NSFA 2026 DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
The NSFA Development League Competition provides association players with a high-level community football experience and pathway outside of the NPL competition.
- Junior Development League (Mixed U8 to U11)
- Girls Junior Development League (Girls U10 & U11)
- Diamond League (Girls U12 to U18)
- Super League (SL) – Mixed U12 to U18
The Development Leagues act as the top tier of community football in their respective age groups, enforcing a minimum standard of coaching and number of training sessions per week.
NSFA is pleased to share information regarding the 2026 Development Leagues. These leagues provide an important pathway for player growth, coach development, and club collaboration across the region.
2026 NSFA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE CLUB TRIAL DATES & INFORMATION
| CLUB | DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE | DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE TRIAL INFORMATION |
| Asquith FC | JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U15 | Asquith FC 2026 JDL & Super League Trials – Call for EOIs! – Asquith FC |
| Berowra FC | JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U13 | Academy – JDL (8-11) – Berowra FC – revolutioniseSPORT Juniors – Super League (12-18) – Berowra FC – revolutioniseSPORT |
| Chatswood Rangers FC | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U13/U15/U16/U18 DL U12 | Junior Football – Chatswood Rangers Sports Club |
| Hornsby Heights FC | GIRLS JDL U11 JDL U8/9/10/11 SL U12/U13/U14/U18 DL U13/U14/U16/U18-20 | Development Leagues | HHFC |
| Kissing Point FC | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U13/14 DL U12/U13/U14/U16/U18-20 | Kissing Point Football Club, South Turramurra |
| Ku-Ring-Gai Phoenix FC | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 | Dates | Ku-ring-gai Phoenix FC |
| Lane Cove FC | JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U13/U14/U16/U18 DL U12/U14/U16/U18-20 | Lane Cove Development Football Leagues Trials – Lane Cove Football Club |
| Lane Cove West FC | SL U13/U15/U18 | Trial with us – Lane Cove West Football Club |
| Lindfield FC | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U13/U14/U15/U16/U18 DL U12/U13/U14/U16/U18-20 | November Trials — Lindfield Football Club |
| Mongo FC | SL U14 | https://mongofootball.com/ |
| Mount Colah FC | JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 | Mount Colah Colts Trial Information |
| North Sydney United | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U13/U14/U15/U16/18 DL U12/U13/U14/U16/U18-20 | Development Squads | North Sydney United FC |
| Northbridge FC | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U13/U14/U15/U16/U18 DL U12/U13/U14/U16/U18-20 | Northbridge FC Academy & Development Squad Football | Northbridge Football Club |
| Northern Galaxy FC | GIRLS JDL U10 & U11 DL U12/U13/U16/U18-20 | https://www.facebook.com/northerngalaxy/ |
| St Ives FC | GIRLS JDL U10 JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U13/U14/U15/U18 | Development Players Expression of Interest for 2026 | St Ives Football Club |
| Turramurra United FC | JDL U8/U9/U10 | Turramurra United Football Club |
| West Pymble FC | JDL U8/U9/U10/U11 SL U12/U15/U16/U18 DL U13/U14/ | 2026 Selective Team Trials | WPFC |