Belnorth Newsletter: Seniors Begin, Concussion, Players Needed, MPIO Course, Kanga Cup, Referee Courses, Holiday Camps, Masters Games

Senior Games Begin

The wait is over!

Five Women’s and ten Men’s teams will begin their seasons this weekend.

Good luck to the Belles, Bobcats, Birdies, Ballers, Banshees, Bisons, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Strikers, Bangers, Raptors, Liquid Football, O45 men, O55 men and the “Yet To Be Named” Division 9 men!

Be Aware of Concussion

Concussion affects players at all age groups and levels. It is important to be aware of the risks and signs of concussion, and what to do if it happens.

Information about concussion can be found here, which includes videos for players, parents and coaches.

If in doubt, sit them out.

Konqa’s ‘Take Pics Win Kt’

Konqa, our kit partner, have announced an exciting new competition, Take Pics Win Kit! Each month, they will be giving away Konqa kit goodies.

Entering is easy:

  • Take some photos of your Konqa kit in action: Players on the pitch or selfies from supporters, they want to see whatever their kit gets up to!
  • Follow and Tag Konqa: Follow Konqa on Instagram and Facebook and Tag Konqa in your photos.
  • Win kit for your club! At the end of each month, Konqa will choose their favourite photo and send the winner and their club some Konqa kit goodies.

Registrations Are Now Closed

Belnorth FC Winter Registrations are now closed.

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

U10 to U18 and senior teams should now be completed.

U5 to U9 registrations are now closed and will remain pending until teams are finalised. Process should be concluded by mid April.

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 age groups is:

Players Needed for U16 and U18 Open

Spots are still available for the below age groups.

  • 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.

Space for players in U6, U7 and U8 Girls

There is still space in our U6, U7 and U8 Girls teams. Contact Kat on rooreg@belnorth.org for further details.

Kanga Cup Registration Open

The 2025 Kanga Cup will be held during the second week of the July school holidays, 14th to the 18th of July.

Registration for the tournament are open from Tuesday 1st of April. Registration costs are below.

  • U9: $1,280 inc. GST per team
  • U10 – U13: $1,490 inc. GST per team
  • U14 – U16: $1,700 GST per team
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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

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.

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:

  • 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)

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

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).

Cost: $335

The camps are available for 5-15 year old players of all standards.

Book Now!

Coerver Coaching ACT Holiday Camps

Coerver Coaching Holiday Camps offer a fun filled soccer experience for boys and girls aged 3 – 16+ years. Each day will include Ball Mastery, 1v1 attack and defence, receiving and passing, small sided Coerver games and mini Coerver Cup tournaments.

Dates: Monday 14 April – Thursday 17 April

Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm each day

Venue: Northside – University of Canberra, Bruce. Southside – Trinity Christian School, Wanniassa.

Ages: 3-16+

Cost: $395 (Includes training shirt and adidas football)

Registration Link: https://coerveract.com.au/holiday-camps

Important Pre-Season Dates

  • 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.

“Why be a star when you can make a constellation?” – Mariam Kaba

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