2024 Men's State League New Club Application Process

Football Victoria (FV) would like to confirm the Application Process for the 2024 Men’s State League (MSL) season.

Clubs wishing to submit an application for entry into the MSL Competition can apply via the following link. Before making an application, please refer to the requirements which are listed below.

It is important to note that FV may choose not to fill a vacancy in season 2024. FV are running this process whereby there is an instance where a vacancy will be filled for the 2024 season.

Only Clubs that are currently affiliated with FV will be eligible to apply via the 2024 Men’s State League New Club Application Process. If your Club is currently working through a New Club Application Process for 2024, you will not be eligible to apply for a 2024 Men’s State League position, your Club must have competed in FV Competitions in 2023 to be eligible.

Applications close 5 PM Thursday, November 16.

2024 Men's State League Application Form 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

CLUB OVERVIEW:

Outline the reasons that the Club believes they should be accepted for a position in the Men’s State League in 2024.Background of the team and track record in competitions i.e., Metropolitan Men’s Competitions or other affiliated or non-affiliated Competitions in Victoria, and/or the Club having an established junior pathway registered within FV Competitions and are working towards the expansion of their program from younger age groups to senior football.Club Committee Structure – specifically administration of the MSL team including: (1) FV liaison for Club, (2) MSL Team Managers.Existing Womens/Girls’ teams in FV Competitions or non-affiliated Competitions in Victoria or plan to establish Women/Girls’ teams in FV Competitions.For regional applications – a letter of support from the local association and acknowledgment of regulations pertaining to entering teams into Metropolitan Competitions.

FINANCIAL:

The Club must not have had any outstanding debt with FV over the last two (2) seasons.Acknowledgment that all senior and reserves players, in addition to being registered through Play Football, will also be financial (paid for in full) prior to the commencement of Round 1 of the Regular Season.Acknowledgment that the installment deadlines will pay the Team Entry Fees for this level of competition.

FACILITY ACCESS:

Confirmation in writing of ground/venue access for the duration of the 2024 season by a Council Operations Manager or the venue owner.Confirmation grounds meet the minimum requirements for Men’s State League as published in FV’s Rules of Competition – Schedule 6 Minimum Facility Requirements – Community Competitions.Facility plan overview including amenities.

Please note: FV may choose to conduct a facility inspection at its discretion when evaluating the application.

MSL TEAM OVERVIEW:

Player List including player names and FA ID’s who have confirmed or expressed keen interest in playing in the Men’s State League team should the Club be successful.

This information is required to include:

Origin of player (Where do they come from – are they a junior player current player, come from a new Club etc.)Playing position for each player.Appropriate team for each player (Seniors, Reserves, or Seniors/Reserves)

Note: Clubs must submit player rosters that show a strong indication that they will be able to field both a seniors and reserves team.

MSL COACHING STRUCTURE:

Currently appointed coaching positions for MSL teams (seniors and reserves). Appointed coaches to include copies of coaching accreditations and Working with Children’s Checks (WWCC).

*Clubs that fail to provide FV with all of the above criteria, will not be considered for inclusion into Men’s State League in 2024.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Competitions department on 9474 1800 and press '2' for Community Competitions when prompted or contact us via email [email protected]. 

*For avoindance of doubt, current Men's State League Clubs who competed in the 2023 Men's State League season, do not need to submit an application via the above process.