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Important Information for Participants

Some important information and reminders that Players, Coaches, Managers and Match Officials need to be aware of for the 2026 Winter season with regard to following Disciplinary topics.

Ian is the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

IAN HOLMES OAM Football Canterbury’s own Ian Holmes has been recognised for his substantial contributions to football (particularly community football) in the Australia Day 2026 Honours list. Ian is the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

How to register to play football

If you’re looking to play football this season, follow our guide here to sign-up. Registrations open in early January.

Association rivalries renewed in 2026

For the first time since 2011, Associations within Football NSW will have the opportunity in 2026 to field true representative teams when the Association Championships are conducted in Mudgee in July.

Striker/Keeper School 2025

Football Canterbury's annual spring/summer Striker School now has a new addition with Keepers now included in the 8-week training program.

Two new all-weather playing surfaces are on the table in a proposal for Callan Park

These fields would be delivered using modern technology and cork infill, which has already been successfully implemented at other all-weather surfaces in the Inner West and across Sydney, including at Lambert Park and Tempe Reserve. The design would seek to incorporate disability access for a range of sporting activities.

Vale Grace Martin

Vale Grace Martin It is with great sadness that Football Canterbury advises our community football members and constituents of the passing of Grace Martin.

Hall of Fame - Ernie Campbell & Jim Fraser - OASIS OLDYROOS

Hall of Fame - Ernie Campbell & Jim Fraser - OASIS OLDYROOS OASIS Masters Football is sending two Australian teams, 34 players, to the 70+ & 75+ Football World Cup. We would like to ask for some financial help for some of the players and the team overall. 50 years ago, in June 1974, Australia for the first time had a Socceroo's team make it to a Football World Cup Tournament, this was held in Germany.

Representative League 2024

The FC Representative League will undergo a significant change in 2024, moving to a Spring/Summer schedule.