Belnorth Newsletter: POTM Vouchers, Club Shop, Female Football Week & Photo Comp, Kanga Cup EOI & Support, Surveys, Players & Coaches Needed

Belles Fall in the Quarters

Despite the player’s best efforts and jovial support from the sidelines, the Belnorth Belles suffered a 7 nil defeat to NPL side West Canberra Wanderers in the Quarter Finals of the Federation Cup. The Belles will now focus on their league campaign in Capital League Division 1.

Well done, Belles, on giving it a red-hot go, and thank you to all the supporters in the stands.

Junior Player Of The Match Vouchers

This season, Belnorth FC are fortunate to have three generous sponsors on board to cover our U5 to U18 age groups for Player of the Match (POTM) Awards!

Coaches/Managers will be able to collect the POTM awards on Saturday, from the Central Hub at Kaleen.

A reminder that there is only one voucher per player for the season and are to be distributed ONE PER GAME as a player of the match award. They are NOT to be given out all at once.

Thank you, Let’s Play, Domino’s and Grease Monkey, for supporting grassroots football and Belnorth FC!

*The Domino’s vouchers are only redeemable online for pickup from Belconnen, Kippax & Dickson stores. Domino’s Bruce is not a participating store.

Kanga Cup Team Support

To support Belnorth teams who enter themselves into the Kanga Cup, Belnorth offers a 25% rebate of the entry fee. Once entered, teams can apply via the form available here.

Club Shop Open Saturday

When: Saturday 9/5, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Kaleen Playing Fields
What: selling shorts, socks, shin pads, bottles, beanies, baseball caps, and hoodies. Item sizing available here and stock availability here.

Please note: the Club Shop only accepts EFTPOS payments.

Female Football Week Photo Comp

To celebrate Female Football Week (8th to 17th May) Belnorth FC are holding a Photo Competition.

Take a photo of Belnorth FC female identifying players, coaches, managers and referees at games or training (with their consent of course) to go in the draw to win a Belnorth FC Beanie or Bottle. Two of each item are up for grabs.

To enter, either:

Entries close 12 pm Friday 22nd of May.

Female Football Week 8/5 to 17/5

From Friday 8th of May through to Sunday 17th of May, the Canberra football community will be celebrating Female Football Week.

Events on will be:

Kanga Cup

Belnorth are seeking EOI from Belnorth players to join Kanga Cup teams in the following age groups:

  • U9 Open
  • U10 Girls
  • U10 Open
  • U11 Girls
  • U11 Open
  • U12 Open

When: 13th of July to the 17th of July
Where: various locations across Canberra
What: Tournament against interstate, local and sometimes international teams. There will be a minimum of 5 matches played, with no more than 2 games per day.
Cost: ~$120-140 per player

Any questions can be directed to admin@belnorth.org.

Kanga Cup Player EOI

Preseason Program & Grading Surveys

Did your child participate in the U8-U11 Preseason Program or the U10-U18 Grading sessions?

We’d love to get your feedback via the below surveys.

Josh-4-Hearts Foundation

What: formal launch of Josh-4-Hearts Foundation (J4HF), a new Canberra charity dedicated to keeping young athletes safe from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
When: Saturday 9/5, 4 to 5:30 pm
Where: Snow Concert Hall, Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill

More information and event registration available here.

Belnorth FC Rebates & Reimbursements Available

Belnorth FC has various rebates available for members to apply for:

Junior Players Needed

Junior Coaches Needed

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

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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.

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

Upcoming Season Dates

  • 8/5 to 17/5/2026: Female Football Week
  • 30/5 to 1/6/2026: Reconciliation Day Long Weekend (U5-U18 & Seniors Playing)
  • 6/6 to 8/6/2026: King’s Birthday Long Weekend (no U5-U15 Games)
  • 17/6 & 18/6/2026: Junior Team Photos (location: Eastlake Gungahlin)
  • 11/7/2026: No U5 to U15 games
  • 13/7 to 17/7/2026: Kanga Cup
  • 18/7 & 19/7/2026: No junior or senior games

Full 2026 Calendar

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.
  • 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. 

“One of the advantages of being disorganised is the joy of discovery.”

A. A. Milne

Sponsors

Want to sponsor Belnorth FC?

Check out our Sponsors Page for more details.

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