Slide 2 Competitions Review Committee Report 4 September, 2013
Mike Quarmby Slide 3 The Competitions Review Committee was set up
at the request of the Clubs and Football Brisbane Executive. Its
role was to review the outcomes of the previous Committee and
recommend amendments where it deemed appropriate. Nominations for
the Committee were sent out via communication to Clubs, on our
Website and through a Clubs meeting with Football Brisbane. Members
were also advised that Football Brisbane would welcome reports from
Clubs and / or individuals. 32 nominations were received, and by
using a criteria that covered all facets of Football Brisbane, the
following Committee Members were chosen. Preamble Slide 4
ChairmanMike Quarmby Football Brisbane representativeRob OConnor
AdvisorReuben Robertson SecretaryRobyn Bentley Football Queensland
representativeGeoff Foster Kevin Vedelago Len Catalano Wendy
Spencer Kieran Cooper Pedr Kilpatrick Daniel Perna Tony Skinner
Slide 5 A set of eleven Terms of Reference were adopted to be
undertaken by the Committee. Terms of Reference Slide 6 1.The long
term viability of competitions at all levels What is the correct
number of Clubs in each competition and the number of teams in each
league Rob OConnor 2.Promotion and relegation from one League to
another -Daniel Perna 3.Problems faced by any newly promoted club,
especially into BPL, being able to hold its place (i.e. not be
relegated after its first year) while it adjusts to its new status
Ryan Stuart 4.Facilities and venues Standard of venues for all
competitions. Is there a way of rationalizing the use of
venues/grounds between various clubs? Kevin Vedelago 5. What
competition structure in elite player development best supports the
current FFA National Curriculum? Competition structures must
support and be consistent with the National Pathways into Elite
football and the A-League environment Geoff Foster 6.Should the
Youth League competitions be linked/connected with the
results/operations of the Senior Mens teams or independent? Pedr
Kilpatrick 7.Should there be a recognized system set for
competitions similar to existing hubs Len Catalano 8.Address and
recommend amendments to any rules of competition where appropriate
Kieran Cooper 9.The structure and environment of all current zone
Competitions Robert OConnor 10.A review of player registration fees
Tony Skinner 11.Futsal and the relationship between outdoor clubs
and indoor centers Wendy Spencer Terms of Reference Slide 7 Special
thanks to Claude Sorbello and Ken MacDougall for providing their
reports to the Committee. Also a special thank you to Lions FC for
allowing our Committee their Boardroom for meetings. On behalf of
the President, Rob OConnor, the Zone Council and I, a very special
thanks goes to everyone on the Committee for their professionalism,
dedication and willingness to help Football Brisbane in its
continued quest to strive for best practice. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND
THANKS Slide 8 Juniors at Football Brisbane Top Level Brisbane
Premier League Promotion and Relegation Emerging Competitions
Venues and Facilities SSF Review Womens Competitions FB Competition
Structures Competition Rules Club Support Glossary Slide 9 There
are 35 resolutions from the Zone Council. Resolutions Slide 10
JUNIORS Slide 11 Resolved No link between Seniors & Juniors in
BPL from 2015. (As background, this was a major discussion point.
The Committee was mindful of the current decision/review in linking
the seniors to the juniors). Strengths. Carnival type days/weekends
with U12 to first grade, playing 8 games in total. NB. Clubs are
playing different age groups on different days and out of order.
Creates a whole new level of inter Club support. If the Junior
performance is strong they will stay in the top division. Easier
for Clubs to manage competition days. Again some fixtures are
played on different days. JUNIORS AT FOOTBALL BRISBANE TOP LEVEL
Slide 12 Weaknesses. Perceived funding of the top team. There is a
marked difference in the level of achievement between some Senior
teams and their Juniors The best Junior sides are not competing
against each other. Allows no pathway for aspiring Clubs that
concentrate on Juniors. Puts more pressure on Seniors to perform.
Registration fees from Clubs are a lot higher. Emphasis does not
need to be placed on Junior development. JUNIORS AT FOOTBALL
BRISBANE TOP LEVEL Slide 13 Resolved From season 2015 there is to
be a Super Youth League and Divisional Competitions. Resolved The
name of the current BPL Juniors to be changed to Super Youth League
from 2015. Resolved - The age groups for the Super Youth League
commencing 2015 are U12, U13, U14, U15. Resolved - The top 10
U12,U13 & U14 teams in BPL from 2014, will form the first 10
places in U13, U14 & U15 of the Super Youth League for 2015.
Resolved - The top 2 BJL teams of 2014 (U12,U13,U14,) will form the
11 th and 12 th spots respectively of the U13, U14 and U15 Super
Youth League for 2015. JUNIORS AT FOOTBALL BRISBANE TOP LEVEL Slide
14 Resolved There be an Under 12 BJL competition commencing 2014.
Resolved That there be, from 2014 onwards, a pre season competition
for teams who played in the previous years Under 11 Komodo Dragons
leagues. (Only 1 team per club) Resolved In 2014 nominations be
taken for entry into the new Under 12 BJL competition. (BPL Clubs
are not eligible) Resolved In 2015 nominations be taken for entry
into the new Under 12 SYL competition. (all Clubs are eligible)
Resolved That the top twelve teams from the above pre season
competition will form the Under 12 BJL for 2014 and the U12 Super
Youth League teams from 2015 onwards. Resolutions Slide 15 Brisbane
Premier League Slide 16 Resolved: That from season 2015, the
Brisbane Premier League consist of *First grade *Reserve grade
*Under 18s *Under 16s Brisbane Premier League Resolutions Slide 17
Promotion and Relegation Slide 18 Resolved: Promotion and
Relegation from and to the Super Youth League is by way of 2 up 2
down Promotion and Relegation Slide 19 Resolved To earn Promotion
from Capital League 1 to the BPL, Clubs must demonstrate that they
meet the grounds / facilities criteria for the BPL Competition.
Resolved To earn Promotion from Capital League 1 into the BPL,
Clubs must demonstrate that they have Under 16 and Under 18 squads
for the BPL. Resolved Promotion from Capital League 1 will be on
the basis of 1st grade results for the season. Resolved Promotion
and Relegation into the BPL and Capital Leagues will be by way of 2
up and 2 down from season 2015. Resolution Slide 20 Emerging
Competitions Slide 21 Implementation of the Champion of Champions
Season 2014 Resolved Tentative Eligibility Premiers of U12 BJL
& Division 1 up to Womens City 1 & Mens Capital League 1 in
season 2014 may nominate into the Champion of Champions
competition. (This competition is made up of all zones within
Football Queensland and will be run in the September school
holidays) Resolved - Subject to final agreement with FQ, a Cup type
format will be conducted and comprised of our BPL clubs and NPL
clubs. The winners (up to 4 spots) will be eligible to compete in
FFAs, FA Cup style competition in July 2014. Emerging Competitions
Slide 22 Venues and Facilities Slide 23 Resolved - The existing
criteria for BPL, with the exception of the car parking
requirements, be adopted. Resolved - A survey of current Club
infrastructure and facilities be undertaken. Resolved - Assess
where viable the opportunity of sharing grounds and the use of
school facilities. Resolution Slide 24 SSF REVIEW Slide 25 Resolved
From 2014 U/10 and U/11 Komodo Dragon teams will be allowed to play
outside of their hubs within Football Brisbane. (Where there is a
viable league) Resolved - That the U10 and U11 Girls competitions
will continue in 2014. Resolution Slide 26 Womens Competitions
Slide 27 Resolved - From 2014, the SEQ Diamond League be re named
to Brisbane Womens Premier League. Resolved From 2014, the FB
Sapphire League be re named to Brisbane Womens City League Division
1 Resolution Slide 28 In consideration of the resolutions above FB
Competition Structures Slide 29 2015 FOOTBALL BRISBANE STRUCTURE
Slide 30 Resolved - The Football Brisbane competition structure for
2015 be adopted. Resolution Slide 31 Competition Rules Slide 32
Resolved - To endorse the current four (4) team play off format for
Juniors in all competitions in respect of the Final Series.
Resolved That a four (4) team play off format for Seniors for all
competitions in 2015 be adopted as follows: 1 v 2 & 3 v 4 (Semi
Finals) Winner of 1 v 2 go into Grand Final Loser of 3 v 4 is out
of the Final Series Winner of 3 v 4 plays loser of 1 v 2.
(Preliminary Final) The Winner of the Preliminary Final goes to the
Grand Final Resolved That from 2014 once a player has attained the
age of 16 years, they may play in the U18 and or Senior
Competitions Resolved That from 2014 all juniors may play one year
above their age and; two years above their age for those in female
only competitions. Resolved To endorse the current rule of age
restriction relating to 50% plus 1 for all teams. Resolution Slide
33 Club Support Slide 34 Resolutions Resolved Football Brisbane
plan to undertake Grant Writing and Green-keeping workshops for
Clubs and in association with FQ engage a professional Grant
Writing Organisation. Resolved Hold workshops with prospective and
emerging Clubs as to the financial risks associated in competing in
the BPL / emerging competitions. Slide 35 Questions ?
