"*" indicates required fields Leadership & Representation The Leadership & Representation pillar relates to the presence and involvement of women and girls in leadership roles across the club, and the representation of female club members across all areas. Relevant resources are available and suggested throughout the form. We recommend reviewing the form and its contents before working through it.Club* Contact Email* Current Status Do we currently have women and girls in leadership roles across all areas of our club? (e.g. players, coaches, administrators, committee members).YesNoList the roles which female participants at the club currently occupy to determine any potential areas for growth.OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Download Football Australia’s fact sheets for more information on how to attract, retain and support female participants across all rolesDo our senior teams (both men’s and women’s) engage with our junior teams?YesNoIn what ways do these senior teams engage with junior teams?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Senior women’s players should be encouraged to be role models not only for junior girls’ teams but for boys teams as wellDevelopment of Leaders Do we offer leadership and development opportunities for women and girls at our club?YesNoIf yes, how are these opportunities currently offered and are all female participants aware of them?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Consider how you can provide development opportunities specifically for women and girls within the club - Clubs should ensure development opportunities for female participants are well known across the club - Take a proactive approach by reaching out directly to women and girls at the club and encouraging them to take advantage of development opportunitiesDo we encourage parents of all genders to take on roles within their children’s teams/around the club?YesNoAdditional CommentsOUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- When discussing coaching/manager positions with parents, ensure women are included in discussions and encouraged to take on these roles - Ensure club members understand that prior experience in football/similar roles may not be required – what is more important is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and helpDo we encourage women with varied skills and experiences outside of football to take on roles within the club? (e.g. teachers, accountants, lawyers).YesNoAdditional CommentsOUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Consider asking club members about their skillset when they register – while someone might not have experience within football, they may have other skills and experience that can be relevant to the running of a club - Download Football Australia’s Female Administrators fact sheet for more information on how to attract, retain and support female administrators at the clubClub Committee Do all of our committee members understand and value gender equity?YesNoAdditional CommentsOUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Download Football Australia’s Administrator Actions fact sheet for more information on creating an inclusive environment for female participantsDo we have female representation on our committee?YesNoIf yes, what is your current ration of male to female committee members?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Consider whether there are currently any barriers in place that are preventing female club members from seeking out committee positions (e.g. when meetings are held, the culture within the committee etc.) - Football Australia has implemented the 40:40:20 gender representation requirement for its Board of Directors in line with its Gender Equality Action Plan 2019 – clubs should also work towards this representation for their committee - Download Football Australia’s Female Administrators fact sheet for more information on how to attract, retain and support female administrators at the clubDo we provide flexibility around other commitments for people on the club committee? (e.g. work from home, limited meetings, modified/shared roles).YesNoHow are committee meetings currently scheduled and what considerations are in place when scheduling these?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Download Football Australia’s Female Administrators fact sheet for more information on how to attract, retain and support female administrators at the clubRepresentation & Celebration Do we display memorabilia that celebrates both male and female teams and members of our club?YesNoIf no, do we have memorabilia celebrating female teams that we could be displaying or is the lack of memorabilia on display due to our women’s program only being recently implemented within the club?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Depending on the history of female football within a club, some clubs may not currently have a large range of memorabilia relating to female teams - If so, consider how you curate and display memorabilia moving forward so that your club can display more memorabilia from female teams as the club’s women’s program expandsAre female participants represented in images and content across our website and social media channels?YesNoIf yes, what sorts of female participants are currently represented in this imagery and content?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Where possible, clubs should ty to feature female participants in imagery and content relating to all areas of participation e.g. female players (junior & senior), female coaches, female volunteers etc.Female Coach Development Do we actively approach enthusiastic women about coaching opportunities?YesNoIf yes, have we had success with this in the past?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Rather than waiting for women and girls within the club to put their hand up, approach female club members who you know may be suitable to discuss the possibility of becoming a coach - Download Football Australia’s Female Coaches fact sheet for more information on how to attract, retain and support female coaches at the clubDo we provide a supportive “soft-entry” into coaching to make the introduction to the role less intimidating?YesNoIf yes, how are we currently doing this?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Consider how female participants can be introduced into coaching roles gradually - Hosting a female-only MiniRoos coaching course can be a great way to introduce female members to coaching - Female coaches can also be paired up with a mentor or buddy within the club’s coaching base to make the transition into the role less overwhelming - Download Football Australia’s Female Coaches fact sheet for more information on how to attract, retain and support female coaches at the clubDo we offer coach/player registration packages? (e.g. discounted registration for senior player coaching a junior team; discounted registration for the child of the parent coach)YesNoAdditional CommentsDo we actively encourage female youth players to engage in roles with MiniRoos teams?YesNoAdditional CommentsOUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Running a Youth Leadership Program at the club is a great way to upskill current players through the completion of a MiniRoos coaching course and MiniRefs courseDo we provide pathways and progression opportunities for female coaches?YesNoIf yes, what progression opportunities do we provide and have we had success with this in the past?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Consider what roles may be available within the club that can help female coaches progress to the next level e.g. Club Coach Coordinator (download FQ’s Club Coach Coordinator Guide here) or coach educator/mentorHave we run a MiniRoos coaching course this year, or do we have an upcoming course scheduled?YesNoIf yes, was the course female-only?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Hosting a female-only MiniRoos coaching course can be a great way to introduce female members to coaching - Clubs who have successfully delivered MiniRoos coaching courses should consider running a Skills Training Certificate to upskill current MiniRoos coaches - Click here to enquire about hosting a MiniRoos coaching course at your clubFemale Referee Development Do we actively encourage female players to be game leaders for MiniRoos games?YesNoAdditional CommentsOUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Running a Youth Leadership Program at the club is a great way to upskill current players through the completion of a MiniRoos coaching course and MiniRefs course - Download Football Australia’s Female Referees fact sheet for more information on how to attract, retain and support female coaches at the clubDo we actively encourage female participants to attend referee courses?YesNoAre club members aware of where to find information on referee courses being delivered by FQ?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Consider the ways in which you can share information on referee courses being delivered by FQ with club members e.g. featuring a course being delivered in the local area in a club newsletter or general update for participantsHave we run a referee course this year, or do we have an upcoming course scheduled?YesNoIf yes, was the course female-only?OUR COMMENTS/RESOURCES- Click here to enquire about hosting a referee course at your clubLeadership & Representation Resources Football Queensland Resources Club Coach Coordinator Guide Football Queensland Programs Youth Leadership Program Football Australia Resources Administrator Actions fact sheet Female Administrators fact sheet Female Referees fact sheet Female Coaches fact sheet Gender Equality Action Plan 2019 Δ
