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| Part 4 - Findings and recommendations | |
| 4.2 - Issue 10 - Funding |
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The finances of the game and its governing body have been, and will remain, critical to the future of soccer.
Unlike some sports, soccer is not currently in a position to fund the sport from the top down. Like most of Australia’s national sporting organisations, Soccer Australia must rely on a mix of income sources to fund the national programs for the sport. This is replicated at the state level.
In addition to government grants and sponsorships, the financial support provided by participants is a critical income source. This is usually collected by means of an annual subscription (capitation charge) that may include an allowance for contributions to national teams, administration, insurance, facilities development, research, etc. The charge needs to reflect the costs associated with implementing agreed strategic directions and budgets.
Recommendation
That:
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Soccer Australia continue to impose annual membership/capitation fees on state member affiliates and individual registrants, as one means of funding national programs, in accordance with approved strategic directions, annual plans and budgets, and member agreements between Soccer Australia and state member affiliates. |
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