Registration for 2026 is now open
The Southern Cats Women's team will play in the AFL Canberra Community Women's Division. Home games are split equally between Canberra and Cooma with three (3) or four (4) home games at Snowy Oval in Cooma depending on the fixture. Away games can be played in Canberra, Googong, or Bateman's Bay depending on the opponent. The club generally provides a bus for players when travelling to Bateman's Bay.
Games are played at either 10am or 12pm on Saturdays. Players are expected to arrive at the ground one hour and 15 minutes prior to the start of play to warm up.
Wherever possible, the Women's team and Men's team will train together. Depending on where you live you can choose to train in Cooma or in Canberra. The Men's team primarily train in Canberra. Training sessions are held in Canberra and Cooma on Monday and Wednesday nights. The Monday night is a short, light skills session and the Wednesday night is a full length fitness and match simulation session.
Monday
Cooma – Snowy Oval – 6pm-7pm
Canberra – TBC (Strength and Conditioning) – 6pm-7pm
Wednesday
Cooma – Snowy Oval – 6pm-7pm
Canberra – Isabella Plains – 6pm-7pm
Monday
Canberra – TBC (Pool or Indoor session) – 7pm
Wednesday
Canberra – Kambah – 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cooma – Snowy Oval – 6pm-7pm
All registrations must be completed in PlayHQ and open on the 1st of November for each season (1st November 2025 for the 2026 season).
Registrations are open all year. However, players transferring from other clubs or leagues must do so before the 30th of June.
All players acknowledge that by registering to play with us you agree to our Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
"Azzo" is a Cooma local who has played, coached, and volunteered for the club in a number of capacities over the years. He is a fully accredited coach and took the Men's team from the bottom of the ladder to finals during his time as Head Coach. He was also instrumental in the change of culture at the club that culminated in our 2018 premiership (whilst he was President). He is a life member of the club and the "Best Clubperson" award is named after him and his brother Adam.
He is the perfect person to found our Women's team and build a inclusive, sustainable, and successful culture for the future