Belnorth Newsletter: Parking Inspectors Are Coming! Female Football Week & Photo Comp, Keeper Training, Kanga Cup EOI & Support, Club Shop, Surveys, Players & Coaches Needed, Sponsor Focus: Let’s Play Indoor Playground

Parking Inspectors Are Coming!

ACT Sportsgrounds will be a focus of parking operations for the next two months, starting Wednesday 13th May. Parking operations will attend Sportsgrounds that have historic high levels of non-compliance and illegal parking such as the following identified grounds.

  • Kaleen
  • Harrison
  • O’Connor
  • Dickson

Patrols will occur on one weeknight a fortnight and most Saturdays and Sundays.

Parking at Kaleen

Goalkeeper Training Sessions

Calling for Expressions of Interest from Belnorth FC Junior and Senior goalkeepers interested in attending regular training sessions with Deakin Jewell from Capital Goalkeeper Coaching at Kaleen on Monday nights.

What: Goalkeeping Training Sessions
Who: U8 to U18 & Senior Goalkeepers
Where: Kaleen
When: Monday Nights starting 18/5 (specific age groups times TBD)

EOI are essential

Keeper Training EOI

POTM Vouchers still to be collected

Some teams are yet to collect their first batch of Player of the Match vouchers. A list of teams that are yet to collect are here.

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

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.

Kanga Cup Players Needed

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

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: Daughters & Dads Training

This multi-award-winning, evidence-based program brings daughters and their dads or father figures together to build football skills, boost confidence, and strengthen relationships through fun, engaging sessions.

Across eight weeks, families will enjoy skill development, game-based activities, and a positive introduction to football for girls aged 5–12.

📅 Starts: Friday 15 May (8 weeks)
⏰ Time: 6:00pm–7:00pm
📍 Mawson Playing Fields
💲 Cost: $80 per family (includes shirts)

No club affiliation required — everyone is welcome.

Please complete both registrations below:

Dad Registration

Daughter Registration

Sponsor Focus: Let’s Play Indoor Playground

Let’s Play Indoor Playground & Cafe in Nicholls, is a U5 to U9 jersey sponsor and supplies Belnorth U5 to U7 teams with player of the match vouchers.

Thank you, Caitlin and the Let’s Play for supporting grassroots football at Belnorth.

Let’s Play is the ultimate playground & birthday party destination for Canberra kids! They believe in creating unforgettable memories for children and their families. Their vibrant and exciting playground is designed to be a haven of fun, adventure, and imagination. Specialising in hosting magical children’s birthday parties, they ensure every celebration is filled with joy, laughter, and endless fun.

Let’s Play is here for the adults too because you shouldn’t have to compromise on the food or entertainment just to keep the kids happy! They’ve got high-speed internet, a 100-inch TV for the Raider’s games, fantastic coffee and tea, and a range of fresh food to satisfy your appetite without the food guilt. Their cafe menu has been designed by chefs who understand quality produce paired with delicious flavour. You can grab a healthy, delicious meal (and nuggets too), catch up with friends and watch as the kids have a ball (and run off that extra energy).

Thank you, Let’s Play on supporting grassroots football at Belnorth.

Book an event or party today!

Club Shop Open Saturday

When: Saturday 16/5, 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.

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.

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.

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. 

“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.”

Coco Chanel

Sponsors

Want to sponsor Belnorth FC?

Check out our Sponsors Page for more details.

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