Hello all,

We sincerely hope every family is safe and well during the extended lockdown. FV (and TLFC) still remain hopeful that once restrictions ease and the weather becomes warmer, we will be able to return to play.

FV has proposed to extend our season to Sep 19 and beyond where possible. All Clubs were asked for their feedback and the committee has submitted that we would be happy to extend until Sunday Oct 3 if need be (pending on Council Approval of course)

FV will aim to action the following items below and will make a final decision once all Club’s feedback has been taken into account. We shall be in touch when more updates are received.

Thinking of you all. Best wishes from the Committee
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An agreement has been reached with Cricket Victoria around facility sharing into September, notwithstanding the agreement with Cricket, the decision on facility access rests with Council.
To assist Clubs, FV have communicated to and run Q&A sessions with LGA’s. FV are in the process of receiving specific information from Council on facility access for each ground within the municipality.
For those Clubs who do not operate from a council run facility, please liaise with relevant bodies prior to submitting your Club’s feedback.

MINIROOS AND JUNIORS (U12-U21)

REMAINDER OF THE 2021 SEASONMINIROOS (U7-U11) & JUNIORS (U12 –U21)

COMPETITION -REGULAR SEASON END 19 SEPT * dates provided are TBC and dependant on RTP

•Season extension until 19 September

•Season extension post 19 September –to be confirmed, dependant on club & venue availability

•Results for fixtures not able to be rescheduled to be determined at FV sole discretion

•Finals Series for juniors to be removed

•2022 league structures to be determined based on 2021 results/ladder standings, the order of merit & club nominations dependent on the league –no change in process to previous years

FIXTURING

•For junior competitions fixtures to be scheduled on a double weekend (fixtures on Saturday and Sunday) to catch up on missed competition rounds

•Fixture details (day of play, kick off time etc) will be flexible for the remainder of the season and at FV discretion to ensuregames are played in line with venue availability

•Fixtures at venues that are not the nominated clubs home venue will be scheduled at FV discretion and in line with venue availability (between 9am –8:30pm)

•Attempt to play catch up games mid-week or on double weekends at venues with approved lighting prior to season conclusion

•FV to work with clubs and councils within municipalities with football specific venues to share usage to ensure fixtures are played

•For instances where an alternate venue cannot be sort -FV to try to utilise FV run venues such as Knox & Darebin to assist with hosting competition fixtures for clubs without venues. FV will consider absorbing the venue hire fees and provide these venues to clubs free of charge for weekend competition fixtures.