Celebrate Female Football Week!
Female Football Week is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the immense growth of women’s football at all levels of the game and acknowledge and promote the important role women play in developing football.
The objective of Female Football Week is to drive female participation at all levels of the game.
It is the ideal time for clubs to celebrate existing players and to look to recruit more players and female club volunteers for the upcoming season.
Clubs will receive FFW updates, have the activity promoted on the Capital Football website and receive FFW advertising collateral. By registering you will receive extra exposure!
Mark your calendars
Female Football Week will take place from Friday 2 May to Sunday 11 May 2025
Throughout the week Capital Football and our Clubs will be actively involved in the delivery of a wide range of events.
Register Your Event!
To celebrate Female Football Week, we invite Clubs to register your events via email to Esperance Anderson at Esperance.Anderson@capitalfootball.com.au.
By registering your come and try sessions, gala days, mentoring events, player mascots, exhibition matches, etc. Capital Football can advertise your event and support your event where possible.
Please contact Esperance Anderson if you have any questions!
Club Events
Canberra Croatia FC
This season, Canberra Croatia will have two home games during the Female Football Week celebrations (2-11 May 2025).
Over the course of the two matchdays, the funds from the club canteen will go directly back to their Women’s and Girls program.
Sunday 4th May – Round 4:
- ALL Women’s and Girls teams playing West Canberra Wanderers
- ALL Women’s and Girls team to wear purple checked shirts and socks in celebration of Female Football Week 2025
Sunday 11th May – Round 5:
- ALL Women’s and Girls tea play Majura FC
- ALL Women’s and Girls tea to wear purple checked shirts, black shorts and purple socks in celebration of Female Football Week
- ALL Women’s and Girls tea to have Mums/Grandmothers/Significant Female in their life as a mascot as it is Mother’s Day.
- High Tea of cakes/sandwiches and hot drinks for mums at the beginning of Reserve Grade match
Game Times on the matchdays are:
- Under 14s @ 8:30am
- Under 15s @ 10:00am
- Under 17s @ 11:45am
- Reserve Grade @ 2pm
- First Grade @ 4:30pm
The club will also be wearing their celebration kit in their Round Nine fixtures against ANU WFC (Women’s) and BellaMonaro FC (Girls).
West Canberra Wanderers
West Canberra Wanderers will be holding a club wide event, with all members of their Women’s and Girls program to take part in a training session and BBQ, on Tuesday 6 May.
The Club will also be holding their ‘West Canberra Wanderers Trivia Night’ during the week, with further details TBC.
Contact administrator@westcanberrawanderers.org.au and deboragarcia_uk@hotmail.com for more.
Weston Molonglo FC
Weston Molonglo are hosting a Barbeque and a skills session/mini games for the clubs female players, volunteers and referees on Wednesday 7 May at Waramanga Playing Fields!
Head to the club’s Facebook page for more information.
Belnorth FC
To celebrate Female Football Week, Belnorth FC are holding a photo competition!
Take a photo of Belnorth FC female players, coaches, managers and referees at games or training to go in the draw to win a Belnorth FC Beanie, Bottle or a Scarf. Two of each item are up for grabs.
To enter, either:
- email photos to admin@belnorth.org
- or direct message the club via their social media pages.
Entries close 12 pm Friday 16th of May.
Monaro Panthers FC
South Canberra FC
South Canberra FC are opening their midweek club training sessions to any and all mums, sisters, daughter, friends etc. to come along and try football in a safe and supportive environment!
Reach out to the club directly via their Facebook page for more details.
Tigers FC
Tigers FC will be showcasing the talents of the U12, U14, and U16 girls teams during Female Football Week.
On Wednesday 7 May, they are hosting an evening of mentoring and dedicated training sessions led by the tigers FC Youth Technical Director.
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Aranda Playing Fields
On Saturday, 10 May, Tigers FC will celebrate the incredible women in their players’ lives during home matches at Aranda. Each player is encouraged to bring a significant female in their life – mum, grandmother, sister – to join them as a mascot and cheer them on.
Time: U12’s kick off at 1:45 and U16s at 3:30
Location: Aranda Playing Fields
For any further information email: tigersfccanberra@gmail.com or direct message via their social media platforms.
Belsouth FC
2025 AWARDS
In 2025, Female Football Week (FFW) will be a nationwide initiative that looks to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women and girls in football, highlighting the important role they play across all parts of the game.
Capital Football are pleased to announce the winners for the 2025 Female Football Week Awards in the ACT.
Community Champion of the Year – Kat Newman (Belnorth FC)
Volunteer of the Year – Bridie Cash (South Canberra FC)
Referee of the Year – Delfina Shakespear
Coach of the Year – Carol Harper (Radford College and South Canberra FC)
Player of the Year – Savannah Murchie (Belsouth FC)
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