Winter Season Resumes
The winter season resumes for all age groups this Saturday 20th July. There will be no more weekends off until the end of the season in September, so buckle in, the next 8 weeks will fly by!
Information about important season dates is available towards the end of the newsletter.
Domino’s Vouchers Pick-Up Reminder
Some teams still have Domino’s vouchers to pick up and are listed below. You can pick them up from the Central Hub at Kaleen on Junior game day.
- U7 Open Ravens
- U9 Open Numbats
- U9 Open Tasmanian Tigers
- U11 Girls Pink Panthers
- U11 Open Blue
Brindabella U8/U9 Gala Day – Sunday 11/8/2024
Brindabella’s MiniRoos Gala Day will be a full day tournament for under 8s and under 9s providing players the opportunity to play teams from surrounding areas and continuing their growth and development in the game.
When: Sunday, 11 August 2024
Where: Calwell Playing Fields
Who: FFA registered U8 to U9 Girls and Open players/teams
Cost: $30 per player
Teams will be split into pools with a minimum of 4 games across the day.
Nominate your team by 2 August to secure your place in the tournament.
If you need help forming a team, please email admin@belnorth.org.
Further information, including the tournament rules and forms, are available here:
Coerver Schedule Update: U7-U9 Open and U8-U9 Girls
Due to the poor session attendance on Friday evenings, the remaining Coerver sessions will be conducted on Saturdays at Kaleen, after games. The sessions will be next to the Tennis Club, North of Field 1, as displayed on the map below.
The remaining schedule for after the school holidays are as follows.
Saturday 20th July
- U7 Open: 9:40 am to 10:10 am
- U8 Open: 10:30 am to 11 am
- U9 Open: 11:30 am to 12 pm
Saturday 27th July
- U8 Girls: 10:30 am to 11 am
- U8 Open: 10:30 am to 11 am
- U9 Girls: 11:30 am to 12 pm
- U9 Open: 11:30 am to 12 pm
Nominate Players & Volunteers for Capital Football Awards
Did you know Capital Football have monthly awards for Players and Volunteers?
Every month, Capital Football award a female and male Club Lime Community Player of the Month and a Capital Chemist Volunteer of the Month.
If you would like a Belnorth player or volunteer to get recognised why not send in an nomination.
Club Lime Community Player of the Month Nominations
Capital Chemist Volunteer of the Month Nominations
U5-U9 Open Sponsor Focus: Knight Shift
Knight Shift sponsor team jerseys in our U5 and U8 MiniRoos age groups.
Knight Shift is a custom printing, embroidery, and apparel business based in Canberra. They are the perfect people to go to for personalised apparel, including for Belnorth teams wanting some custom gear!
Contact them today for a quote or chat, about Digital Printing, Vinyl Transfer, Embroidery and Garments.
Just For Girls Sponsor Focus: Foster Johnson
In 2024 we welcomed Foster Johnson Family and Collaborative Lawyers as one of our new jersey sponsors of two girls teams in U6/7 and U8/9.
Foster Johnson is a team of experienced and specialised family lawyers known for being calm, honest and pragmatic. They are skilful in diffusing conflict.
Their focus is to help you resolve your family law matters without additional drama. With grit and compassion, they will help you through your situation.
Their extensive experience in the Courtroom has taught them that there are better ways to resolve issues arising from separation. This led to their specialisation in collaborative law.
Senior Sponsor Focus: Graeme Farrugia Cabinetworks
Serial Sponsor Graeme Farrugia Cabinetworks is back in 2024 with jersey sponsorship of two Capital League Womens teams.
Graeme Farrugia Cabinetworks is the cabinetmaker of choice for many Canberra region clients ranging from embassies and major tourist attractions to homeowners and small business operators.
Graeme Farrugia will design, specify and make your cabinetry, source and oversee any additional trades needed to smoothly and seamlessly complete the kitchen fit-out.
You can contact Graeme Farrugia here to customise cabinetry to create a space that suits your needs and lifestyle.
Goalkeeper Coaching Course
Capital Football is holding a Foundation of Goalkeeping coaching course on two Friday evenings at the end of July/early August.
It is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches who work with novice players or players aged up to approximately twelve (12) years old.
This course is a prerequisite for the Goalkeeping B Diploma.
Dates: Friday 26th July & Friday 2nd August 6 pm to 10 pm
Location: Hawker Football Centre, Walhallow St, Hawker ACT
Cost: $100
You can register here.
Foundation of Football Coaching Course
Interested in improving your skills as a U10-U18 or seniors coach? Then the Foundation of Football Course (FOFC) is for you!
The next FOFC is at the end of July, with details below.
Dates: Friday 26th July & Friday 2nd August 6 pm to 10 pm
Location: Hawker Football Centre, Walhallow St, Hawker ACT
Cost: $100
The course is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged up to approximately fifteen (15) years old.
It involves practical sessions covering the basics of techniques as well as learning about the basic playing principles of the game. The course is mostly practical and not graded.
You can register here.
Club Shop Open 20/7 from 9 to 11 am
The Belnorth Club Shop will be open on Saturday 20th of July from 9 am to 11 am at the Central Hub, Kaleen Playing Fields.
Season Dates
- 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.
“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” – H.E. Luccock