Team Entries Locked In: Association Championships Set to Ignite Mudgee
The countdown is officially on, with participating associations now locked in and announcing their team entries for the inaugural Deploy Football NSW Association Championships, set to take over Mudgee from Tuesday 7 July to Thursday 9 July 2026 at the Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex.
The landmark three-day tournament will bring together the state’s strongest grassroots talent, with teams confirmed across Boys Under 13 and Under 14, as well as Girls Under 14 and Under 15 competitions.
Players selected will represent their local associations after standout performances in community football competitions across New South Wales.
The Championships will feature a mixture of metro and regional representation with team entries confirmed from:
- Albury Wodonga Football Association – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls
- Bankstown District Amateur Football Association – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Blacktown District Soccer Football Association – U13 Boys, U14 Girls
- Central Coast Football – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Dubbo & District Football Association Inc – U13 Boys, U14 Boys
- Eurobodalla Football Association Inc – U14 Girls
- Far South Coast Football Association Inc – U14 Girls
- Football Canterbury Inc – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Highlands Soccer Association Inc – U13 Boys, U14 Boys
- Hills Football – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc – U14 Girls
- Macarthur Football Association – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Manly Warringah Football Association – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Nepean Football Association Inc – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- North West Sydney Football – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls, U15 Girls
- Northern Suburbs Football Association – U13 Boys, U14 Boys, U14 Girls
The Championships will not only provide a competitive platform for emerging talent but also serve as a broader development hub for the game. Across the three days, the event will be enhanced by referee coaching sessions, coach education workshops, and player talent identification programs, ensuring impact well beyond the pitch.
Match officials will be sourced from local refereeing branches, further strengthening community engagement and reinforcing the event’s focus on developing all facets of the game at grassroots level.
Football NSW has positioned the Championships as a major new addition to the state’s football calendar, with the event designed to spotlight the next wave of talent emerging from associations across metropolitan and regional NSW.
With clubs, coaches, referees, and young players all converging in Mudgee, the Deploy Football NSW Association Championships are set to deliver three days of high-intensity football, community pride, and future stars on show.
