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FFSA independent inquiry Val Migliaccio
From: AdelaideNow September 01, 2011 6:00PM
ADELAIDENOW has obtained a copy of the Football Federation SA's proposed competitions future structure conducted by PFK chartered accountants.
An independent review was ordered by Football Federation SA's board in March.
The document was presented to the FFSA's men's standing committee on Wednesday night.
Read the full story in Friday's The Advertiser.
Proposed Competition Structure Mens Semi Professional Competition
OPTIONS
Following a meeting of members of the Mens Standing Committee on Wednesday night 31st of August it was agreed that the following Competition Structure Options be sent to all clubs prior to the Presidents Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 7 September at Hindmarsh Stadium (Carlsberg Room) at 6.30pm.
The thought process behind the release of information was to ensure that clubs have time to consider each of the
Options listed below to ensure productive discussion at the meeting.
Structure of the Mens Semi Professional Competition
In relation to the competition the review conducted by PKF has clearly indicated;
1 That clubs wish for an increase in the number of teams in leagues is achieved
2 That clubs wish for the number of games to be increased.
3 That FFSA increase prize money levels.
4 That FFSA reduce and equalize Affiliation Fees
Taking into consideration the need and wish to accommodate all clubs within the structure of the current Super, Premier and State Leagues the following options have been developed for consideration.
Mens Standing Committee Recommendation - that option one, or two and or three are considered for 2012.
If option three is agreed then in 2013 option one or two will be implemented.
FOR CONSIDERATION: Change of Names of the Super, Premier and State
Leagues to Premier Division, Division 1 and Division 2 3 etc.
OPTION 1
Premier League - 10 teams (2012) 12 (2013) 12 (2014)
Division 1 - 12 teams (2012) 12 (2013) 12 (2014)
Division 2 - 8-10 teams (2012) 10 (2013) 12 (2014)
Division 3 - 0 teams (2012) 8 (2013) 10 (2014)
Having a staged approach to the expansion of the Federation Competition will ensure that promotion from the 2011 season is honoured and will also allow clubs to have time to prepare for the future expansion plans.
Proposed Competition Format with Option 1
Premier League
Affiliation Fee $12,500
Carlsberg Cup 10 Games
$10,000 Prize Money
Commence January 14
Conclude March 3
Home & Away Season 18 Games plus Finals 5 Series
$46,875 Prize Money
Division 1
Affiliation Fee $7,500
No Formal Pre Season Competition
Home & Away Season 22 Games Plus Finals 6 Series
$28,125 Prize Money
Division 2
Football Federation SA proposes that Division 2 will;
Have limited ground criteria and will not require a fenced facility
However, promotion into Division 1 will require clubs to meet the strict criteria outlined in the competition rules and regulations.
Affiliation Fees will be significantly reduced to encourage clubs to enter the Federation Competitions
Have no Professionally Contracted Players post 2012
Affiliation Fee $1,000
No Pre Season Competition
Home and Away Season 21 Games (3 Rounds) No Finals)
No Prize Money
Possible Equipment Fund up to $4,000
Prize Money Allocation
Premier League Distribution
Minor Premier $14,062.50
Grand Final Winner $14,062.50
Runner Up $9,375
3rd Place $4,687.50
4th Place $2,343.75
5th Place $2,343.75
TOTAL $46, 875
Division 1 Prize Money Allocation
Premier League Distribution
Champion $8437.50
2nd Place $5,625
3rd Place $4,922
4th Place $4,219
5th Place $2,812.50
6th Place $2,109
TOTAL $28,125
BENEFITS
Premier League
Premier League Pre Season Competition commencing February
FFSA honour promotion and relegation from 2011 season
Increased Prize Money
Increase in the number of games x 4 in 2013
Increase in the number of teams x 2 in 2013
No increase in cost
Entry into FFA Cup Competition
Division 1
Increased number of games x 4
Increase in the number of teams in the league
Increase in Prize Money
Entry into FFA Cup Competition
Division 2
Significantly reduced fees
No Ground Criteria, however promotion will require clubs to fulfil
Ground Criteria outlined in the Rules and Regulations.
Continued promotion into the Premier League if Ground Criteria is met
Entry into the FFA Cup Competition
Continued pathway for young players
No requirement to field junior teams, however those clubs that have junior teams will be permitted to enter into the Junior Premier League
Competition.
Access to Facility Grants supported by Football Federation SA
Encourage new clubs to enter into the FFSA Competitions
ISSUES AGAINST STRUCTURE
Super League
No increase in the number of games played in 2012, however increase x 4 in 2013
No increase in the size of the league in 2012, however increase x 2 in 2013
Premier League
Increase in Affiliation Fee
Increase in cost to cater for more games including player wages and referee fees
No pre Season Competition
State League
No Prize Money
No Finals Series
Risk that no new clubs enter the competition
OPTION 2
Super League
Teams 14
Games 26 plus Finals Series
Affiliation Fees $10,500 + GST
Prize Money $71,000
Premier League
Teams 16
Games 30 NO Finals Series
Affiliation Fees $6,000 + GST
Prize Money $46,000
Season Calendar
Super League
Commence Season March 3
End of Minor Round August 25
Finals Series Commencement September 3
Grand Final Weekend of September 24
Premier League
Commence Season March 3
End of Minor Round Weekend of September 24
Key Issues
1. The Pre Season will be based purely on trial games.
2. There will be no Federation Cup This will be replaced by the FFA
Cup.
3. FFA Cup Games will be played on Long Week Ends with no breaks
during the season.
4. Clubs who do not have home grounds available in the early rounds will
either forego their home matches or identify an alternative ground until
their home ground becomes available.
NOTE: The scheduled home team will be required to pay for Referees if games are moved from
home grounds. Further, fixtures will not be reversed if grounds are not
available.
5. Clubs will need to find an additional $4,500 - $6,000 per game in the
Super League. Additional Funds to be found = $36,000 - $48,000
6. Clubs will need to find an additional $3,000 - $4,000 per game in the
Premier League to cover player wages and referee fees. Additional
Funds per game = $36,000 - $48,000
7. The additional wear and tear on playing fields will be significant.
8. The additional workload on volunteers will be significant.
9. Fixtures will be drawn on a home and away basis where possible.
10. Promotion and Relegation will be 2 up and two down.
11. 1st past the post in the Premier League will be Champions
12. All affiliation fees will be paid in FULL at time of nomination.
OPTION 3
Option 3 is to maintain the structure in 2012 as was the case in 2011 with a view to
ensure all clubs have the opportunity to participate in next season knowing all conditions
of the competition structure in 2013.
Option 3
Premier League - 10 teams (2012) 12 (2013) 12 (2014)
Division 1 - 10 teams (2012) 12 (2013) 12 (2014)
Division 2 - 10 teams (2012) 8-10 (2013) 12 (2014).
Key Issues
1. Fixtures will be drawn on a home and away basis where possible.
2. Promotion and Relegation will be 2 up and zero down in 2012.
3. 1st past the post in the Premier League will automatically gain promotion
into the Super League Competition. Winner of the Grand Final (or runner
up if winner of Minor Round is same) will gain the second promotion
position.
4. 1st past the post in the State League will automatically gain promotion into
the Premier League Competition. Winner of the Grand Final (or runner up
if winner of Minor Round is same) will gain the second promotion position.
5. All affiliation fees will be paid in FULL at time of nomination