Growing up beside the surf of Batemans Bay, Don Wales was always inspired by his mother’s tireless volunteering efforts. Her inspiration is the reason why he has been volunteering for his local football club for the past couple of years. “I grew up lifesaving and volunteering because I was inspired by my mum,” Don shared.…
Following consultation with relevant stakeholders, Football Federation Australia has regrettably decided to cancel the 2021 Futsal National Championships due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, FFA said the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to the Australian football calendar, which has made scheduling and planning for the Futsal National Championships extremely…
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the delivery of football in 2020 and will continue to impact aspects of Capital Football’s NPL Championship Series. In line with Capital Football’s COVID-Safe Plan, spectators will be limited during NPL Finals Series, including NPL1 Men’s (First Grade and U23s), NPL2 Men’s (First Grade and U23s), and NPL…
Tilda Mason has suffered her fair share of discrimination but now she has found her football family at the Canberra United All Abilities Academy. Tilda, who has cerebral palsy, began her footballing journey in Western Australia but after limited opportunities, has now found herself in the nation’s capital. “I got introduced to the sport a…
Capital Football is proud to announce the launch of the first dedicated football academy for people with a disability in the ACT. The Canberra United All Abilities Academy, which is believed to be the first all-ability football academy aligned with either a Hyundai A-League or Westfield W-League club, is open to all footballers with cerebral…
In the hundreds of players that play futsal in Canberra every year, very few would recognise the name Jim Roberts – Australia’s first elite futsal coach, trailblazer, and undoubtedly one of the fathers of Australian futsal. Born in Sydney’s southwest suburb of Panania in 1948, a young Jim Roberts was one of Australia’s brightest football…
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the delivery of football in 2020 and will continue to impact aspects of the 2020 NPL1 Men’s Championship Series, which commences this weekend. In line with Capital Football’s COVID-Safe Plan, the following restrictions will be put in place for the duration of the 2020 Championship Series: Attendance at…
Referee Georgia Ghirardello and assistant referees Lauren Hargrave and Delfina Dimoski made Capital Football history on Sunday afternoon at Deakin Stadium, becoming the first all-female referee team to officiate a Capital Football NPL1 Men’s match. Georgia Ghirardello has 13 years of referee experience, having spent two seasons in the Westfield W-League as an assistant referee…
Further to the current closure of grounds for training, ACT Sport and Recreation have advised that turf sportsgrounds will be closed for all organised sporting use from Saturday to Wednesday inclusive (22 – 26 August). This includes training and match play. ACT Sport and Recreation have made this decision in light of monitoring of the…
Over the last couple of days, the NSW Government has added several restrictions that significantly impact the delivery of sporting competitions in NSW. Given we have NSW teams participating in our competitions, the restrictions also impact Capital Football competitions. In considering the application of the restrictions, we have sought advice from the ACT Government and…
