Grading Continues!
The second week of U10 to U18 grading begins on Monday for 2026 will be held from the 3rd of February at either Giralang or Kaleen, with U14 to U18 Girls and U12-U18 Open grading sessions starting next week.
Registration prior to grading is mandatory.
U12 & U13 Open (Session 2): 6:45 PM Monday 9th February at Kaleen
U14, U16 & U18 Girls (Session 2): 5:30 PM Friday 13th February at Giralang
U14, U15, U16 & U18 Open (Session 2): 6:45 PM Friday 13th February at Giralang
- Players must be registered to grade (no exceptions)
- Players wishing to grade will be required to attend all session for their age group
- Players are to check-in 15 minutes prior to the session
- Players are to wear shin pads
- Goalkeepers are to attend their age group sessions
Belnorth Junior Grading Policy 2026
EC Advantage: Built From Real Football Experience
A Bonus Offer for Belnorth Players of All Ages
Train Smarter. Stay Injury-Free. Enjoy Game Day Again.
Emily Condon, professional footballer, coach, and the founder of EC Advantage, is offering Junior and Senior players during pre-season, an exclusive 4-week pre-season discount on her Community Level Coaching Program.
Belnorth players can access the program at $20 per week (normally $29/week) for a 4-week pre-season block.
This is available to players of all ages and levels and is designed to complement club training.
EC Advanatge: Belnorth Bonus Offer
Registration Open
Belnorth FC 2026 winter registrations are now open on PlayFootball.
Closing dates for the respective age groups are:
- Seniors: 22/2/2026
- U10-U18: 15/3/2026
- U5-U9: 31/3/2026
If you are having trouble paying for registrations, please consider applying for our payment plans that are now fortnightly direct debits.
We also welcome applications for our Hardship Scholarships.
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 2026.
The best contacts for these age groups are:
- U5-U7 Open: mini@belnorth.org
- U8-U9 Open & U6-U9 Girls: rooreg@belnorth.org
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.
Will there be games and training at Bonner?
We have had a few questions from former Gungahlin United families about the use of Bonner during winter.
Capital Football granted Belnorth indicative access to Bonner with an assumed increase in teams and players from the Gungahlin region. This indicative access will only be confirmed once registration numbers confirm Belnorth’s need for Bonner.
If Bonner access is confirmed, specific team training will be granted depending on individual team preferences. There is minimal facilities and no equipment storage options at Bonner. It is likely that only U14 to U18 and Senior teams will be able to utlilise Bonner for games, with equipment needing to be transported to the fields for each game by teams along with the limitations with Junior referee availability.
Volunteers needed for Grading Admin
Volunteers needed to assist with Grading Check-in. If you can assist prior to your child’s grading session, please email admin@belnorth.org to offer assistance.
Mens Div 5 & 6 Trials, O35s/O45s Needed
Belnorth’s Capital League Open (Mens) division 5/6 squad has their second week of trials for the winter season on Wednesday 11th of February, 6:30 pm at Giralang 103. New and current players welcome.
O35 and O45 Men Wanted
O35 and O45 Men needed for Winter teams.
For more information about CLO5/6 trials, O35s, O45s or other Mens teams, email seniors@belnorth.org or join the Belnorth Men’s Facebook group. You can also submit interest via the EOI form.
Belnorth Mens Teams Principles 2026
Play it Safe and Beat the Heat
With the extreme temperatures well and truly here, it is a good reminder to consider if participating in football during the heat is safe. To help guide your decision making, use Sports Medicine Australia’s Sports Heat Tool or Sydney University’s Heat Watch Tool.
Belnorth Womens Preseason Training
All Womens Preseason Training (Div 1-6 & Masters)
Weekly preseason training for all Belnorth Women’s teams, divisions 1 to 6 and Masters, will be held on Sundays 5pm at Giralang. All returning and new players are encouraged to complete the EOI form with their division preference.
Questions and queries about preseason training and trials can be directed via the below.
- Belnorth Women’s Facebook Group
- Email Seniors Registrar via seniors@belnorth.org
Belnorth Women’s League Grading Process 2026
U8/U9 Preseason Skills Programs
The U10/U11 Preseason Skills Program (PSP) is well underway with the U8/U9 age groups in April. The programs will focus on the four core skills: Striking The Ball, First Touch, 1v1 and Running With The Ball.
The U8/U9 Preseason Program will be held from 11/04/2026 until 20/04/2026 at Kaleen over 4 sessions. The cost of that program is $55.
Specific session dates for U8/U9 Programs are available here.
You can submit EOI for the U8/9 program prior to being sent registration information. EOI are essential!
Senior Player Referee Rebate Trial
In the 2026 winter season, as a trial, senior players over 18 that are qualified and registered referees (in the current year with proof supplied), are eligible for a rebate on their playing registration fee. The rebate will be $170, which is equivalent to the Belnorth club component.
Senior Player Referee Rebate Form
Full details about the trial, including it’s implementation can be found in the Belnorth Senior Referee Rebate Trial document.
Rebate claims must be made by the 30th of June 2026.
Become a Match Official in 2026
Becoming a referee is one of the most rewarding ways to stay involved in football. Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or simply love the game, refereeing offers an opportunity to learn new skills, earn money, and join a supportive football community.
Find out more here.
Women Onside Gender Equity Survey
Women Onside and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at ANU have launched a national gender equity survey to capture the experiences of women and gender-diverse people across all levels of Australian football – players, coaches, referees, administrators, officials, and volunteers.
Women Onside Gender Equity Survey
Kanga Cup Dates Set
Kanga Cup tournament dates have been announced, so you can pencil in your diaries the 13th to the 17th of July. Registrations for the tournament will open on 1st of April. Start planning now as places are limited and early registration is vital to secure your team’s spot in the popular event.
Sponsor Belnorth in 2026
Belnorth FC Sponsorship Packages for 2026 are now available.
If you own a business or know someone that does, please consider our sponsorship packages to support grassroots community football at Belnorth FC.
Coerver Cup 2026
The Coerver Cup is coming the the ACT in late February.
Tournaments to be held on Saturday 28 February 2026 (Boys U8-U13) & Sunday 1 March 2026 (Girls U8-U13) at the home of Coerver® Coaching ACT, University of Canberra.
Further details and registration links are available here.
Coerver Cup 2026 Information Pack
2026 Pre-season Dates So Far
- 23/1/2026: Registration Open
- February: U10-U18 Grading
- 11/4/2026: Seniors season starts
- 2/5/2026: U5-U18 seasons starts
Current Belnorth FC Vacancies
The below vital roles are currently vacant.
- Winter Game Day Staff (paid): Game Day staff help with distributing equipment (goals, flags, etc) for game days and assisting members including the administration of first aid. First Aid and CPR qualifications are required.
- 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.
“Ain’t no chance, if you don’t take it.”
Guy Clark