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Entries have opened for the 2023 State Championships, as with previous years entries and judge/official nominations will be collected online.
The 2023 State Championship dates are:
State Urban Junior Championship Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March 2023
State Urban Senior Championship Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March 2023
State Rural Senior Championship Saturday 25th March 2023
State Rural Junior Championship Sunday 26th March 2023
Entries for all State Championships close on Sunday 19th February 2023. Please note that it is unlikely that late entries will be accepted.
State Rural Championships
Team Entries and Registration
The brigade member responsible for completing their team’s entry should complete this form: https://groups.operoo.com/public_forms/1002844/new
A link to the entry form will then be sent to you (please note that this is not sent automatically and therefore should be requested sooner rather than later).
Judge and Officials Nominations
All Judges and Officials nominations are to be submitted here: https://groups.operoo.com/public_forms/1001848/new
Please note that you do not need to register as an official for the Rural State Championships if you are nominating to be part of the make up crews, this information is collected via the Team entry forms.
Information for Completing Brigades
A memo with information for competing brigades can be downloaded from the bottom of this page. It includes information on the updated rule book, local competition dates and information about the Torchlight Procession which will once again be held at the 2023 State Championships on Saturday evening.
Updated Rule Book
The State Competition Committee have approved changes to the Rule Book at their October 2022 meeting. The changes include amendments to Event 2 to include a second hose, clarification of team make up and changes to the hose bowling line for junior competitors in Events 4 and 5.
A copy of the updated rule book can be downloaded from the VFBV website here.
Printed copies are available from the VFBV office if required.
State Urban Championships
Team entries
The brigade member responsible for completing their team’s entry should complete this form: https://groups.operoo.com/public_forms/1002844/new
A link to the entry form will then be sent to you (please note that this is not sent automatically and therefore should be requested sooner rather than later).
Judge and Official Nominations
All Judges and Officials nominations are to be submitted here: https://groups.operoo.com/public_forms/1001846/new
Information for Competing Brigades
The December 2022 Memo from the Competition and Rules Committee to Competing Brigades and Competition Associations can be downloaded at the bottom of the page. The Memo includes the new skills workshop date, expressions of interest for the recorders panel and trophy coordinator and information on registering for the 2023 State Championships.
Rule Book
The updated rule book can be downloaded from the VFBV website the 2022 changes include the inclusion of the rules for the new B Section Event, Striking One Disc Twice with Removable Back Cap – Four Competitors Event.
Printed copies are available from the VFBV office if required.
Queries and Assistance with Entries and Judge/Official Nominations
If you have any problems accessing the online forms, please contact either the VFBV office via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 03 9886 1141 or Jen at CFA via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0448 459 132
Please note if you have query, there will be limited response over the Christmas/New Year period however you will receive a response as soon as possible after this time.
