Victoria is the only state to include elite women’s teams

[johnydep]

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) confirmed aspects of the new National Premier League Victoria (NPLV) which will replace the current Victorian Premier League model in 2014.

The FFV revealed that successful applicants for the new league will be announced in “Early September” of this year, while aspiring clubs need to complete “Expressions of Interest” by the end of next month.

Successful clubs will hold their NPLV licences for a three year period should they meet all licence criteria with the Federation revealing that “only at the end of the first 3 year period will FFV look at granting new licences to new applicants.”

Victoria will be the only state federation to include elite women’s teams, with successful applicants needing to have an under 13s, 15s, 18s and open women’s team to complement the mandatory under 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 18s, 21s and open men’s teams.

FFV CEO Peter Gome highlighted his excitement about the elite women’s teams, and was confident that the roll-out of the new leagues would be successful.

“FFV is unique among Member Federations in that we will include women and girls in our NPL structure as the FFV Board considers it important that all players be provided with equal opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive environment regardless of gender,” he said.

“I am confident that with the support of the Victorian football community the NPLV will be a resounding success in 2014. FFV is looking forward to this new and exciting chapter of Victorian football.

“FFV’s consultation with stakeholders around Victoria has been the most comprehensive of any Member Federation and on behalf of the team at FFV and the Board we would like to thank our stakeholders for their highly valued feedback during the National Competition Review consultation process.”

FFV will support clubs during the application process and will conduct a series of information sessions in May and June throughout the state.

[johnydep]

This is great - http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/filead ... index.html

[Hetro Metro]

When this rolls out in SA this will stop the here one day gone the next setups driven by a small power base of often just a coach and a couple of players. This will bring stability to the womens game and integrate womens football within substantial district based clubs.