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2025-2030 GUFC Strategic Plan

GUFC 2025 - 2030 Strategic Plan


Over May and June this year, we undertook a really thorough and collaborative process to develop this plan.

·         We engaged players, parents, volunteers, coaches and community partners across all parts of Gippsland.

·         We ran surveys, workshops, and individual conversations to understand what’s working well and where we need to improve.

·         We were supported by GippSport to ensure the process was evidence-based and aligned with broader regional sporting priorities.

The result is a strategy that genuinely reflects the voices and aspirations of our members and our wider football community.

Across all of that engagement, a few themes stood out very strongly:

·         We have strong participation and talent, but we need more structure in our development pathways.

·         Facilities and infrastructure came through as a major priority, with Baxter Park being a strength and the upcoming Morwell redevelopment a huge opportunity.

·         Our volunteers are the backbone of the club, and we need better support, clearer roles and recognition.

·         And finally, members want to see stronger communication and a clearer identity across the whole region, uniting both our Warragul and Morwell hubs.

From this feedback we developed seven strategic pillars that will guide our growth and decision-making over the next five years. These focus on:

1.      Football Operations

2.      Infrastructure & Facilities

3.      Culture, Inclusion and Club Identity

4.      Governance,

5.      Communication& Engagement

6.      Financial Sustainability and Access

7.      Marketing & Visibility

These pillars ensure we are addressing our football programs, our people, our operations, and our place in the broader community.

 

This strategy will help us:

·         strengthen what we already do well

·         professionalise our operations

·         create clearer pathways for boys and girls

·         build a stronger, united identity

·         and position GUFC as Gippsland’s leading football club for years to come.


This is a strategy created by our community, for our community.

EOI Season 2026

Gippsland United FC is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the 2026 season. The club will be fielding the following teams:

GIRLS METRO DEVELOPMENT SQUADS

U10

U12

U14

U15

U16

BOYS METRO DEVELOPMENT SQUADS

U10

U11

U12

Note:

Training locations are subject to venue availability, and teams may be required to train at alternate venues when necessary.

Training nights will be confirmed once teams are finalised and grounds are scheduled.

If you would like to trial or express your interest in any of the age groups listed above, please complete the EOI Form.
Trial and tryout dates will be announced once coaching appointments are finalised.

Important:

Submission of each age group into competition for 2026 is dependent on player numbers and coaching availability.

For all queries, please contact admin@gufc.asn.au
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Gippsland United FC acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters now known as Gippsland and acknowledge they have never ceded sovereignty. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.