Belnorth Newsletter: U5-U18 Season Starts May 3rd, Kanga Cup, Female Football Week, Walking Football, Concussion, Referee Courses

Junior Season Starts in Two Weeks!

The U5 to U18 junior season starts on Saturday the 3rd of May. Junior Fixtures are hopefully out by the end of next week. Stay tuned!

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.

Don’t Miss Out on Kanga Cup!

Kanga Cup team entry is a hot ticket in 2025, with U10 Open, U11 Open, U12 Open/Female and U16 Female already at maximum capacity and are waitlist only. There is limited availability in the other age groups.

Jump onto https://kangacup.com/ today, to register a team to avoid missing out!

Female Football Week 2nd to 11th May

From Friday 2nd of May through to the 11th of May, the Canberra football community will be celebrating Female Football Week. Events on will be:

Walking Football This Winter

Over 45, or there abouts, and fancy playing football at a more casual pace? Then Walking Football might be for you!

Capital Football’s winter season of Walking Football, kicks off on the Monday, 16th of June and runs for 10 weeks at Action Indoor Sports Kambah.

Player registration costs $150.

Team nominations (squad of 8) and player registrations will close COB Monday 2nd June.

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 Kit’

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.

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, Grease Monkey, 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:

  • 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:

  • 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.

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.

“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Verna Myers

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