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Flexible Football Initiatives Driving Growth in the Women’s Game Across NSW

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Thanks to funding from the NSW Office of Sport’s NSW Football Legacy Program, Football NSW has been delivering Flexible Football Initiatives to help grow women’s football ahead of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Piloted in 2025 and continuing in 2026, these programs offer shorter games, small-sided formats, casual tournaments, and drop-in sessions, making it easier than ever for women to get involved, stay active, and play year-round.

In 2025, Football NSW funded Football Canterbury, NSFA, Macarthur FA, and Hills Football to pilot these initiatives with fantastic results. In 2026, six more associations will join, expanding the opportunities even further 🌟

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Flexible Football Initiatives ⚽✨

NSW referees, coaches, and branch leaders came together at Valentine Sports Park for Australia’s first-ever conference dedicated entirely to grassroots refereeing.

The day featured practical workshops, expert presentations, and interactive panels, providing key insights and strategies to help referees thrive throughout the grassroots season.

A huge thank you to all the presenters and participants who helped make this inaugural event such a valuable and inspiring experience for the refereeing community.

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Inaugural Football NSW Grassroots Referees Conference Recap 💙

2026 Sapphire Cup Draw Revealed 🏆

The path to silverware is set, with the Round 2 and Round 3 draws now confirmed for the 2026 Sapphire Cup.

Click here for the full draw: https://footballnsw.com.au/2026/03/26/2026-sapphire-cup-round-2-and-round-3-draws-released/

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2026 Sapphire Cup - Round 2 and Round 3 Draw

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