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| Knockout Cup Draw now available | updated August 15, 2008 |
BASL Knockout Cup 2008 The Draw for all age groups competing in the Knockout Cup is now available. Head to Competitions on the main menu and select the relevant draw. Good Luck to everybody! | |
| Summer League - Loddon Mallee Player Nominations | updated August 4, 2008 |  Clubs nominate your players now!
All Clubs within the Loddon Mallee Zone (Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Echuca-Moama, Swan Hill and Mildura) are invited to NOMINATE players to be considered for selection in the squads that will compete against the other 11 zones in the FFV Summer Leagues. Players are required for the following age groups; Girls/Women | Age Group | Year of Birth | | Under 13 | 1996 | | Under 15 | 1994 | | Under 17 | 1992 | | Open Amateur Women | n/a | Boys | Age Group | Year of Birth | | Under 13 | 1996 | | Under 14 | 1995 | | Under 15 | 1994 | | Under 18 | 1991 | The program is scheduled to commence in late October 2008 and will run for 16 weeks with a 4 week Christmas break. The Loddon Mallee Zone working party, in partnership with FFV, is endeavouring to secure funding and/or sponsorship to cover the cost of travel, equipment and apparel. To the extent that operating costs cannot be covered by these arrangements then a participation fee may be levied upon selected players. IMPORTANT: Selection Criteria ESSENTIAL Players must have a strong commitment to attend training sessions within the Loddon Mallee Region and be available for all match days against all other Zones throughout Victoria (including the 8 metropolitan zones) Nominated players must commit to attend a 2 day selection camp in Moama on October 4 & 5, 2008. DESIRABLE Previous selection in State Teams (Including school teams), Regional Representative teams (e.g. Country Championships squads) and/or participation in recognised Academy/Development programs. Players will be expected to possess; high skill level, speed/agility/fitness capabilities, excellent game sense and be highly motivated. The first element of the Selection Camp will be a testing regime to assess these capabilities. NOTE: Clubs should also consider talented players who have not previously participated in representative or development programs if they believe they would meet the criteria outlined above. CLOSING DATE: Nominations should be lodged no later than August 22. Nominations should be forwarded by email to dcoward@footballfedvic.com.au or by mail to ZONE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, Dave Coward, PO Box 909, Echuca Vic 3548 Phone Enquiries to Dave Coward: 0400 266 571 | |
| FFV Summer League to kick off in October 2008 | updated July 31, 2008 |
BASL are working with our partner associations in Echuca-Moama, Swan Hill and Mildura to get the Loddon Mallee Zone organisation up and running. Below is the announcement from FFV. AFTER consultation with stakeholders regarding the introduction of the new Summer League in 2008/2009, a modified model will be introduced in the inaugural season which defers the establishment of the Elite Men’s Division (semi professional) until 2009/2010.
The decision was made after information briefings were conducted by the FFV’s appointed consultants, Sports Business Partners, in all 12 Zones between June 2-11.
Following the discussions with the Zones, the consultant’s recommendation is to provide for a modified introduction of the Summer League in 2008/09 – before proceeding to the full Summer League model from 2009/10 onwards.
An important consideration identified by the FFV in its Strategic Plan was to aim for 12 ‘competition ready’ Zone Clubs to be participating in the Summer League from November 2008 onwards.
While there has been overwhelming support for the vision and model the Summer League presents to Victorian stakeholders, concerns were raised about the readiness within some of the Zones to field the Elite Men’s Competition in 2008/09 – these concerns primarily relate to the tight timelines and in some cases the difficulty of raising the necessary license fee and operating costs within the required timeframe.
Therefore, to alleviate the risk to both the FFV and the Zones in the start up year of the Summer League, a modified model is required for season one of the Summer League.
The modified model will defer the establishment of the Elite Men’s Division (semi-professional) of the Summer League to 2009/10.
To fill this initial gap in the men’s/boys pathway, the FFV will introduce an U/18 Men’s Youth Division (amateur team) in the 2008/09 season.
The proposed arrangements for the Boy’s, Girl’s and Women’s amateur categories will remain. For the full memo relating to the structure for the 2008/2009 Summer League, click here
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| FFV Summer League is calling for Coaches | updated July 31, 2008 |
Are you committed to coaching our best Football Talent? Are you keen to get involved in the new Summer League?
Wednesday 30 July 2008 FOOTBALL Federation Victoria has already received over 100 applications from coaches wanting positions in the Summer League.
FFV is delighted with this response, but is eager to receive even more applications.
Applications for Summer League coaches close at 5pm, Friday August 8.
Anyone interested should email their coaching CV to FFV Operations Manager, Lydia Dowse, on ldowse@footballfedvic.com.au and/or contact Dave Coward, Loddon Mallee Zone Development Coordinator, for more information on dcoward@footballfedvic.com.au or 0400 266 571.
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| BASL Senior Presentation Night Season 2008 | Oct 11, 2008 7:00PM |  October 11 - Mark this date in your calendar now!
The BASL Presentation night will be held on Saturday night October 11. More details will be announced soon. | |
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