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FOOTBALL GOLD COAST
SENIOR LEAGUE
APPLICATION
2013
Football Gold Coast – 2013 Senior League Application
Table of Contents
1. Application Guidelines ................................................................. 3
2. New League Structure From 2013 ............................................... 3
3. Time Line ..................................................................................... 4
4. Topics .......................................................................................... 4
I. Media / Marketing ....................................................... 4
II. Community relationships ............................................ 4
III. Junior Development.................................................... 4
IV. Location...................................................................... 4
V. History of Club ............................................................ 4
VI. Playing Achievements ................................................ 4
VII. Minimum Standards.................................................... 4
VIII. Summary .................................................................... 5
IX. Additional Material ...................................................... 5
5. Application Process ..................................................................... 5
6. Club Details ................................................................................. 6
7. Appendix A – Senior Leagues – Minimum Standards
8. Appendix B – Competition Structure
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1. Application Guidelines
Successful applicants for the Premier League or Coast League 1 will be
required to field teams at First Team & Reserve Team level. 32 players
maximum with a mandatory minimum of 12 x U/23 players. Successful
applicants for Coast League 2 will require to field teams at First Team &
Reserve Team level
There is no generic structure to follow in the application process but
clubs/entities must provide responses to all of the topics in Point 4 of this
application
Clubs are to complete the “6. Club Details” page of the application and attach
the completed sheet at the front of the application
The application will be considered as a whole
Applicants may be inspected by either a review team member or an
independent person/s. Prior notice will be given
Applicants may be required to attend an interview if more information or
clarification is required
Applicants must provide details of their governance and administration
structure
Applications not received by the closing date will not be considered for
inclusion in either the Premier League or Coast League 1
Clubs that only want to be considered for the Coast League 2 or the Metro
Leagues do not need to complete the full application process. A covering letter
stating which competition they would like to be placed in will suffice
2. New League Structure From 2013
Applications are invited from current Football Gold Coast participant clubs or
new entities for inclusion in the 2013 Premier League and Coast Leagues
Applications will be considered from all clubs irrespective of current divisional
status or from new entities which may include merged entities
Clubs which do not apply for Premier League status or are unsuccessful in their
application will be allocated a divisional position within the new Coast Leagues
or Metro Leagues by the FGC Board based on their divisional standings in
2011 and current 2012 standings
Promotion and relegation between the Premier League, Coast League 1, Coast
League 2 & Metro Leagues will be in place from the end of the 2013 season.
Once the format is approved it will be included in CMC Rule 7.5
The decision of the FGC Board and independent assessors on the composition
of all divisions will be final and not subject to appeal
Appendix B shows the proposed senior Men’s Structure from 2013
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3. Time Line
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 22nd June
NEW DIVISIONS ANNOUNCED Monday 17th July
NEW LEAGUES COMMENCE 2013
4. Topics
I. Media/Marketing
Applicants should indicate how they presently market their club. Include website
details, social media, advertising etc. Applicants should also indicate if they have a
media contact available.
II. Community Relationships
Applicants should elaborate on their relationship with their local community and/or
schools. They should indicate how they plan to expand on these relationships as a
senior football club in their area.
III. Junior Development
Applicants should outline their history of involvement and development of Junior
players. They should also indicate how they intend to approach this important area
into the future. Applicants should also indicate how they will plan for the requirement
to field five (5) junior teams in 2013 and beyond.
IV. Location
Applicants should include details of their location and details of their catchment area.
V. History of Club
Applicants should provide a brief history of their club.
VI. Playing Achievements
Applicants should provide information on their playing achievements over the past
seven (7) years. They should refer to trophies won or premiership honours, divisions
competed in, divisional placing and anything else they consider relevant.
VII. Minimum Standards
Applicants should indicate how they meet the requirements in Appendix A (Minimum
Standards Document). They should include details and indicate any future plans for
further improvements. Where applicants do not currently meet the Minimum
Standards requirements they should indicate how they will meet them by 2013.
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VIII. Summary
Applicants must submit a summary document which in essence states why they
deserve to be included in the relevant league applied for and how their presence will
enhance the competition. This is the opportunity to show passion for the club/entity
and to convince FGC as to why they should be selected.
IX. Additional Material
Applicants may submit any material, references, offers of support, they consider may
benefit the application.
5. Application Process
All applications will be considered and reviewed by the Review Group and
Independent Assessors who will make a recommendation to the FGC Board on the
composition of the FGC divisional structure to commence in 2013.
Applications are to be returned to Football Gold Coast by the due date.
Review Group Independent Assessors
Jeff Kemp Ian Barfoot
Steve Kazmer Stephen Woodward
Damien Bresic
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6. Club Details
Club / Entity Details
Club / Entity Name:
Postal Address:
Ground Address:
Email Address:
Website Address:
Club Colours HOME:
Club Colours AWAY:
Name as per Incorporated Certificate:
Incorporation Number ABN Number Telephone
Executive Committee
President Name:
Email Address:
Phone:
Secretary Name:
Email Address:
Phone:
Treasurer Name:
Email Address:
Phone:
Other Name:
Email Address:
Phone:
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