Dear Geelong Clubs,

Following the recent metropolitan Melbourne season cancellation, Football Victoria (FV) would like to provide an update on the status of competitions in the Geelong region.

Following valuable engagement with our Geelong football stakeholders, FV can today confirm that the decision has been made to also cancel all Geelong competitions for the 2021 season.

While training is back on in most regional areas, the uncertainty of a date for a return to competition football; pressure on volunteers and facility availability; means that we join the majority of Associations in making the difficult decision to cancel the season.

As a result of the incomplete season and in line with metropolitan Melbourne, no champions/runners-up will be awarded in Geelong competitions this season.

Football Victoria CEO, Kimon Taliadoros, praised the efforts of all involved in football across regional Victoria.

“Regional Associations and Clubs have worked tirelessly to keep football operating safely in 2021 and the dedication and effort they have delivered for our game cannot be praised highly enough.

“While this update is disappointing, demand for football across Victoria continues to grow and we are committed to working side by side with our Clubs and Associations to deliver a great football experience, when it is safe to do so.”

FV will continue to provide Return to Training/Play Conditions updates for both Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria, to ensure Clubs can take part in spring and summer football programs.

As soon as we have a return to competition roadmap across spring/summer, different formats of our game will be on offer, particularly for junior participants. FV are committed to providing football in Geelong when possible, including our popular GO Fives/GO Sevens and Futsal programs.

FV will provide information for Clubs and participants in Geelong competitions, related to FV’s component of fees, within the 2021 Fee Refund Policy as soon as possible.

Our COVID-19 FAQs provide answers to key areas related to this announcement.

If you have any specific questions in relation to the above, please contact competitions@footballvictoria.com.au.

Sincerely yours in football,

Football Victoria

​ FV Competitions
P: (03) 9474 1800
E: Competitions@footballvictoria.com.au

​Level 3, 436 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
PO Box 7488, Melbourne VIC 3004
footballvictoria.com.au

FV continues to monitor the developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation in Victoria daily, informed by advice from various sources including the Victorian Department for Health and Human Services. FV’s current position on matters relating to the virus can be found on our website, FootballVictoria.com.au. We will be regularly updating this position in line with information received and having considered enquiries from our community.