Planning on coaching an Under 6 to Under 12 team during the 2026 Season. These courses are the starting point to gaining an accreditation as a qualified football coach and are open to members of any club. Get in early however as places are limited!💛💜⚽️
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3 hours ago
Preparation for the 2026 Winter Season registration at Abbotsford Juniors Football Club is well and truly kicking and so it's time to get your playing plans organised. The cut-off for returning players to retain their spot in their existing team is Sunday 15th February so be sure to complete your registration request by then.
All the details for Winter Season Rego are available on the AJFC website at www.abbotsfordjuniorsfc.com.au/winter-season-player-registration/.
And if you're actively looking for a place to play this Winter in the City of Canada Bay area, please feel free to reach out to us at info@abbotsfordjuniorsfc.com.au to discuss availability and playing options. 💛💜⚽️
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1 day ago
Abbotsford Juniors Football Club (AJFC) members. We all feel frustrated at the start of a new season when playing fields open only for the natural spring and winter rains to hit and they are immediately closed to our kids. Its great to see a local council working with their local football clubs to do something about it by developing a plan to offer modern, all weather playing surfaces in select locations, all year round. This project will benefit thousands of community footballers ensuring our our community can stay active all year round, no matter the weather.
Let's help Balmain & District Football Club and Leichhardt Saints Football Club make this a vision a reality for local kids.
SIGN THE PETITION TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.
✍️ SIGN THE PETITION: www.change.org/callanpark
#GrassrootsFootball #CallanPark #AllWeatherFields #SaveOurSeasonSupport local all-weather fields ⚽
After years of advocacy and community engagement, the proposals for two all-weather fields in Callan Park are finally on display, and it’s time to have your say!
Sign the petition: www.change.org/callanpark
Balmain & District Football Club and Leichhardt Saints Football Club have been collaborating with Inner West Council on the designs for over 18 months to ensure each field is designed specifically for its location in Callan Park.
These modern all-weather fields will replace existing turf fields – one at Balmain Road Sports Ground and the other replacing Field 2 at Waterfront Drive Sports Ground – which, despite millions of dollars of investment in couch turf, drainage and maintenance, simply can’t handle the intensity of usage of two local football clubs with over 4,000 active players.
The design of each all-weather field includes:
✅ natural infill (no rubber crumb here!) to manage heat issues
✅ all runoff is directed through modern drainage and filtration systems
✅ micro-screen filter baskets capture loose organic infill or fibres, preventing them from entering the stormwater network
✅ a continuous 150mm perimeter kerb prevents lateral migration of materials
✅ defined entry and exit points with boot-cleaning zones to further reduce material movement
✅ no fences, so public access is unchanged
✅ no trees removed – both fields have big shade profiles from mature trees
✅ improved pedestrian access for people with physical and mobility issues
Expert assessment concludes that runoff from the proposed fields is managed to a higher standard than existing turf fields, which currently rely on fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides.
Grass fields also require up to 4 million litres of water per year, whereas these ALL-WEATHER fields will be sustainable in drought years as well as keeping thousands of local kids playing in wet weather!
With each all-weather field occupying less than 1% of the vast 61 hectares of space at Callan Park, it’s time to open Callan Park to our community and provide modern sporting facilities to support a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone.
Sign the petition. Make a submission. Have your say!
Find out more about each field by following these links:
👉https://www.leichhardtsaints.com/support-the-balmain-road-all-weather-field
👉https://www.balmainfootball.com.au/callanpark-all-weather-field/
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