Football Victoria has announced a refund policy that will provide over $1.75 million of refunds to members across the state.
Diamond Valley United receive $650,000 facility upgrade boost
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Football Victoria cancels competitions in Melbourne for 2021
Football Victoria (FV) have announced the cancellation of all metropolitan Melbourne competitions for the remainder of the 2021 season. In …
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As the concept of a National Second Tier becomes a reality in Australia, there are questions on what the removal of the biggest clubs will mean for the State League competitions.
Football NSW cancels all competitions for 2021
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Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros: “We have a demand for playing football exceeding the ability to provide opportunities”
Kimon Taliadoros played for some of Australia’s biggest clubs in the National Soccer League, and joined Football Victoria (FV) as …
AAFC supports Football Australia’s addition of the National Second Division in Domestic Match Calendar
With the addition of a placeholder for a National Second Division in the newly announced Domestic Match Calendar, the Association …
Clubs set to benefit from Wellbeing Awareness Guide by Football Queensland
In partnership with the Wellbeing Science Institute (WSI), Football Queensland (FQ) have released a Wellbeing Awareness Guide in an effort …
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Will Melbourne City eventually move all of their games to the south east?
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Hosken Reserve Master Plan released for final feedback
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Manningham United Blues FC boosted by $300,000 grant for LED lighting upgrades
Manningham United Blues FC have received a $300,000 funding grant which will be used for lighting upgrades at the club’s …
Referee Recognition Week underway for Northern NSW Football
Beginning Monday July 19 and ending Sunday July 25, Northern NSW Football’s Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week is dedicated to …
Casey Comets treated to new female friendly pavilion facilities
A brand new female friendly pavilion has been completed at the home of Casey Comets, made possible by Victorian Government …
Benchwarmers: Providing a sportswear solution to improve player performance and safety
Australian company Benchwarmers have developed an innovative solution, through their functional sporting attire, to keep players warm when they are …
Box Hill United receives green light for $2.8 million facility upgrade project
Box Hill United are set to benefit from a $2.8 million facility upgrade project at the club’s training base at …
Phillip Island Breakers SC to benefit from funding for female-friendly facilities
The Phillip Island Breakers Soccer Club have been the beneficiaries of a funding grant from the Victorian Government’s World Game …
Lighting upgrades complete at Solander Playing Fields
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Waverley City Soccer Club boosted by significant funding from the Victorian Government
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Greater Sydney clubs receive $10 million for infrastructure upgrades
Football clubs in Greater Sydney have a share of $10 million in funding, as part of Round 1 of the …
A review of Football Belongs – Australia’s football history
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Victorian Government grants available for grassroots sports clubs affected by restrictions
The Victorian Government is delivering further support towards grassroots sports clubs and members with new payments as a result of …
Vicsport partnership with AED Authority to assist clubs
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South Eastern suburbs continue to score goals with facility upgrade investments
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Perth Glory announce PGFC Academy School partnership
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Sporting Schools program stimulates football participation growth in Queensland
Football Queensland’s implementation and delivery of Sporting Schools programs across the state has successfully reached over 7,000 students. The Sporting …
Supaturf: Line-marking specialists for football grounds across Australia
Supaturf is an Australian owned and operated company which plays an important role in the football community across the country. …
Devonport’s Meercroft Park facility now complete
Devonport’s new Meercroft Park Facility has been officially opened by Federal Member for Braddon Gavin Pearce MP, Deputy Premier of …
Why volunteers are the lifeblood of our game
Taking place between Monday May 17 and Sunday May 23, National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of …
World Game Facilities Fund blitz continues with $500,000 for Ballarat soccer club
The City of Ballarat has announced a $500,000 grant from the Victorian State government, continuing the blitz of funding for …
AFC Member Associations celebrate the return of Grassroots Football Day
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) dedication to build on the strong foundations of football in the Continent and to ensure …
Heidelberg United’s Olympic Park to receive a further $7.5 million in funding
Olympic Park, home of National Premier League club Heidelberg United, will receive a combined $7.5 million in funding from local …
Good2GiveBack volunteer campaign launched by Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced the launch of their Good2GiveBack campaign, a state-first initiative designed to recognise the tireless work and …
Oxidate: Driving sports performance and coaching in Australia
When speaking to brothers (and footballers) Jacob and Dominic Falla about Oxidate Performance, one begins to understand the true passion …
Victorian Government announce new grants for local community clubs
The Victorian State Government has announced new grants and funding for 11 new community infrastructure projects for local football clubs, …
Football Queensland begins road trip for Futsal and Walking Football
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced the launch of a state-wide road trip to promote Walking Football and futsal in their …
Funding for female changerooms a top priority for NSW Government
The NSW Government has made female changerooms a top priority for funding when $100 million is spread across regional NSW …
Football Queensland announces Schools Referee Program
In an effort to boost referee numbers across the state, Football Queensland has announced a brand-new innovative Schools Referee Program …
Grassroots sport given new lease of life in Frankston
The Frankston City Council have been provided $2.9 million in funding, in a move that forms part of the ongoing …
Never assume ethnicity is the problem, without addressing the behaviour
The association between a violent brawl at a National Premier League (NPL) game and Football Australia (FA) rescinding the ban …
Melton Phoenix FC receive significant funding for new pavilion
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Football Queensland reveals 2021 SAP Program Guide
Football Queensland (FQ) has today unveiled the 2021 SAP Program Guide which provides guidance and assistance to players, parents and …
Football Queensland outlines changes for COVID check in procedures
Football Queensland (FQ) has advised all clubs in the state that they will need to transition from EVA Check-In to …
Football Queensland launches Volunteer Guide in support of clubs
In an effort to assist clubs across the state with the recruitment and retention of volunteers, Football Queensland has unveiled …
Football Queensland forms new State Referees Committee
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced the formation of a new and improved State Referees Committee (SRC), to focus on recruitment …
Victorian Government launches Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program
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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
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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 …
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
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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
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NSW research investigates heading in junior football
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Queensland clubs to receive a share of $350,000 in funding
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Clubgrants Category 3 Infrastructure Grants now open
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Queensland talent shines through in TSP Carnivals
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Football Queensland delivers football programs to over 8,000 students in Term 3
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Manly United announces training compensation reward for grassroots clubs
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WA government commits $4 million to upgrade facilities for local Perth club
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Football Queensland maintains its commitment to coaching
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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
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Football Victoria provides update to football community
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Junior football makes its return in Devonport
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Macarthur FC links up with Southern Tablelands FA
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Football Victoria welcomes funding from VicHealth
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Football Victoria suspends all football activity in Melbourne
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Football Victoria induct Karen Hocking as Life Member
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Stuart Hodge addresses future for Football NSW
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How should Australian football best use its COVID-19 postponement?
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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
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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
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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
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