Junior Presentations Wrap
This past weekend we were blessed with lovely weather for our U5-U11 Presentations on Saturday and great hospitality by Eastlake Gungahlin for our U12-U18 and Referee presentations on Sunday afternoon.
We hope members enjoyed the presentations and players/referees their trophies and medals.
Congratulations to the below Junior Club Award winners:
- Mathew Starke Memorial Award: Radhisma Sewak
- Sue O’Dwyer: U9 Girls Fire Lillies
- Junior player of the year — Female: Abigail Leitch
- Junior player of the year — Male: Terrance McArther
- Junior Club Person: Ruby Williams
- Coach of the year — U5-U7 Open: Chris Lee (U7 Open United)
- Coach of the year — Just For Girls: U6-U9 Samantha Venables (U9 Girls Fire Lillies)
- Coach of the year — U8-U9 Open: Paul Flynn (U8 Open Rockets)
- Coach of the year — U10-U11 Open: Scott Kimber (U10 Open Red-bellies)
- Coach of the year — U12-U18 Open: Hernan Contreras (U12 Open Braves)
- Manager of the year — U5-U9: Jo Schultz (U6 Opals & U9 Daisies)
- Manager of the year — U10-U11: Hamish Meagher (U10 Open Boas)
- Manager of the year — U12-U18: Megan Sullivan (U14 Open Bullets)
A special shoutout goes to Matthew Willington, our long-time Junior Referee Coordinator, who was awarded a Life Membership for his 8 years in the role.
Matthew is hanging up his Referee Coordinator whistle after Henk’s Summer Comp this Summer, leaving gigantic boots to fill. Since 2019, Matthew has been nurturing Belnorth game leaders and referees, with many progressing through the ranks including being appointed to NPL Finals this past weekend.
Thank you, Matt, enjoy your Saturdays off next winter!
Henk’s Summer Comp & Recommended Waiting Lists
Summer Comp Nominations are now open. They will close on the 23rd of September.
Important: Waiting lists aren’t scary. If the age group cap is reached, teams will still be able to submit a nomination on the waiting list. We strongly encourage teams to still nominate if caps are reached. There are likely to be age groups who don’t reach their caps. This allows space for Waiting List teams into the comp. We have very rarely turned teams away in the past, and we will always try to find a spot for teams.
Kit Returns
- When: 2 pm to 5 pm Saturday 19/9
- Where: Central Hub, Kaleen Playing Fields
- What: jerseys, balls, bibs, cones, domes, gloves, team bag, training/toilet keys, any other items.
We ask that coaches/managers to launder jerseys, before the kit return. Jersey garment care advice can be found here. There is a Kit Return Form that we request team representatives fill out before their kit drop off to assist with counting kit items and reporting any missing items. This will help immensely with the off-season stocktake.
If you cannot make this kit return, please email admin@belnorth.org.
Coaches End of Season Survey 2026
Our coaches play a vital role in creating a positive football environment for our players and families. This survey is designed to help the club understand what worked well, where we can improve, and what support coaches need in future seasons.
It would be appreciated if coaches would fill out the survey to help improve the coaching experience and the overall operation of Belnorth Football Club. The survey takes 5 to 8 minutes.
Coaches End of Season Survey 2026
U10-U18 Coaches Player Assessments
Are you a U10-U18 coach and yet to complete a player assessments sheet? Haven’t received the link? If not, please email admin@belnorth.org and we will send it to you.
Webinar: A live youth‑led conversation on child safety in sport
What makes young athletes feel safe, respected and included in sport? Join Sport Integrity Australia for a youth-led conversation exploring the findings from the Hear Me Play: Youth perceptions of safety in sport report.
This special webinar will feature three current youth athlete panellists alongside a safeguarding expert.
Panellists will examine what safety in sport looks and feels like from a young person’s perspective. They will explore the factors that influence whether young people speak up when something feels wrong, and the role adults play in creating safe and supportive sporting environments.
- When: 12 pm, Thursday 1/10
- How: Online (Teams)
Summer Walking Football Team EOI
EOI are now open for Capital Football’s Summer Walking Football Comp at Hawker on Thursday nights. It’s an O35s mixed 6-a-side comp that runs for 16 rounds. EOI close 5th of October. Further details are available here.
CF Summer Walking Football EOI
If you are keen to play, but don’t have a team, please email walking@belnorth.org.
Referees Needed for Henk’s Senior Summer Comp
The role requires a Senior Football Match Official (Level 4) qualification.
It would be great to have you on board. If you are available and interested, please email summer@belnorth.org
ANU Research: Worldviews and ways of life in Australia
ANU researchers are exploring how perceptions and ways of thinking (i.e. worldviews) relate to experiences and ways of living (i.e. participation and inclusion) in Australia.
The survey takes 15 to 20 minutes. There are $100 vouchers to be won if you complete it!
Current Belnorth FC Vacancies
The below vital roles are currently vacant.
- Senior Summer Comp Referees (Paid): referee Senior 6-a-side games.
- Summer Game Day Staff (Paid): Game Day staff help with distributing equipment (goals, flags, etc) for game days and assisting members including the administration of first aid. Must be over 18 years of age. First Aid and CPR qualifications are desirable.
- 2027 Junior Referee Coordinator (Paid): Supervise, coach and manage Junior game leaders and referees, including appointments/rosters.
- 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.
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