Belnorth Newsletter: Registration Open, Senior Players Needed, Working Bee, Club Shop, Grading, Sponsorship, Wanderers Cup, WWVP

Winter Registration

Belnorth FC 2026 winter registrations are open on PlayFootball.

Closing dates for the respective age groups are:

If you are having trouble paying for registrations, please consider applying for our payment plans that are fortnightly direct debits.

We also welcome applications for our Hardship Scholarships.

Belnorth FC Registration Page

Senior Players Needed

Players needed for:

  • Capital League Women Division 5 (outfield and goalkeeper)
  • Capital League Open Divisions 5 (goalkeeper)
  • Capital League Open Division 7 (goalkeeper)
  • Capital League Open Division 10 (goalkeeper)
  • Mens Masters League O35 (goalkeeper)
  • Mens Masters League O45

Please email the Senior Registrar, Nicole, via seniors@belnorth.org.

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Working Bee

When: 1 pm to 4 pm, Saturday 21/3
Where: Kaleen Playing Fields
What: organising team kits/equipment, inflating balls, along with checking goal nets and other odd jobs.

We welcome volunteers to come along to help out.

Email admin@belnorth.org to volunteer or for further details.

“To be successful, one has to be one of three bees: the queen bee, the hardest working bee, or the bee that does not fit in.”

Suzy Kassem

Club Shop

The first official opening of the Belnorth Club Shop will be on Saturday the 21st of March from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at Kaleen Playing Fields. There will be other opening dates, but this opening is to mainly cater for the Senior teams that start their season in early April.

Please note, the Club Shop only accepts EFTPOS payments.

Sponsor Belnorth in 2026

Belnorth FC Sponsorship Packages for 2026 are now available. Packages start from $150.

Loan Market Canberra, Aristotle Metadata, Powerhouse Physio, New Step Podiatry, Select Electrical, Shaw Building Group, Domino’s, Grease Monkey, Ray White Canberra, Let’s Play Playground and Avian have all signed up as sponsors for 2026!

If you are interested in joining the above great businesses in supporting grassroots football, check out the Sponsorship packages or email sponsor@belnorth.org.

Queer Run CBR in conversation with Mitch Brown

Queer Run CBR invites you to join in a conversation with Mitch Brown, the AFL’s first openly bisexual male player, as he reflects on his groundbreaking coming out journey and the broader landscape of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport.

This event will be held on Wednesday 18 March from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Ainslie Football & Social Club. Tickets are $16.75.

This event is an opportunity for clubs, coaches, players, educators and allies to explore how we can build sporting and educational spaces where all people feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

100% of the ticket price will be donated to Minus18 to support Australian LGBTQIA+ young people.

Queer Run CBR in conversation with Mitch Brown Tickets

Official Kanga Cup Information Guide is now available

The Official Kanga Cup Information Guide is now available.

Kanga Cup tournament is held from the 13th to the 17th of July and registration opens on the 1st of April. Start planning now as places are limited for the popular event.

You can sign up to the Kanga Cup mailing list to keep up to date with future tournament announcements.

Kanga Cup Website

Grading sessions have been completed

All U10 to U18 grading sessions have now concluded. Teams will be finalised and players notified after the U10-U18 registration deadline on 15/3/2026.

Please note U10 and U11 Open session 3 were cancelled due to sufficient player assessments during sessions 1 and 2.

Belnorth Junior Grading Policy 2026

Wanderers Cup

West Canberra Wanderers are hosting their Wanderers Cup on the Anzac Day Long weekend with U10-U13 Boys on Sunday 26th of April and U10-U13 Girls on Monday 27th of April.

The cost is $500 per team and registrations are open now.

Tournament and registration information via the link below.

2026 Wanderers Cup

mailto:seniors@belnorth.org

Buy/Swap/Sell Facebook Group

On the lookout for pre-loved Belnorth and football gear?

Check out Belnorth’s Buy/Swap/Sell Facebook Group to buy, sell or barter used shorts, socks and other merchandise, along with shinnies and boots.

mailto:seniors@belnorth.org

Working With Vulnerable People

A reminder that all coaches, managers and volunteers are required to have a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card. This includes both Junior and Senior team volunteers.

WWVP cards are FREE for volunteers.

For more information on how to obtain a WWVP card, go to our WWVP page.

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.

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.

Start Your Referee Journey

2026 Pre-season Dates So Far

  • 21/3/2026: Working Bee 1 pm to 4 pm
  • 21/3/2026: Club Shop Opens 1 pm to 2:30 pm
  • 11/4/2026: Senior season starts
  • 2/5/2026: U5-U18 season starts
  • 13/7 to 17/7/2026: Kanga Cup

Handy Links

Current Belnorth FC Vacancies

The following vital roles are currently vacant.

  • 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.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”

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