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History Website

On our history website, explore the 50+ year story of our club through old photos, archival documents, interviews and more.

New Physio Partner: Balmain Sports Medicine

Balmain DFC is proud to announce our new local physiotherapy partner, Balmain Sports Medicine. The partnership brings Australia’s largest community football club together with Sydney’s largest sports medicine centre. Read more

Pre-Season Programs

BDFC is offering five Pre-Season Programs in 2024 to get you ready for the Winter Football season.

MiniRoos (Ages 4-8) on Wednesdays commencing 31st January. Details here

Junior Pre-Season Training Program (U8-U13) on Wednesdays commencing 31st January. Details here

Over 35s Women Training Program on Tuesdays commencing 6th February. Details here

Player Pathways Program (U6-U18) commencing 12 March. Details here

Football Kickstarter for Girls and Women commencing 1 February. Details here

Season Dates

Important Season Dates for 2024 (subject to change)

  • March 10: DP Parent Coach Meeting
  • March 12: Development Program commences (U8-U16)
  • March 12: Player Pathways Program commences (U6-U13 Mixed & U8-U16 Girls)
  • March 15: Football Kickstarter (#2) commences (U7-U9 Girls)
  • March 16: Team Kit bag collection #1 – Waterfront Oval (U8 and above) – 10am-3pm
  • March 17: Team Kit bag collection #2 – Waterfront Oval (U8 and above) – 10am-3pm
  • March 18: Balmain DFC Annual General Meeting
  • March 19: Coaches & Managers Information Night for U8 and above (Online)
    • SSF (U8-U12) – 6:15-7:30pm
    • U13-O50 – 7:45-9pm
  • March 23-24: Induction Days (Details and Registration)
  • March 26-April 1: Inner West Council Fields CLOSED – Please stay off the grounds
  • April 5-7: Season starts for U8 and above
  • April 9 (TBC): Coaches & Managers Information Night for U6/U7 (Online)
  • April 13 (TBC): Team Kit bag collection #1 – Waterfront Oval (U6/U7)
  • April 14 (TBC): Team Kit bag collection #2 – Waterfront Oval (U6/U7)
  • April 16-19: Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 1 (Girls-Only & Mixed)
  • April 19-21: Middle week of school holidays
    • Fixtures for U8 and above will be scheduled
  • April 23-24 & 26: Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 2 (Girls-Only & Mixed)
  • April 27-28: Season starts for ALL ABILITIES, TINY TIGERS, U6/U7 MIXED & GIRLS
  • May 6-7: U8s ONLY – Football Canterbury initial review/regrade (post-Round 5)
  • June 3-5: U8-U12 Football Canterbury Mid-season natural review/regrade for SSF (post-Round 9)
  • June 7-10 Long Weekend (King’s Birthday):
    • No games for U6 to U12 & Tiny Tigers
    • Normal round for 10-team Divisions (U13+)
    • Catch-up fixtures for U13 and above will be scheduled as required
  • June 17-20: Splitting of 12-team Divisions (U13+)
    • Draw for new divisions will be published during this week
  • Late June TBC: BDFC Coaches, Managers, and Volunteers Dinner
  • July 9-12: Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 1
  • July 13-14: Middle week of School Holidays:
    • No games for U6 to U12 & Tiny Tigers
    • Fixtures for U13 and above will be scheduled
    • Catch-up fixtures for U13 and above will be scheduled as required
  • July 16-19: Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 2
  • July 19-21: Final Home & Away round for 8-team divisions (U13+)
  • July 26-28: Final Home & Away round for 6-team divisions (U13+)
  • August 2-4: Final Home & Away round for 10-team divisions (U13+)
  • August 9-11: Grand Finals for 8-team divisions
  • August 16-18:
    • Grand Finals for 6-team divisions
    • Football Canterbury SSF (Small-Sided Football) Medal Presentation Round (U8-U12)
  • August 23-25: Grand Finals for 10-team divisions
  • August 24-25 (TBC): Balmain DFC Presentation Days (TT to U14)
  • October 1-4 (TBC): Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 1
  • October 8-11 (TBC): Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 2
  • October TBC – BDFC Summer Football Comp (U7-U13)
  • November TBC: Grading Trials for 2025 season – U8 to U16

2024 NSW School Holidays

  • School begins: Thursday 1st February
  • Autumn Vacation: Mon April 15 – Fri April 26
  • Winter Vacation: Mon July 8 – Fri July 19
  • Spring Vacation: Mon Sept 30 – Fri Oct 11
  • School Ends: Friday Dec 20

All Age Women Division 1 Grading

 

Expressions of interest are open for All-Age Womens Division 1 trials for 2024. Play at your highest level!
Those who register online via the form will be contacted about trial information.

Summer Football Programs now open

Our team of qualified professional coaches are excited to announce our Summer Football Program. Continue improving on the skills acquired during the year and be prepared for the 2024 season.

Summer Football Competition

For U7s – U13s, games are run on Saturday afternoons.

Miniroos

For U4s – U8s, programs are run on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Off-Season Training Program

For U8 – U16s, trainings are run on Wednesday afternoons.

Holiday Camps

Sep/Oct holiday camps are now open

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