AFL Gippsland CCSP Policies

AFL Victoria has developed the Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP) which includes tools to educate administrators, and particular players, about the impact that match payments and player demands have on the viability of grassroots clubs.

Designed in conjunction with the Player Points System, the Player Payment Framework has been developed to support and grow Australian Football at a community level by focussing on achieving evenly matched competitions and financially viable clubs.

Please see below links for each part of the Community Club Sustainability Program.

CCSP Information Session Information March 2026

Player Points System

Player Payment Framework

Additional CCSP Links

AFL Gippsland CCSP By Laws (integrated into Region By-Laws in May 2025)

AFL Victoria CCSP Website resources

CCSP Club Toolkit – suite of templated documents, clear framework and
practical tools and resources to ensure they are meeting their obligations under the
Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP).

PlayHQ Community Document Portal – this is where Clubs upload all Player Payment information

Documents Portal Help Site – FAQs and instruction on using the Community Document Portal

This Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP) webpage provides a comprehensive library of resources designed to help Gippsland clubs manage player movement and financial compliance.

Here is a summary of the documents available above for viewing and download:

1. Presentation & Strategy

• CCSP Presentation (March 2026): The core visual guide and slides from the recent information sessions led by Tim Cotter, outlining the 2026 season requirements.

2. Player Points System (PPS)

These tools help clubs stay within their allocated “points cap” based on player history and loyalty.

• Policy & Rules: The formal 2025 Policy document outlining how points are assigned to various player categories.
• Calculators: Specific Excel/digital tools for AFL Gippsland Leagues and East Gippsland Football Netball League (unique local conditions) to help administrators tally their team’s total points.
• Reassessment Templates: Official forms to apply for a points review for either an individual player or an entire team.

3. Player Payment Framework (PPF)

Resources to ensure clubs remain under the salary cap and follow transparent payment processes.

• Declarations: Standard templates for the Budget Final Declaration (end-of-season reporting) and the Standard Player Declaration (contracts between club and player).
• Rules & Guidelines: The 2025 updated manuals detailing the legal and procedural “do’s and don’ts” regarding player payments.

4. Governance & Digital Portals

• Region By-Laws: The May 2025 integrated By-Laws which now officially house the CCSP regulations.
• CCSP Club Toolkit: A “one-stop shop” from AFL Victoria containing templates and practical resources for daily club management.
• PlayHQ Portals: Links to the Community Document Portal (where clubs must upload their payment info) and a corresponding Help Site with FAQs for troubleshooting.