PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues - Women's Club Licensing Criteria Ref Criteria 2015 2016 2017 2018 1 Teams 2 Youth Development 3 ing 4 Governance 5 Finance 6 Facilities The PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues - Women's Club Licensing Criteria is applicable to any club wishing to participate in elite state-based competitions. In order to be licensed to participate in such competitions, a club must at a minimum meet various mandatory criteria. It is intended that this criteria would apply for seasons commencing in 2015. In certain limited cases, a Member Federation may seek FFA approval to phase in compliance over the four year period. It is planned that the minimum standards required to enter the competitions will increase over time. Should a club meet 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. The areas covered in the criteria are listed to the left. Compliance with the criteria would be the primary responsibility of the Member Federation with oversight on some matters provided by FFA. 7 Organisational Structure 8 Membership Protection 9 Medical 10 Reporting 12 March 2015
TEAMS (FFA Original) Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 1.1 Team Composition (Senior Women's, U17, U15, U13) It is recommended that the club must field a Senior Women's, U17, U15 and U13 team. These teams are required to participate in the highest level of 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, U14, U12) Flexible Subject to sufficiency of playing numbers, a MF may introduce a Reserves (or U19) and U16, U14 and U12 competition. 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 as determined by FFA and its Member Federation. 1.4 FFA/Member Federation Pathway 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, SAP, NTC etc).
TEAMS (FFV Update) Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 1.1 Team Composition (Senior Women's, U18, U15, U13) It is recommended that the club must field a Senior Women's, U18, U15 and U13 team. These teams are required to participate in the highest level of 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, U14, U12) Flexible Subject to sufficiency of playing numbers, a MF may introduce a Reserves (or U19) and U16, U14 and U12 competition. 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 as determined by FFA and its Member Federation. ********We believe there is still some research to be done on the mean ages of Current WPL Players to ensure the PPS is reasonable prior to introduction. 1.4 FFA/Member Federation Pathway 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, SAP, NTC etc).
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (FFA Original) Ref Requirement /Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 2.1 Youth Training Plan The club commences the process in outlining a documented Youth Training Plan which broadly outlines club mission, vision and goals regarding youth training. The plan also outlines the clubs recruitment policy and SAP Plan. Documented Youth Training Plan in place which broadly outlines the club mission, vision and goals regarding youth training. The plan also outlines the clubs recruitment policy and SAP Plan. The plan also outlines the schedule to deliver the coaching clinics in the partner clubs in 2017 Documented Youth Training Plan in place which in high detail outlines the club mission, vision and goals regarding youth training. The plan also outlines the clubs recruitment policy and SAP Plan. The plan also outlines the schedule to deliver the coaching clinics and community courses in 2018. Documented Youth Training Plan in existence which in high detail defines the club mission, vision and goals, with equally high detail in place for the further integration of amateur club and district/zone service, support and integration 2.2 Amateur Club Service & Support Flexible The club has a documented formal affiliation agreement in place with 2 neighbouring amateur clubs whereby the NPL club establishes a SAP for players aged 10 & 11. The club has a documented formal affiliation agreement in place with 3 neighbouring amateur clubs whereby the NPL club establishes a SAP for players aged 10 & 11. The NPL club runs 1 coaching clinic within each partner club The club has a documented formal affiliation agreement in place with 3 neighbouring amateur clubs whereby the NPL club establishes a SAP for players aged 10 & 11. The NPL club runs 3 coaching clinics within the partner club. The NPL club will run 1 community course within each partner club and identify and train a community instructor with the Partner Club 2.3 Regional (i.e. District / Zone / Association) Affiliation 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 broadly defining how the Region and the Club will work together in the area of Youth Development 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 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 Director The Club Technical Director prepares a Youth Training Plan which will be reviewed and endorsed by the state TD for full implementation in 2016. The Club Technical Director implements the agreed Youth Development Plan which has been endorsed by the State Technical Director. The Club Technical Director ensures that the coaching program is delivered, and maintains the appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual audit. The State TD will undertake 2 inspections and outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2017 season. The Club Technical Director implements the agreed Youth Development Plan which has been endorsed by the State Technical Director. The Club Technical Director ensures that the coaching program is delivered, and maintains the appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual audit. The State TD will undertake 2 inspections and outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2018 season. The Club Technical Director implements the agreed Youth Development Plan which has been endorsed by the State Technical Director. The Club Technical Director ensures that the coaching program is delivered, and maintains the appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual audit. The State TD will undertake 2 inspections and outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2019 season. 2.5 Application of National Curriculum Application of the National Curriculum 2.6 Transparency of Fees The Club must advise to the Member Federation the estimated costs, by type, incurred per season for each age group / team. The cost breakdown should also outline the component 2.7 Training Program Duration The training program in place for U18, The training program in place for U18, U15, The training program in place for U18, U15, The training program in place for U18, U15, U15, U13 teams last for a minimum duration of 7 months. U13 teams last for a minimum duration of 8 months. U13 teams last for a minimum duration of 9 months. U13 teams last for a minimum duration of 10 months (but no more than 10 months). 2.8 SAP Flexible The club must run a minimum of 1 x 1 week holiday camp and/or have a minimum of 6 weekly contacts. The club must run a minimum of 1 x 2 week holiday camp and/or have a minimum of 12 weekly contacts. The club must run a SAP over an 18 week period. Its is optional for a club to also run a holiday camp. The club must run a SAP over a 24 week period and run 1 holiday camp.
Ref Requirement / Flexible 2016 2017 2018 2019 2.1 Youth Training Plan Documented Youth Training Plan in place which in outlines in some detail club mission, vision and goals Documented Youth Training Plan in place which in outlines in some detail club mission, vision and goals regarding youth Documented Youth Training Plan in place which broadly outlines the club mission, vision and goals regarding youth training. Documented Youth Training Plan in place which in high detail outlines the club mission, vision and goals regarding youth training. The regarding youth training ( U18, U15 training ( U18, U15 and U13). The plan The plan also outlines the clubs recruitment plan also outlines the clubs recruitment and U13) Work with FFV Female Development Officer to implement a Girls SAP plan for 10-13 years for the community base also outlines the clubs recruitment policy and a SAP Foundation plan policy and SAP Foundation plan. The plan also includes broad plans for amateur club and district/zone service, support and integration in 2018 policy and SAP Plan. The plan also outlines the schedule to deliver the coaching clinics and community courses in 2019. 2.2 Amateur Club Service & Flexible 2016, The Club delivers a SAP Foundation program targetting players from Neighbouring The Club delivers a SAP Foundation program targetting players from Neighbouring clubs Support - clubs plus hosts a grassroots and Community course at their club targetting coaches from 2.3 Regional (i.e., District/Zone/Association) Affiliation 2.4 Liaison with State Technical Director 2.5 Application of National Curriculum 2017 onwards Flexible 2.6 Transparency of Fees YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (FFV Update) Neighbouring clubs 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 broadly defining how the Region and the Club will work together in the area of Youth Development FFV will work with the WNPL Club The Club Technical Director implements Technical Director to implement a Club the agreed Youth Development Plan Youth Development Plan and ing which has been endorsed by the State plan based around the FFA National Technical Director. The Club Technical Curriculum, club TD will be required to Director ensures that the coaching complete the FFV youth Development program is delivered, and maintains the report appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual audit. The State TD will undertakean inspection and outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2018 season. Application of the National Curriculum The Club Technical Director implements the agreed Youth Development Plan which has been endorsed by the State Technical Director. The Club Technical Director ensures that the coaching program is delivered, and maintains the appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual audit. The State TD will undertake 2 inspections and outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2019 season. Where applicable (i.e., where a club is based in a District/Zone/Association), the club has a documented formal Regional Affiliation The Club Technical Director implements the agreed Youth Development Plan which has been endorsed by the State Technical Director. The Club Technical Director ensures that the coaching program is delivered, and maintains the appropriate records which will form the basis of the annual audit. The State TD will undertake 2 inspections and outline areas that need to be addressed by the start of the 2020 season. The Club must advise to the Member Federation 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 Training program for the Under 13- Under 15 and Under 18 Squads for a minimum duration of 7 months 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 18 Squads for a minimum duration of 9 months 2.8 SAP Flexible 2016, - 2017 onwards The WNPL club working with FFV to conduct a minimum of 1 Girls only SAP Foundation 12 week program of 2 sessions a week The WNPL club working with FFV to conduct a Summer and Winter, Girls only SAP Foundation 14 week program of 2 sessions a week The WNPL club working with FFV to conduct a, Girls only SAP Foundation 14 week program of 2 sessions a week for Under 11 and Under 13 age groups
COACHING (FFA Original) Ref Requirement / Flexible FIRST SEASON IN THE NPL END GOAL 3.1 Technical Director Hold a current community qualification of either; skill training, game training certificate and senior certificate Hold new A -license 3.2 Senior Women's Team Hold a current community qualification of either; skill training, game training certificate and senior certificate Hold new A -license 3.3 Senior Women's Team Assistant Working with children check Hold B-license 3.4 Senior Women's Team Goalkeeping Attend Community Goalkeeper Certificate FFA level 1 3.5 U17 Hold a current community qualification of either; skill training, game training certificate and senior certificate Hold B-license 3.6 U17 Assistant Working with children check Hold Youth C-license 3.7 U17 Goalkeeping Attend Community Goalkeeper Certificate Community Goalkeeper Diploma 3.8 U15 Hold a current community qualification of either; skill training, game training certificate and senior certificate Hold Youth C-license 3.9 U15 Assistant Working with children check Hold Game Training Certificate 3.10 U15 Goalkeeping Attend Community Goalkeeper Certificate Community Goalkeeper Diploma 3.11 U13 Hold a current community qualification of either; skill training, game training certificate and senior certificate Hold Game Training Certificate 3.12 U13 Assistant Working with children check Hold Skill Training Certificate 3.13 U13 Goalkeeping Attend Community Goalkeeper Certificate Community Goalkeeper Diploma NOTE: It is assumed that coaches Holding a licence in excess of that required must be accredited and will therefore be familiar with the NFC
Ref Requirement / Flexible 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 3.1 Technical Director The Technical Director ( male or female ) must hold a C-Licence The Technical Director must attend a B -Licence (if male) must hold a C- Licence (if female) A male Technical Director must hold a B-Licence and a female Technical Director must attend a B-Licence A male Technical Director must attend a 'new' A-Licence and a female Technical Director must hold a B- Licence A male Technical Director must hold a 'new' A-Licence and a female Technical Director must attend a 'new' A-Licence 3.2 Senior Women's Team WNPL COACHING RECOMMENDATIONS (FFV Update) The Head (if male) must be The Head must attend a B - an accredited Senior C -Licence Licence (if male) or completed a Senior coach or (if female) have attend a C-C-Licence (if female) Licence course in 2016 and hold a senior certificate The Head (if male) must hold a B-Licence or (if female) hold a C-Licence and attended a B.Licence by 2019 A male Head must attend a 'new' A-Licence and a female Head must hold a B-Licence 3.3 Senior Women's Team Assistant 3.4 Senior Women's Team Goalkeeping 3.5 Under 18 Women's Head 3.6 Under 18 Assistant Flexible 2016-17/ 2018 The Assistant must hold a Senior Certificate The Head must hold a Game training or a Senior Certificate The Assistant must hold a Game training or a Senior Certificate The Assistant must hold a Senior Certificate (if female) or hold a Senior C License (if male) The Head ( Male or Female )must attend or have completed a Senior or Youth C License The Assistant must hold a Senior C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B-License (if male) The Head must attend a Senior or Youth C. Licence (if female) or completed a Youth or Senior C License (if male) The Assistant must hold a Senior Certificate (if female) or attend a Youth or Senior C License (if male) The Assistant must hold a Senior C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B- License (if male) The Head must hold a Youth or a Senior C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B-License (if male) The Assistant must hold a Senior C-Licence (if female) or attend a a B- License (if male) The Assistant must hold a Senior C-Licence (if female) or hold a B-License (if male) GK FFA Level 1 The Assistant must hold a Senior C-Licence (if female) or hold a B-License (if male) The Assistant must hold a Senior C-Licence (if female) or hold a B-License (if male) 3.7 Under 18 Goalkeeping 3.8 Under 15 Game Training 3.9 Under 15 G.T. Assistant Flexible 2016-17/ 2018 The G.T. must hold a Game Training Certificate The assistant G.T. must hold a Game Training Certificate Have completed a Community Goalkeepers Licence in 2016 or earlier The G.T. must hold a Game Training Certificate (if female) or Youth C Licence (if male) The G.T. (Male or Female) must hold a Youth C Licence The U15 Assistant must hold a Game Training Certificate The U15 Assistant must attend a Youth C Licence GK FFA Level 1 The G.T. (Male or Female) must hold a Youth C Licence The U15 Assistant must have completed a Youth C Licence 3.10 Under 15 G.T. Goalkeeping 3.11 Under 13 Skill Acquisition 3.12 Under 13 S.A. Assistant Flexible 2016-17/ 2018 The S.A.. must hold a Skill Acquisition Certificate TheS.A. must hold a Skill Training Certificate (if female) or Youth C Licence (if male) The S.A.. (Male or Female) must hold a Youth C Licence The U13 Assistant must hold a Skill Training Certificate. The S.A.. (Male or Female) must hold a Youth C Licence The U13 Assistant must attend a Youth C Licence 3.13 Under 13 S.A. Goalkeeping Flexible 2016-17/ 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 NFC
GOVERNANCE Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 4.1 Membership 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 The club develops a basic annual Business Plan which is prepared by management and approved by the Board of the Club. The club develops a detailed annual Business Plan which clearly outlines measurable KPIs and which is prepared by management and approved by the Board of the Club. The club develops a detailed annual Business Plan and a broader longterm plan (3 years) which clearly outlines measurable KPIs and which is prepared by management and approved by the Board of the Club. 4.3 Public Forums The Club hosts one annual Public Forum inviting parents, players, members, sponsors, etc to be presented Club strategies and to discuss ways to provide greater value to relevant stakeholders. The Clubs hosts a Public Forum 2 per calendar year inviting parents, players, members, sponsors, etc to be presented Club strategies and to discuss ways to provide greater value to relevant stakeholders. Issues and feedback are documented and incorporated in the club's strategic planning process. 4.4 Player Agents 4.5 Private Academies The Directors of the Club must submit, on an annual basis, a Statutory Declaration confirming the existence and terms of any contractual, financial or 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 relationship with a Private Academy 4.6 National Registration Regulations 4.7 Annual General Meeting The club must comply, at all times, with FFA's National Registration Regulations 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 recommended) Club Board should have at least 10% female representation Club Board should have at least 20% female representation Club Board should have at least 30% female representation Club Board should have at least 40% female representation 4.9 Women's Committee Flexible (but strongly recommended) Recommend a women's committee may be a useful way of overseeing the women's leagues and teams. The chair of this Committee should sit on the club Board
FINANCE Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 5.1 Financial Records The Club must maintain financial records in the form and nature required under Australian law. 5.2 Annual Financial Statements 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 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 The Club must maintain accounting systems to enable it to properly maintain its financial records. 5.5 Training Compensation Clubs will be entitled to solidarity contribution in accordance with FIFA regulations
FACILITIES Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 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 Member Federation Facility Strategy The Club must have regard for the Member Federation's overall facilities strategy for its jurisdiction when developing its facilities plan. Member Federations will provide advice to the Club when considering the Club's Facilities Plan as required under 6.1 6.3 Stadium & Training Sites The Club must comply with the specific stadium and training site infrastructure requirements determined by governing Member Federation. (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). *******************Currently C-Class Criteria for WPL Clubs. 6.4 Female match venues Flexible (but strongly recommended) Where possible, the Senior Women's team should play on a pitch at least equivalent to the class or standard used by the Men's U20 team.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 7.1 Organisational Structure The Club shall document its management structure to include position titles, positions 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.
Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 8.1 FFA Member Protection Policy MEMBERSHIP PROTECTION The Club must adhere to the FFA Member Protection Policy. 8.2 Child Protection Legislation Club personnel must abide by the relevant Child Protection legislation in each State/Territory including any specific checks that may be required.
MEDICAL Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 2016 2017 2018 9.1 Coverage Level 1 Sports trainer (Senior Women's team) First Aider (youth: U18 and under) L2 Sports trainer (Senior Women's team) L1 Sports Trainer (U18) First Aider (youth: U16 and under) L2 Sports Trainer (top team, reserves, U18) L1 Sports trainer (youth: U16 and under) Physiotherapist (top team) L2 Sports Trainer (U18) L1 Sports Trainer (youth: U16 and under) 9.2 Supplies First Aid/strapping (Senior Women's team) First Aid (Youth: U18 and under) First Aid/strapping (Senior Women's team, U18) First Aid (youth: U16 and under) First Aid/strapping (all teams) First Aid/strapping (all teams) 9.3 Facilities Treatment table under cover at training/match (Senior Women's team). Under cover area at training/match e.g. tent/gazebo/marquee (youth: U18 and under) Treatment table under cover at training/matches (all teams) Designated treatment facility/room at training/matches (top team, reserves, U18) Treatment table under cover at training/matches (youth: U16 and under) Designated treatment facility/room at training/matches (top team, reserves, U18) Treatment table under cover at training/matches (youth: U16 and under) 9.4 Strategy Phone access to physiotherapist during training/games when physio not present (Senior Women's, U18) Access to physiotherapy clinic (youth: U16 and under) Dr "on call" for games (Senior Women's team). Phone access to physiotherapist during training/games when physiotherapist is not present (Senior Women's team, U118). Access to physiotherapy clinic (youth: U16 and under) Dr "on call" for games (Senior Women's team). Phone access to physiotherapist during training/games when physiotherapist is not present (Senior Women's team, U18). Access to physiotherapy clinic (youth: U16 and under). Club Physiotherapist appointed to oversee coverage for all teams. Dr "on call" for games (Senior Women's team). Phone access to physiotherapist during training/games when physiotherapist is not present (Senior Women's team, U18). Access to physiotherapy clinic (youth: U16 and under). Club Physiotherapist appointed to oversee coverage for all teams. Club Physiotherapist to regularly review injury management and return to play.
REPORTING Ref Requirement / Flexible 2015 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 Report The Club Technical Director shall prepare a report containing an assessment of the training programs conducted across each youth team. This report shall be presented to the state technical director for discussion. The Club Technical Director shall prepared a report containing an assessment of the training programs conducted across each youth team. The report will also provide an assessment of talented players applying assessment criteria determined by the State Technical Director. The frequency of the report shall accord with requirement 2.4 and 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 TD Report must contain a specific section on women's football. 10.3 Financial Reporting 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 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.