Team Photos 18th & 19th June
Junior Team Photos this season will be conducted at Eastlake Gungahlin by Michael Thompson Photography (MTP), over two weeknights, Wednesday the 18th of June and Thursday the 19th of June.
Team session times are now available here.
If individual players cannot attend their team’s session, please email janeane@mtphoto.com.au for alternatives.
Eastlake Gungahlin is a great place to tuck into a meal before or after the photo sessions. For those coming on Wednesdays it’s Pizza Night. Thursdays are Steak Night along with 2 for 1 Cakes and there is a Meat Raffle!
You can book a table at Eastlake Gungahlin via phone 6147 5511.
Team Photo Information & Sessions Times
Volunteers wanted for Team Photos
Belnorth requires volunteers to assist with photos on the 18/6 and 19/6 from 4 pm to 8:30 pm to coordinate teams to ensure sessions run smoothly.
If you can lend a hand as a volunteer even for part of this time, can you please let us know via admin@belnorth.org.
U5-U9 Player of the Match Vouchers – Second Batch
The second batches of the U5 to U7 Let’s Play and U8 to U9 Domino’s Player of the Match awards/vouchers will be available to pick up from the Kaleen Central Hub this Saturday game day.
The second batches of the U10 to U18 POTM vouchers will be available at a later date.
The coaches/managers of the following teams are yet to collect the first batch. They will also be available this Saturday at the Central Hub.
- U6 Girls Heyman
- U6 Open CU Green
- U6 Open Fury
- U8 Girls Banksias
- U8 Open King Fishers
- U8 Open Ravens
- U9 Girls Emeralds
- U9 Open Bluefin Tunas
- U9 Open Clownfish
- U9 Open Lobsters
- U9 Open Penguins
- U14 Open Divsion 2
- U18 Open Eagles
Let’s talk about parking!
Unfortunately, we are still getting complaints from local residents about illegal, dangerous and destructive parking at Kaleen on Saturdays.
We have requested that locals report illegal parking to help curb these inconsiderate practices. We also encourage members to report any illegal parking that they see to help stop the unsafe parking that endangers members especially children.
With only 259 parking spots via Birie and Turon Place, parking is at a premium at Kaleen. On-street parking is available, but please be respectful of local residents and park safely/legally.
Parking inspectors regularly patrol the vicinity of sports grounds to support safe parking. You can be fined for parking a vehicle:
- On a footpath
- On a nature strip or roadside verge
- On the wrong side of the road and not in the direction of travel
A parking hack at Kaleen worth considering. Instead of looking for spots on or off Diamantina Cres, try parking on the other side of the stormwater drain along Wakool Cct, Campaspe Cct, Florentine Cct or Tyrrell Cct.
Otherwise, consider carpooling or riding a bike to Kaleen.
Sponsor Focus: Foster Johnson
In 2025 we continue our partnership with Foster Johnson Family and Collaborative Lawyers to add more Foster Johnson jerseys for our Just For Girls teams from U5 to U9.
Foster Johnson is a team of experienced and specialised family lawyers known for being calm, honest and pragmatic. They are skilful in diffusing conflict.
Their focus is to help you resolve your family law matters without additional drama. With grit and compassion, they will help you through your situation.
Their extensive experience in the Courtroom has taught them that there are better ways to resolve issues arising from separation. This led to their specialisation in collaborative law.
Do you know your Playing Rules?
From under 6 to over 55, playing rules and formats differ.
Check out the link below for more information about the different age groups.
- U6-U11 Playing Formats and Rules
- U12 Playing Formats and Rules
- U13 Playing Formats and Rules
- IFAB – Laws of the Game
What about U5s? U5 have no formal playing format or rules, but the U6 and U7 standards are a good guide with slightly smaller fields and shorter game times.
Coaching tips for U5-U9 and beyond
A reminder to coaches and parents, it’s important to emphasise to kids the goals is to have fun and to play in a safe and fair way.
If a team is winning comfortably, the team coach should challenge his players to complete three passes before a goal and give the opposing team a chance to complete some passes before they start defending. We want kids to enjoy themselves and keep playing, we don’t want them in tears.
On the safety front, coaches and parents should encourage players to stay on their feet. Slide tackling for the sake of it should be frowned upon, especially if it collects “ball and all”, risking injury.
Lastly, coaches and managers should ensure players get a fair go at playing during every game. A Fair Game Time calculator and resources are available here.
Do you know your Spectator & Technical Areas?
Only teams and officials are allowed in Technical Areas. Please respect our Spectator and Technical areas at Kaleen and similar rules at away venues.
You can brush up on Spectator and Technical Areas here.
Over 40 Women Wanted for Masters games
A Belnorth Womens over 40 team are looking for more players to participate in the Australian Masters Games held in Canberra in October. All skill levels welcome!
Contact president@belnorth.org if interested.
More information about the Masters games is available later in this newsletter.
No Kicking Balls Against Shipping Containers
We ask that parents, coaches and managers, tell their players to not kick balls against the club’s shipping containers at Kaleen.
This is to ensure that the attached signage is not damaged and to increase the life of the club’s footballs.
Member’s Code of Conduct
Did you know Belnorth FC has a Code of Conduct?
Well you do now!
It is tailored to all members, parents, players, coaches, volunteers and spectators.
You can check it out at the link below. You can even pledge to abide by it. It’s a great way to ensure you put your best foot forward whilst representing Belnorth.
Junior Players Needed
Spots are still available for the below age groups.
- U10 Open (contact Amy on ssg@belnorth.org)
- U16 Open (contact Jane on competitive@belnorth.org)
- U18 Open (contact Jane on competitive@belnorth.org)
Kanga Cup Pools Finalised
Belnorth FC have 4 teams entered in the 2025 Kanga Cup. Final Pools for our teams have been released and are below.
- Belnorth FC Barracudas: U9 Open Plate Pool A
- Belnorth FC Yellow: U9 Open Shield Pool A
- Belnorth FC Blue: U9 Open Shield Pool B
- Belnorth FC Raiders: U11 Open Shield Pool B
Kanga Cup Venues for each age group are yet to be released.
And don’t forget, Belnorth FC provides financial assistance to Belnorth teams to enter the 2025 Kanga Cup. Further details available here.
Feedback Wanted
We’d love to hear your feedback, good, bad, ugly or wonderful, it helps us improve the club.
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!
Need a team or looking for players? Check out the Bulletin Board or Facebook Page to connect with other competitors.
Club Shop Hiatus
With sale volumes now reduced the Club Shop is pausing active operations to give the volunteers who run it a break.
If you still need items, please email admin@belnorth.org or enquire with game day staff on game day.
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.
“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
Thomas Edison
Sponsors
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Check out our Sponsors Page for more details.