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)
- August 16-18: Grand Finals for 6-team divisions (U13+)
- August 17-18: Team Kit Return – U13 to Seniors. Drop at the bunker at Waterfront Drive between 10am – 2pm
- If your team is still participating in Finals, you can drop off your team kit on Sat 31 Aug or Sunday 1 Sep between 10am-2pm
- August 23-25:
- Grand Finals for 10-team divisions and split 12-team divisions (U13+)
- Final weekend of home & away games for SSF (U8-U12)
- Football Canterbury SSF (Small-Sided Football) Medal Presentation Round (U8-U12)
- August 31/September 1:
- Grand Finals for extended U13+ competitions
- Team Kit Return – Tiny Tigers to U14 (drop off at Waterfront Drive bunker before your presentation time)
- Balmain DFC Presentation Days (TT to U14)
- October 1-3: Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 1
- October 8-10: Balmain DFC Holiday Camps – Week 2
- October 19 – December 7 – BDFC Summer Football Comp (U7-U12)
- November/December (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 are excited to announce our Summer 2024-25 Football Programs. From our hugely popular Summer Competitions to the Summer Training Programs, we have something for you!
Summer Football Competition
For U7s – U12s, games are run on Saturdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Miniroos Kick-Off and MiniTillies Programs
For 4- to 7-year-olds, programs are run on Wednesday afternoons at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Holiday Camps
October holiday camps for 5–13-year-olds. Mixed and Girls-Only groups available. Camps held at Waterfront Drive Sporting Ground.
Off-Season Training Program
For U8 – U16s, trainings are run on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons/evenings.
All Abilities Summer Training
Free Grant funded program for 11-19 year olds. 5 week blocks in Off-Season and Pre-Season.
Pre-Season Programs – Youth (U8-U16) – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
Training program to prepare players for the upcoming winter season. 4-week program in February on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Over 35 Women’s Training Program – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
Training program for Women Over 35 years old to prepare players for the upcoming winter season. 6-week program in February-March on Tuesdays at Waterfront Drive.
Striker Training Program (U10-U16) – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
An intensive 2-week program in March focusing on converting scoring chances leading in the winter season for 10-16 year olds. Sessions held on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Goalkeeper Training Program (U10-U16) – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
An intensive 2-week program in March focusing on Goalkeeper Fundamentals leading in the winter season for 10-16 year olds. Sessions held on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No.3
Football Kickstarter Program (U8-U12 Mixed & U8+ Girls and Women) – REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON
A 4-week program aimed at new players (0-2 years experience) looking to get some understanding of the game and develop basic skills to prepare them for the new season ahead. Groups are split up in U8-U9 Mixed & Girls, U10-U12 Mixed, U10-U13 Girls, U14-U16 Girls and 17+ Women. Sessions held on Wednesdays at Leichhardt Oval No. 3 in February.