficult season with setbacks due to COVID-19, more than 1200 participants have registered for the 2020 Australian …
Football Queensland maintains support for grassroots
Football Queensland has maintained its support for club and coach development as part of their strong strategic focus.
Football Victoria sign MoU with Australian Blind Football
Football Victoria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australian Blind Football. The governing body will support the ABF …
NSW research investigates heading in junior football
A local academic based in NSW has conducted world-first research in finding out what impact that heading in the game …
Queensland clubs to receive a share of $350,000 in funding
Multiple football clubs across Queensland will receive a share of $350,000 in funding, thanks to Round 105 of the Gambling …
Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants now open
Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants for September are now open as offered by the NSW Government. This funding allows local …
Queensland talent shines through in TSP Carnivals
Football Queensland has seen more than 300 young male and female footballers take part in two Regional Talent Support Program …
Football Queensland delivers football programs to over 8,000 students in Term 3
Football Queensland have delivered multiple football programs in recent months which has seen just under 9,000 students become active through …
Manly United announces training compensation reward for grassroots clubs
Manly United have announced an agreement that will give grassroots clubs in the Manly Warringah Football Association a portion of …
WA government commits $4 million to upgrade facilities for local Perth club
The Olympic Kingsway Sports Club has received a $4 million facility upgrade from the West Australian government. The state government …
Football Queensland maintains its commitment to coaching
Football Queensland are thoroughly investing in creating new opportunities with the continuation of coaching courses around the state. There has …
Football Queensland adds more Club Summits
Football Queensland has confirmed that it will run another four Club Summits in the coming weeks.
Football players across Australia to #PlayinPurple for pancreatic cancer
Football players in Australia will be pulling on their purple socks next month to help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. …
Football Victoria provides update to football community
Football Victoria (FV) have released an update to the Victorian football community on Friday. In a letter from FV CEO …
Junior football makes its return in Devonport
After a delayed start due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Devonport Junior Soccer Association season began this past weekend. …
Macarthur FC links up with Southern Tablelands FA
A-League newcomers Macarthur FC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Southern Tablelands Football Association (STFA). The MOU will …
Football Victoria welcomes funding from VicHealth
Football Victoria has welcomed the news that VicHealth will be distributing funds to clubs and associations in Victoria, as they …
Football Victoria suspends all football activity in Melbourne
Football Victoria have suspended all football-related activity in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire Council. The news comes after the Victorian …
Junior football scheduled to return in Tasmania
Thousands of Tasmanian school children are looking forward to returning to the football field, with the 2020 season set to …
Football Victoria induct Karen Hocking as Life Member
Football Victoria have held their Annual General Meeting (AGM), where they inducted Karen Hocking as their latest Life Member.
Stuart Hodge addresses future for Football NSW
Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has addressed key topics on the association’s radar in the midst of the …
FFA launches Skills Hub for its #PlayatHomeChallenge
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has launched its official Skills Hub as another part of its #PlayatHomeChallenge. The Skills Hub will …
How should Australian football best use its COVID-19 postponement?
FFA head James Johnson revealed the worst keep secret in Australian football early Tuesday morning; announcing the immediate suspension of …
FFA suspends all grassroots football competitions in Australia due to coronavirus
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced all sanctioned grassroots football competitions and associated training will be suspended for the next …
UEFA and Disney to promote the women’s game with partnership
An exciting new partnership will encourage girls to participate in soccer, with a new grassroots women’s youth soccer project the …
Spectrum Soccer to be launched by Autism Central Coast
Autism Central Coast will be launching Spectrum Soccer, a football skills and fun program for anyone who loves the game.
Adidas builds football field using 1.8 million plastic bottles
Adidas have taken another step forward in sustainability with the completion of a football field made entirely out of plastic …
Football Queensland to Establish a Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Council
Football Queensland have been consistently hitting their Strategic Plan targets over the past few months.
FFA CEO James Johnson set to shake-up structure
New Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO James Johnson says addressing how the organisation can adapt to constant change will be …
Football Queensland appoint Jacqui Hurford as State Referee Manager
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the appointment of Jacqui Hurford as the new State Referee Manager.
Peter Filopoulos elected to Vicsport board
Vicsport have completed their 2019 Annual General Meeting and confirmed that Peter Filopoulos has been elected as a non-executive Director, …
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Referee initiatives rolled out by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) has released their 2020-2022 Strategic Plan for football in their state and are set to begin addressing …
Australian Indigenous Football Championships held in Queensland
The 2019 Australian Indigenous Football Championships (AIFC) were held this past weekend at the Moreton Bay Sports Complex in Queensland. …
Indigenous Football Week to help aspiring coaches
The Moriarty Foundation is currently holding the annual Indigenous Football Week, which began on November 2nd and concludes on November 10th.
How A-League clubs can tackle waste management
It’s been widely publicised about how waste is going into landfill as we look at ways to protect our environment. …
Registrations now open for Go Football
Whether you’ve just completed a soccer season in the winter or are a more casual player, Go Football is designed …
Grassroots clubs to get help from new FFA initiative
In a move that seeks to help out grassroots clubs the country, Football Federation Australia has developed a new program …
Evolution of the modern soccer fan
Supporting your club, whether it be locally or abroad, can have its fair share of ups and downs. There are …
Long-serving referee says farewell to Football NSW
One of the longest-serving referees for Football NSW has made a tough decision to hang up the whistle as he …
Football Queensland team up with Super Futsal
With increasing participation numbers at the forefront, Football Quuensland has linked up with Super Futsal in a commitment to get …
Welcome Sports Festival brings community together
Holding a community event is a great way to bring people of similar interests together and the Welcome Sports Festival …
How grass roots clubs can better manage their sporting apparel, and it works.
Appearance is everything for sporting clubs, and managing your kit goes a long way to how you present yourself as …
How clubs can manage their finances
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Child safeguarding programme and toolkit launched by FIFA
A new initiative created by FIFA has been put in place to help protect all children involved in the game, …
Football Victoria to celebrate first ever Indigenous Round
Round 21 of NPL Victoria will be the inaugural Indigenous Round between July 12 and 15. All clubs and competitions …
Let’s Light Up Football provides key funding
There’s not long left to go for Football NSW clubs to apply for funding as part of the Let’s Light …
AusPlay survey reveals most popular sport
The AusPlay survey for 2019 by Sport Australia has confirmed that soccer is the most popular organised sport in Australia.
Is grassroots soccer more important than the elite level?
It’s easy to live in the present, to enjoy the moment, the times that you live in. It’s even easier …
Change Our Game Scholarship Program
The Change Our Game Scholarship Program provides funding to assist women to access professional learning and development opportunities to enhance …
Play for Purpose – The Sports and Charity Raffle
Play For Purpose is an innovative fundraising solution, that rewards both clubs and supporters alike!