Kit Return moved to Saturday 14/9/2024
Unfortunately, we have decided to bring our kit return forward one day, to Saturday, 14th of September from 8:30 am to 12 pm, due to a Rugby Sevens event being held at Kaleen this Sunday. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
What: Team Kit Return (jerseys, balls, bibs, training equipment)
When: 8:30 am to 12 pm, Saturday, 14/9/2024
Where: Kaleen Playing Fields, Birie Place, Kaleen ACT 2615
We ask that coaches/managers launder jerseys, prior to the kit return on 14/9/2024. Sniff tests will be applied to ensure compliance.
Please ensure that all jerseys are collected. Trophies will be withheld if a player’s designated jersey is not returned.
Lastly, we are asking for volunteers to assist with the Kit Return on the 14/9/2024. Please email admin@belnorth.org if you can assist.
Season Wrap
And just like that another winter season is in the books for Belnorth FC. Though, it’s not completely over, Junior Presentations will be happening over the next few weeks.
Congratulations are in order for our premiership winners in 2024, U13/4 Open Chaos, U15/2 Open Apaches and the CLW2 Belles. Well done teams on being consistent throughout the season.
Commiserations to U16/1 Girls Stars, U16/2 Open Hawks and U18/1 Open Lions, who all bowed out over the weekend in their semi-finals.
Well done to all teams for a great season!
Senior Club Award Winners
Seniors had their Presentation on Saturday evening with team and club awards handed out to deserving winners.
Congratulations to all the Club Award winners listed below.
Senior Club Person of the Year: Ruth Parker
Senior Womens Player of the Year: Danielle Lirette
Senior Mens Player of the Year: Bernando Hendra
Senior Womens Golden Boot: Dakohta Hewitt
Senior Mens Golden Boot: David Field
Senior Coach of the Year: Sam Launt
Sue O’Dwyer Memorial Award: CLW5 Ballers
10 Years on the Committee: Kat Newman
Of note, next season, we may introduce an award for the best singer after some stellar Karaoke performances at presentation night!
4-12 Year Old MiniRoos Holiday Camp
Belnorth FC in conjunction with Football Australia are hosting a MiniRoos Holiday Clinic on Friday 11th of October at Giralang 101. There will be two time slots 9 am to 12 pm for 4 to 8 year olds and 1 pm to 4 pm for 9 to 12 year olds.
When: Friday, 11th October
Where: Giralang 101, Gari Place, Giralang
Who for: 4-8 yo (9 am to 12 pm), 9-12 yo (1 pm to 4 pm)
What: Fun and football lead by Football Australia coaches
Cost: $40
Register now for some Holiday Fun!
Eskies & Volunteers Needed U5-U11 Preso
With over one thousand drinks to keep cold, we are putting the call-out for members to lend the club Eskies for the U5-U11 Presentation on the 22/9/2024.
We also need volunteers to help in five shifts (below) at the presentation. Duties will include setting/packing-up, unpacking trophies, handing out drinks and pizzas, along with collecting pizza boxes and drink containers for recycling.
- 11:30 am to 1 pm
- 1 pm to 2:30 pm
- 2:30 pm to 4 pm
- 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
If any parents or players can assist, please ask them to email admin@belnorth.org.
Thank you to those who have already offered assistance.
Junior Presentations
- 14/9: U12-U18/Referee Presentation (Belconnen Labor Club)
- 22/9: U5-U11 Presentation (UC Kaleen High School)
Henk’s Summer Comp
Nominations are now open for Henk’s Summer Comp 2024/25 and will close on 22/9/2024.
Open to players of all abilities that are 5 years and over, including a dedicated Womens Only Comp!
Head over to our Summer Page for all the details, get a team together and nominate!
Haven’t got a team?
Then check out our Junior Group for U5-U18 and a Senior Group for adults. We encourage parents and players to dive in to connect and plan, as you will enjoy the comp more with new friends rather than complete strangers in round one!
Walking Football FB Interest Group Set Up
Are you 45 years and over and want to play Walking Football this summer?
Then join the Belnorth Walking Football Interest Group on Facebook to connect with others to form a team in Capital Football’s Walking Football Summer Comp for over 45s.
We are calling on parents or retired footballers to join the group and or email us on admin@belnorth.org with their expression of interest in playing under the Belnorth banner.
Registration per player costs $145 for the 16 week season. Teams are mixed with up to 10 players with at least two females per team. It will be held at Hawker Football Centre.
The competition will have two streams Wanderers (social) and Striders (competitive). Games start from 6.30pm. Games are 40 minutes (20-minutes a half with a 5-minute break).
Both Team nominations (Team lists) and player registrations will close COB Thursday 10 October.
Summer Futsal
No matter what age or skill level, Capital Football have your futsal fix covered. From U6 to Seniors, social to the top tier, there are junior and senior competitions waiting for you this summer.
Check out what is on offer here.
Stella BBFC Holiday Clinic
Our friends at the Brindabella Blues are bringing Stella Football Academy to run a holiday clinic this coming school holidays.
What: Skill/fundamental & Game related training for 8 to 18 year olds
Where: Kurt Street Oval, 41 Marr St, Pearce ACT 2607 (Melrose Synthetic)
When: Monday 30/9 & Tuesday 1/10, 10 am to 1:30 pm
Cost: 2 days $150, 1 day $100
You can register now.
Season Dates
- 14/9: Kit Return (Kaleen Playing Fields)
- 14/9: U12-U18/Referee Presentation (Belconnen Labor Club)
- 22/9: U5-U11 Presentation (UC Kaleen High School)
- 22/9: Summer Comp Nominations Close
- 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.
- Referees for Summer Comp (paid): referee 6-a-side games
- 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).
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.
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened” – Dr Seuss