Female Football Week

Female Football Week 2021

Date: Saturday 19 June 2021 – Sunday 27 June 2021

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.

In 2021 National Female Football Week coincided with International Women’s Day (8 March). Northern NSW Football Female Football Week is celebrated in season.

MARQUEE EVENTS

JOIN US FOR…

Friday 19 June
Female Football Week: Level 4, Referee Course

If you have been thinking about becoming a referee but felt it was a overwhelming.
This Level 4 course is made up of only women and will provide participants with the education and training needed to become a referee. The day will consist of both theory modules as well as practical sessions on a pitch to enable you to begin officiating.

Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, Speers Point
REGISTER HERE

Sunday 20 June
All-Female Coaching Game Training Certificate

Designed for coaches of players aged 13-16 years who are looking to develop their knowledge of 11v11 football. Coaches will leave understanding of game moments, good coaching behaviors, how to plan and conduct a session. How to effectively deliver clear messages to players.

Time: 9pm – 3pm
Location: Toormina Oval, Toormina
Coast: FREE (for all coaches registered in PlayFootball)
REGISTER HERE – LIMITED SPACES LEFT!

Monday 21 June
Newcastle Permanent Coaching Masterclass

Join Football Australia’s Girls Youth Development Manager Debbie Fisher.

Debbie will discuss approaches to coaching female footballers with a view to provide opportunities to view and discuss coaching methodologies to tailor the experience of the athlete’s environment to ensure the maximisation of enjoyment and potential talent. The workshop will also look at evidence-based research which looks at the needs of the individual and dispel myths of coaching females. Drives and motivations, and the way in which these are fulfilled are, for the most part, different for men and women.

Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility or via Zoom
COST: FREE (for all participants registered in Playfootball)
REGISTER HERE

Monday 21 June
Come and Try Kick-On for Women (Singleton Heights)

Come and join us at Alroy Oval to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.

Time: 6pm – 6:45pm
Location: Alroy Oval, 99 Blaxland Avenue, Singleton Heights
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE

Tuesday 22 June
Primary School Gala Day

A fun day for primary aged students in years 3&4 and 5&6 to come and try football in a fun and social environment. Not just for those
who have played before – we encourage schools to bring students that want to try football for the first time!

Time: 10am
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
REGISTER HERE

Tuesday 22 June
Come and Try Kick-On for Women (Inverell)

Come and join us at Inverell Sporting Complex to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.

Time: 6pm – 6:45pm
Location: Inverell Sporting Complex, Touch Field 6, Eucalypt Dr, Inverell
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE

Wednesday 23 June
Club Administrators – Come and Try Kick-On for Women (Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility)

Come and join us at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility to discuss how your club could be involved with Kick-On for Women! Club administrators are encouraged to come down and talk to our Kick-On for Women Project Officer who will explain what Kick-On for Women is, how it can be delivered in a club environment and how your club can become more inclusive and supportive of your community.

This event is for all club administrators that are interested in running the Kick-On for Women program.

Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, 13 Park Road, Speers Point
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE

Thursday 24 June
High School Gala Day

A fun day for students in years 7&8 and 9&10 to come and try football in a fun and social environment. Not just for those
who have played before – we encourage schools to bring students that want to try football for the first time!

Time: 10am
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility
REGISTER HERE

Thursday 24 June
Come and Try Kick-On for Women FIVE5 (Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility)

Come and join us at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility to try our modified league for women, Kick-On for Women FIVE5! Kick-On for Women FIVE5 is an extension of the Kick-On for Women program in which we will play 4 x 10 minute quarters on the synthetic five-a-side fields. The league remains consistent with the Kick-On for Women philosophy of fun, inclusion and social connectedness through football. This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.

Time: 6pm – 7:30pm
Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, 13 Park Road, Speers Point
Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE

Saturday 26 June
Networking Evening

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of our women in football and our volunteers who have donated hours of service to growing and improving the women and girls game throughout northern NSW.

We will play host to Guest Speakers & award the 2021 NNSWF Female Football Week Award Winners & the 2021 NNSWF ‘C’ Licence Scholarship for Women recipients.

Light refreshments will be provided and we invite you to stay and watch the Herald Women’s Premier League Match of the Round between Warners Bay FC and Adamstown Rosebuds FC.

Time: 6pm – 9pm

Location: Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility

REGISTER HERE – spots are limited, so register now!

2021 REGISTERED CLUBS EVENTS

Hunter Region

ABERMAIN RAMS FOOTBALL CLUB
Club BBQ
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 8.30am – 11.30am
Location: Orange Street Oval, Corner Armidale and Orange Street, Abermain, 2326

Abermain Rams will be hosting a BBQ to celebrate women in football. Come down, say hi and show your support. This event is for all women involved in football!
CONTACT: abermainramssc@huntervalleyfootball.net.au

WESTON JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Club Female Interviews
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 8am – 7.30pm
Location: Online
Link: https://www.facebook.com/westonjfc

Weston Junior FC is celebrating their Inaugural All Age Women’s Team and showing that no matter the age or skill women can still be involved in sport – from mum life to nana life to teen girls… it’s never too late! Keep your eyes on Weston Junior FC’s Facebook page to see this interviews come to life.
CONTACT: westonjsc@huntervalleyfootball.net.au

LOCHINVAR ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB
MiniRoos Gala Day for Girls
Date: Sunday 20 June
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Lochinvar Sporting Complex, Robert Road, Lochinvar, 2321

Lochinvar Rovers FC are hosting a MiniRoos Gala Day for Girls. This event is for all teams currently registered in MiniRoos for Girls Leagues.
CONTACT: secretary@lochinvarfc.com.au

WEST WALLSEND JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB
Game Day Mascots & Club BBQ
Date: Sunday 20 June
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Gregory Park, Hyndes Street, West Wallsend, 2286

West Wallsend JSC is inviting registered participants in their club the opportunity to walk out with their senior women’s team. The club will also host a BBQ for participants. This event is for all female participants registered with West Wallsend JSC.
CONTACT: westwallsendjfc@macquariefootball.net.au

MAYFIELD UNITED JUNIOR SOCCER FOOTBALL CLUB
Colour Run & Club BBQ
Date: Sunday 20 June
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Stevenson Park, Maitland Road, Mayfield, 2304

Mayfield United JSFC is hosting a colour run, club BBQ and will conduct interviews with key female members of their club. This event is for all participants registered with Mayfield United JSFC.
CONTACT: laura_ranger86@hotmail.com

SEAHAM BOWTHORNE FOOTBALL CLUB
Guest Speaker Information Night
Date: Monday 21 June
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Location: Seaham School of Arts Hall, 10 Seaham Road, Seaham, 2324

Seaham Bowthorne will be hosting a guest speaker/s to talk about the positive impact of women in sport. This event is for all women in the community, aged 12+.
CONTACT: rflynn804@gmail.com

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CLUB
Club Mini Games & BBQ
Date: Tuesday 22 June
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: Oval 2, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, 2308

Uni Womens FC will host a “World Cup” style tournament of fun games, followed by and all-club BBQ. This event is for all registered participants of Uni Womens FC.
CONTACT: nusoccer@hotmail.com

GARDEN SUBURB FC
Come and Try Kick-On for Women
Date: Tuesday 22 June
Time: 5:10pm – 5:50pm
Location: Lance York Oval, 31 Myall Rd, Garden Suburb
Cost: FREE

Come and join us at Lance York Oval to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.

REGISTER HERE

EDGEWORTH JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB
Small-Sided Games & Club BBQ
Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Edgeworth Oval, Park Street, Edgeworth, 2285

Edgeworth Junior SC will be hosting small-sided games for their female teams, followed by a club BBQ. This event is for all women and girls registered with Edgeworth Junior SC.
CONTACT: EdgeworthJSC@macquariefootball.net.au

BOLWARRA LORN JSC
Come and Try Kick-On for Women
Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 6:15pm – 7pm
Location: Bolwarra Sporting Complex, Victoria Rd, Bolwarra
Cost: FREE

Come and join us at Bolwarra Sporting Complex to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.

REGISTER HERE

WALLSEND FC
Come and Try Kick-On for Women
Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 6:15pm – 7pm
Location: Wallsend Park, 99 Cowper St, Wallsend
Cost: FREE

Come and join us at Wallsend Park to try all things Kick-On! Kick-On for Women is an introductory football (soccer) program for women who want to get outside and discover the basics of football in a supportive and inclusive environment. The program is specifically designed for women who just want to get out, get active and have fun! This event is for all females aged 16+ that are wanting to try football for the first time or return to the game after some time off.

REGISTER HERE

STOCKTON JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB
Girls/Lady Sharks Day
Date: Saturday 26 June
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: Corroba Oval, Meredith Street, Stockton, 2295

Stockton Junior SC are hosting a ladies day during their Saturday ZFL games. This event is for all women registered with Stockton Junior SC.
CONTACT: matt.a.rolston@gmail.com

KOTARA SOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB
Pink Socks Week
Date: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Time: Various
Location: Nesbit Park, Casey Avenue, Kotara, 2289 and Lugar Park, Moruya Parade & Lugar Street, Kotara, 2289

All Kotara South FC mixed and all-girls teams will wear pink socks during Female Football Week, from Miniroos to All Age and Over 35s. This event is for all players registered with Kotara South FC.
CONTACT: cathpburman@hotmail.com

TILLIGERRY FOOTBALL CLUB
Uniform & Sponsor Launch
Date: Sunday 27 June
Time: 8am – 12pm
Location: Mallabula Sports Complex, Mallabula, 2319

Tilligerry Football Club is proud to announce a new sponsor and playing kit for their female teams prior to their Sunday games.
CONTACT: secretary@tilligerryfc.com.au

NELSON BAY FOOTBALL CLUB
Club Female Interviews
Date: Monday 21 June
Time: All day
Location: Online

Nelson Bay Football Club will be profiling female players and committee members that are making meaningful contribution to their game, through their roles at Nelson Bay FC.
CONTACT: amber.grosser@hotmail.com

WALLSEND JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
‘Come and Try’ Session
Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 6.15pm – 7pm
Location: Wallsend Park, 99 Cowper Street, Wallsend, 2287

Wallsend Junior Football Club is hosting an open ‘Come and Try’ Kick-On for Women session. The session will include low – moderate impact exercise and basic football activities over a 45-minute period. This event is for all women aged 16+.
CONTACT: melissa.franze@hotmail.com

Mid North Coast

OLD BAR BARBARIANS FOOTBALL CLUB
Club BBQ
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Trad Fields, Blue Haven Drive, Old Bar, 2430

Old Bar Barbarians are hosting a club BBQ. This event is for all female volunteers that are part of the club.
CONTACT: oldbarbarbarians@hotmail.com

CAMDEN HAVEN REDBACKS FOOTBALL CLUB
Club BBQ & Halftime Heroes
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Location: Vince Inmon Sporting Fields, Laurieton, 2443

Camden Haven Redbacks FC will run a Club BBQ to thank our female volunteers. This will be hosted during their Saturday afternoon senior football, where they will also offer the opportunity for junior female players, to play at halftime. This event is for female volunteers and players registered with Camden Haven Redbacks.
CONTACT: redbacksfc@outlook.com

PORT MACQUARIE UNITED SOCCER CLUB
Game Day Mascots, Club BBQ, Raffles
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 11.30am onwards
Location: Dixie Park, 19 Aston Street, Port Macquarie, 2444

Port Macquarie United Soccer Club will be hosting a club BBQ, mini games, various activities, and game day mascots. This event is for female players, volunteers and supports of all ages that are registered with Port Macquarie United SC.
CONTACT: poolzone1@gmail.com

PORT MACQUARIE UNITED SOCCER CLUB
Club BBQ
Date: Saturday 26 June
Time: 11.30am – 5.30pm
Location: Dixie Park, 19 Aston Street, Port Macquarie, 2444

Port Macquarie United Soccer Club will be hosting a Club BBQ to tie up their Female Football Week celebrations. This event is for players and supporters of Port Macquarie United SC.
CONTACT: poolzone1@gmail.com

Northern Inland

WEE WAA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Small-Sided Games & Club BBQ
Date: Thursday 24 June
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Cook Oval, Kamilaroi Hwy, Wee Waa, 2388

Wee Waa United FC will run small-sided games for all ages, to have friendly football matches, followed by an all-club BBQ. This event is for female participants of all ages registered with Wee Waa United FC.
CONTACT: mpons87@hotmail.com

NARRABRI JUNIOR SOCCER CLUB
‘Come and Try’ Session
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: 8 Boheena Street, Narrabri, 2390

Narrabri Junior Soccer Club will be hosting an open ‘Come and Try’ Session consisting of modified small-sided games. This is event is for all women currently playing or wanting to try football for the first time.
CONTACT: narrabrijuniorsoccer@outlook.com

NNSWF – NORTHERN INLAND
Skills Session
Date: Tuesday 22 June
Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
Location: Gipps Street Sporting Fields, West Tamworth, 2340

The skills session will be delivered by coach Marie Wise. This event is for all under-7s girls MiniRoos players and their coaches.
CONTACT: tmcvey@northernnswfootball.com.au

KOOTINGAL AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB
Come and Try Training Session
Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: Gipps Street Sporting Fields, West Tamworth, 2340

Kick-On for Women Coordinator Marie Wise will deliver an open Come and Try training session for all Tamworth women’s division players and their friends.
CONTACT: secretary@kootingalkougars.com.au

North Coast

COFFS CITY UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Player Mascots & Club BBQ
Date: Saturday 19 June
Time: 8am – 5pm
Location: McLean Street Oval, McLean Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450

Coffs City United FC will be celebrating all week with profiles of senior women throughout their club. They will be offering opportunities for players mascots at their senior women games, a club BBQ and a mid-week skills session. These events are for all female players registered with Coffs City Untied FC.
CONTACT: coffscityunited@gmail.com

BOAMBEE FOOTBALL CLUB
Skills Session & Club BBQ
Date: Thursday 24 June
Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
Location: Ayrshire Park, Ayrshire Park Drive, Boambee, 2450

Boambee Football Club will be putting on a skills session & club BBQ. This event is for all registered female players and volunteers with Boambee FC.
CONTACT: president@boambeefc.com.au

NAMBUCCA STRIKERS FOOTBALL CLUB
Club BBQ & Mini Games
Date: Wednesday 23 June
Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Location: Coronation Park, Nambucca Heads, 2448

Nambucca Strikers Football Club are hosting mini games and a club BBQ on celebrate during Female Football Week. This event is for registered female players, and potentially interested female players.
CONTACT: simejordan@gmail.com

NORTHERN STORM FOOTBALL CLUB
Skills Session
Date: Thursday 24 June
Time: 4.30pm – 7pm
Location: York Street Playing Fields, York Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450

Northern Storm Football Club will host a combined training and skills session for junior female teams inclusive of U10s, U12s & U16s. The session will be followed by a pizza dinner for all players!
CONTACT: northernstormfc@hotmail.com

WOOLGOOLGA FOOTBALL CLUB
Skills Session
Date: Thursday 24 June
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Location: High Street Oval, High Street, Woolgoolga, 2456

Woolgoolga Football Club will be hosting a Skills Session led by their women’s and older girl’s teams. This event is for players in the U10s and U10s that are registered with Woolgoolga Football Club.
CONTACT: garthplunkett@yahoo.com

SAWTELL AND DISTRICTS SOCCER CLUB
Club BBQ
Date: Saturday 26 June
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Toormina Oval, Toormina, 2452

In conjunction with several home games, Sawtell SC will be hosting a Club BBQ with prizes to be won on the day. This event is for all female players registered with Sawtell SC as well as those in the community that would like to come down and meet players and members of the club.
CONTACT: kim.grech@outlook.com

Far North Coast

ALSTONVILLE FOOTBALL CLUB
Skills Session (Junior & Senior)
Date: Tuesday 22 June
Time: 4pm – 6pm (Ages 11, 12 & 13)
Time: 6pm – 8pm (Ages 15+)
Location: Geoff Watt Oval, Deegan Drive, Alstonville, 2477 (Ages 11, 12 & 13)
Location: Crawford Park, Freeborn Place, Alstonville, 2477 (Ages 15+)

Alstonville FC will be hosting 2 free skill sessions for women and girls aged 11+. This event is for all women and girls aged 11+ registered registered with Alstonville FC.
CONTACT: femaledev@alstonvillefc.com.au

KYOGLE SOCCER CLUB
Skills Session & Club BBQ
Date: Tuesday 22 June
Time: 4pm – 7.30pm
Location: High School Sports Field, Chauvel Street, Kyogle, 2474

Kyogle Soccer Club will host a skills session, fun group training & games and, a club BBQ. This event is for all female players and coaches registered with Kyogle Soccer Club.
CONTACT: pennygalvin@icloud.com

BYRON BAY FOOTBALL CLUB
MiniRoos Gala Day for Girls
Date: Sunday 27 June
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Byron Bay Recreational Fields, Carlyle Street, Byron Bay, 2481

Byron Bay FC will host their 3rd annual MiniRoos Girls Gala Day, aiming to bring girls together to participate in football matches on smaller fields in a round robin format. The focus is entirely on enjoyment and participation as there will be no winners or scores recorded, with the only awards for participation or the fair play initiative. The Gala Day is for registered club teams and girls that want to have a fun day, played in a full female environment.
CONTACT: secretary@byronbayfc.com.au

We want YOU to be involved, Register Your 2021 Event!

As part of Northern NSW Football Female Football Week, we encourage all Member Clubs to facilitate an event/activity.

First 30 member clubs to register a Female Football Week club activity will receive a FFW Club Activation Pack and go into the draw to win a $150 First Touch Football Supplies Voucher for the Club!

Event registrations should be submitted by 11 June to enter the draw and activation pack.

*Terms & Conditions Apply*

Register your event/activity today!

Ideas and descriptions of activities/events

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 rebel 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. Clubs that register their rebel FFW activity will receive customisable promotional rebel FFW material to use.

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.

FFW MiniRoos Gala Days will provide girls – who may or may not have played before – the opportunity to experience and be introduced to football in a fun environment. The focus is entirely on enjoyment and participation as there will be no winners or scores recorded, with the only awards for participation or the fair play initiative. Clubs may use a fair play initiative, where Coaches, Spectators and Players/Teams are scored on their fair play.

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’.