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NWSF Awards Night 2026

The 2026 NWSF Awards Night was held on Friday 18 September at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, to celebrate the 2026 season in the North West Sydney Football region.

In addition to awards for Premier League, Super League, and general club achievements, five Association Medals were given to members of our footballing community who have shown exceptional dedication to their clubs, going above and beyond what is expected of them.

A Special Community Commendation Award was given to the Beecroft FC and Redbacks FC All Age Mixed Division 3 teams, in recognition of the sportsmanship, compassion, and community spirit they demonstrated after the tragic passing of Redbacks player Peter Flook.

See below for the full list of awards.

NWSF Association Medals
Pat Ainsworth – Epping FC
Renee Darke – Redbacks FC
Neera Maan – Redbacks FC
Mark Milne – North Ryde SC
Kim Ross – Epping FC

Special Community Commendation Award
Beecroft FC & Redbacks FC All Age Mixed Division 3 Teams

Image courtesy Brett Nielsen (Instagram - @brettnphotos ).
Image courtesy Brett Nielsen (Instagram – @brettnphotos ).

Players of the Year
Premier League Men – Chris Barbera (Kellyville Kolts SC)
Premier League Women – Jessica Fartek (Beecroft FC) & Natasha Hartley (West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook FC)
Super League Men – Flynn Daniels (North Epping Rangers FC)
Super League Women – Madisson Garvey (Epping FC) & Claire Kent (Flying Bats)

Golden Boot Winners
Premier League Men – Thomas Guillo (West Ryde Rovers FC)
Premier League Women – Jade Day & Riley Dennis (Flying Bats FC)
Super League Men – Flynn Daniels (North Epping Rangers FC) & Momodou Jaiteh (Castle Hill RSL FC)

Fair Play Awards
Premier League Men – Epping Eastwood FC
Russell Field Fair Play Award (Women’s Competitions) – Epping Eastwood FC
Club Fair Play – Ryde Panthers FC

Club Championships
Mixed – Eastwood St Andrews AFC
Women – West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook FC

Keith Hillman Trophy – Best Defensive Mixed U13 Team
Ryde Panthers FC Division 1

Bill Plaskett Trophy – Best Mixed Division 1 Team
Ryde Panthers FC U16

Sharp Shooter of the Year (NWSF Goal of the Year)
Andy White – Ryde Saints United

We’re hosting an U10 & U11 tournament in the October holidays!

North West Sydney Football is delighted to be hosting a tournament during the October school holidays – finish the winter season by gathering your mates for some 4v4 competition!

  • Tournament for U10 & U11 mixed teams
  • Friday 9th October – 1 day only
  • Dynamic 4v4 format – no goalkeepers
  • $200 per team
  • Minimum 4 or 5 games for all teams
  • 2 x 10 minute halves
  • Form a team with winter teammates or other friends – players from inside and outside NWSF are welcome!
  • Held at Christie Park (places are limited due to resurfacing of Field 1, so register ASAP to secure your team’s spot)

Click here to register your team now!

Click here for a registration guide

Get your registration in as spots are filling up quickly! The final date for registration is Friday October 2, 5pm.

NWSF Summer Football is back for 2026!

Looking for more football action after the winter season ends?

Finish 2026 with the NWSF Summer Football competitions! Summer Football is small-sided, fast-paced football, giving players lots of touches in a fun environment. We’ve got divisions for all ages and ability levels, so you’re guaranteed to have a great time! Gather your teammates and sign up today for 10 weeks of football fun, starting in October.

NWSF Summer Football at Christie Park

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Christie Park, the home of North West Sydney Football, will host the All Age Men competitions on Thursday evenings.

Click here to register for NWSF Summer Football at Christie Park

Age GradesCompetition FormatMatch lengthKick off timesFinals series

All Age Men
6 v 6
2 x 20 min halves		First kick off 6:00pm
Last Kick off 9:00pm

Kick off times will be 45min apart
9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches

All 6 v 6 teams require a goalkeeper. Please note that we will not be forming teams for individuals – please have your team organised prior to registering.

Key dates
Wednesday 7 October – deadline for team registration (note: individuals will still be able to join teams after this date)
Thursday 15 October – competition starts
Thursday 17 December – competition finishes

NWSF x Macquarie Dragons Summer Football at Waterloo Park

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We are delighted to be partnering with Macquarie Dragons FC for 2026 Summer Football competitions at Waterloo Park. This will be the venue for all minis and junior competitions, as well as the All Age Women, Over-30 Women, and Over-35 Men competitions. Waterloo Park will host Summer Football on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Click here to register for NWSF Summer Football at Waterloo Park

Tuesday Women's, Mixed, and Men's Competitions
Age GradesCompetition FormatMatch lengthEstimated kickoff timesFinals series
All Age Womens6 v 62 x 20 min halves6:00pm, 6:45pm, 7:30pm & 8:15pm9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches
All Age Mixed6 v 6 mixed2 x 20 min halves6:00pm, 6:45pm, 7:30pm & 8:15pm9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches
All Age Mens6 v 62x 20 min halves6:00pm, 6:45pm, 7:30pm & 8:15pm9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches
Wednesday Mixed and Men's Competitions
Age GradesCompetition FormatMatch lengthEstimated kickoff timesFinals series
U64 v 42 x 15 min halves5:15pm & 5:50pm10 week Premiership, no play-off matches or finals
U8, U10, U124 v 42 x 15 min halves5:15pm & 5:50pm9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches
U14 & U166 v 62 x 20 min halves6:35pm & 7:20pm9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches
O35 Men6 v 62 x 20 min halves8:05pm9 week Premiership, 1 week of positional playoff matches

All 6 v 6 teams require a goalkeeper. The 4 v 4 competition format does not have a goalkeeper. Please note that we will not be forming teams for individuals – please have your team organised prior to registering.

Key dates
Wednesday 7 October – deadline for team registration (note: individuals will still be able to join teams after this date)
Tuesday 13 October / Wednesday 14 October – competition starts
Tuesday 15 December / Wednesday 16 December – competition finishes

Age Eligibility

  • Mini and Junior teams: Players must be under the relevant age as of 31 December of the previous year, e.g. for the U16 competition, players must be younger than 16 as of 31 December 2025.
  • All Age competitions: Players must be 16 years or older to be eligible for All Age teams.
  • Over age competitions (Over 30 and Over 35): Players must have reached the respective age group by 31 December of the previous year, e.g. for the 2026 Over 35 competition, players must be at least 35 years old by 31 December 2025.

Click here for a Summer Football Registration Guide

If you have any further questions about NWSF Summer Football at either Christie Park or Waterloo Park, please email nwsf@nwsf.com.au .

Holiday Clinics in October!

Our October Holiday Clinics have reached capacity and we have closed registrations. This page will be updated when registrations are open for the next set of Holiday Clinics.

 

Give your child a holiday treat by signing them up for non-stop football fun! NWSF’s high-energy holiday clinics are fun, safe, and focused on development.

Our three day clinics are a great way for players to gain some experience, confidence and new skills. Our qualified and energetic NWS Spirit FC coaches foster fun, positive environments for players to progress their game! Clinics are held on Christie Park’s all-weather synthetic surface.

Our next clinics are:

    • Tuesday 6 October to Thursday 8 October
    • 9am to 12pm on all three days

 

Which camp should I enrol my child in?

  • Beginner clinics (Under-5 to Under-8)
    These clinics provide non-stop fun for players learning to love the game!
  • Intermediate clinics (Under-9 to Under-12)
    These clinics are the perfect opportunity for players to master football’s core actions in a fun, enjoyable environment.
  • Advanced clinics (Division 2, Division 1, and representative players in the U9 to U16 age groups)
    Advanced players will develop their NWSF DNA through our holistic development program.

 

All clinics feature:

  • Individual skill development in a fun, safe environment!
  • Work on core actions to develop skills, with a focus on scoring goals and 1v1 actions!
  • Qualified, energetic coaches from our representative pathways
  • You’ll also receive your own NWSF training shirt to keep!

Mixed / Men’s Premiers, Champions, and Pennant Winners for 2026

Thanks to all players, coaches, officials, and volunteers from our Mixed & Men’s competitions, for their efforts throughout the season.

See below for a list of NWSF Mixed / Men’s Premiers, Champions, and Pennant winners for 2026. 

NWSF Mixed Premiers 2026
U12/1Putney Rangers
U12/2North Ryde Yellow
U12/3North Ryde
U12/4Eastwood St Andrews
U12/5Epping Eastwood
U12/6Normanhurst
U13/1Ryde Panthers
U13/2West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Red
U13/3Eastwood St Andrews
U13/4Hills Hawks
U14/1Pennant Hills Green
U14/2Ryde Panthers Blue
U14/3Pennant Hills
U14/4West Ryde Rovers
U15/1West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
U15/2Redfield Lions
U15/3Macquarie Dragons
U16/1Ryde Panthers Black
U16/2Redfield Lions
U16/3Eastwood St Andrews
U18/1Homenetmen Antranig
U18/2Epping Eastwood
U18/3North Epping Rangers Orange
U21/1Ryde Saints United B
U21/2North Ryde
PLM 1stKellyville Kolts
PLM ResCastle Hill United
SLM 1stCastle Hill Rockets
SLM ResCastle Hill Rockets
AA1Macquarie Dragons
AA2All Saints Hunters Hill
AA3Old Ignatians
AA4All Saints Hunters Hill
AA5West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
AA6Beecroft
AA7Redbacks
AA8Epping FC
AA9Ryde Cross
AA10West Ryde Rovers White
AA11West Ryde Rovers White
O35/1Gladesville Ravens
O35/2Ryde Panthers
O35/3West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
O35/4Normanhurst Eagles
O45/1North Sydney United
O45/2Northbridge
O45/3Gladesville Ravens
O45/4Eastwood St Andrews
O45/5Roselea
O45/6Redbacks
O55/1West Pymble
O55/2Epping Eastwood
NWSF Mixed Champions 2026
U12/1Putney Rangers
U12/2North Epping Rangers
U12/3West Ryde Rovers Blue
U12/4Eastwood St Andrews
U12/5Epping Eastwood
U12/6Beecroft
U13/1Ryde Panthers
U13/2Thornleigh Thunder A
U13/3Eastwood St Andrews
U13/4Hills Hawks
U14/1Pennant Hills Green
U14/2Ryde Panthers Black
U14/3Epping FC
U14/4West Ryde Rovers
U15/1West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
U15/2Eastwood St Andrews
U15/3Putney Rangers
U16/1Ryde Panthers Black
U16/2Redfield Lions
U16/3Epping FC
U18/1Homenetmen Antranig
U18/2Epping FC
U18/3North Epping Rangers Orange
U21/1Pennant Hills
U21/2Gladesville Ravens
PLM 1stWest Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
PLM ResCastle Hill United
SLM 1stNorth Epping Rangers
SLM ResEpping FC
AA1Macquarie Dragons
AA2West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
AA3Old Ignatians
AA4Redbacks
AA5West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
AA6Putney Rangers
AA7Putney Rangers
AA8Gladesville Ravens
AA9Pennant Hills
AA10West Ryde Rovers White
AA11West Ryde Rovers Black
O35/1Gladesville Ravens
O35/2Ryde Panthers
O35/3West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
O35/4Normanhurst Eagles
O45/1North Sydney United
O45/2Thornleigh Thunder
O45/3Redbacks
O45/4West Ryde Rovers
O45/5Roselea
O45/6Ryde Cross
O55/1West Pymble
O55/2Epping FC
NWSF Mixed Pennant Winners 2026
MU12/1-2Ryde Panthers Black
MU12/2Ryde Panthers
MU12/3West Ryde Rovers White
MU12/4Epping FC
MU12/5Epping FC
MU13/1West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Blue
MU13/2West Ryde Rovers
MU13/3Putney Rangers
MU13/4Epping FC
MU14/1Beecroft
MU14/2West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
MU14/3-4Beecroft
MU15/1North Ryde
MU15/2West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
MU15/3Ryde Panthers
MU16/1Normanhurst Eagles
MU16/2Putney Rangers
MU16/3West Ryde Rovers
MU18/1Eastwood St Andrews (Rick)

Women’s Premiers, Champions, and Pennant Winners for 2026

We thank our clubs for their contribution to the North West Sydney Football women’s competitions in 2026.

See below for a list of this season’s NWSF Women’s Premiers, Champions, and Pennant winners.

NWSF Women's Premiers 2026
WU12/1Roselea
WU12/2West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Blue
WU12/3Putney Rangers
WU13/1Hills Hawks
WU13/2Normanhurst Eagles
WU14/1West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
WU14/2Gladesville Ravens
WU15/16-1Normanhurst Eagles
WU15/16-2Gladesville Sharks
WU15/16-3Epping Eastwood
WU18/1Gladesville Sharks Black
WPLUTS
WSLLindfield
WAA1Gladesville Sharks
WAA2Roselea
WAA3Eastwood St Andrews Blue
WAA4West Ryde Rovers White
WO30/1Epping FC
WO30/2Eastwood St Andrews
WO40/1All Saints Hunters Hill
WO40/2Ryde Panthers
W Masters 1West Ryde Rovers
W Masters 2Epping FC C
NWSF Women's Champions 2026
WU12/1Roselea
WU12/2All Saints Hunters Hill Orange
WU12/3Putney Rangers
WU13/1Hills Hawks
WU13/2Normanhurst Eagles
WU14/1West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
WU14/2Beecroft
WU15/16-1Normanhurst Eagles
WU15/16-2Macquarie Dragons
WU15/16-3West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook
WU18/1Gladesville Sharks Black
WPLLindfield
WSLNorth Sydney United
WAA1Gladesville Sharks
WAA2Roselea
WAA3Eastwood St Andrews Blue
WAA4Homenetmen Antranig
WO30/1Epping FC
WO30/2Eastwood St Andrews
WO40/1All Saints Hunters Hill
WO40/2Gladesville Sharks
W Masters 1West Ryde Rovers
W Masters 2Epping FC C
NWSF Women's Pennant Winners 2026
WU12/1North Ryde
WU12/2Macquarie Dragons
WU12/3Pennant Hills
WU13/1-2Ryde Panthers
WU15/16-1-2Thornleigh
WU15/16-2-3Roselea
WU18/1North Epping Rangers

2026 NWSF Grand Finals

We are delighted to announce that this season’s Grand Final schedule has been finalised. Grand Finals will start on Friday 14 August and run through to Saturday 12 September, with games set to be held at Christie Park, Pennant Hills Park, ELS Hall, and West Epping Park.

See below for a full list of the 2026 Grand Finals.

U8 and U9 NWSF Cup

North West Sydney Football is thrilled to invite your team to the U8 and U9 NWSF Cup, a school holiday football tournament designed just for U8s and U9s – players from outside NWSF are welcome!

📅 Thursday July 16 & Friday July 17
📍 Christie Park – Home of NWSF Football
⏰ 9:00am – 4:00pm
⚽ U8 Mixed Teams – Thursday
⚽ U9 Mixed Teams – Friday

These will be competitive tournaments where teams battle for victory. NWSF and Spirit FC are bringing the intensity, creating a high-energy football environment that combines competition with an inclusive, fun, and exciting atmosphere.

Why You’ll Want to Be There:
🔥 Delivered by Spirit FC’s professional coaching team
⚽ Fast-paced 4v4 mini matches (ideal team size is 5 or 6 players)
🕐 10-minute halves
🎮 Each team plays 6 to 8 games
🏆 A celebration of skills, sportsmanship, and smiles
🍔 Food, fun, and football for the whole family

Whether your players are just starting out or already passionate about the game, the NWSF Cup delivers the perfect mix of exciting competition, team spirit, and fun – giving every player the chance to challenge themselves, grow their skills, and enjoy an unforgettable football experience.

Team registration is only $200. Don’t miss out!

⚠️ Registrations Close Friday, July 10 at 5pm!

Note: Team Managers must register their team at the below link, before individual players are registered. Once your team is registered and paid for, team managers will be able to invite their players to join.

Team Managers – click here to register your team for the U8 and U9 NWSF Cup!

Click here for a Registration Guide

Let Spirit FC’s energy and expertise ignite your players’ passion for the game. We can’t wait to see your club represented at Christie Park!

We hope to see you there!

NWSF Association Championships Squads

We are delighted to announce our squads for the inaugural Association Championships!

The tournament will be held from Tuesday 7 July to Thursday 9 July, at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee, and will provide our players with the opportunity to pit their skills against the best players from other associations.

Under-13 Boys
Brian Akekelwa (Hills Hawks)
Ryan Binns (West Ryde Rovers)
Braiden Candy (Putney Rangers)
Liam Cape (Hills Hawks)
Liam Cheng (Epping FC)
Ethan Choi (Epping FC)
Ben Cronan (Gladesville Ravens)
Hudson Deguara (Normanhurst Eagles)
Ethan Glavin (Putney Rangers)
Zachary Hall (Thornleigh Thunder)
David Hancock (Pennant Hills)
Blake Hiley (Normanhurst Eagles)
Carter Midei (Pennant Hills)
Oriaon Paki (Hills Hawks)
Oscar Parnham (Hills Hawks)
Raven Sebastian Santos (Epping FC)
Dimitri Shashkof (North Ryde)
Yannick Sin (Putney Rangers)

Under-13 Boys fixtures
Tuesday 7 July, 10am – NWSF v Nepean FA
Tuesday 7 July, 4pm – NWSF v Highlands Soccer Association
Wednesday 8 July, 9am – NWSF v Northern Suburbs FA
Wednesday 8 July, 12pm – NWSF v Bankstown Football
(Finals to be played on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July)

 

Under-14 Girls
Dhriti Abhishek (Epping FC)
Rebecca Bradley (Gladesville Ravens)
Ava Cooney (Roselea)
Bianca Danieletto (West Ryde Rovers)
Zahlia Debenham (Epping FC)
Jacinta Ibbotson (Pennant Hills)
Rowan Lawrie (Roselea)
Ellina Lingonis (Macquarie Dragons)
Aria Mackay (Roselea)
Clara Mulkeen-Suarez (Epping FC)
Shreya Ravichattu (West Ryde Rovers)
Yashashwi Shrestha (Gladesville Sharks)
Emma Stehr (Epping FC)
Thanisha Thavaranjan (Beecroft Wombats)
Grace Willenberg (Epping FC)
Charlotte Xu (Beecroft Wombats)
Alma Yafi (West Ryde Rovers)

Under-14 Girls fixtures
Tuesday 7 July, 12pm – NWSF v Nepean FA
Tuesday 7 July, 6pm – NWSF v Bankstown Football
Wednesday 8 July, 11am – NWSF v Lachlan FA
Wednesday 8 July, 2pm – NWSF v Northern Suburbs FA
(Finals to be played on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July)

 

Under-14 Boys
Sami Bragg (West Ryde Rovers)
Genio Chan (Epping FC)
Nicholas Edwards (North Ryde)
Antonio Egan-Fiander (Ryde Panthers)
Elijah Hung (Redfield Lions)
Zachary Lawrence (Epping FC)
Tim Lee (West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook)
Lucas Liao (Epping FC)
Marcus Jannpaul Milano (West Ryde Rovers)
Zaal Nicholls (West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook)
Renzo van der Sar (West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook)
Kailan Wylde (Putney Rangers)
Justin Zhang (Epping FC)

Under-14 Boys fixtures
Tuesday 7 July, 11am – NWSF v Northern Suburbs FA
Tuesday 7 July, 2pm – NWSF v Highlands Soccer Association
Wednesday 8 July, 10am – NWSF v Bankstown Football
(Finals to be played on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July)

 

Under-15 Girls
Layla Abou-Daher (Gladesville Sharks)
Jacinta Altermulyawan (Macquarie Dragons)
Maeve Condon (Gladesville Ravens)
Mya Elias (North Ryde)
Bella Fraser (Macquarie Dragons)
Lily McCudden (Eastwood St Andrews)
Amelia Monfries (Epping FC)
Matilda Newell (North Ryde)
Matilda Noble (Ryde Panthers)
Aleyna Peri (Eastwood St Andrews)
Evelyn Rogers (Epping FC)
Elizabeth Tenney (Eastwood St Andrews)
Khue Vu (Eastwood St Andrews)
Emma Woods (Normanhurst Eagles)

Under-15 Girls fixtures
Tuesday 7 July, 12pm – NWSF v Nepean FA
Tuesday 7 July, 5pm – NWSF v Hills Football
Wednesday 8 July, 10am – NWSF v Bankstown Football
(Finals to be played on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July)

Upcoming Coaching Courses

North West Sydney Football is hosting two more coaching courses in May and June – if you’ve been thinking of levelling up your coaching skills, this is your chance!

MiniRoos Coaching Course
Date: Monday 25 May
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Location: Harold West Reserve

Foundations Of Football
Date: Friday 19 June & Friday 26 June (attendance compulsory on both nights)
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Location: Roselea Oval

The MiniRoos course is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with players aged approximately up to 10 years old. The session is entirely practical and encourages the coach to create games based on enjoyment.

Foundations of Football is aimed at coaches working with more advanced players or players aged up to approximately 15 years old. This course is a prerequisite for the Football Australia/AFC C Diploma.

To join, participants will need to have either an existing account with the Football Australia Learning Centre, or they can register for an account via this link:

Click here to register via the Football Australia Learning Centre

Once registered and logged in, simply navigate to the Training Events section, and then search using either the date or the term “MiniRoos” / “Foundations of Football” to find these events.

We’re Hiring A Disciplinary and Facilities Coordinator!

The Disciplinary & Facilities Coordinator role is a full-time position providing administrative support to the Disciplinary and Facility functions of North West Sydney Football (NWSF) and NWS Spirit FC.

The disciplinary function of the role includes coordinating all aspects of the disciplinary process, collation of reports for review, communication with disciplinary bodies, clubs, and participants, coordinating disciplinary body meetings, and maintenance of the disciplinary data base.

The facilities function of the role includes coordinating all aspects of facility use by NWSF and NWS Spirit FC for competitions and football programs, liaising with Council and other facility owners regarding bookings, invoicing, coordinating facility projects delivered by NWSF, overseeing the population and sharing of facility maintenance logs, managing the maintenance and tenancy of NWSF and NWS Spirit FC at Christie Park, and coordinating grant applications related to facility projects.

Click here for a Position Description

This role may suit a recent University graduate, or someone looking to begin a career in the sports industry.

Applicants should provide a cover letter addressing their capability to deliver against the specific accountabilities, and a resume demonstrating their relevant experience.

Please address all applications to the NWSF Chief Executive Officer.

Applications must be lodged by email to phil@nwsf.com.au no later than 5:00 pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

Football NSW Association Championships

We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting for the Football NSW (FNSW) Association Championships, to be held during the July 2026 school holidays.

The Association Championships is a representative tournament, replacing the former State Titles and Association Youth League. It is a key representative pathway for community football players.

 

Tournament Information

The 2026 Association Championships will be held from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 July in Mudgee, NSW, across the following age groups:

  • Boys: Under 13 and Under 14
  • Girls: Under 14 and Under 15

NWSF intends on entering teams in all of the above age grades. Selected players and coaches in the Association Championship Teams (ACTs) will train one night per week, in addition to their local club training. This training will be delivered in conjunction with the NWSF Winter Academy.

 

Player Selections

Selections for the ACTs will be held in conjunction with the Winter Academy trials. To be considered for selection, players must nominate and trial for the NWSF Winter Academy via the following form:

Association Championships Player Nomination Form

Nomination forms are due by Sunday 10 May 2026.

Trial dates for the ACTs are as follows:

  • Monday 11 May 2026: Boys Under-13 and Under-14
  • Friday 15 May 2026: Girls Under-14 and Under-15

To be eligible for selection into the ACTs, players must be an active and financial registered player at an NWSF community club for the 2026 winter season.

Players selected into the NWSF ACTs will:

  • Participate in weekly training with their ACT at the Winter Academy
  • Represent NWSF at the Association Championships tournament in July

 

Training

ACT training will be held once per week at Christie Park (Monday for Boys, and Friday for Girls). The training program aligns with the Winter Academy program, and continues beyond the Association Championships, providing selected players ongoing development and connection to the NWS Spirit FC coaches and pathway.

Training program dates and times are:

  • Boys: Monday 18 May to Monday 31 August 2026, 8:05 pm start time
  • Girls: Friday 22 May to Friday 4 September 2026, 6:00 pm start time

 

Costs

Players selected in the NWSF ACTs will be required to pay a $650 participation fee. This fee includes:

  • 15 weeks of ACT training, delivered as part of the Winter Academy
  • Winter Academy training apparel
  • Team entry to the Association Championships tournament
  • Additional representative apparel for participation in the tournament, including a NWSF tracksuit and NWSF polo shirt

The NWSF ACTs will not travel to the Championships as a group, with individual families responsible for travel and accommodation. The additional program costs players should be aware of include:

  • Individual travel to and from the Association Championships
  • Accommodation at the Association Championships
  • Food and other incidentals at the Association Championships

 

Coach Selection Process

NWSF will seek to appoint club-based coaches to work alongside experienced NWS Spirit FC coaches in the Winter Academy and deliver the Association Championships program. This model is designed to:

  • Support coach development
  • Share best-practice coaching methods
  • Build coaching capability across NWSF clubs

Coaches must be available to:

  • Attend weekly Winter Academy training sessions
  • Attend the three-day Association Championships tournament in July in Mudgee

Interested coaches should submit a Nomination Form via JotForm to the NWSF office.

Association Championships Coach Nomination Form

Nomination forms are due by Friday 1 May 2026.

Coaches must:

  • Be registered at a grassroots/community club within NWSF for the 2026 season
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check
  • Complete the Play by the Rules safeguarding e-learning
  • Hold a current Football Australia coaching qualification (Foundation of Football or higher), or be willing to attain the qualification prior to the Championships

 

Coach Reimbursement and Benefits

Coaches selected in the NWSF ACT’s will receive:

  • 15 weeks of coach development, delivered as part of the Winter Academy training program
  • Winter Academy training apparel
  • Additional representative apparel for participation in the tournament, including a NWSF tracksuit and NWSF polo shirt
  • An honorarium of $1,000 to off-set the costs of their participation in the training program
  • Accommodation at the Association Championships (coordinated by NWSF)

 

Next Steps for Clubs

NWSF will communicate directly with eligible players. Clubs are also asked to:

  • Promote the Association Championships to their eligible players
  • Encourage your talented club players to nominate to trial for the NWSF Winter Academy and potentially a spot in the Association Championships in:
    • Boys Under-13 and-Under 14
    • Girls Under-14 and-Under 15
  • Encourage suitably qualified coaches to submit a nomination form for coaching positions

 

Enquiries
Any enquiries regarding the 2026 Association Championships should be directed to NWSF General Manager – Game Development Malcolm Arnold in the first instance, via a message in your club tiles on Basecamp.