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PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues - Women's Club Licensing Criteria
Ref Criteria 2016 2017 2018
The PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues - Women's Club Licensing Criteria is applicable to any club wishing to
1 Teams
participate in elite state-based competitions.
2 Youth Development
In order to be licensed to participate in such competitions, a club must at a minimum meet various mandatory criteria. It
3 Coaching is intended that this criteria would apply for seasons commencing in 2016. In certain limited cases, a Member Federation
may seek FFA approval to phase in compliance over the four year period.
4 Governance
It is planned that the minimum standards required to enter the competitions will increase over time. Should a club meet
5 Finance future criteria ahead of time, FFA and the Member Federation would seek to recognise and publicise this on behalf of
clubs . It is expected that criteria will need to be adjusted on an annual basis by FFA.
6 Facilities
The areas covered in the criteria are listed to the left. Compliance with the criteria would be the primary responsibility of
7 Organisational Structure the Member Federation with oversight on some matters provided by FFA.
8 Membership Protection
9 Medical
10 Reporting
13 May 2015TEAMS
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
1.1 Team Composition (Senior Women's, U18, Mandatory The club must field a Senior Women's, U18, U15 and U13 team. These teams are required to participate in the highest level of
U15, U13) competition available within the Member Federation's jurisdiction. The Senior Women's team must operate in accordance
with the regulations pertaining to the Player Points System at 1.3.
1.2 Team Composition (Reserves/U19, U16, Flexible Subject to sufficiency of playing numbers, a MF may introduce a Reserves (or U19) and U16, U14 and U12 competition.
U14, U12)
1.3 Player Points System Flexible A minimum requirement of any accredited club is that the selection of its Senior Women's Team be made in alignment with
the regulated Player Points System or Player Composition Roster as determined by FFA and its Member Federation.
1.4 FFA/Member Federation Pathway Mandatory A club must release any player who has been selected for participation in the official FFA/Member Federation Talented Player
Pathway (e.g. W-League, NTC etc).YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Mandatory/
Ref Requirement 2016 2017 2018 2019
Flexible
2.1 Youth Training Plan Mandatory Documented Youth Training Plan in place Documented Youth Training Plan in place which Documented Youth Training Plan in place which Documented Youth Training Plan in place which in high
which outlines in some detail club mission, outlines in some detail club mission, vision and broadly outlines the club mission, vision and goals detail outlines the club mission, vision and goals regarding
vision and goals regarding youth training ( goals regarding youth training ( U18, U15 and regarding youth training. The plan also outlines the youth training. The plan also outlines the clubs recruitment
U18, U15 and U13). Work with FFV Female U13). The plan also outlines the clubs recruitment clubs recruitment policy and SAP Foundation plan. policy and SAP Plan. The plan also outlines the schedule to
Development Officer to implement a Girls SAP policy and a SAP Foundation plan The plan also includes broad plans for amateur club deliver the coaching clinics and community courses in
plan for 10-13 years for the community base and district/zone service, support and integration in 2019.
2018
2.2 Amateur Club Service & Flexible 2016, The Club delivers a SAP Foundation program servicing players from Neighbouring clubs The Club delivers a SAP Foundation program servicing players from Neighbouring clubs plus hosts a grassroots
Support Mandatory - and Community courses at their club servicing coaches from Neighbouring clubs
2017 onwards
2.3 Regional (i.e., Flexible Where applicable (i.e., where a club is based in a District/Zone/Association), the club has a documented formal Regional Affiliation Agreement in place Where applicable (i.e., where a club is based in a
District/Zone/Association) broadly defining how the Region and the Club will work together in the area of Youth Development District/Zone/Association), the club has a documented
Affiliation formal Regional Affiliation Agreement in place defining in
high detail how the Region and the Club will work together
in the area of Youth Development
2.4 Liaison with State Technical Mandatory FFV will work with the WNPL Club Technical The Club Technical Director implements the The Club Technical Director implements the agreed The Club Technical Director implements the agreed Youth
Director Director to implement a Club Youth agreed Youth Development Plan which has been Youth Development Plan which has been endorsed Development Plan which has been endorsed by the State
Development Plan and Coaching plan based endorsed by the State Technical Director. The by the State Technical Director. The Club Technical Technical Director. The Club Technical Director ensures
around the FFA National Curriculum, club TD Club Technical Director ensures that the coaching Director ensures that the coaching program is that the coaching program is delivered, and maintains the
will be required to complete the FFV youth program is delivered, and maintains the delivered, and maintains the appropriate records appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual
Development report. Youth Training plans appropriate records which will form the basis of which will form the basis of the annual audit. The audit. The State TD will undertake 2 inspections and
must be submitted prior to the year of the annual audit. The State TD will undertakean State TD will undertake 2 inspections and outline outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the
implementation for approval. inspection and outline areas that need to be areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2020 season.
addressed by the start of the 2018 season. 2019 season.
2.5 Application of National Mandatory Application of the National Curriculum
Curriculum
2.6 Transparency of Fees Mandatory The Club must advise the Member Federation of the estimated costs, by type, incurred per season for each age group / team. The cost breakdown should also outline the component of fees which represents
profit to the club. The fee structure must be reported to the Member Federation and FFA for approval on an annual basis in accordance with Section 10. The Member Federation or FFA may publically advertise
club fees centrally to facilitate easier comparison by consumers/parents/etc. In accordance with Section 10, the Member Federation or FFA will have the ability to require the Club to re-set fees if they are
determined to be unreasonable.
2.7 Training Program Duration Mandatory Training program for the Under 13, Under 15 Training program for the Under 13, Under 15 and Under 18 Squads for a minimum duration of 8 months Training program for the Under 13, Under 15 and Under
and Under 18 Squads for a minimum duration 18 Squads for a minimum duration of 9 months
of 7 months
2.8 SAP Flexible 2016, The WNPL club working with FFV to conduct a minimum of 1 Girls only SAP Foundation 12 week The WNPL club working with FFV to conduct a The WNPL club working with FFV to conduct a , Girls only
Mandatory - program of 2 sessions a week Summer and Winter, Girls only SAP Foundation 14 SAP Foundation 14 week program of 2 sessions a week for
2017 onwards week program of 2 sessions a week Under 11 and Under 13 age groupsWNPL COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS
Mandatory /
Ref Requirement 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Flexible
3.1 Technical Director Mandatory The Technical Director ( male or The Technical Director must attend a B - A male Technical Director must hold a B- A male Technical Director must attend a A male Technical Director must hold a 'new'
female ) must hold a C-Licence Licence (if male) must hold a C-Licence (if Licence and a female Technical Director 'new' A-Licence and a female Technical A-Licence and a female Technical Director
female) must attend a B-Licence Director must hold a B-Licence must attend a 'new' A-Licence
3.2 Senior Women's Team Coach Mandatory The Head Coach (if male) must be an The Head Coach must attend a B -Licence (if The Head Coach (if male) must hold a B-Licence or (if female) hold a C-Licence A male Head Coach must attend a 'new' A-
accredited Senior C -Licence coach or male) or completed a Senior C-Licence (if and attended a B.Licence by 2019 Licence and a female Head Coach must hold
(if female) have attend a C-Licence female) a B-Licence
course in 2016 and hold a senior
certificate
3.3 Senior Women's Team Mandatory The Assistant Coach must hold a The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior C-
Assistant Coach Senior Certificate Certificate (if female) or hold a Senior C C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B- C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B- Licence (if female) or hold a B-License (if
License (if male) License (if male) License (if male) male)
3.4 Senior Women's Team Mandatory Community Goalkeeper licence Community Goalkeeper licence GK FFA Level 1
Goalkeeping Coach
3.5 Under 18 Women's Head Mandatory The Head Coach must hold a Game The Head Coach ( Male or Female )must The Head Coach must attend a Senior or The Head must hold a Youth or a Senior The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior C-
Coach training or a Senior Certificate attend or have completed a Senior or Youth Youth C. Licence (if female) or C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B- Licence (if female) or hold a B-License (if
C License completed a Youth or Senior C License License (if male) male)
(if male)
3.6 Under 18 Assistant Coach Flexible 2016-17/ The Assistant Coach must hold a Game The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior Certificate (if female) or attend a Youth or The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior The Assistant Coach must hold a Senior C-
Mandatory 2018 training or a Senior Certificate Senior C License (if male) C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B- Licence (if female) or hold a B-License (if
License (if male) male)
3.7 Under 18 Goalkeeping Coach Mandatory Community Goalkeeper licence Have completed a Community Goalkeepers Licence in 2016 or earlier GK FFA Level 1
3.8 Under 15 Game Training Coach Mandatory The G.T. Coach must hold a Game The G.T. Coach must hold a Game Training The G.T. Coach (Male or Female) must The G.T. Coach (Male or Female) must hold a Youth C Licence
Training Certificate Certificate (if female) or Youth C Licence (if hold a Youth C Licence
male)
3.9 Under 15 G.T. Assistant Coach Flexible 2016-17/ The assistant G.T. Coach must hold a The U15 Assistant Coach must hold a Game Training Certificate The U15 Assistant Coach must attend a The U15 Assistant Coach must have
Mandatory 2018 Game Training Certificate Youth C Licence completed a Youth C Licence
3.10 Under 15 G.T. Goalkeeping Mandatory Community Goalkeeper licence Community Goalkeeper licence Community Goalkeeper licence
Coach
3.11 Under 13 Skill Acquisition Mandatory The S.A.. Coach must hold a Skill TheS.A. Coach must hold a Skill Training The S.A.. Coach (Male or Female) must The S.A.. Coach (Male or Female) must hold a Youth C Licence
Coach Acquisition Certificate Certificate (if female) or Youth C Licence (if hold a Youth C Licence
male)
3.12 Under 13 S.A. Assistant Coach Flexible 2016-17/ The U13 Assistant Coach must hold a Skill Training Certificate . The U13 Assistant Coach must attend a Youth C Licence
Mandatory 2018
3.13 Under 13 S.A. Goalkeeping Flexible 2016-17/ Community Goalkeeper licence Community Goalkeeper licence Community Goalkeeper licence
Coach Mandatory 2018
NOTE: It is assumed that coaches holding a licence in excess of that required must be accredited and will therefore be familiar with the NFCGOVERNANCE
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
4.1 Membership Mandatory The club must ensure that all its key stakeholders are recognised as Members under its Constitution, including registered players, coaches, administrators and
volunteers.
4.2 Business Plan Mandatory The club develops a detailed The club develops a detailed annual Business Plan and a broader long-term plan (3 years) which clearly outlines measurable
annual Business Plan which KPIs and which is prepared by management and approved by the Board of the Club.
clearly outlines measurable
KPIs and which is prepared by
management and approved by
the Board of the Club.
4.3 Public Forums Mandatory The Club hosts one annual Public Forum inviting parents, The Clubs hosts a Public Forum 2 per calendar year inviting parents, players, members,
players, members, sponsors, etc to be presented Club sponsors, etc to be presented Club strategies and to discuss ways to provide greater value to
strategies and to discuss ways to provide greater value to relevant stakeholders. Issues and feedback are documented and incorporated in the club's
relevant stakeholders. For the avoidance of doubt the Public strategic planning process. For the avoidance of doubt the Public Forum is separate to the Club
Forum is separate to the Club AGM. AGM.
4.4 Intermediaries (player Mandatory The Directors of the Club must submit, on an annual basis, a Statutory Declaration confirming the existence and terms of any contractual, financial or other
agents) relationship with any intermediaries (including player agents).
4.5 Private Academies Mandatory The Directors of the Club must submit, on an annual basis, a Statutory Declaration confirming there are no contractual, financial or other relationships with a
Private Academy
4.6 National Registration Mandatory The club must comply, at all times, with FFA's National Registration Regulations
Regulations
4.7 Annual General Meeting Mandatory The club must hold an Annual General Meeting in accordance with applicable law at which all Members shall attend and be entitled to speak.
4.8 Board Diversity Flexible (but strongly Club Board should have at least Club Board should have at Club Board should have at least 40% female representation
recommended) 20% female representation least 30% female
representation
4.9 Women's Committee Mandatory for Men's NPL Recommend a women's committee may be a useful way of overseeing the women's leagues and teams. The chair of this Committee, and at least one other
Licence Holders & Flexible member of this committee, should sit on the club Board (in circumstances where the Committee and the Board are separate).
for other applicants (but
strongly recommended)FINANCE
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
5.1 Financial Records Mandatory The Club must maintain financial records in the form and nature required under Australian law.
5.2 Annual Financial Statements Mandatory The Club must prepared annual financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards (including a balance sheet, profit and loss statement and statement of cash flow).
5.3 Inspection of Financial Records Mandatory The Club must make available to the Member Federation or FFA any financial information
requested within 3 days of receiving notice of an inspection.
5.4 Accounting Systems Mandatory The Club must maintain accounting systems to enable it to properly maintain its financial records.
5.5 Training Compensation Mandatory Clubs will be entitled to solidarity contribution in accordance with FIFA regulationsFACILITIES
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
6.1 Local Government Flexible The Club must present, on an annual basis, its facilities plan to Local Government and
obtain written confirmation from the LGA that it has acknowledged the plan
6.2 Alignment with Mandatory The Club must have regard for the Member Federation's overall facilities strategy for its
Member Federation jurisdiction when developing its facilities plan. Member Federations will provide advice to
Facility Strategy the Club when considering the Club's Facilities Plan as required under 6.1
6.3 Stadium & Training Mandatory The Club must comply with the specific stadium and training site infrastructure
Sites requirements determined by governing Member Federations. (Note that FFA will seek to
establish nationally consistent facility standards in the medium term - these standards will
be introduced in revised licensing criteria in the future).
6.4 Female match Flexible (but strongly Where possible, the Senior Women's team should play on a pitch at least equivalent to the
venues recommended) class or standard used by the Men's U20 team.ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
7.1 Organisational Mandatory The Club shall document its management structure to include position titles, positions
Structure descriptions and the name of staff filling such positions. The documented
management structure should be submitted to the Member Federation before the
commencement of each season (refer Section 10 for reporting obligations). At a
minimum, the club must prepare the above documentation for the positions of
General Manager, Treasurer, Media, Marketing, Child Protection managers as well as
all coaching/technical staff. Clubs must ensure that these positions are allocated to
individuals involved in an official capacity at the club as a minimum.MEMBERSHIP PROTECTION
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
8.1 FFA Member Mandatory The Club must adhere to the FFA Member Protection Policy.
Protection Policy
8.2 Child Protection Mandatory Club personnel must abide by the relevant Child Protection legislation in each
Legislation State/Territory including any specific checks that may be required.MEDICAL
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
9.1 Coverage Mandatory L2 Sports trainer (Senior L2 Sports Trainer (top team, reserves, Physiotherapist (top team)
Women's team) U18) L1 Sports L2 Sports Trainer (U18)
L1 Sports Trainer (U18) trainer (youth: U15 and under) L1 Sports Trainer (youth: U15 and under)
First Aider (youth: U15 and
under)
9.2 Supplies Mandatory First Aid/strapping (Senior First Aid/strapping (all teams) First Aid/strapping (all teams)
Women's team, U18)
First Aid (youth: U15 and under)
9.3 Facilities Mandatory Treatment table under cover at Designated treatment facility/room at Designated treatment facility/room at
training/matches (all teams) training/matches (top team, reserves, training/matches (top team, reserves,
U18) Treatment table under cover at U18). Treatment table under cover at
training/matches (youth: U15 and training/matches (youth: U15 and
under) under)
9.4 Strategy Mandatory Dr "on call" for games (Senior Dr "on call" for games (Senior Dr "on call" for games (Senior Women's
Women's team). Phone access to Women's team). Phone access to team). Phone access to physiotherapist
physiotherapist during physiotherapist during training/games during training/games when
training/games when when physiotherapist is not present physiotherapist is not present (Senior
physiotherapist is not present (Senior Women's team, U18). Access Women's team, U18). Access to
(Senior Women's team, U18). to physiotherapy clinic (youth: U15 physiotherapy clinic (youth: U15 and
Access to physiotherapy clinic and under). Club Physiotherapist under). Club Physiotherapist appointed
(youth: U15 and under) appointed to oversee coverage for all to oversee coverage for all teams. Club
teams. Physiotherapist to regularly review injury
management and return to play.REPORTING
Ref Requirement Mandatory / Flexible 2016 2017 2018
10.1 Club Annual Report Flexible The Club shall prepare an annual report which summarises the activities undertaken in all areas of
the club, the successes achieved and areas for further development. The report shall be submitted
to the Member Federation no later than 20 working days after the Grand Final (or final match) of
the competition that season. For integrated clubs, the Club Annual Report must contain a specific
section on women's football.
10.2 Technical Director's Mandatory The Club Technical Director The Club Technical Director shall prepared a report containing an
Report shall prepared a report assessment of the training programs conducted across each youth
containing an assessment of team. The report will also provide an assessment of talented players
the training programs applying assessment criteria determined by the State Technical
conducted across each youth Director. The frequency of the report shall accord with requirement 2.4
team. This report shall be
and be submitted to the Member Federation no later than 20 working
presented to the state
days after the Grand Final (or final match) of the competition that
technical director for
season. For integrated clubs, the Club TD Report must contain a specific
discussion.
section on women's football.
10.3 Financial Reporting Mandatory The club shall submit its annual audited financial statements within 4 months of the end of the
Club's financial year.
10.4 Fee Report Mandatory In accordance with Criteria 2.6, the club shall submit a report on an annual basis outlining its
proposed player fees for the year. The report shall contain a breakdown of the costs incurred in
delivering the programs and will be assessed by the Member Federation and FFA for their
reasonableness. Both FFA and the Member Federation shall have the power to require the club to
validate information contained in the report or to require the club to revises its proposed fees. The
report must be endorsed by the Member Federation and FFA. The fee report must be submitted by
31 December each year in respect of the following year's season.Competition Structure
Competition Structure Board Resolution
The number of applicants awarded a participation licence for WNPL in 2016 be capped at 8, with provision for additional participation licence(s) to
Number of Clubs be awarded in 2017 and beyond in circumstances where the applicant(s) meets the relevant application criteria and female participation numbers
in Victoria support such expansion.
A Player Composition Roster be introduced for WNPL senior competition in 2016 to regulate categories including Youth Players, Overage Players,
Player Roster Composition (Player Points System)
Matildas Players, W-League Players and Visa Players.
The initial license period for WNPL Clubs be 3 years; and those Clubs which are granted a licence cannot be relegated from WNPL competition in
Promotion & Relegation (Pariticpation Licence Term)
the first 3 years for on-field performance issues alone.
Semi-Professional v Amatuer Status The Victorian WNPL Competition maintain amateur status for the initial licence period (3 years).
WNPL Clubs be allowed to field 5 girls and 4 boys MiniRoos teams in FFV competitions in any given year, with a cap to be placed on the annual
MiniRoos
registration fee for any MiniRoos player.
That community clubs granted a WNPL licence be allowed to create a separate community club to cater for displaced players; and that
Creation of New Clubs for Displaced Players
governance and operational separation between the two entities be achieved by 30 June and 31 December of Year 1 (2016) respectively.You can also read
