Griffith Football

22/05/2026

📣 SHOOSH FOR KIDS ⚽

This week’s reminder is simple: Let coaches do the coaching.

Kids learn best when they can focus on enjoying the game, listening to their coach, and building confidence on the field. Too many voices from the sidelines can be overwhelming and take the fun out of sport.

Before calling out during a game, think:
✅ Is it positive?
✅ Is it encouraging?
✅ Does it help the kids enjoy the game?

Support from the sidelines should lift players up, not add pressure. Let’s work together to create a fun, safe and supportive environment for every child in football.

15/05/2026

This week for , we’re recognising the incredible volunteers who keep junior sport running every single week 🙌

From coaches, managers to canteen helpers, ground staff and committee members - community football simply wouldn’t happen without them.

Most volunteers give up their own time because they love the game and want kids to have the chance to play, learn and grow in a positive environment ⚽️

Before reacting from the sidelines, remember:
💜 Volunteers are doing their best
💜 Positive support helps everyone enjoy the game
💜 Respectful behaviour creates a better environment for our kids.

Think before you speak and help make junior sport a place where everyone feels valued and supported.

08/05/2026

⚽️ As we head into Round 2 of junior football, it’s time for an important reminder… 🤫

Our sidelines play a big part in shaping the game-day experience for young players. When kids play in a calm, positive and supportive environment, amazing things happen:

✅ They build confidence
✅ They enjoy the game more
✅ They’re more willing to try new skills
✅ They learn resilience and teamwork
✅ They stay in sport longer and develop a lifelong love of the game.

The best thing we can cheer for is effort, sportsmanship and fun!

This weekend, support from the sidelines with encouragement, positivity… and when in doubt — Shoosh! 🤫⚽️

03/05/2026

What a first round!

Congratulations to our Players of the Match, thanks to Griffith Football Referees:

O35s
HFC v GCFC - Jonny Calabria (HFC)
YFC v WGSC - Andrew Sganzeria (YFC)

U10G
HFC 11.3 v HFC 10.3 - Chloe Gooda (HFC 11.3)
YSC 11.1 v GCFC 11.2 - Rosie Canzian (YSC)
HFC 10.4 v WGSC 10.2 - Geetha Kanakamedala

U12
WGSC 12.1 v LUFC 12.1 - Hudson Lashbrook (LUFC)
YSC 12.1 v GCFC 12.1 - Oscar Preece (YSC)

U14
WGSC 14.1 v LUFC 14.1 - Chloe Mallamace (LUFC)
WGSC 13/14 v HFC 13.1 - Jonah Sergi (HFC)

AAM
WGSC v YTSC - Mitchell Patten

03/05/2026

⚽️ Round One is done and dusted — and what a fantastic start to junior soccer! 🙌

As we head into the rest of the season, it’s the perfect time for an important reminder… SHOOSH! 🤫

May is Shoosh for Kids month, a collaborative initiative between the Office of Sport and sporting partners, encouraging positive sideline behaviour at junior sport.

Going into Round 2, we’re asking everyone to Shoosh for our Referees 👏⚽

Without them, there is no game. Many of our referees are young, learning, and giving their time so our kids can play the sport they love. They deserve encouragement, respect, and support — not criticism from the sidelines.

✅ Cheer for effort
✅ Applaud good sportsmanship
✅ Respect the whistle
❌ Leave the coaching (and yelling!) at home

Shoosh for our Referees. Shoosh for our Kids. 💙🤫

Griffith Football Referees

30/04/2026

🔥⚽ SENIOR SEASON KICK-OFF ⚽🔥

Football is back — and we’re kicking things off with a huge opening weekend for our seniors!

O35s – Friday Night Football (6:30pm)
🏟 Yoogali FC 🆚 West Griffith SC – Yellow Tail Park
🏟 Griffith City FC 🆚 Hanwood FC – Coro Club Oval

All Age Men – Sunday Showdowns
⏰ 11:00am – Yoogali SC AAM1 🆚 Yoogali SC AAM2 – Solar Mad Stadium
⏰ 1:15pm – West Griffith SC 🆚 Yenda Tigers SC – Exies Sportsground

Plenty of local rivalries, quality football, and a great way to kick off the 2026 season 🙌

Get down, support your club, and let’s make it a season to remember!

29/04/2026

⚽️🔥 Junior Competitive Football is HERE! 🔥⚽️

We’re excited to kick off another fantastic season for our Griffith & District Football junior competitive age groups, taking to the pitch this Saturday 2 May! 💪🙌

Here’s how the game times shape up this season:

⚽️ U10/11 Girls – 25 min halves, 9v9
⚽️ U12 Mixed – 30 min halves, 9v9
⚽️ U13/14 Girls – 35 min halves, 11v11
⚽️ U13/14 Mixed – 35 min halves, 11v11

Competitive games are played in accordance with FIFA/IFAB regulations.

You can view the Laws of the Game here: https://www.theifab.com/laws-of-the-game-documents/?language=all&year=2025%2F26

Plenty of action, development, and fun ahead as our young players hit the field and give it their all each week! 💥

Special thanks to Griffith Football Referees for officiating our matches this season.

We wish all our junior competitive teams the very best for the season - play hard, play fair, support your teammates, and most importantly, enjoy every moment! 💙⚽️

28/04/2026

Congratulations to former Griffith players, Tyra Bagiante and Mary Dal Broi on their selection for the AFC U17s Women’s Asian Cup in China!

The Junior Matildas kick off their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 campaign this week as they attempt to qualify for the U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco later this year.

Congratulations to the 14 Football NSW juniors selected in the squad: Tyra Bagiante, Charlotte Bradshaw, Claire Corbett, Annabelle Croll, Mary Dal Broi, Matilda Dias Wadewitz, Frida Karaberis, Liana Luong, Hayley Muir, Alyse Oppedisano, Willa Pearson, Harper Pell, Abbie Puckett and Jada Taylor.

More info: https://footballaustralia.com.au/news/commbank-junior-matildas-squad-revealed-afc-u-17-womens-asian-cup-china-2026tm

28/04/2026

We’re thrilled to be part of the brand-new Football NSW Association Championships in 2026, and we can’t wait to get started! ⚽🔥

📍 Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex, Mudgee NSW
📅 7 – 9 July 2026

The tournament will feature:
👦 Boys U13 & U14
👧 Girls U14 & U15

This is a fantastic opportunity for grassroots and community club players to represent Griffith on a bigger stage!

👀 We’re currently seeking passionate coaches to lead our representative teams. If you’re keen to be involved, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Register your interest in coaching by contacting [email protected]
⏰ Applications close: 30 April

More details on trials and training programs will be announced once coaches are confirmed.

27/04/2026

🚨⚽️ Season 2026 officially kicks off this weekend — who’s excited?! 😁🙌

From our tiniest future superstars to our senior legends, we can’t wait to see everyone out on the pitch enjoying the beautiful game.

A quick reminder on match durations for each age group is in the table below 👇
⏱️ Half time should be no less than 5 minutes and no greater than 10 minutes.

A few handy season tips for players, coaches and families:
⚽️ No corner kicks are taken in U5–U9 matches.
⚽️ In U5–U8, all opponents must stay behind halfway during goal kicks (coaches/managers, please help position players correctly).
⚽️ In U10, opponents must stay behind the 25m line (marked with cones or similar) for goal kicks. The rostered club is responsible for marking this before kick-off.
⚽️ No goalkeepers in U5–U7 matches.
⚽️ In U8–U11, goal kicks are taken from inside the goalkeeper’s box.
⚽️ From U12 through to All Age, FIFA rules apply.

Most importantly…
👏 Respect the refs
👏 Encourage all players
👏 Enjoy the game
👏 Have fun

Here’s to a fantastic 2026 season — good luck to every team this weekend! 🔥⚽️