Resources
Restricted Access: only accessed by Administrators, Coaches and Team Managers (specific to each squad)
To assist with recruitment, trials, registration and player management this Portal provides access to player and prospective player details.
FV offer coaching resources, including coaching courses (MPFC will pay or subsidise for our coaches), training plans, tips and support.
Team Managers play a very important role supporting the team and the coach - in particular easing the coach burden on match day so that they can focus on the team and the game.
Whilst for Miniroos level responsibilities are relatively limited, at Junior League level the TM is critical in managing the season schedule, delegating tasks, and hosting the referee.
These responsibilities are detailed here.
MPFC guidelines, principles and support for player recruitment/trials, including assessment criteria for player selection & grading.
When an official FV Referee is appointed to an MPFC Home fixture the TM must pay the referee (as per the FV Referee Fee Schedule) in cash, following the final whistle and signing of the match records.
All Junior League (U12+) games must have Assistant Referees (Linespersons), with one appointed from the Home Team and one from the Away Team.
All parents should be able to run the line - see here a quick guide on running the line.
The FV Club Handbook is designed to assist with frequently asked match day questions, from security and Match Officials to clash strips and ground conditions. This handbook is issued as a guide only and is based on the FV Rules of Competition which always take precedence.
The Ground Marshal plays an integral role in providing support to the clubs, players, parents, coaches and referees participating in Football for a high quality, welcoming and respectful sporting experience.
The Ground Marshal is a nominated club representative who will co-ordinate the efficient completion of match day fixtures. Home clubs must appoint the number of Ground Marshals required for their tier of Football.
For further information, clubs must refer to the relevant FV Rules of Competition for each team that is participating at the venue on the day. This applies to all teams U7 to Seniors
Middle Park FC encourage all our teams to enter upcoming tournaments, cups and galas hosted across Victoria.
Click link here for details of preseason 2025 events that have been confirmed to date. This information will be updated as additional tournaments are confirmed.
Personal Accident Insurance Cover
The Football Australia Personal Accident Insurance covers players, team managers, referees, coaches, committee members, directors, office bearers, administrators, selectors, medical officers, ambulance officers, voluntary workers and other match officials that are injured while engaged in activities sanctioned by Football Australia.
Personal Accident Insurance – Policy Overview (Category One)
Personal Accident insurance is for registered players, non-playing officials including team managers, referees, coaches, committee members, directors, office bearers, administrators, selectors, medical officers, physiotherapists, ambulance officers, voluntary workers and other match officials of the Policyholder who are aged eighteen (18) years or older at the date of injury, and engaged in the following activities:
Participating in official matches or training;
Travelling to participate in representative matches or authorised games;
Travelling directly to or from home and one of the activities (a) – (b)
Personal Accident Insurance – Policy Overview (Category Two)
Personal Accident insurance is for registered players, non-playing officials including team managers, referees, coaches, committee members, directors, office bearers, administrators, selectors, medical officers, physiotherapists, ambulance officers, voluntary workers and other match officials of the Policyholder who are aged eighteen (18) years or older at the date of injury, and engaged in the following activities authorised by the Policyholder:
Fundraising activities;
Administrative or organised social activities;
Unpaid voluntary work;
Travelling directly to or from home and one of the activities (a) – (c)
Personal Accident Insurance – Policy Overview (Category Three)
Personal Accident insurance is for registered players, non-playing officials including team managers, referees, coaches, committee members, directors, office bearers, administrators, selectors, medical officers, physiotherapists, ambulance officers, voluntary workers and other match officials of the Policyholder who are aged under eighteen (18) years at the date of injury, and engaged in the following activities:
Participating in official matches or training;
Travelling to participate in representative matches or authorised games;
Fundraising activities;
Administrative or organised social activities;
Unpaid voluntary work;
Travelling directly to or from home and one of the activities (a) – (e).
To make a claim on player insurance, please use this link: