Register now: 2026 Club Development Conference
Football West is pleased to announce details of the 2026 Club Development Conference.
Now in its second year, the conference provides grassroots clubs with valuable ideas, resources and the opportunity to network ahead of the new football season.
There will be a series of presentations on a wide range of subjects, including:
- Helping clubs increase their marketing reach
- Building sustainable female football
- How local councils and clubs can grow football
- Promoting inclusion and engaging volunteers at your club
- Sideline behaviour
There will also be Club Changer workshops covering the benefits of the Football Australia Club Development Program.
The 2026 Club Development Conference offers something for everyone involved in the local game, from club administrators, coaches and players to match officials, volunteers and parents.
It will take place between 9am and 2.30pm on Saturday 11 April at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. (Registration opens at 8.15am)
Active Club Changer clubs can claim their complimentary tickets by reaching out to mo.syafiq@footballwest.com.au
TICKET DETAILS
The event is fully catered with free parking.
Tickets are available now until 11.59pm on Thursday 2 April. Please note: this event is expected to sell out so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
Individual ticket options
- Early bird ticket $60 per person (limited time, offer ends 20 March)
- From 21 March: Standard ticket ($75 per person)
Group ticket offer
- Club Pack (3 tickets): $180 (offer ends 2 April)
- Club Pack (5 tickets): $280 (offer ends 2 April)
BUY YOUR TICKTES HERE: https://megatix.com.au/events/2026CDC
CLUB DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE – WHAT’S ON
Marketing for Grassroots Clubs
Timo Waldbuesser, Football West Digital Media & Marketing Manager
From Grassroots to Global: Building Sustainable Female Football
How can we capitalise on the Women's Asian Cup? Abid Imam, AFC Women's Asian Cup Workforce Manager
Working Together: Councils & Clubs Growing Grassroots Football
Jason Cleary, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Manager Community Projects
Nicholas Stawarz, City of Wanneroo Acting Manager Community Facilities
Michael Gosatti, City of Canning Manager Recreation & Leisure
Samantha Gulliver, City of Swan Club Development Officer
Renae Parks, City of Melville Coordinator Club Development & Recreation
SportWest True Sport Sideline Behaviour
Bree Wagner, True Sport Project Officer
Promoting Inclusion and Engaging Volunteers at Your Club
Mick Owens, Football Futures Foundation
Mel Loreto, Mandurah City FC Female Football Technical Director
Paul Daily, Carramar Shamrock Rovers FC All-Abilities Coach
Bianca McRae, Vasse Soccer Club
Ebony Ward, Baldivis Districts
Sue Minutillo, Cockburn City
Club Changer 1-Star, 2-Star and 3-Star Workshops
Mo Syafiq, Football West Club Development Lead
Meet Our Partners
Veo Camera: Discover how Veo can help your club capture, analyse, and share match and training moments. Enter their giveaway for a chance to win a Veo Go Kit with a one-year subscription
Hyundai Australia: Check out the 2026 Hyundai Community Football Raffle prize: the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, valued at $64,532
Pila Sports: Specialists in FIFA regulation goalposts and field equipment. Discover partner-club pricing and learn more about the Goalpost Subsidy Program