Female Football Week
Female Football Week is a national initiative which gives the football community the chance to celebrate the immense growth of the women’s game and acknowledge existing players, coaches, referees and administrators in football.
Mark Your Calendars
Female Football Week will take place from Friday 3 May to Sunday 12 May 2024.
Showcase your commitment to women's football
You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity! Join us in empowering and celebrating women in sport by showcasing your commitment to diversity and inclusion.
You can do so by:
- Hosting an event or activity during Female Football Week (e.g. a panel discussion, workshop)
- Promoting the week on social media with assets provided to clubs
- Creating content that highlights female athletes from your region
Register your club event HERE
Skills Session
Hold a free skills session for girls aged 9 – 13 during Female Football Week.
The skills session to run in line with FFA’s National Curriculum Skill Acquisition Phase (SAP) and focus on developing fundamental football skills and improve the player’s overall confidence.
Club BBQ
A club BBQ that celebrates females within the club. Important to include all players, coaches, administrators, referees and supporters.
Come & Try Training Session
Host a fun training session to introduce existing and new female players to the club. Training session could include an introduction to skills and to play fun small-sided games, bring a friend and receive information on how to register. Ideal for all age groups.
Club Interviews
Clubs to interview females for FFW and share articles, videos and photos through social media and web pages. Interviews/good news stories can be sent to Member Zones and NNSWF, to be shared on their social media and web pages.
Female Support Person Day
A fun club day or training session that could include small-sided games, a BBQ or a family day.
MiniRoos Gala Day
MiniRoos Gala Days brings young players together to participate in football matches on smaller fields in a round robin format. The FFW MiniRoos Gala Day can be for registered club teams and children interested in giving football a go.
Contact your Member Zone for MiniRoos Gala Day Regulations of The Zone.
FFW MiniRoos Gala Days are required to follow MiniRoos National Playing Formats and Rules.
Game Day Mascots
FFW Game Day Mascots for game day. Could include MiniRoos or ‘walk out with your female support person’.
Open Training Sessions
Clubs can host an open training session with senior or first grade teams. Invite your younger players to this session to either watch or train alongside the senior players in your club.
Events
Networking and Awards Night
- Date: Friday 3 May 2024
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- Networking and Awards Night will include:
- Guest speakers
- Awarding the 2024 NNSWF Female Football Week award winners
- All Age Women Match of the Round
- REGISTER HERE
NNSWF Coaching Workshop
- Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
- Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- Coaching workshop will include:
- Hosted by Central Coast Mariners A-League Womens Head Coach Emily Husband and NNSWF Technical Director Ryan Doidge
- Theory and practical components of a session plan
- REGISTER HERE
Primary School Girls Gala Day
- Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
- Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
- Cost: $50
- Age: Years 3/4 and Years 5/6 Girls
- REGISTER HERE
Coaching Webinar: Developing Female Football Coaches of the Future
- Date: Monday 6 May 2024
- Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: Online
- Webinar will cover:
- A panel discussion with current professional female coaches
- An introduction to Football Australia's Coach Development pathway
- Information highlighting the Growing Football Fund Coaching Hub
- REGISTER HERE
Officiating Webinar: Refereeing Role Models and Pathways for Females in Football
- Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
- Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: Online
- Webinar will cover:
- A panel discussion with current female referees
- Advice to get started in community refereeing
- Best approach to seeking a trusted mentor to offer guidance, feedback and support
- REGISTER HERE
Webinar: Working in Football
- Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
- Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: Online
- Webinar will cover:
- The range and depth of role in football
- The skills and attributes recruiters are looking for in 2024
- Advice and tips and tricks for nailing the interview process
- Different pathways available for landing a job in football
- REGISTER HERE
Club Events
| Member Club: | EVENT: | DATE: | TIME: | LOCATION: |
| Bangalow Soccer Club | Open Training Session | Aug 5, 2024 | 5pm – 5:45pm | 5 Bangalow Rd, Bangalow, NSW 2479 |
| Tumbulgum Rangers Soccer Club | Game Day Mascots | May 5, 2024 | 12pm – 7pm | 53 Bawden St, Tumbulgum, NSW 2490 |
| Byron Bay FC | Club Female Interviews | May 6, 2024 | 9am – 11am | Byron Bay Memorial Rec Grounds, Carlyle St Byron Bay, NSW 2481 |
| Lismore Thistles Soccer Club | Club BBQ, mascots and interviews | May 10, 2024 | 4:30pm – 9:30pm | 191 Military Rd, Lismore, NSW 2480 |
| Kyogle FC | Club BBQ | May 5, 2024 | 11:30am – 4pm | Chauvel St, Kyogle NSW 2474 |
| Alstonville FC | Skills Session | May 8, 2024 | 4:30pm – 6pm | Geoff Watt Oval, Deegan Drive, Alstonville NSW 2478 |
| Cundletown Jets | Juniors kick around before senior ladies play | May 10, 2024 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Cundletown Oval NSW 2430 |
| Macleay Valley Rangers FC | Club Female Interviews | Apr 5, 2024 | 9am – 5pm | Dangar Street, Kempsey NSW 2440 |
| South West Rocks Football Club | Game Day Mascots | May 4, 2024 | 9am – 5pm | South West Rocks Sporting Complex, NSW 2431 |
| Bulahdelah | Club BBQ | Jul 5, 2024 | 6pm – 7pm | Prince Street, Bulahdelah NSW 2423 |
| Old Bar Barbarians FC | Kick Around | May 4, 2024 | 8:30am – 10:30am | 67 Bluehaven Drive, Old Bar NSW 2430 |
| Rutherford Dragons FC | Open Training Session | May 7, 2024 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Fairfax Street, Rutherford NSW 2320 |
| Lochinvar Rovers FC | Colour Run | May 5, 2024 | 10am – 1pm | 310 Robert Rd, Lochinvar, NSW 2321 |
| Singleton Strikers | Open Training Session | May 22, 2024 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | 8 Robinson Way, Singleton Heights NSW 2330 |
| Kurri Kurri FC | Club Female Interviews | May 4, 2024 | 9am – 1pm | Birralee Oval, Grieve St Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 |
| Valentine FC | Coaching Workshop | TBC | TBC | Parklea Av, Croudace Bay NSW 2280 |
| Edgeworth Junior Soccer Club | Mascots and MiniRoos | May 5, 2024 | 8am – 4pm | Park Street, Edgeworth NSW 2285 |
| Dudley Redhead Senior | Open Training Session | May 8, 2024 | TBC | Lydon Oval, Dudley NSW 2290 |
| West Wallsend Junior soccer club | Club BBQ | May 5, 2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Gregory Park, West Wallsend NSW 2286 |
| Medowie football club | Club BBQ & Interviews | May 10, 2024 | 9am – 12pm | Yulong Oval, Medowie NSW 2318 |
| Mayfield United Junior Soccer Football Club | Club Female Interviews | May 6, 2024 | 4pm – 6:30pm | Stevenson Park, Mayfield NSW 2304 |
| Hamilton Azzurri | Club Female Interviews | May 3, 2024 | 5pm – 6pm | Hexham Park, Maitland Rd, Hexham NSW 2322 |
| Seaham Bowthorne FC | Game Day Mascots | May 5, 2024 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Morpeth Street,Wallalong NSW 2320 |
| Minmi FC | Club Female Interviews | May 11, 2024 | 9am – 3pm | 96 Woolford Street, Minmi NSW 2287 |
| Tilligerry United FC | Girls Movie Night | May 12, 2024 | 4pm – 8pm | TBC |
| Maitland Football Club | Open Training Session | May 3, 2024 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Cook Square Park, East Maitland NSW 2323 |
| Thornton Redbacks FC | Ladies Day & guard of honor | May 11, 2024 | 12pm – 5pm | 34 Government Rd, Thorton NSW 2322 |
| Adamstown Rosebud Junior Football Club | Player Wellbeing Workshop | May 9, 2024 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | 2 Howell Street, Kotara NSW 2289 |
| Norths United FC | Open Training Session | May 9, 2024 | 6pm – 7pm | Consett Davis Playing Fields, Sport UNE DR, Armidale NSW 2350 |
| Charlestown Azzurri | Club Female Interviews | May 5, 2024 | 9am – 12pm | Online |
| BDC Barracudas | Club BBQ | May 4, 2024 | 8:30am – 1pm | 111 North Boambee Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 |
| Northern Storm Football Club | Skills Session | May 5, 2024 | 10am – 1pm | 39 York Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 |
| Corindi Red Rock Breakers FC | Club Female Interviews | May 4, 2024 | 9am – 5pm | Pacific Street, Corinid Beach NSW 2456 |
| Urunga Football Club | Club BBQ | May 4, 2024 | 8am – 12:30pm | Morgo Street, Urunga NSW 2455 |
| Maclean Football Club | Open Training Session | May 9, 2024 | 6pm – 7:30pm | 3 Rannoch Ave, Maclean NSW 2463 |
| Coffs City United FC | Game Day Mascots | May 11, 2024 | 12pm – 5pm | Forsyth Park, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 |
| Sawtell FC | Club BBQ & Mascots | May 11, 2024 | 9am – 3pm | Toormina Oval, Toormina NSW 2452 |
| Coffs Coast Tigers Football Club | Open Training Session | May 9, 2024 | 4pm – 6pm | Polwarth Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 |
| Inverell Football Club | Whole Match Day Day Celebrations. BBQ, fundraising, hair colouring. | May 11, 2024 | 9am – 9pm | Inverell Sporting Complex, NSW 2360 |
| Tamworth Football Club | Club BBQ | May 4, 2024 | 1pm – 5pm | Gipps Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 |
Female Football Week awards
Female Football Week Awards are to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of individuals that are making significant contribution to women and girls' football throughout Northern NSW in the last 12 months.
Nominations are accepted for the following categories:
- FFW Player of the Year
- FFW Coach of the Year
- FFW Referee of the Year
- FFW Volunteer of the Year
- FFW Community Champion of the Year
- FFW Club of the Year
- Coach of the Year - Mackenzie Davis (New Lambton FC)
- Player of the Year - Tahliya Sambrook (Coffs Harbour United FC)
- Referee of the Year - Elizabeth Lambert (Newcastle Football Association Referees)
- Volunteer of the Year - Amanda Kapsaskis (Edgeworth Junior Soccer Club)
- Club of the Year - Swansea FC (Macquarie Football)
- Ally Champion of the Year - Brayden Wilkinson (Hamilton Azzurri FC)
- Coach of the Year – Daisy Mackaway (Swansea FC)
- Referee of the Year – Lucy Hungerford (NNSWF Youth Referee Academy)
- Volunteer of the Year – Lesley Campbell (Great Lakes United FC)
- Male Champion of the Year – Michael Best (Cooks Hill United)
- Club of the Year – Dudley United Senior Football Club (Macquarie Football)
- Coach of the Year – Cas Wright (New Lambton FC)
- Referee of the Year – Olivia Flannery (Football Far North Coast Referees)
- Volunteer of the Year – Loren Neville (Southern Lakes United FC)
- Male Champion of the Year – Brad Jones (Broadmeadow Magic FC)
- Club of the Year – Sawtell Football Club (North Coast Football)
- Coach of the Year – Rachel Bax (Football Mid North Coast)
- Referee of the Year – Tanya Jones (Tenambit Football Club)
- Administrator of the Year – Laura Ranger (Mayfield Junior Football Club)
- Male Champion of the Year – Stewart Hume (Alstonville FC)
- Player of the Year – Helen Moseley (Orara Valley)
- Coach of the Year – Rachael Oberleuter (Sawtell FC)
- Referee of the Year – Samantha Newell
- Administrator of the Year – Lauren Fairfull (Greta Branxton FC)
- Male Champion of the Year – Derryn Nix (Kyogle SC)
- Player of the Year – Jo Powell (Westlawn Tigers)
