FAQ's
The following Victorian Champions League 'fact sheets' address the most commonly asked questions about the competition. Please click on each question to open the relevant fact sheet.
Victorian Champions League - General Information:
- What is the purpose of (or philosophy behind) the VCL?
- I've heard the VCL is about development, not winning, yet there are League ladders and a 'Championship Series', why?
- How are the Zone Clubs managed?
Talented Player Pathway:
- Where does the VCL fit within Victoria's Talent Player Development pathway?
- My child is talented and I think he/she could be a State player, how does he/she move along the Talented Player Development pathway?
Zone Eligibility and Trial Process:
- Where can I find information on which Zone my child is eligible for?
- What age group is my child eligible to trial for/play in?
- My child would like to trial for his/her VCL Zone, how and when are trials conducted?
- What is FFV's recommendation for regional players considering playing winter football in Melbourne?
- My child missed selection in the VCL, what are his/her other options?
Training and Match Days:
- What can I expect my child to experience at a VCL training session?
- What can I expect my child to experience with respect to 'game time' throughout the season?
Format and Travel Expectations:
- I understand the VCL is a state-wide competition, what sort of travel can I expect during the season?
- What is the format of the VCL Competition?
- My child is very talented and I/the coach feel he/she could play in a higher age division, is this permitted?
Victorian Champions League Coaching:
- What can I expect from my child's VCL coach?
- Is there a VCL Coach 'Code of Behaviour'?
- I have some issues regarding the coaching of my child, where and how can I direct my concerns?
- How is FFV ensuring that VCL coaches don't 'poach' players?
- What should I do if I have been approached by a VCL coach to change my winter team?
- How is FFV addressing any 'conflicts of interest' with respect to administrators and coaches?
- What is FFV's opinion of private academies? Should I consider enrolling my child in a private academy?
State Squad Selection:
- When will my child be observed/scouted for State Squad selection?
- Who will be observing my child for State Squad selection?
- Can coaches ask anyone outside of State Squad selection panel to assist with talent identification?
- My child missed selection for at State Squad, what are his/her other options?
Parent and Player Conduct:
- What sort of conduct is expected of me as a VCL parent?
- What sort of conduct is expected of my child as a participant in the VCL?
Summer Competition - Extreme Heat:
Should these Fact Sheets not answer your questions, please consult FFV Staff Support to find the appropriate department to direct your question.
