Belnorth Newsletter: Orientation Day and Volunteers Needed, Weeknight Club Shop, Boot Bin Donations Wanted, Players & Coaches Needed, Fed Cup Quarters, Sponsorship

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 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

Please note: the Club Shop will NOT be open on Orientation Day.

Volunteers Needed for Kit Hand Out

When: 8:30 am to 1 pm, Saturday 18/4
Where: Kaleen Playing Fields
What: helping age group registrars to distribute team kits to coaches and managers.

Email admin@belnorth.org to volunteer for some or all of the morning or to ask for further details.

Weeknight Club Shop 15/4 & 17/4

The club shop will be open at various times between now and the start of the Junior season (2nd of May). This coming week, it will open as follows.

When: Wednesday 15/4 & Friday 17/4, 5 to 7 pm
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.

Boot Bin Hungry for Donations

Belnorth FC has a Boot Bin for second-hand boots. Members can donate second hand boots to be left in a bin which will be available for other members to check-out during preseason events or during the season on Saturdays, at Kaleen.

If you have old boots that are good for another pair of feet to run around in and kick balls, please consider donating them. You can email admin@belnorth.org to organise a donation. We also welcome other second hand gear that can be reused by families that are experiencing hardship.

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

Junior Coaches Needed

Coaches are needed for the below teams. Belnorth’s Technical Director, Nick, can provide support and resources. Contact the relevant registrar to express interest or for questions.

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.

“If you’re in the penalty area and don’t know what to do with the ball, put it in the net and we’ll discuss the options later.”

Bob Paisley

Sponsors

Want to sponsor Belnorth FC?

Check out our Sponsors Page for more details.

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