Celebrating girls’ and women’s football and attracting teams and fans from across the region and beyond the Oceania Cup Tournament is marking its tenth anniversary this October.
The much-anticipated Oceania Cup Tournament is set to take place on October 5 and 6 in Alstonville.
‘Established in 2013 by the Alstonville Football Club, the Oceania Cup has become a cornerstone event in the female football calendar,’ said organisers in a press release.
‘This year marks the tournament’s tenth edition, as it was not held in 2020 or 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. The tournament has gained remarkable popularity, especially this year, following the success and excitement around the Australian Matildas team.’
Registrations for the tournament opened on August 21, and all senior team spots were filled in less than a week, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for women’s football. This year’s tournament features junior teams in Grade 12, Grade 14, and Grade 16 pools, while the senior teams will compete in Open A, B, and C pools.
The Open A pool will showcase the talents of NPL, Premiership, and 2nd league players, while the Open B pool will feature players from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th leagues. Open C, a new addition for 2024, includes players over the age of 35.
‘Teams are travelling from far and wide to participate, including those from Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Palm Beach, Springfield, Leichhardt Sydney, and Tweed Heads, as well as local teams from Alstonville, Byron Bay, Casino, Ballina, Dunoon, Maclean, Northern Rivers Football, and Goonellabah,’ explained organisers.
Games will kick off at 9am and run until 9pm on both Saturday and Sunday, offering spectators the chance to witness high-quality female football while enjoying the charm of Alstonville.
The Oceania Cup is proudly sponsored by local businesses and organisations: Wollongbar Tavern, Collins Hume Accountants & Business Advisors and Football Far North Coast.
This collaborative community effort makes the tournament a fantastic way to conclude the football season and celebrate female participation in the sport.
For more details, please contact the Oceania Cup Tournament Coordinator Christie Connelly at: [email protected].
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