Belnorth Newsletter: Winter & U10/U11 Preseason Program Registrations Now Open! U10-U18 Grading Dates

U10 & U11 Preseason Skills Registration Now Open

Jimmy Kanaridis will run a six-session Preseason Skills and Acquisition Program for the U10 and U11 age groups. The program will focus on the four core skills: Striking The Ball, First Touch, 1v1 and Running With The Ball.

The preseason program is an excellent opportunity to hone your skills before grading later in February.

The program will be held from 10/2/2025 to 1/3/2025, on Mondays 5:45 pm at Kaleen and Saturdays 9:30 am at Giralang.

The program costs $80. Registrations are now open on PlayFootball and will close on 9/2/2025 or once sold out.

Preseason Rego

Winter Registrations Open

Winter Registrations for Belnorth FC are now open on PlayFootball and there is no fee increase for 2025.

Closing dates for registration for each age group are below.

  • Seniors: 23/2/2025
  • U10-U18: 4/3/2025
  • U5-U9: 31/3/2025

If you are having trouble paying for registrations, please consider applying for our payment plans or the Hardship Scholarship.

Register Now!

U10-U18 Grading Dates Released

U10 to U18 grading for 2025 will be held from the 17th of February to the 5th of March at either Giralang or Kaleen, depending on the age group check the times here. Jimmy Kanaridis and his technical team will be overseeing the grading.

  • Players must be registered to grade.
  • Players wishing to grade will be required to attend all session for their age group.
  • Players are to check-in 15 minutes prior to the session.
  • Players are to wear shin pads.
  • Goalkeepers are to attend both their age group and Goalkeeping session (if scheduled, TBD).

Volunteers needed for Grading Admin

Volunteers needed to assist with Grading Check-in. If you can assist prior to your child’s grading session, please email admin@belnorth.org to offer assistance.

Domino’s Up To 50% Off!

Belnorth FC sponsors, Domino’s Belconnen, Kippax and Dickson stores are running a promotion for up to 50% Off Traditional and Premium Pizzas this week from Monday 3rd through to Sunday the 9th of February.

Code is 850682.

https://www.dominos.com.au

Powerchair Football ‘Come and Try Day’

Capital Football will be hosting a Powerchair Football ‘Come and Ty Day’ on Saturday, 8th February from 10 am to 3 pm (9:30 am arrival) at the AIS Training Hall Courts 4 & 5.

It is for all ages and is free-of-charge.

Contact brandon.stroud@capitalfootball.com.au for more information.

2025 Sponsorship Packages Released

For 2025, we have revamped the Belnorth FC Sponsorship Packages to cater for more businesses, big and small, who want to support Belnorth FC.

We still have our flagship Jersey Sponsorship packages, but have supplemented with Brand Promotion tiers to suit wider budgets.

We also welcome businesses to provide Player of the Match Awards for teams and Team Training Jersey Sponsorship. Of course, we are open to other support that businesses would like to offer.

If you are interested in sponsoring Belnorth FC or know a business that might be interested, check out the Sponsorship packages here or email sponsor@belnorth.org.

Vital Club Volunteers Needed

Thank you to members who have enquired about Committee Roles or offered general assistance. We have enticed some people with the Small Sided Games and Vice President roles. Welcome aboard Amy and Lauchlan!

We still have a couple of hats to fill! The Secretary and Minis (U5-U7 Open) Registrar roles are still vacant.

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.

Winter Game Day Staff Wanted

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 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.

Specialised Goalkeeper Coaching

Capital Goalkeeper Coaching is taking expressions of interest for specialised goalkeeper training for term 1.

Run by Deakin Jewell, NPL level player and qualifed coach, this training is targeted to goalkeepers 13+ of all abilities in small groups focusing on building technical skills, mental resilience, and a true passion for the game.

Term 1 dates will be 17th Feb to 7th April (TBC) and will be based in Belconnen (location TBC).

Express interest via the form below.

https://forms.gle/M5RepyEANhChVUYp7

Capital Goalkeeper Coaching social media profiles:

instagram.com/capitalgkcoaching

facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572280559789

Foundation of Football Course in March EOI

The Belconnen Family of clubs are looking to hold a Foundation of Football Course for its interested members in March ahead of the oncoming season.

If you are coaching at Belnorth in 2025 and are looking for some coaching knowledge, then email us on admin@belnorth.org to express your interest in the course.

Coaching Courses in February 2025

Pre-season is the best time to level up your coaching credentials ahead of the season. Thankfully, there are two coaching courses on offer.

FA/AFC C-Diploma (with Foundation of Football Course)

The C Diploma is aimed at coaches working with advanced beginner to competent level players or players aged approximately twelve (12) years of age and above.

When: 5 sessions 9/2, 15/2, 22/2, 1/3 & 8/3 from 8 am to 5 pm

Where: Hawker Football Centre

Cost: $1050

For more details and to register:  https://capitalfootball.com.au/coach/courses/

Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma 1

The purpose of the Coerver Coaching Youth Diploma 1 is to help you, whether you are a professional academy coach, senior or junior youth coach, teacher or parent to plan & deliver more effective youth coaching sessions. You will learn about the Coerver Coaching philosophy and how to devise a session plan to develop skilled, confident, and creative players and teams.

When: 2 sessions 15/02 and 16/02, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Where: University of Canberra

Cost: $449

For more information, visit: https://coerveract.com.au/coach-education-programs

What about Game Leader and Referee Courses?

Game Leader and Referee courses for 2025 are yet to be announced. To register your interest you can email Belnorth’s Referee Coordinator, Matthew Willington via refcoord@belnorth.org.

More information about refereeing is available here: https://capitalfootball.com.au/referee/

2025 Pre-Season Dates So Far

  • February: U10 & U11 Preseason Program
  • February: U10-U18 Grading
  • 23/2/2025: Senior (adult) registrations close
  • 4/3/2025: U10-U18 registrations close
  • 31/3/2025: U5-U9 registrations close
  • 5/4/2025: Seniors season starts
  • 3/5/2025: U5-U18 seasons starts

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)
  • 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.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

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