Alan Ray Oval Reopening
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2602 | Canberra, CT
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Join us for the long-awaited reopening of Alan Ray Oval for the 2026 season! Celebrate our first game at home after the oval's premiere make-over.We're pleased to go head-to-head with the Belconnen Magpies across all grades with eight red-hot matches between two of Canberra's pinnacle clubs, and a number of events and occasions to look forward to over the weekend, as follows:
Friday, 10 April 2026 @ Alan Ray Oval
6pm: 2025 Rising Stars Men's Team & Coach Unveil their Premiership Flag.
6:30pm: Under 18 Men's Match
Saturday, 11 April 2026 @ Alan Ray Oval
9am: Under 18 Women's Match
10:45am: Second Grade Women's Match
12:30pm: First Grade Women's Match, unveiling of the 2025 Premiership Flag and awarding of the Heather Anderson Medal, post-match.
2:30pm: First Grade Men's Match and awarding of the Read Medal, post-match.
6pm: Inviting all Ainslie and Belconnen players, coaches and supporters to the club for drinks after a big day of footy.
Sunday, 12 April 2026 @ Jamison Oval
10am: Community Division 2 Men Match
12pm: Community Division 1 Men Match
2pm: Second Grade Men Match
The Heather Anderson Medal was inaugurated in 2023 for the Ainslie vs. Belconnen First Grade Women's Best on Ground, to commemorate her memory and incredible contribution to the women’s football competition in Canberra.
The Read Medal acknowledges the incredible contributions of the Read Family to both Ainslie FC and Belconnen FC, awarded to the First Grade Women's Best on Ground.
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