CENTENARY CLIFFHANGER
Well, the season’s opening round may not have gone to plan, but for the few who did get the opportunity to kickstart their season, some interesting results ensued.
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100: A MOST MAGIC NUMBER
Football Canterbury’s 102nd season couldn’t start any better. Two clubs, celebrating their centenary year, officially kick-off community football within the Association for 2024 with a Bill Brackenbury Cup nostalgia throwback for the ages. Not to be outdone, three players areracing to see who will be the first to the 100-goal mark in the GraceMartin Trophy. But get this – they are all on the same team!
Join us as we delve into the vibrant celebration of women in football and the empowering initiative of the Sports Bra Project, highlighting the essential role of sports attire in breaking down barriers to female participation in sports.
Football Canterbury seeks to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced Coach Education Officer to implement high quality, sustainable, and organised delivery of coach education courses/programs that aid the member clubs, volunteer team officials, and ultimately community players within the Association.
Celebrate International Women's Day on the field! Join us for a night of football fun with some small-sided games. Learn about the Sports Bra Project, donate a new sports bra, and finish off the night enjoying a BYO picnic with like-minded ladies. Open to women and girls aged 13+.
Football Canterbury’s Cec Barlow Awards dinner took place on Saturday night, recognising volunteers from clubs across the association for their tireless work behind the scenes.
Leichhardt Saints A coach Matt Bowen has credited a resolute defence and a tight knit squad with the team going from runners up last year to claiming the Grace Martin Trophy double in 2023.
A 2-0 win over Balmain in the preliminary final means that Enfield will face Hurlstone Park Wanderers in the Bill Brackenbury Cup grand final this weekend.