Football clubs across Victoria will pay less to play in 2016 after Football Federation Victoria (FFV) announced its 2016 fee schedule this week.
The FFV lowers the standard club entry fee for junior teams in the Sportsmart Junior State Leagues, making it easier for smaller scale clubs to participate.
Football’s rapid rise in popularity reached new heights last week with Roy Morgan Research finding football is now No.1 for Australian children age 6-13.
FFV CEO Peter Gome said a 13 per-cent rise in players in 2015 was proof of the quality experience football players were having in the game.
“FFV recognises the vital role football clubs play as sporting and social beacons in their communities,” Gome said.
“For that reason we saw fit to reduce the team entry fee for junior community clubs.
“We are also proud that there is no team entry fee for girls players age seven to 11 in 2016.
“With more girls now playing football than netball it is important to give our Victorian clubs every opportunity to capitalise on our game’s popularity.”
Player registration fees will remain the same as 2015 and have not increased since 2013.
“Football’s rapid increase in popularity is proof that Victorians not only enjoy playing the game, but see the experience as good value for money,” Mr Gome said.