This post provides visibility of the 2026 key dates that form part of the Winter Football Season at Abbotsford Juniors Football Club. Advance note and advice on all key events and activities at AJFC will be provided to registered members by email and our social media as the season progresses.
2026 Key Dates at Abbotsford Juniors Football Club
The following information is subject to change and will be updated through the course of the 2026 Winter Season.
January
- January: Registration Open
February
- Sunday 15th : Early Bird Discount End and Cut-Off for returning players registrations
- Weeks 16th and 23rd : AJFC Team formation process
March
- Sunday 1st : AJFC Team Nominations due to Football Canterbury Association
- Weeks of 2nd & 9th : Football Canterbury Association Grading Process
- Weeks 2nd & 9th : AJFC Team Confirmation Emails Issued (including confirmed grading outcome and player contact lists)
- Saturday 21st March : AJFC Game Leader Training Course (Lysaght Park)
- Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd : AJFC Team Training Kit collection days
- Monday 23rd : AJFC Coaches and Managers Forum
- Tuesday 24th : Regular Season Training Schedule commences
- Monday 30th : AJFC Mini-Roos Coaches and Managers Briefing
- Tuesday 31st : Campbell Park and Lysaght Park Field Closure (for Winter Grass maintenance period)
April
- Wednesday 1st to Monday 6th : Campbell Park and Lysaght Park Field Closure (Winter Grass maintenance period)
- Friday 3rd – Monday 6th : Easter Weekend (NO GAMES PLAYED)
- Friday 10th to Sunday 12th : 2026 Winter Season Opening Weekend (AJFC Junior, Youth and Adult Teams – Under 8 to Over 55)
- Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th: Easter School Holiday Football Camp (TBC)
- Saturday 18th : 2026 Winter Season Opening – (AJFC MiniRoos Teams – Under 6 and Under 7)
- Tuesday 21st April : AJFC Academy Skills Training – Program Commencement
- Thursday 23rd April : AJFC Striker Skills Training – Program Commencement
- Thursday 23rd April : AJFC Goalkeeper Skills Training – Program Commencement
May
- Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st : Final Under 8 to Under 12 Mixed/Girls football Round prior to mid-season Review
June
- June Long Weekend, 5th – 7th : No Small-Sided Games – Only 10+ team leagues and catch up games (if necessary) played on this weekend.
- Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th : Under 8 to Under 12 Mixed/Girls football recommences after Review with a new Draw.
July
- Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th : School Holiday Football Camp (TBC)
- Friday 10th to Sunday 12th : No Small-Sided Games – Only 10+ team leagues and catch up games (if necessary) played on this weekend.
- Late July : Association Premiership Finals (schedule dependent upon when rounds conclude)
August
- Saturdays & Sundays : Association Premiership Finals (schedule dependent upon when rounds conclude)
- Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd : Football Canterbury Association Presentation Round (AJFC MiniRoos and Junior teams – Under 6 to Under 12)
- Sunday 30th : AJFC Community Day (TBC)
September
- Sunday 13th : Abbotsford Juniors Football Club Youth Presentation Day and AJFC Awards Ceremony
- Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th : School Holiday Football Camp (TBC)