IMPORTANT DATES
Sunday 1st March – Bear Cubs Team Allocation Day & Uniform Sales (Max Ruddock Reserve)
All players in the Bear cubs competition are encouraged to come down at the following times to find out general information about the running of the Bear Cubs 2026 season, including some important dates, volunteer requirements and team duties, communication plans, and coaching support. This will also be an opportunity for your children to meet their team. It is expected that by the end of your meet and greet session, your team will have a nominated volunteer coach and manager. This will also be when your team nominates their preferred training date and time.
U5s – 10 am
U6s – 10:30 am
U7s – 11:15 am
U8s – 12 pm
Uniform Purchases
Uniform purchases can be made at the clubhouse on Bear cubs team allocation day on March 1, 2026. Uniforms will otherwise be available on our suppliers website at https://www.shopsinalli.com/shop/winston-hils-bears-fc
Stock at the supplier may be unavailable at times of socks ($15) and shorts ($25), depending on demand.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 Season is open from 2nd January 2026. To be guaranteed a placement in a team we request that all players are registered by the 15th of February.
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held at 8 pm on a Monday in October, 2026. Venue and date to be confirmed.
OTHER KEY DATES
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Coaches and Managers Meeting |
2nd March, 2026 for travelling teams, 16th March, 2026 for Bear Cubs teams |
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Competition Games |
The 2026 competition starts on Friday 27th March. |
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Team Photos |
2nd, 9th & 23rd May for Mixed teams and either 3rd or 24th May for Female teams. |
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Fundraising Day |
To be confirmed |
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Junior Presentation |
To be confirmed |
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Senior Presentation |
To be confirmed |
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Referee End of Season Function |
Saturday 29th August, 2026 |
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Kit Returns |
Tuesday 8th September, 2026 5 pm – 9 pm Sunday 13th September, 2026 9 am – 12 pm |
DEVELOPMENT TRIALS & GRADING
We are proud to offer development squads as the pinnacle of our Youth Development Framework. To give each player a fair chance at selection in these esteemed squads, trials will be held.
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Under 6 + 7 |
Sunday 8th February |
8 am – 9 am (Div 1 trials only) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 15th February |
8 am – 9 am |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 22nd February |
8 am – 9 am |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 8 |
Sunday 8th February |
8:30 am – 9:30 am (Div 1 trials only) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 15th February |
9 am – 10 am (Mixed) 9:30 am – 10:30 am (Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 22nd February |
9 am – 10 am (Mixed) 9:30 am – 10:30 am (Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 9 |
Sunday 8th February |
9 am – 10 am (Div 1 trials only) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 15th February |
10 am – 11 am (Mixed) 10:30 am – 11:30 am (Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 22nd February |
10 am – 11 am (Mixed) 10:30 am – 11:30 am (Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 10 |
Sunday 8th February |
9:30 am – 10:30 am (Div 1 trials only) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 15th February |
11 am – 12 pm |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 22nd February |
11 am – 12 pm |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 11 |
Sunday 8th February |
10 am – 11 am (Div 1 trials only) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 15th February |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Girls) 12 pm – 1 pm (Mixed) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Sunday 22nd February |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Girls) 12 pm – 1 pm (Mixed) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 12 |
Sunday 1st February |
8 am – 9 am (Mixed) 8.30 am – 9:30am (Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Thursday 5th February |
5 pm – 6 pm (Mixed) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 13 + 14 |
Sunday 1st February |
9 am – 10 am (U13 Mixed) 9:30 am – 10:30 am (U13 Girls) 10 am – 11 am (U14 Mixed) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Thursday 5th February |
6 pm – 7 pm (U13 Mixed) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (U13 Girls) 7 pm – 8 pm (U14 Mixed) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 15 + 16 |
Sunday 1st February |
10:30 am – 11:30 am (U15 Girls) 11 am – 12 pm (U15 Mixed) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (U16 Girls) 12 pm – 1 pm (U16 Mixed) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Thursday 12th February |
5 pm – 6 pm (U15 Mixed) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (U15 Girls) 6 pm – 7 pm (U16 Mixed) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (U16 Girls) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Under 18 + 21 |
Sunday 1st February |
12:30 pm – 1.30 pm (U18 Women) 1 pm – 2 pm (U18 Men) 1 pm – 2.30 pm (U21 Men) 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm (U21 Women) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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Thursday 12th February |
7 pm – 8 pm (U18 Men) 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (U18 Women) |
The Hills Sports High School |
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