League Entry Criteria

2025 Full League Entry Criteria Guide

What is the League Entry Criteria (LEC)?

League Entry Criteria (LEC) is a clear and measurable set of standards for all HV affiliates in the Premier League and Vic League structure. The standards are separated into “On Field” and “Off Field” standards. The “On Field” standards directly relate to regular season performance of a team that may be vying to gain or retain PL status. The “Off Field” standards relate to Club Management and Participation.

The Club Management standards are designed to drive sustainable practices in relation to affiliates’ governance. On the other hand, the Participation standards relate to an affiliate’s ability to attract, develop and retain future top tier players, while remaining relevant to the local community by providing entry level participation options.

Further, the LEC is intended to drive a clear synergy between the ongoing work undertaken by both the Hockey Victoria and the affiliates, across multiple areas.

Clubs seeking assistance with any element of the LEC should contact the relevant person below

HV Staff Member	Contact for	Role	Email
Andrew Skillern	Strategic queries	CEO	askillern@hockeyvictoria.org.au
David Bourke	Strategic queries, Governance or Facility Standards	GM – Hockey Operations	dbourke@hockeyvictoria.org.au
Rochelle Slade	Hookin2Hockey	Schools & Junior Recruitment Coordinator	rslade@hockeyvictoria.org.au
Steven Lee Fitton	Membership	Membership & Administration Manager	sfitton@hockeyvictoria.org.au