Belnorth Newsletter: Gungahlin United, 2026 Player & Team EOI, Wet Weather, Masters Games, SAP Trial Dates, 2026 Sponsorship, AGM

October 30, 2025

Gungahlin United

Belnorth FC joins the Canberra Football Community in extending our sympathy to Gungahlin United players, coaches, managers, volunteers, and their families.

Football is for everyone, and we encourage the GUFC community to stay strong and know that they are welcome at Belnorth FC.

Player, Referee & Team 2026 EOI

Knowing the potential disruption caused by the loss of Gungahlin United to the football community, Belnorth FC is accepting EOI from Junior and Senior players, referees, teams, and coaches for the 2026 winter season. This will assist the club’s planning for next season.

Below are EOI forms. 2025 Belnorth members are welcome to submit their interest ahead of 2026.

Note, U12-U13 SAP & U14 Div 1 Trials EOI forms are available via our grading page and below.

Belnorth SAP EOI and Trial Dates

Belnorth FC is excited to seek expressions of interest for the 2026 Girls and Open U12 to U13 SAP League, as well as the U14 Division 1 Girls and Open players and coaches.

Player trials will be held from the 19th to the 29th of November, with EOIs closing on Sunday, 16th November. Further details and specific dates are available via the Grading Page.

Player EOI Form

Coach EOI Form

What is the SAP League?

SAP (Skill Acquisition Program) League is a pathway and progression for
U12 and U13 players from half-field to full-field matches. It mandates two training sessions per week, home/away fixtures, and tournaments during the winter season. It will allow players to increase football contact and touches on the ball.

Summer Comp & Weather

We’d like to remind Summer Comp participants of our Wet Weather and Extreme Weather Policies.

With such a short season, games will go ahead when it is raining. In the event of a large volume of rain that affects pitch safety, around 20 mm in a 24-hour period, then cancelling games will be considered. ACT Sportsgrounds also monitors pitch moisture sensors to decide on ground closures.

As per the Extreme Weather Policy, precautions will be taken when there is lightning present (30/30 Rule). Due to the short duration of game nights and the handling of aluminium goals, lightning will usually result in the cancellation of games.

For information regarding other Extreme Weather, such as heat, cold, hail, and air quality, please refer to the Extreme Weather Policy.

Belnorth FC AGM – Save the Date

Belnorth’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, the 7th of December 6 pm at Belconnen Soccer Club, McKellar.

At the AGM, the club’s financial year statements and audit are presented along with various committee reports. We also call for nominations for available committee positions.

The following committee positions have their terms ending and are up for election:

Vice President
Treasurer
Grounds & Fixtures Manager
Rooball Registrar
Competitive Registrar

The positions below are currently vacant and will also be open for nominations at the AGM:

Secretary
Operations Officer

You can find Committee Duty Statements along with the general skills and technology the committee utilises via our AGM webpage.

If you are interested in volunteering for the committee or assisting the club in another capacity, we would love to hear from you via admin@belnorth.org.

Australian Masters Games 2025

Last week, the more senior players at Belnorth FC took part in the Australian Masters Games here in Canberra for Football and Walking Football. There were teams made entirely of Belnorth players, and some joined combined teams with players from other clubs.

Below are the teams and results

Football:

Belnorth Bobcat Ballers (Women’s 30+): Gold (undefeated)
Belnorth Boomerangs (Women’s 40+): Bronze
Liquid Football (Men’s 35+): Bronze
Belnorth FC (Men’s 45+/50+): Bronze
Canberra Old Boys (Men’s 50+/55+): Gold

Walking Football:

Walking Bears (Men’s 50+/60+): Silver
Shake, Rattle & Stroll (Mixed 50+/60+): Silver

Congratulations to all the teams for taking part and to those who took some silverware.

Late Kit Returns

Do you still have a jersey or equipment?

If so, please email admin@belnorth.org to organise their return.

Sponsor Belnorth in 2026

Belnorth FC Sponsorship Packages for 2026 are now available.

If you own a business or know someone who does, please consider our sponsorship packages to support grassroots community football at Belnorth FC.

Feedback Wanted

We’d love to hear your feedback, good, bad, ugly, or wonderful. It helps us improve the club.

Give us your feedback!

Current Belnorth FC Vacancies

The vital roles below are currently vacant.

Senior Summer Comp Referees (Paid): Referee senior 6-a-side games.
Secretary (volunteer/committee): Public Officer, custody of books, maintains written record (e.g., minutes/action items), lodgement of reporting documents for incorporated association.
Operations Manager (volunteer/committee): equipment organisation (distribution, auditing, and ordering). Trophy Liaison, Presentation Day Organisation, and Event Organisation.
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.

“A Lannister Always Pays His Debts”.