Female Football

Thornleigh Thunder FC: Female Football in 2026

At Thornleigh Thunder FC, we’re proud to foster a welcoming, inclusive football community where girls and women of all ages feel supported, encouraged, and inspired. After a fantastic year of growth and recognition as one of the winners of the NWSF Female Football Fair Play Award, we’re excited to keep the momentum going in 2026.

Opportunities for Every Player
Our female football program continues to expand, offering teams and pathways from Under 6 girls right through to All Age Women, Over 30s, Over 40s, and Masters teams. Whether you’re new to the sport, returning after a break, or looking for social or competitive football, you’ll be warmly welcomed at Thornleigh Thunder.

A Friendly Start for New Players
We love helping new players get started. Our female-only Come and Try Days and community open sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other players, kick a ball around, and see if football is for you.

Grading Days on Sunday 8 February and Sunday 22 February at Ruddock Park are the perfect opportunity for new players to come along, meet others, and join teams. This is also a great chance for mums or women interested in forming All Age, Over 30s, Over 40s, or Masters teams to connect and get a team together. Many of our past teams started this way, and we’d love to see more women give football a go, whether for fun, fitness, or social connection.

New Teams and Growing Pathways
Our junior girls teams are thriving, with strong interest already in Under 6 and Under 7. This year, we’re especially excited to grow new teams in the Under 8, Under 10, and Under 12 girls age groups. If you have a group of friends ready to play, we’ll help with recruitment, promotion, and support to get your team off the ground.

We’re also welcoming a new Under 16 Girls team and continuing female-led development opportunities, including skills sessions, leadership pathways, and mentoring. Some of our Under 16 girls will again co-coach and mentor our younger teams, helping build confidence and leadership in the next generation of female players.

Community First
Thornleigh Thunder is a community club at heart. We strive to create an environment where all players feel safe, valued, and part of something special. We celebrate achievements both on and off the field and continue to improve our facilities, training, and events to make sure every female player feels at home.

Join Us in 2026
We’re ready to support any new or returning female player, at any age or stage, and help you find your place in the Thunder family.

Current Female Team Opportunities for 2026

• Under 6 and Under 7 Girls – Sundays – minimum 6 players per team
• Under 8 Girls – Sundays – forming new teams, expressions of interest welcome
• Under 10 Girls and Under 12 Girls – Sundays – expressions of interest welcome to join others and form new teams
• Under 16 Girls – Sundays – 3 spots available
• Over 40s Masters Women – Friday nights – 2 teams – plenty of spaces available
• Women interested in forming Over 30s, Over 40s, or All Age teams are encouraged to attend Grading Days on 8 & 22 February at 10am and have a chat.

For more information or to register interest in any age group, contact Emma, our Female Football Coordinator, at

Come join us as we continue to grow female football in 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Thunder family!