Belnorth Newsletter: Working Bees Needed, U5-U9 Rego Closes 31/3/2026, U8/U9 Preseason, Players Needed, Club Shop, Walking Football, Fed Cup, Sponsorship, Wanderers Cup

Working Bees Need to Bring the Buzz

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.

“One bee cannot build a hive; one ant cannot build a colony.”

Matshona Dhliwayo

U8/U9 Preseason Program Spots available

Due to some participants no longer able to attend since the original EOI, there are now a limited number of U8/U9 Preseason Program spots available for registration via PlayFootball.

The U8/U9 Preseason Program will be at Kaleen on the below dates. The cost of this program is $55.

Session dates for the U8/U9 Program are as follows:

  • Saturday 11/04 9:00 to 10:00 am at Kaleen
  • Monday 13/04 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kaleen
  • Saturday 18/04 9:00 to 10:00 am at Kaleen
  • Monday 20/04 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kaleen

U8/U9 Preseason Registration

U5-U9 Registration Closes 31/3/2026

Less than two weeks left for U5-U9 players to register. You can register today on PlayFootball before the 31/3/2026 deadline!

If you are having trouble paying for registrations, please consider applying for our payment plans. We also welcome applications for our Hardship Scholarships.

Belnorth FC Registration Page

Age Group contacts:

U10-U11 Teams announced

U10-U11 teams have been released. All parents should have been contacted via their primary PlayFootball email.

If not received, please check your SPAM/junk/promotions folders. If still no email, email Amy on ssg@belnorth.org.

U10-U11 Player Vacancies

  • U10 Open: 5-6 players needed
  • U10 Girls: 1-2 spots
  • U11 Girls: 1-2 spots

Contact Amy on ssg@belnorth.org.

U12-U18 Teams Announced

U12-U18 teams have been released. All parents should have been contacted via their primary PlayFootball email.

If not received, please check your SPAM/junk/promotions folders. If still no email, email Jane on competitive@belnorth.org.

U12-U18 Player Vacancies

  • U12 Girls: 5-6 players needed
  • U13 Open: 2-3 players needed
  • U13/U14 Girls: 1-2 players needed
  • U14 Open: 2 players needed
  • U15 Open: 4 players needed
  • U16 Open: 5 players needed

Contact Jane on competitive@belnorth.org.

Senior Players Needed

  • Senior mens goalkeepers
  • Senior womens goalkeepers
  • Mens O45 players

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

Play Walking Football this Winter

40 years and over? Keen to play at a slower pace or never played before?

Then Capital Football’s Walking Football Winter Comp is for you! Over 40 and Over 60 divisions are available.

Expressions of Interest are open until the 6th of April.

Further details about the comp are available here.

Womens Fed Cup: Belles vs Burns

The game is set for Belnorths Capital League Womens Division 1 team, the Belles!

What: Womens Federation Cup Preliminary Round match
Who: Belnorth FC Belles vs Burns FC
When: 6:30 pm KO, Wednesday 25th March
Where: Kambah 201, Laidlaw Place, Kambah ACT 2902

Save the date and get your supporters gear ready to cheer on the Belles into the Quarter Finals of the Womens Federation Cup to meet West Canberra Wanderers.

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Club Shop Open 21st March 1 to 2:30 pm

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 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.

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

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 look out 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
  • 25/3/2026: Fed Cup Prelim, Belles vs Burns FC, Kambah
  • 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 below vital roles are currently vacant.

  • Senior Winter Referees (Paid): Referee senior 11-a-side games.
  • Operations Manager (volunteer/committee): equipment organisation (distribution, auditing and ordering). Trophy Liaison, Presentation Day Organisation and Event Organisation.
  • 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.

“The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me.”

Ayn Rand

Sponsors

Want to sponsor Belnorth FC?

Check out our Sponsors Page for more details.

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