Female Football

The 2026 season is now underway at Thornleigh Thunder FC, and it has been an exciting and positive start for female football across the club.

This year has seen significant growth in both participation and pathways. We are proud to have a strong Under 16 Division 1 girls team, alongside multiple junior girls teams in our youngest age groups. Our Under 6 and Under 7 girls teams are thriving, and we are seeing more girls than ever participating across mixed and girls competitions throughout the club.

In our senior space, we are delighted to have both an Over 30s Women’s team and a Masters Women’s team taking the field this season, creating welcoming and social opportunities for women to stay active, connected, and involved in football.

A Growing and Inclusive Club

One of the most encouraging signs this season is the continued growth in female participation. In 2025, approximately 1 in 8 players at Thornleigh Thunder were female. In 2026, that has increased to 1 in 5 players, with over 100 female players now part of our club community.

This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where girls and women feel supported to participate, develop, and enjoy football at any level.

Opportunities to Join

While the season is underway, we warmly welcome new female players to join throughout the year where space allows. Whether you are completely new to football, returning after time away, or looking for a social or competitive team, there is a place for you at Thornleigh Thunder.

We continue to support girls joining:

Junior girls teams where positions are available
Mixed teams across age groups
Senior women’s teams, particularly social formats

Looking Ahead

We are especially excited for Female Football Week in May, where we will be running club activities to celebrate and promote women and girls in football. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the energy, talent, and community spirit within our female program.

Female MiniRoos Coaching Course

As part of Female Football Week, Thornleigh Thunder FC is proud to host a MiniRoos Coaching Course designed to inspire and support more women to get involved in coaching.

This practical, entry-level course provides a welcoming and inclusive introduction to coaching junior football. Delivered in a supportive environment by qualified coach developers, participants will learn how to plan and deliver engaging training sessions, build confidence working with young players, and understand the fundamentals of MiniRoos football.

The course will run following our girls’ MiniRoos training sessions, creating a natural and accessible pathway for mothers, female players, and community members to step into coaching.

Open to all women aged 15 and over, as well as anyone interested in supporting the growth of junior football, the session is designed to empower participants to take the first step in their coaching journey.

Participants can expect a hands-on, engaging experience where they will learn by doing, connect with others in the community, and gain practical skills they can immediately apply.

By increasing the number of female coaches within our club, Thornleigh Thunder FC aims to strengthen female representation, create positive role models for young players, and support the continued growth of girls’ football in our community.

Why get involved?

Build confidence and learn practical coaching skills
Support your child’s team or get involved in the club
Connect with other women in football
Be a role model for the next generation

Come along, give it a go, and be part of growing the women’s game at Thornleigh Thunder FC.

Our Commitment

Thornleigh Thunder FC remains committed to:

Encouraging positive attitudes towards women and girls in sport
Creating strong, supportive team environments
Building clear pathways from junior to senior football
Celebrating participation, development, and enjoyment

We are incredibly proud of how far female football has come at our club and look forward to continuing this momentum.

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