New Club Application Process | Season 2027

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Step 1 – Club Overview, Facility and Current Membership
This stage of the New Club Application process is focused on clearly communicating your Club’s purpose—why you wish to form a new Club and how it will positively contribute to the football community.

The three main focus points of this form are the club details (including logo and proposed name), club venue and the club's purpose

Your application will be assessed based on the information you provide here, so it is important to be as detailed and thorough as possible.

Step 1 must be submitted by 13 September 2026.

For more information regarding the New Club Application process, please visit: www.footballvictoria.com.au

If you have any questions or would like to clarify any part of the application before submitting, please contact us at members@footballvictoria.com.au

Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee affiliation with Football Victoria or admission into its competitions.

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Your Contact Details* This field is required.Details of the representative who is submitting the application on behalf of the Club.

First Name

Last Name

Email address

Phone Number

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Role at the Club* This field is required.

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Club Name, Colours and Logo* This field is required.

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Club Name* This field is required.Applicants will be required to submit three (3) proposed names that can be considered by FV, subject to the IPCI

Preferred Club Name

Second Preferred Club Name

Third Preferred Club Name

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Club Logo* This field is required.Please attach a copy of your logo, as well as any variations

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Playing Colours* This field is required.Please indicate the main playing colours of your team (please note that predominantly black strips are not permitted). Please include a description of strip colours, including trim and patterns

Home Shirt

Away Shirt

Home Shorts

Away Shorts

Home Socks

Away Socks

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Graphic of Kit and ColoursIf you have any images of the proposed kit and colours, please upload (please note this step is not a compulsory)

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What is the current/proposed entity set-up?* This field is required.

Established as an Incorporated Association

Intend to become an Incorporated Association

Established as a Company Limited by Guarantee

Intend to become a Company Limited by Guarantee

Other

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Name of Current Incorporated Entity* This field is required.Name of the currently established Incorporated Association or Company Limited by Guarantee

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Registration Number of Current Incorporated Entity* This field is required.Association Registration Number or Australian Company Number of the currently established Incorporated Association or Company Limited by Guarantee

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ABN Number of Current Incorporated Entity* This field is required.Type N/A if your Current Incorporated Entity is does not have an Australian Business Number

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Club History: Please outline any previous affiliations or participation in current competitions (e.g. VicSoccer, Churches League).* This field is required.Please list and describe any affiliation with private providers, Academies, Schools, Clubs or Associations in Australia or overseas.

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Purpose: Why does your club wish to be affiliated with Football Victoria? Please describe your motivations for seeking affiliation with Football Victoria. Outline how this affiliation will support your club’s goals and what you aim to achieve* This field is required.Consider including how your club will contribute to the football community and promote growth and inclusivity in the sport

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Why is a new club in your area required?* This field is required.

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What type of Competition(s) does the Club intend to enter into?* This field is required.Select all that apply

Senior Women

Junior Girls

Senior Men

Junior Mixed/Boys

MiniRoos Girls

MiniRoos Mixed

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Club Location* This field is required.Please specify your primary training and match day facility (name ground/reserve/oval name)

Venue/Ground Name

Street Address

Suburb

State

Post Code

Country

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Surrounding suburbs that your club intends to represent:* This field is required.

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Letter of Support: Local Council or Venue Owner* This field is required.To ensure FV can maintain strong working relationships between councils/venue owners and Clubs, a letter of support from the relevant LGA’s Head of Sport and Recreation or equivalent must be included in the application. The letter must also indicate that council approve the proposed names the New Club as well as a description of the need for a New Club within this area and the period that the facility will be made available to your Club (e.g. every day during February to October). See the 2027 New Club Application Process document for more details.

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Facility Overview* This field is required.Please describe the facility that has been allocated to you by Council or Private Venue Owner. Include amenities like number of change rooms, medical rooms, social spaces, disabled access facilities, female friendly change rooms, field size, goals etc. Any information about the venue prior to FV doing a venue audit would be helpful.

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Signature* This field is required.Declaration that all information contained in this application is accurate to the best of your knowledge