BELLINGEN FC hosted a gala day on Sunday 23 June at Connell Park as part of North Coast Football Female Football Week.

Despite early morning rainfall that continued through the day, resulting in more puddles than grass, a successful program of mentoring junior players was held in the morning. followed by an eight team round robin world cup event.

The event was presided over by Deidre Anderson, who is Chair of the Women’s Football Council for Football Australia, and was supported by many club sponsors.

Bellingen FC have a number of standout girls teams in North Coast Football’s junior competitions.

Bellingen Blazers sit at the top of the 16 Girls 1st Division, with the Bellingen Bats coming second in the 12 Girls 1st Division.

Bellingen Blazers are third in the 12 Girls 2nd Division.

By Aiden BURGESS