2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census.

Regional Sport Victoria, in collaboration with our partnering Regional Sports Assemblies, are pleased to present the 2026 Regional Victorian Community Sport Census.

This 15 minute survey provides an opportunity for community sporting clubs and volunteers from across regional Victoria to directly shape future support services, resources, and advocacy for community sport across regional Victoria.

We want to understand how clubs are going, directly from the source - what's working well, what challenges you're facing, and what support is needed most, so we can target our club services to meet the sectors needs and advocate for the real needs of grassroots commuity sporting clubs right across Victoria.

*please note all data will be kept confidential and reported on in aggregate at both a regional and statewide level, as part of the State of Community Sport Report - with support refferals directed to your relevant participating Regional Sports Assembly.

Club Name *

LGA *

Sport *

Regional Sports Assembly *

Is your club affiliated with a State Sporting Association either directly or through a league? (e.g. AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria) *

YesNoUnsure

How has participation changed since your club's previous season? *

How has participation changed in the past 3 years? *

Do you offer participation opportunities and/ or competitions for the following (Tick all that apply) *

Of the above list, in the last 12 months, what group has been the most challenging to recruit and retain? *

Of the above list, in the past 12 months, what group has been the easiest to recruit and retain? *

In the past 12 months, have you needed to consistently use players from lower age groups to make up teams in higher age groups/divisions? *

YesNoSometimesN/A

What are the biggest barriers to participation at your club? (list up to 5) *

Volunteers & Workforce

How would you describe your club's current volunteer capacity? *

Strong - More than enough Satisfactory - Enough to operate well Adequate - Just enough to operate Struggling - Fewer volunteers than neededCritical shortage

During your club's season of play, how many volunteer hours would you estimate are contributed each week? *

On average, how many hours per week do your key volunteers contribute each? *

Less than 5 hours 5 - 10 hours 10 - 20 hours More than 20 hours

How manageable is the workload for your club's volunteers? *

Very manageable Manageable Challenging Unsustainable

Does your club use an app/communication system for managing volunteers and members? *

YesNoUnsure

If yes, what app/platform/systems do you use

What are the most significant barriers to volunteering at your club? (list up to 5) *

Does your club have any paid administration staff? *

YesNoWe use a third party organisation/contractor to support administration of our clubNo - but we are looking to explore this in the next 12 monthsNo - but we would be interested in exploring a third party organisation/contractor to support the administration of our club

Governance & Sustainability

How many committee members does your club have? (do not include sub committees or working groups) *

Does your club have a strategic plan? *

YesNoCurrently in development Would like more information and/or help to develop

Does your club have a current budget or financial plan? *

Yes - A multi-year financial plan and annual budget Yes - an annual budget only Informal budgeting No budget

How would you describe your club's financial sustainability? *

Strong and sustainableStable but cautiousSome financial pressure Significant financial pressure

Has your club ever merged or amalgamated with another entity? *

YesNoNo - but we are considering itUnsure

Inclusion & Safe Environments

How confident is your club in managing behavioural and cultural issues? *

Very Confident Moderatley Confident Not very confident Not confident at all

How would you describe your club's approach to inclusion? *

Strong and proactive Some good practicesLimited of ad-hocNot yet a focus

Does your club have gender equity in participation and club leadership? *

YesWorking towards itNot CurrentlyNot a focus for our club

How well do your facilities meet your club's needs? *

Excellent - Fully meets needsAdequate - Mostly meets needsLimited - Partially meets needsMajor Barrier - Does not meet needs

Who owns your grounds/facilities? *

Who manages those grounds/facilities for you? *

Local CouncilCouncil appointed CoM (Committee of Management) DECCA appointed CoM (Committee of Management) Department of Education/School Staff PrivateWe have no fixed facility for our club (e.g. use of public space)Our club is solely responsible for the management of our facilityOther

Of these, which is the most significant barrier to participation?

Is your club registered for the Get Active Kids voucher program? *

YesNoIn the process of signing upWould like more information and/or help to register

Of the above, what are your 4 most critical support needs. *

Is your club connected with your local Regional Sports Assembly? *

YesNo UnsureWhat is a Regional Sports Assembly

If you have engaged with your relevant Regional Sports Assembly in the past 12 months, how likely are you to recommend them to another club or volunteer seeking support? *

If your club would be happy to be contacted by RSA to follow up on your identified support needs, please provide your email address

What are the 3 biggest challenges facing your club? *

What is 1 opportunity your club is most excited about over the next 12 months? *

What impact does your club have on community beyond sport? *

Is there any other information you would like to contribute

To be eligible for the prize draw, please provide a club email address so we can contact you if your club is selected.

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Club Profile

Participation

Volunteers & Workforce

Governance & Sustainability

Inclusion & Safe Environments

Facilities

Support Needs

Future Outlook