News Archives - Balmain & District Football Club

MiniRoos & MiniTillies are back!

MiniRoos and MiniTillies are back!

MiniRoos Kick-Off is an introductory program designed for beginning and developing players who are new to the game (aged 4-7 years old). The nation-wide initiative uses short, game-based sessions to introduce the sport of football to newcomers in an inclusive way. It focuses on learning new skills, being active, making life-long friends and, potentially, unearthing the next generation of Socceroos or Matildas. You can sign up with your friend or alone, no equipment needed.

Next programs are running from October to December 2024.

Go HERE to book!

2025 Mens and Womens Premier Division Team Trials

Registrations to attend the trials for the 2025 Men’s (BBC) and Women’s (GMT) teams are now open. Both teams play in the Football Canterbury Premier Divisions during the winter football season. We are seeking players who want to join our club and represent the orange and black in 2025.

Trials are held at the end of November and the start of December at Balmain Road Sporting Ground. See the graphics for more details.

Players must register via the online form to attend:

Men’s Team: https://form.jotform.com/242768009676872
Women’s Team: https://form.jotform.com/233476494194871

Commitment for the season:

1 x training session per week from Feb/Mar until the end of the season in August
1 x game per week from March
Saturday – Men’s
- There may be some scheduled midweek games as part of the competition
Sunday – Women’s
- There may be rescheduled matches for midweek or double header weekends depending on weather during the season.

Junior Teams Grading: Winter 2025

Want to join Sydney’s biggest community Football Club?

Grading for our 2025 junior (U8 – U16) Development Program teams will be taking place from 17 to 26 November 2024. Sessions will be held at Lambert Park (Leichhardt) and Waterfront Sporting Fields (Callan Park).

To learn more about playing in a Development Program team – and to register for grading – head here.

To check what time to attend, please check the schedule here.

Registrations to attend grading trials close at 9pm on Monday 11 November.

Our Holiday Camps – awesome fun!

Our popular school holiday camps are back for the January 2025 school holidays!

Week 1: Tue 14 – Thu 16 January 2025
Week 2: Tue 21 – Thu 23 January 2025
Week 3: Tue 28 – Thu 30 January 2025

BOOK NOW!

Summer Football Programs now open

Our team are excited to announce our Summer 2024-25 Football Programs. From our hugely popular Summer Competitions to the Summer Training Programs, we have something for you!

Summer Football Competition
For U7 to U12, games are run on Saturdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3.

Miniroos Kick-Off and MiniTillies Programs
For 4 to 7 year-olds, programs are run on Wednesday afternoons at Leichhardt Oval No.3.

Holiday Camps
School holiday camps for 5–13-year-olds. Mixed and Girls-Only groups available. Camps held at Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground.

Off-Season Training Program
For U8 – U16, sessions are run on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons/evenings.

All Abilities Summer Training
Free grant-funded program for 11-19 year olds. 5 week blocks in Off-Season and Pre-Season.

Pre-Season Programs – Youth (U8-U16)
Training program to prepare players for the upcoming winter season:

Pre-Season Development Program
- 6-week program starting in February on Tuesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Pre-Season Intensive Striker Training Program
- 2-week program in March on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Pre-Season Intensive Goalkeeper Training Program
- 2-week program in March on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3

Over 35 Women’s Training Program
Training program for Women over 35 years of age to prepare players for the upcoming winter season. 6-week program in February-March on Tuesdays at Waterfront Drive.

Football Kickstarter Program (U8-U12 Mixed & U8+ Girls and Women)
A 4-week program aimed at new players (with 0-2 years experience) looking to get some understanding of the game and develop basic skills to prepare them for the new season ahead. Groups are split up into U8-U9 Mixed & Girls, U10-U12 Mixed, U10-U13 Girls, U14-U16 Girls, and 17+ Women. Sessions held on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No. 3 in February.

Striker Training Program (U10-U16) – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
An intensive 2-week program in March focusing on converting scoring chances leading in the winter season for 10-16 year olds. Sessions held on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3.

Goalkeeper Training Program (U10-U16) – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
An intensive 2-week program in March focusing on Goalkeeper Fundamentals leading in the winter season for 10-16 year olds. Sessions held on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3.