Belnorth Newsletter: Working Bee, Club Shop, Orientation Day, Players & Coaches Needed, Holiday Programs, Fed Cup Quarters, Sponsorship

Working Bee Saturday 11th April

When: 9 am to 12 pm, Saturday 11/4
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.

Club Shop Saturday 11th April

When: 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Saturday 11/4
Where: Kaleen Playing Fields
What: selling shorts, socks, shin pads, bottles, beanies, baseball caps, hoodies (sizing available here).

Please note, the Club Shop only accepts EFTPOS payments.

U5-U9 Orientation Day 18th April

In preparation for the season starting on Saturday the 2nd of May, we are holding a U5-U9 Orientation Day on Saturday, 18th April at Kaleen.

At the orientation there will be information for parents on what game days involve, where teams play and to practice how to put goals up like our U5-U7 goals and U8-U9 goals.

Also, coaches and managers will be given the team’s jerseys and equipment for the season.

The schedule for the day is:

  • 9:30 AM: U5 Open
  • 9:30 AM: U6/U7 Girls
  • 10:15 AM: U6 Open
  • 10:15 AM: U8/U9 Girls
  • 11:00 AM: U7 Open
  • 11:00 AM: U8 Open
  • 11:45 AM: U9 Open

U5-U18 Teams announced

U5-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.

NB Junior fixtures/draws will be released in a few weeks.

Why is my child’s registration still pending?

Registrations on PlayFootball are left pending until teams are settled. Registrations will be confirmed by the start of the season in May.

Junior Players Needed

U12-U18 Coaches Needed

Coaches are needed for the below teams. Belnorth’s Technical Director, Nick, can provide support and resources.

  • U12 Open Division 3
  • U12 Open Divison 4
  • U15 Open Division 2

If keen on coaching or have questions about coaching, contact Jane on competitive@belnorth.org.

April School Holiday Programs

Belnorth Belles in Fed Cup Quarters

What: Fed Cup Quarter vs West Canberra Wanderers
When: 6:30 pm Wednesday 29th April
Where: Kurt Steel Oval (Melrose Synthetic), 41 Marr St, Pearce
Why: Because the Belles are awesome

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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, IHS Building 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.

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.

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.

“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”

Victor Hugo

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