The countdown is on for the 11th Oceania Cup, an all-female football tournament proudly hosted by Alstonville & District Football Club.

After a winter washed out by heavy rain and wet grounds, anticipation is soaring for two action-packed days of competition, community, and celebration of women’s football this October Long Weekend (4–5 October) at Geoff Watt Oval, Alstonville.

In 2025, the tournament features an exciting new format:

● Open A: Six teams will play full 11-a-side matches in a round robin, with the top two advancing to the final.

● Open B: Twenty-four teams will compete in a 6-a-side format across four pools of six, with quarterfinals, semifinals, and a grand final.

While no junior competition is scheduled this year, girls turning 15 in 2025 are eligible to join senior teams in either Open A or Open B.

Registrations are now open! For full details and to secure your spot, visit the Alstonville Football Club website: https://www.alstonvillefc.com.au/oceaniacup.

All games will be played between 9am and 4pm, making the most of daylight hours.

Fans can enjoy a lively atmosphere with a full canteen, bar, tournament merchandise, and nearby food trucks hosted by local club Plateau Sports.

Teams will travel from across the Northern Rivers and beyond – including Yamba, Toowoomba, Casino, Ballina, Alstonville, Surfers Paradise, and more – bringing a showcase of talent and community spirit to the region.

The Oceania Cup is proudly supported by its sponsors: HCF, Northern NSW Football Association, Football Far North Coast, and Collins Hume Accountants.

Come down and be part of the action and support women’s football in the Northern Rivers! For more information, contact Christie Connelly on oceaniacup@alstonvillefc.com.au