Belnorth Newsletter: Summer Comp Wrap, Volunteers/Game Day Staff Needed, Holiday Camp, 2025 Preseason Dates

December 18, 2024

Summer Comp Wrap

Henk’s Summer Comp is over for another year! We hope you enjoyed the season, counting down the days to the next edition in October 2025.

Congratulations go to the below Senior Comp Champions.

Womens: Mojitos
Mixed Div 1: Unathleticos
Mixed Div 2: Nutmegs on us
Open Div 1: Balls
Open Div 2: Attention De FC
Open Div 3: Cookeroos
Open Div 4: Woo Woo
Open Div 5: Hooligans

Vital Club Volunteers Needed

Thank you to members who have enquired about Committee Roles or offered general assistance. We have managed to entice someone with the Small Sided Games role. Welcome aboard Amy!

We still have plenty of hats to fill! A Secretary, Minis (U5-U7 Open) Registrar and Vice President are all on our Christmas wish list.

If you have any interest in these roles or want to help out with other tasks during the year, jump onto our Volunteer Page for more information or email admin@belnorth.org to discuss.

Looking for Winter Game Day Staff

With the 2025 Winter Season set to start on the 3rd of May, we are on the look out for 3 to 4 game day staff. It is a paid position.

Game Day staff help with distributing equipment (goals, flags, etc) for game days and assisting members including the providing first aid. First Aid and CPR qualifications are required. Ideally 18 years or over.

If interested please email admin@belnorth.org for more information.

Best time to get a piercing?

With the Summer Season over and no sight of organised football till atleast mid February, now may be the ideal time for players to get piercings!

Why now?

Visible piercings are forbidden whilst playing football and taping them up is not acceptable.

So to avoid having to take out starter piercings when playing football in 2025, consider taking the plunge now during the festive season or January to avoid any heartache during the season to allow the 6 or so weeks for the hole to heal. Being summer, also be mindful of any recommended restrictions on swimming.

Domino’s Belconnen Open Late this Festive Season

Santa’s made a pitstop at long time Belnorth sponsor Domino’s Belconnen this week! They have teamed up with Santa to stay open later this Christmas season, to fuel your late-night shopping adventures!

Find them on Cohen Street, Belconnen (opposite Australia Post & just around the corner from Westfield Shopping Centre).

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 am

Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 1:30 am

The perfect spot for a quick and delicious dinner after your late-night shopping spree!

Order now: order.dominos.com.au

3-Day Holiday Camp mid January

Australian Sports Camp will be running a 3-day football sports camps during the school holidays at ANU in mid January (15-17 January).

The camp is available for 5-15 year old players of all standards:

Innovative program covering all facets of football.
Designed to improve skills and maximise enjoyment.
Coaching from 9am to 3pm each day.
Structured and enjoyable program for each age level
Progress through a three day program utilising both group coaching and specialist coaches.
Written coaches report with great feedback.
Autographed photo of your group with the coaching director at the Kids Soccer Camp Acton Canberra.
The chance to meet your sporting idols and make friends, while having fun playing football.

Book now!

2025 Pre-Season Dates So Far

Mid-January: Registration Opens (pending PlayFootball 2.0)
February: U10-U18 Grading (specific dates TBD)
5/4/2025: Seniors season starts
3/5/2025: U5-U18 seasons starts

Registration closing dates and other preseason events are yet to be confirmed.

Full draft 2025 calendar is available here.

Current Belnorth FC Vacancies

The below vital roles are currently vacant.

Winter Game Day Staff (paid): Game Day staff help with distributing equipment (goals, flags, etc) for game days and assisting members including the administration of first aid. First Aid and CPR qualifications are required.
Secretary (volunteer/committee): Public Officer, custody of books, maintains written record (e.g. minutes/action items), lodgement of reporting documents for incorporated association.
Minis Registrar (volunteer/committee): Manages the registration and running of the U5 to U7 Open age groups along with general committee member duties (e.g. meetings, decisions)
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. 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.

“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” – Phyllis Diller