Belnorth Newsletter: Last Days for U5-U9 Rego, Kanga Cup, Fed Cup Progress, U8/U9 Preseason, Players Needed, Holiday Clinic, Walking Football, Sponsorship, Wanderers Cup

U5-U9 Registration Closes 31/3/2026

Only a few more days to register your child for the U5-U9 Girls and Open winter season. You can register today on PlayFootball before the 31/3/2026 deadline!

Belnorth FC Registration Page

Age Group contacts:

Kanga Cup Registration Opens 1st April

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 and when registration opens on th 1st of April.

Kanga Cup Website

Official Kanga Cup Information Guide

Belnorth Belles Progress in Fed Cup

The Aristotle Metadata sponsorsed Belnorth Belles have progressed to the Federation Cup proper after a three nil win in their preliminary round tie away at Kambah against Burns FC. The ever reliable stalwart Melanie Lloyd opened the scoring in the twelve minute with Nicole Hutton scoring three minutes later to make it two nil. Nicole then secured her brace and the result in the sixtieth minute.

Well done to Owen and the Belles on their quarter final berth. They will face West Canberra Wanderers on Wednesday, 29th April 6:30 pm at Melrose Synthetic Field 1. Save the date!

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

One Futbol Holiday Clinic

https://belnorth.com/2026/03/26/one-futbol-holiday-clinic/Maximise school breaks with focused football training at One Futbol’s 2-day HP Holiday Clinics in Fyshwick. Designed to develop both tactical understanding and technical prowess. All weather suitable. Ages 6-15 years. Maximum 30 students.

Cost $275.

Dates and further details here.

U10-U18 Teams announced

U10-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, please contact the relevant registrar below.

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 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
  • 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.

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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.

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

  • 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.

“When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.”

Theodore Roosevelt

Sponsors

Want to sponsor Belnorth FC?

Check out our Sponsors Page for more details.

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