Football Victoria History of Game Survey

A survey that will help Victorian football tell its wonderful story

As the custodian of the game in this state, Football Victoria has established the Football Victoria Historical Committee to oversee the history of Victorian football.

In its bid to adopt a modern, best practice approach, Football Victoria is seeking feedback from its football family to assist it with the development of a dynamic and progressive structure and process that meets whole of game imperatives to the recording, maintaining and celebrating the history of the game.

The data collected from this survey, in addition to focus group feedback and responses from individual interviews, will be used to devise a recommendations report for the consideration of the Football Victoria board.

Football Victoria thanks you in advance for your contribution.

For more information please contact:

Nick Hatzoglou,

Head of Community Projects

Football Victoria

Email: Nick.Hatzoglou@footballvictoria.com.au

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your surname?

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* 3. What is your email address?

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* 4. What is your age?

Younger than 18 years

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 5. What is your contact phone number?

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* 6. In which region of Victoria do you live?

Metro

Regional city centre (within two hours from Melbourne)

Country

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* 7. Why is it important to educate past, current, and future generations about the history of Victorian football? Select more than one option if you wish

The history of football is linked closely to the social, demographic and cultural history of the state of Victoria.

The history of football gives us a platform on which to make better decisions about the future of the game.

Understanding the history of the game helps to perpetuate the community and social values - unity, friendship, equality, pride and respect – on which the game was built.

The history of the game provides evidence of how football can promote social connectedness and foster physical and mental wellbeing in young minds.

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 8. In what ways can the history of our game enhance our strategic planning for the future? Select more than one option if you wish

The history of the game provides many learnings that can be used in future decision-making.

Honouring the pioneers of football and celebrating past events provides wisdom, guidance, motivation and inspiration to current and future custodians of the game.

Knowing the history of the game provide a strong platform on which to unify the game and maximise its commercial potential.

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 9. To ensure that ideas, concepts and activities that enhance Football Victoria's historical program are brought to life which of the following positions should be created by the state body?

Football Victoria Historical Officer (Full time position)

Football Victoria Historical Officer (Part time position)

Football Victoria Historical Officer (Volunteer position)

No position is required

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* 10. The history of Victorian football stems from the genesis of the game in the 1800’s, it’s evolution in pre-and post-war 1900’s, and extends to its establishment as a mainstream sport from the 1960’s and beyond. How important is it that the Football Victoria Historical Committee ensure all eras of Victorian football history are recorded, exhibited and celebrated equally? Select one of the following options

Extremely important

Somewhat important

Not important at all – some eras are more important than others

Please explain

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* 11. In order of importance, the Football Victoria Historical Committee should comprise of…(Select ‘1’ for most important, ‘2’ for second most important, etc)

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* 12. Should an expert who specialises in the world best practice models in the curation of history, also be part of this group?

Yes

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* 13. In your opinion which national and international sporting or non-sporting organisations record, maintain and celebrate their history well? Please provide examples

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* 14. Which of the following should be the home of Victorian football history? Select more than one option if you wish

The National Sports Museum at the MCG

The Immigration Museum

A dedicated Victorian Football History website

The offices of Football Victoria

The proposed Matildas Home of Football in Victoria

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Victorian football history stems, in many respects, from the 19th and 20th century pre and post war migrant settlement story in Victoria. Taking this into consideration, should Victorian football do more to partner multicultural agencies, local and state government departments, the education sector, non-football media and historical associations to help tell its story?

Yes

If yes, please provide your thoughts on which partners would bring the greatest opportunities.

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* 16. What other football and non-football organisations should Victorian football partner in telling its story?

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* 17. Are you interested in being part of advisory subcommittees for specialised projects about Victorian football history?

Yes

Maybe - I need more information