Football South Australia (FSA) is proud to offer Life Membership as a prestigious honor, recognising individuals whose service to the sport has been extraordinary and far-reaching. This accolade is reserved for those who have significantly contributed to the growth and success of football, not just within a single club, but across the broader landscape of the sport.
Criteria for Life Membership
To be considered for Life Membership, nominees must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Players:
- Men: Played at least 20 recognised games for a senior men's state representative team or senior Australian men's team, or 300 recognised games in the senior men's state league.
- Women: Played at least 20 recognised games for a senior women's state representative team or senior Australian women's team, or 225 recognised games in the senior women's state league.
Coaches:
- Coached at least 20 recognised games for senior men's/women's state representative teams or senior Australian teams, or 375 recognised games in the senior men's/women's state league.
Officials:
- Officiated at least 375 recognised games in the senior men's or women's state league or senior Australian teams.
Board Members:
- Served on the FSA Board of Directors/Commissioners for eight full years.
Committee Members:
- Served on FSA Standing Committees, Zone Committees, or in an official FSA position for at least 15 years.
Combination of Services:
- A combination of the above criteria, or other exceptional contributions as recognised by the FSA Board.
Benefits for Life Members
Successful nominees will receive:
- A commemorative memento of their induction, presented at an annual FSA event.
- The privilege to attend the Annual General Meeting each year.
How to Nominate
1. Application Form
- To nominate someone for Life Membership, the nominator must complete the official form, detailing the nominee's exceptional contributions. The completed form should be submitted to Football South Australia.
2. Evaluation Process
- Life Membership Committee Review: The FSA Awards and Honour Committee, a sub-committee of the FSA Board, reviews each nomination. The committee may request additional information to aid their evaluation.
- Board Consideration: The FSA Board reviews the committee's recommendations and decides whether to present each nominee to the Members for consideration.
- Member Voting: If recommended by the Board, nominees are presented to Members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). A two-thirds majority vote by Members present is required for admission to Life Membership.
By recognising these outstanding individuals, we continue to build a community that values dedication, passion, and excellence in football. Join us in celebrating those who have given so much to the game.
Get Involved
Do you know someone whose contributions to football deserve this high honour? Download the nomination form here. Nominate today and help us celebrate the heroes who have shaped the sport in South Australia.