North Turramurra FC first fielded an all female team in 1961 and we continue to promote female football participation, which has been recognised by Football Australia earning us top level 3 Star Club accreditation.
We acknowledge the important role women play in developing football and acknowledge the amazing contribution of our female coaches, team managers, officials and club committee members.
Female Football participation rates have continued to rise across our association, as they have at our club (~40% membership in 2025). Since entering our inaugural Junior Girls team back in 2018, we have grown to 16 teams which has enabled us to offer a range of age related formats.
For more information on Female Football at our club please email us at NTFCfemalefootball@gmail.com
AGE GROUPS OFFERED
SATURDAY GAMES (Girls & Boys)
Mixed MiniRoos, U6-U11 – mixed boys and girls, non-competition small-sided football
Mixed Junior Comp, U12-U18 – mixed boys and girls, competition on full-sized fields
SUNDAY GAMES (Girls Only)
Girls’ Intro G6-G7 – all girls, skills and small-sided football fun at local hubs.
Girls’ Sapphires, G8-G11 – all girls, non-competition small-sided football.
Girls’ Junior Comp, G12 - all girls, competition on midi-sized fields.
Girls Youth Comp, G13-G18 – all girls, competition on full-sized fields.
Women’s Senior Comp, Over 30 & 45 - all women, competition on full sized fields.
NOTE - Girls can play both mixed on Saturdays and girls only on Sundays under one registration.
ACTIVE KIDS
NTFC is an approved ACTIVE KIDS PROVIDER, meaning families receiving tax benefits with girls of school age can use an Active Kids Voucher to reduce their registration fee when joining our club
For details on how to apply for the voucher visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher
OUR RAINBOW SOCKS
In 2018 our Under 9 Girls team chose the team name ‘Unicorns’ and a distinctive pair of socks worthy of such a mythical creature. Unicorns have been described as beautiful beasts that protrude a single pointed horn from their foreheads (particularly during football matches). Their legs were seen to be adorned with rainbows, so it was here the rainbow socks were born and they have now become synonymous with female football at NTFC.
Our Girls Unicorns 2019
GIRLS UNDER 6 & 7 HUBS
The NSFA have host a Sunday morning format for our youngest G6 and G7 players. The program has an underlying purpose of inspiring each girl to love the game of football with friends. Players are taken through various activities to develop their confidence before breaking into fun small sided games.
Clubs have been split into North and South hubs. We continue to enter teams in G6 and G7 and have evolved our participation with an increasing number of local girls registering to play football. For more info you can watch a short video HERE
G6 and G7 hub locations can alternate between the Turramurra and Hornsby areas.
For further information or queries contact us HERE
SAPPHIRES - GIRLS UNDER 8 to UNDER 11
U8 to U11 Sunday football has been rebranded as Sapphires. The aim of Sapphires is to provide a positive and engaging environment that allows players to continue to build on a love for the game. The focus remains on FUN with games played on Sunday mornings at various locations. Regrading is regularly undertaken to ensure players are enjoying the game.
We always look to accommodate school or friendship groups who wish to form a team and we often work with parents/officials to request special kick off times should there be a clash with fixed Sunday morning commitments.
For further information contact us HERE
JUNIOR COMP - GIRLS UNDER 12 to UNDER 18
It’s never too late to join and we are always open to girls of all skill levels!
Under 12 is where the girls start competition football with a 9 vs 9 format on a HALF sized field. From Under 13 the game is played under a regular 11 vs 11 format on a FULL sized field.
We are always interested in talking with friendship groups who wish to either change clubs or form a team with us. We work with team managers to request special kick off times should games clash with any parallel commitments.
We also provide Diamond League which a pathway available through our development level partnership KU-RING-GAI PHOENIX (jointly operated with Gordon FC). Diamond League (or Division 1) provides top level competition to skilled players with minimum coaching and training standards. Diamond League operates across the following age groups: G12, G14, G16 and G18.
For further information on Girsl Junior Competition contact us HERE
WOMENS 30+ and 45+ FOOTBALL
We offer Women’s 30+ and Women’s 45+ age options. Whether you are new to the game, enjoy the more social aspects or like a bit of competition we have a team for YOU!
Our club has fielded teams in the Womens competition since 2019, with a number of ladies joining us through participation in the local Summer Competitions (6-a-side).
Out of season we periodically run (FREE) womens skills sessions and host Sunday afternoon social kickarounds at Samuel King Oval for new players who may interested in trying it out before signing up.
During the winter season, our teams train on a weeknight at Samuel King Oval (after 7pm) with a qualified coach. Home and away matches are played on Sunday afternoons (1pm or 3pm) across the Northern Suburbs area.
For further information or queries please contact us HERE
PLAYER EXPERIENCES
We continue to work closely with the Northern Suburbs Football Association and Sydney FC to promote female participation. We have access to some amazing special events, player meetings and signing opportunities. We are regular invitees to Sydney FC and Northern Tigers women’s training sessions along with special game day events. Our girls are given the opportunity to walk out with the players on game day and participate in half time games at Allianz Stadium or Leichhardt Oval.
It is a very enjoyable experience for all our female players (mums and dads included!)
Our girls meeting the Sydney FC A League Women’s players
FEMALE COACHING
In 2022, NTFC led the association for female coach representation (33%) and we are always seeking suitably qualified, experienced or interested coaches for to guide our female teams. We use coaching partner Vision Football who provide dedicated female coaches that work with players and teams. Our coaches focus on fun, building a love for the game, confidence and skills development. We offer support to coaches who wish to further their education and obtain the relevant qualifications. We find that our female coaches provide a welcoming entry point for girls who may ‘initially’ be a little hesitant to participate.
Tina with her older sons Micah and Kaiden
FEMALE FOOTBALL COORDINATION
Tina Phillips is our fabulous Women’s Football Co-Ordinator. She has been coaching female teams with NTFC for several years whilst also playing competitive Women’s football herself.
Click HERE to read this great BIO or if you have any queries about Female Football with the Magpies you can email her by clicking HERE
FEMALE FOOTBALL WEEK
This is a fantastic annual celebration that recognizes and honors all the wonderful aspects of our game from playing, coaching, refereeing, volunteering and administration and the key roles females play within these areas. We actively host and promote Female Football Week activities that are held both within the club and in partnership with our local association.
Events are found via our socials (Facebook & Instagram)
Supporting female participation within an inclusive and healthy club environment.
We support the uplift in female friendly facilities via the Legacy 23’ Plan.