Capital Football has today launched a new set of Behaviour Standards designed to strengthen a culture of respect, inclusion and accountability across football in the Canberra region. The ten Behaviour Standards establish clear expectations for how players, coaches, referees, volunteers, administrators, parents, spectators and club officials interact both on and off the field. The initiative…
The Capital Football Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristal King as the new Chair of the Women and Girls’ Working Group, effective immediately. The Working Group is an independent advisory committee reporting directly to the Board and plays a significant role in shaping how the football community engages women and girls across…
At Capital Football’s Annual General Meeting on 14 May this year, Andrea and Ian Hotchkiss received recognition for their exceptional, sustained and influential impact on football in the ACT over many decades. Individually and together, their service reflects outstanding commitment, influence and integrity consistent with the Capital Football Life Membership standards, with contributions across refereeing, administration, development, mentorship and the advancement of women’s football in the region. Capital Football proudly offers immense gratitude to Andrea…
Lanyon United Football Club has been awarded Capital Football’s Club Changer Club of the month award. This special recognition highlights the club’s dedication to August’s critical focus area: Diversity, equality and inclusion. Lanyon United is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and has the opportunity to participate, regardless of age, gender,…
Celebrating the people who make football thrive across our community Football in the ACT is powered by the people who bring passion, commitment and heart to the game – the players who inspire, the coaches who guide, the volunteers who give their time, and the clubs that create connection and community. Our annual Awards exist…
Following a 13-0 victory in Round 18 against Majura FC in the National Premier League Women’s (NPLW), Belconnen United secured a second consecutive league title with two matchdays remaining in the 2026 season. Having gone within one point of winning the NPLW Reserves in 2025, Darren Rodda’s outfit secured top spot in the same round,…
Referees are the backbone of our sport. Quite simply, without them, there is no football. Their expertise, authority, and dedication facilitate fair play, guarantee player safety, and ensure the wide enjoyment of football across the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding regions for over 19,000 players, as well as thousands of supporters and lovers of the…
Team expressions of interests (EOIs) and nominations are now open for Summer Futsal competitions! Deadline has been extended to 12 midnight on Sunday 6 September. Capital Football proudly administers the premier Futsal competitions in the ACT, giving your players and teams access to a genuinely elite pathway. As the governing body aligned with Football Australia,…
The Capital Football Board (the Board) makes this public statement in relation to the 2027 National Premier Leagues (NPL) youth competitions. The NPL is the national second tier competition in Australia which underpins the A-Leagues. The NPL is a direct outcome of Football Australia’s National Competition Review which, among other things, aims to: Create greater…
Capital Football’s leading men’s and women’s players will take centre stage this October after being confirmed as the inaugural opponents in the Northern NSW Football All-Stars Challenge. The new annual representative fixture will see Northern NSW Football’s men’s and women’s All-Stars teams take on an invited member federation each year, with Capital Football selected as the…
