Belnorth Newsletter: Grading Starts Monday! Winter Rego Open, WWVP, Referee & Coaching Courses

February 15, 2025

U10-U18 Grading Starts Monday

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. Please check session times here. Jimmy Kanaridis and his technical team will be overseeing the grading.

It is recommended that all players attend grading, it helps us place players in the most suitable teams/divisions to ensure everyone enjoys the season, whether hoping to be placed in a higher division or in a friendship group/team. It is also a good opportunity to kick the ball around.

Players must be registered to grade.
Players wishing to grade into a higher division must attend all sessions for their age group.
Players are to check-in 15 minutes prior to the session.
Players are to wear shin pads.
No jewellery is allowed to be worn during grading (or other football activity).
Sunscreen should be used if sun protection is recommended by the Bureau of Meteorology or the SunSmart App.
Goalkeepers are to attend both their age group and Goalkeeping sessions (6:45 pm Fridays 21st and 28th at Giralang).
Parents aren’t allowed to coach from their children from the sidelines during grading.

Volunteers needed for Grading Admin

Volunteers are 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.

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.

If you are having difficulties with the new PlayFootball system (don’t worry, we all are!), please check out their support page. It has instructions on how to complete the different aspects of registration on the new platform. Best tip is to use a desktop/laptop rather than a mobile to register on PlayFootball if possible.

Register Now!

Vital Club Volunteers Needed

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.

Working With Vulnerable People

A reminder that all coaches, managers and volunteers are required to have a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card. This includes both Junior and Senior team volunteers.

For more information on how to obtain a WWVP card, go to the our WWVP page.

WWVP cards are FREE for volunteers.

Once volunteers have applied or obtained their WWVP credentials, please let us know via the form here.

The ACT Government periodically conducts spot inspections at both training and on game days. It is important that you carry WWVP card or application details with you at all times when undertaking volunteer work as a coach or manager.

Referee Courses

Game Leader

Who – For participants aged 12 and up, will be able to officiate MiniRoos matches on completion of course.

Course requirements – complete online Laws of the Game modules (self-paced), and ONE in-person practical session. Course cost includes Game Leader shirt, bag and whistle.

Practical Session Dates – held at Hawker Football Centre:

5 April (9 am to 11 am)
5 April (12 pm to 2 pm)
27 April (9 am to 11 am)
27 April (12 pm to 2 pm)
24 May (9 am to 11 am)

Junior Football Match Official (Level 4)

Who – For participants aged 13 and up, will be able to officiate MiniRoos and Junior League matches on completion of course.

Course requirements – complete online Laws of the Game modules (self-paced), and ONE in-person practical session.

Practical Session Dates – held at Radford College:

29 March (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
12 April – Female Only (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
26 April (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
4 May (9:30 am-12:30 pm)
10 May (9:30 am-12:30 pm)

Senior Football Match Official (Level 3)

Who – For participants aged 16 and up who already hold a Level 4 qualification OR direct entry for participants aged 18 and up who have at least two years football experience (playing/coaching). Will be able to officiate MiniRoos, Junior League and Senior League matches on completion of course.

Course requirements – complete online Laws of the Game modules (self-paced), and ONE in-person practical session.

Practical Session Dates – held at Radford College:

2 March (9:30am-1:30pm)
29 March (9:30am-1:30pm)

Registering for a Referee Course

Please be aware there are costs associated with attending these courses. Costs are indicated at enrolment. Course enrolments must be completed via the Learning Management System.

Instructions are linked below for enroling in each course. Please note that WWVP documentation is required at registration for all people aged 16+. Please contact support@playfootball.com.au or learningcentre@footballaustralia.com.au if registration assistance is required.

Want to be on the Referee Roster at Belnorth?

To register your interest in refereeing at Belnorth FC you can email Belnorth’s Referee Coordinator, Matthew Willington via refcoord@belnorth.org.

Coaching Courses in Preseason 2025

Foundation of Football Course – March 2025

The Foundation of Football 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.

Coaches will participate in practical sessions covering the basics of technique as well as learning about playing principles of the game. The course is practical and not graded, allowing the student to participate in the training sessions if they so choose. The course also promotes participating in group discussions with the goal of exchanging experiences.

Where: Yarralumla Oval, Mueller Street

When: Fridays 7th and 14th of March, 6 pm to 9 pm

Cost: $100

Instructions on how to register are here: https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/online-learning

AFC/FA C-Diploma – March/April/May 2025

The Football Australia/AFC 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. The course is designed to provide a logical connection to the Foundation of Football Certificate covering in greater detail:

The technical aspects of the game, including teaching the basics of passing, receiving, and dribbling with the ball, as well as defending strategies.
The principles of coaching and comprehension of the principles of play; and
The concept of teaching behaviour using various sorts of practise methods.

Where: Hawker Football Centre, Walhallow Street

When: Fridays 21st & 28th March, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th April, 2nd &9th May, 6 pm to 9:30 pm (8 sessions)

Cost: $950

Instructions on how to register are here: https://www.playfootball.com.au/coach/online-learning

Sponsor Belnorth in 2025

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.

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

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.

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)
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.

“Be like a postage stamp; stick to one thing until you get there.” — Josh Billings