School Holiday Break
U5 to U15 have the next two Saturdays off for school holidays, 11/7 & 18/7.
U16, U18 and Seniors are still playing this weekend, 11/7 & 12/7, but have a week off next weekend, 18/7 & 19/7.
Everybody is back playing from the 26/7 to enjoy a solid stretch of games to the end of the season, weather permitting. 🌞
Kanga Cup Kicks-Off
The wait is nearly over, Kanga Cup begins on Monday, the 13th July. We wish all eighteen Belnorth FC teams participating in the Kanga Cup 2026 to have an enjoyable tournament.
You can keep track of match fixtures here.
Silent Sidelines is Coming, 8th & 9th of August 🤫🍭
Belnorth will have a Silent Sidelines weekend for all teams U5 to U18 along with Seniors and Masters on the 8th and 9th of August.
What is Silent Sidelines?
Silent Sidelines is an initiative to encourage parents and spectators to be completely silent, aside from supportive clapping.
The goals of Silent Sidelines are:
- Player development: Help players to learn to communicate on the field without unnecessary sideline instructions.
- Player enjoyment: Children can play without excess pressure to perform.
- Referee retention: Eliminating unhelpful criticism that degrades referee performance,
- Spectator enjoyment: No uncomfortable sideline behaviour!
In the coming weeks we will provide further information about the weekend and how parents and spectators can participate, silently.
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.”
O. Fred Donaldson
Brindabella Blues U8 & U9 Gala Day
Brindabella Blues FC are hosting the TCA MiniRoos Gala Day for U8 and U9 Open and Girls.
The MiniRoos Gala Day is a full-day tournament with the opportunity to play teams from surrounding areas and continue their development.
- When: Sunday, 16 August 2026
- Where: Calwell Playing Fields
- What: Boys/Mixed and Girls Only pools
- Who: FFA registered under 8 and 9s
- Cost: $40 per player
Teams will be split into pools with a minimum of 4 games across the day.
Team registration is due by the 2nd of August, so organise your teams and submit registrations for the Gala Day before the deadline!
Play in Purple: Last Week to Order Socks!
Belnorth are participating in Pankind’s 2026 Play in Purple to raise funds for vital research into pancreatic cancer.
So far you, the Belnorth members, have raised nearly $4000 through sock purchases and donations! How much can we eventually reach?
When: 1st and 2nd August What: Buy and Wear Purple Socks during Games/Training Cost: $15/pair plus shipping. We encourage teams to make a bulk order for those players who wish to participate, to save on postage. Orders close 18th of July. Donate: You can also donate any amount you like for the cause.
Let’s turn our football fields purple this August and get behind this important cause!
A Pink Armband Means an Under 18 Referee
This season, you may have noticed Junior referees at Kaleen and across Canberra are wearing Pink Armbands. These brightly coloured armbands serve as a reminder that these referees are under the age of 18.
It’s an unfortunate reality that we need to remind, grown adult coaches, managers and spectators, that these referees are under the age of 18, and should be protected, while they develop their skills and continue to contribute to the game.
No referee should have to deal with abuse, intimidation and inappropriate behaviour. They should be treated with respect and be supported to foster a safe match-day environment.
There is no game without referees – and our young referees deserve the best possible experience.
If you see referee abuse, point it out by reporting it to officials at grounds or via our feedback form.
Women in Football Panel
On Wednesday 29th of July, ANU Women’s Football Club is bringing together some of the pioneers who helped shape women’s football in Canberra for a special Women in Football Panel at Ainslie Football Club.
This is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand stories from the women who built the foundations of the game locally. Reflect on how far we’ve come over the past 50 years, and explore what’s next as women’s football continues its rapid growth.
The panel will feature:
Heather Reid AM – Women’s football pioneer and Co-Founder of ANU Women’s Football Club
Kat Yuile – Co-Founder and inaugural President of South Canberra Football Club
Andrea Hotchkiss – Founder of the ACT Women’s Soccer Association and Life Member of Capital Football
- Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
- Time: 6:30pm for a 7pm start
- Venue: Ainslie Football Club
This is a conversation that spans five decades of football history and brings together some of the people who helped make today’s game possible. We’d love to see clubs across Canberra represented in the room.
Tickets are on sale now and places are limited. Get your tickets at:
Women in Football Panel Tickets
Ordering Team Photos
If you haven’t received your child’s unique ordering link for team photos, please contact Janeane on janeane@mtphoto.com.au.
Club Jersey and Kit Laundry Care
To avoid any laundry issues with club jerseys, shorts, and socks, like fading, shrinkage, or colours running, please be aware of the following garment care advice.
- Avoid detergents with Optical Brighteners
- Avoid detergents with Enzymes
- Avoid bleach/oxi laundry products
- Wash on a cycle with a temperature of 30 degrees or less.
- Don’t soak garments
- Wash jerseys inside out
As you’ll notice from the above advice, less is more when looking after your kit and will probably be cheaper!
U10 to U18 Fixtures
U10 to U18 Fixtures beyond the immediate weekend are currently being reviewed in draft form by individual club admins to ensure fixtures are allocated to the most suitable fields for game day.
To assist members with game day planning/logistics, we have shared a list of future Belnorth draft fixtures. This will be updated manually periodically.
Unfortunately, it will not be a complete list, as there are away fixtures that the home club needs to allocate a ground/field. We do not have visibility of these missing fixtures. We hope in the coming weeks that this will be rectified, or the fixtures are published in Dribl. If your team is missing a fixture for a certain round, assume you are playing away and plan accordingly.
Capital Football have also shared a list of all U10-U15 draft fixtures that can be downloaded. They will release a U16 and U18 version next week.
For immediately upcoming home fixtures, please refer to the Net Duty Document, usually updated on Mondays/Tuesdays before the Saturday.
Future Belnorth U10-U18 Fixtures
Future All Clubs U10-U15 Draft Fixtures (Capital Football)
Belconnen Football Academy
Register for Term 2 of the Belconnen Football Academy!
Age Groups:
- Boys U9 to U11
- Girls: U8 to U12
Contact football@bluedevilsfc.com for more information!
Term 3 Coerver Programs
- Coerver For Her at UC Sunday mornings 19/7 to 23/8, $350
- Coerver Creative Player Program at UC Sunday afternoons 26/7 to 6/9, $295
Sponsor Focus: Ray White Canberra
Ray White Canberra Residential Sales Consultants, Sebastian and Sophie Gutierrez, are proud to sponsor U5-U9 Open jerseys in Green/White jersey number.
Thank you, Sophie and Sebastian, for your support of grassroots football at Belnorth.
Bringing together diverse experience, fresh energy, and a shared commitment to exceptional service, Sebastian and Sophie Gutierrez have partnered to deliver an unmatched real estate experience for their clients. Together, they combine years of industry knowledge, proven sales success, and a genuine passion for helping people achieve their property goals.
As a team, Sophie and Sebastian bring complementary strengths, a collaborative spirit, and a shared drive to go above and beyond. They believe in honest communication, strategic thinking, and building lasting relationships. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply seeking advice, Sophie and Sebastian are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact Sebastian and Sophie Gutierrez today
Upcoming Season Dates
- 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
Handy Links
- Fixtures/Draws
- Field Maps
- Technical & Spectator Areas
- Kaleen Parking Map
- Road Rules: Parking
- Buy/Swap/Sell Facebook Group
- Feedback Form
- Working With Vulnerable People
- Code of Conduct
Current Belnorth FC Vacancies
The below vital roles are currently vacant.
- 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).
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.
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director, and the actor in his own play.”
Magda Gerber
Sponsors
Want to sponsor Belnorth FC?
Take a look at our Sponsors Page for more details.