Belnorth Newsletter: Club Shop Sunday, Working Bees Needed, U5 to U9 Rego Open, Free AR Course, Referee Courses, Masters Games

Club Shop Open Sunday 23rd & Saturday 29th March

The Belnorth Club Shop will be open on both Sunday the 23rd and Saturday the 29th of March from 10 am to 12 pm at Kaleen Playing Fields.

Note: the Club Shop only accepts EFTPOS payments.

What do you need for the season?

With the junior season kick-off on the 3rd of May, it is important players are kitted up ready for the season. Below are the essentials and are available from the Club Shop.

  • Shin pads/guards
  • Socks
  • Shorts

Sizing is available at our Club Shop page.

What about boots?

The Club Shop doesn’t stock boots, but we do have a boot bin available at Kaleen and the Club’s Buy/Swap/Sell Facebook Group to join and check out.

Otherwise, check out sports retailers like Rebel, Intersport, Kmart, Big W, Athlete’s Foot or outlet stores, along with online.

What about jerseys?

Team jerseys are club owned and will be distributed by team coaches/managers and must be returned at the end of the season.

Still need gear and can’t make Saturday?

Mid-week evening shop openings will be organised with dates and times to be advised via the newsletter.

The Club Shop will also be open at Kaleen on game day mornings during the first few weeks of the junior season in May.

Working Bees Needed to Bring the Buzz

The club has two working bees on Sunday the 23rd and Saturday the 29th of March at Kaleen Playing Fields from 10 am. Tasks involved will be organising team kits/equipment, inflating balls, along with checking goal nets and other odd jobs.

We welcome volunteers to come along to help out.

Email admin@belnorth.org to volunteer or for further details.

“Anyone who thinks they’re too small to make a difference, has never met the honey bee!” – Anon

Call out for U11 Open Players

We have had a late surge of interest from U11 Open players enabling us to create another teams. Please email Amy if interested on ssg@belnorth.org.

Players Needed for U13 to U18

Spots are still available for the below age groups.

  • U13/14 Girls: more players needed
  • U16 Girls: a few spots available in div 2
  • U16 Open: a few more div 2/3 players needed
  • U18 Open: 5 x div 3 players needed

If interested, please email Jane on competitive@belnorth.org.

Senior Mens Players Needed

Men needed to play this winter in Capital League Open Divisions 8 and 9.

Register your interest with Nicole, our Seniors Registrar, by emailing seniors@belnorth.org.

Free Assistant Referee (Lines Person) Course 

Join a free Course led by Football Australia Match Official, Delfina Shakespear, where participants will gain essential skills and knowledge on the role of an Assistant Referee (AR). This course is designed for anyone interested in volunteering as an AR during matches, providing the basics of the role.

Northside

Where: Leyshon Theatre, Radford College

When: Monday 26th March, 6 pm start

Southside

When: Hellenic Club, Woden

Where: Wednesday 26th March 6:30 pm start

Register here

U5-U9 Registration open until 31/3/2025

Belnorth FC Winter Registrations for U5-U9 are open until the 31/3/2024.

Register now on PlayFootball to avoid missing out!

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, 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. Using the Chrome browser also seems to be fruitful along with avoiding high traffic times like evenings. Good luck!

A quick note for U5-U9 continuing players. Belnorth always keeps teams together in these age groups, so you don’t need to let us know your child wants to stay in the same team. Only contact us, if you want to try a different team in 2025.

The best contacts for these age groups are:

Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Training Workshop

The Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Training Workshop registrations are now open for ACT sporting clubs.

Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025

Time: 6:00 pm – 8.30 pm

Venue: National Hockey Centre, Lyneham

Cost: $65.00 pp

Register Here

What is an MPIO?

A MPIO plays an important role in sport. They provide information and guidance on complaints procedures – they are the ‘go to’ person if you want to discuss problems at your sporting club/association, particularly if you are considering making a formal complaint.

Masters Games October in Canberra!

The 20th Australian Masters Games (AMG) is in Canberra from the 18th to the 25th of October 2025. Registrations are now open for Men’s or Women’s Football, and Men’s, Women’s or Mixed Walking Football.

Whether you’re a seasoned striker or just love the game, now’s your chance to kick off at the 20th Australian Masters Games 2025!

Register today!

Football (11-a-side Soccer): https://australianmastersgames.com/sport/football-soccer/ 

Walking Football:

Football – Walking

Need a team or looking for players? Check out the Bulletin Board to connect with other competitors or make your own post: https://australianmastersgames.com/sports/bulletin-board/

Football and Walking Football AMG Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573831682117

Why is my child’s registration still pending?

Registrations on PlayFootball are left pending until registrations for an age group close and teams are finalised.

Senior U10 to U18 registrations will be approved in the next week or two while teams are finalised.

U5 to U9 registrations will be open until the 31/3/2025, with registrations remaining pending until all teams are finalised in mid April.

Belnorth Contacts

Belnorth FC caters for players of all ages along with referees. This means we have different contacts for different age groups and specific issues.

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.

Let’s Play, Domino’s, ECG Electrical, Foster Johnson, Jim’s Handyman, Nest Advisory Group, Capital Trophies & Sportswear, New Step Podiatry, Shaw Building Group,  and Select Electrical, have all signed up as sponsors for 2025 so far.

If you are interested in joining the above great businesses in supporting grassroots football, check out the Sponsorship packages here or email sponsor@belnorth.org.

Do you still have a jersey from last year?

If so, please email admin@belnorth.org to organise a time to hand it in.

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)

Course Cost – $60 (includes Game Leader pack: whistle, GL shirt and bag)

Registration Cost – No fee to register as a Game Leader

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)

Course Cost – $33 (includes in-person and online modules)

Uniform Pack – $100, purchased from Legea (CF discount code

issued after course completion)

Registration Cost – First year registration fee is $60.50 (once course is

completed)

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 Date – 29 March (9:30am-1:30pm) at Radford College

Online Course Cost – $33

In-person event fee – $45

Uniform Pack – $100, purchased from Legea (CF discount code

issued after course completion)

Registration Cost – First year registration fee is $60.50 (once course is

completed)

Registering for a Referee Course

Please be aware there are costs associated with attending these courses. 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.

Known Issues with Registration:

  • Capital Football Referee registrations, and Learner ACT registrations for anyone under the age of 16 are still unable to be approved. However, rest assured that no participant will miss out on a place in a course. Contact Lucy Griffin if this affects you for further information, lucy.griffin@capitalfootball.com.au.
  • Duplicate accounts (PlayFootball is generating new FFA numbers (usually starting with 90). Send details to PlayFootball Support to merge accounts.
  • Multiple registrations: Learning Centre team can help with access

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.

School Holiday Camps – April

Australian Sports Camp are running two 3-day football sports camps during the April school holidays at ANU. One before Easter (15-17 April) and one between Easter and Anzac Day (22-24 April).

Early Bird Special $234.50 (full price $335). Offer ends March 16.

The camps are 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

  • 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.
  • 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.

“Live Your Life as an Exclamation Rather Than an Explanation” — Isaac Newton

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