Kanga Cup Registrations Extended Until Friday – U9/U10 Players needed
The Kanga Cup registrations, like clockwork, have been extended until the 17th of May.
To support Belnorth teams entering the Kanga Cup, Belnorth offers a 25% rebate of the entry fee. Once entered, teams can apply via the form available here.
If you need help with registering or recruiting more players to form a team, please contact admin@belnorth.org.
Under 8 Players Wanted
We have had an influx of late U8 Open player enquiries, making an extra team feasible.
So if you have an U8 child that is keen to play in 2024, please email Kat on rooreg@belnorth.org.
Reminder Junior Game Day Pack-Up
We had a few teams on Saturday who didn’t honour their Pack-Up responsibilities, in particular at the 1:45 pm kick-off time (U12 and U14).
U10 to U18 teams playing at home, please ensure you check the game day noticeboard or the Net Duty list via the Fixtures Page to see if you have Set-Up or Pack-Up duties on game day.
Female Photo Comp Closes Friday 12 pm
To celebrate Female Football Week we are holding a Photo Competition and entries close 12 pm Friday 17th May.
Take a photo of Belnorth FC female players, coaches, managers and referees at games or training (with their consent of course) to go in the draw to win one of five Belnorth FC beanies.
To enter, either:
- email photos to admin@belnorth.org
- or direct message via social media on Facebook or Instagram.
Club Vested Officials
U12 teams and above need to provide a Club Vested Official (CVO) at each match, home and away. We also encourage U10-U11 teams to as well.
What is a Club Vested Official?
A CVO represents the club and is responsible for the actions of supporters from their club.
Essentially, they get to wear a cool vest, help ensure spectators behave themselves and foster respect.
Who can be a CVO?
- A parent or another responsible spectator/supporter
- Someone at least 18 years old
- Can’t be a coach, manager, reserve player or assistant referee (linesperson) at the same time
- Can be different people throughout the season
Boot Bin needs replenishing
With the junior season now underway, the Boot Bin is starting to look bare.
If you have spare boots lying around at home, please consider donating them to our boot bin for a new lease on life.
It will make someone’s day!
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” – Maya Angelou
Parking outside the box at Kaleen
With only 259 parking spots via Birie and Turon Place, parking is at a premium at Kaleen. On-street parking is available, but please be respectful of local residents and park safely/legally.
A parking hack at Kaleen worth considering. Instead of looking for spots on or off Diamantina Cres, try parking on the other side of the stormwater drain along Wakool Cct, Campaspe Cct, Florentine Cct or Tyrrell Cct.
Otherwise, consider carpooling or riding a bike to Kaleen.
Walking Football
Capital Football’s winter season of Walking Football, kicks off on the Monday, 3rd of June and runs for 10 weeks at Action Indoor Sports Kambah.
Player registration costs $135.
Team nominations (squad of 8) and player registrations will close COB Monday 20th May.
Struggling to form a team, please email admin@belnorth.org to see if we can assist.
No Dogs allowed at Sportsgrounds
We know members love them, but dogs are not allowed at ACT Sportsgrounds during training and games.
So please keep the members of your fur family at home.
There is a $150 fine for taking dogs to prohibited areas.
Club Shop Open Game Day from 8:30 am
The Belnorth Club Shop will be open on Saturday morning game days from 8:30 am at Kaleen Playing Fields until 10:00 am.
Coaching Course EOI
Interested in upping yours skills as a U10-U18 or seniors coach? Then the Foundation of Football coaching course is for you.
Capital Football are asking for Expressions of Interest in the course. Take the first step to improve your coaching here.
Season Dates
- 4/5: U5-U18 Seasons starts
- 17/5: Kanga Cup Nominations Close
- 25/5 to 27/5: Reconciliation L/W (No Junior Games)
- 26/6 to 27/6: Junior Team Photos (Eastlakes Gungahlin)
- 6/7: No U5-U15 games
- 7/7 to 12/7: Kanga Cup
- 13/7 to 14/7: No Junior or Senior Games
- 17/8 to 18/8: Seniors Last round
- 31/8: U16-U18 Last round
- 24/8 to 1/9: Seniors Championship series
- 7/9: U5-U15 last round
- 7/9 to 15/9: U16-U18 Championship series
- 7/9: Senior Presentation (Belconnen Labor Club)
- 14/9: U12-U18 Presentation (Belconnen Labor Club)
- 22/9: U5-U11 Presentation (UC Kaleen High School)
- 17/9 to 30/9 ACT Sportsgrounds Shutdown
The full 2024 calendar can be found here.
Current Belnorth FC Vacancies
The below vital roles are currently vacant.
- Small Side Games Registrar (volunteer/committee): Manages the registration and running of the U10 and U11 age groups along with general committee member duties (e.g. meetings, decisions)
- Operations Manager (volunteer/committee): organisation of equipment (distribution, auditing and ordering). Trophy Liaison (coordination role with registrars). Presentation day organisation (coordination role with committee). Event Organisation (coordination role)
- Vice President (volunteer/committee): Responsible for assisting the President.
- Technical Director (paid): responsible for developing, implementing and nurturing player and coach development through sound program design and development for Belnorth. In assuming a technical leadership role, the TD provides mentorship to coaches and players in all programs and fosters good sportsmanship in a safe and fun environment. Further details here.
- Club Changers (volunteer): Assist with implementing Club Changer modules.
- General Helpers (Volunteers).
- Coaches & Managers (Volunteers).
Every volunteer, whether a coach, manager, CVO, referee or committee member, helps the club tick.
If you want to help, please email admin@belnorth.org.
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon