Bendigo Football Netball League returns to self-management
The Bendigo Football Netball League has stopped using AFL Victoria's administration hub. It now manages itself again.
The Bendigo Football Netball League has returned to self-management. The league operated under AFL Victoria's Regional Administrative Centre model since 2011.
The change came into effect this week. The hub system that ran Bendigo is now ending.
The Heathcote District and Loddon Valley leagues remain under Central Victoria Sports Administration. Under the new structure, the BFNL will take direct responsibility.
This covers governance, employment, administration and operations. The BFNL will also provide services to the Bendigo Junior Football League.
AFL Victoria maintains a regional office at La Trobe University Bendigo. Staff there will support leagues through the transition.
- 15 years since 2011
- Years under RAC model
- 2011 report that prompted model creation
- Peter Jackson Report
- Located at La Trobe University Bendigo
- AFL Victoria regional office
Why it mattersWhen local leagues control their own operations, they can make faster decisions. They can also respond better to their own communities and clubs.
AustraliaBendigo-area football clubs now answer to their own league body rather than a regional hub, potentially speeding up decisions on issues like player transfers and competition rules.
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