The Gerringong Breakers Football Club women’s teams have had a shaky start to the 2025 season - but spirits remain high as they look to bounce back ahead of Female Football Week, running from 2–11 May.

The club will mark the occasion with a special celebration on Saturday, 11 May, when three of its women’s teams will play home matches at Gerringong.

Club player, manager and women’s coordinator, Danine Cunningham, says the event is a great opportunity to recognise the growing presence and passion of women in football.

The O40's Women's team in action last year. Photo: Brian Scott

“We’ve got two absolutely beautiful senior women’s teams, and it’s just really lovely to see women getting out, having a kick, and being competitive,” says Cunningham.

“On the 11th, which is the final day of Female Football Week, we’ve got three of our teams playing at home - the Under 16s, the All Age, and the Over 40s.”

It’s the first year the Over 40s division is running in the Community League, and the Breakers’ team has had a solid start with one win and one loss. Meanwhile, the All Age and Under 16s teams have struggled early, each recording two losses.

But Cunningham says there’s no panic - the season is still young, and many players are adjusting to new levels of play.

“We’ve had quite a few junior players come up this year. In our All Age team, we’ve got players ranging from 16- and 17-year-olds to players in their 40s,” she says. 

“It just takes a bit of time to build that chemistry between players.”

Cunningham also praised the club’s strong community spirit and the structure that unites junior and senior teams under the same banner.

“We 100% pride ourselves on being one club.

"It’s just really well run.

"There’s a lot of communication and connection because it’s all under the one name - from juniors through to seniors. There’s no separation or division.”

The community atmosphere will be front and centre on 11 May, with matches coinciding with Mother’s Day, making it a perfect occasion for a family-friendly celebration of women in sport.

Before that, the Over 40’s team will play Russell Vale on 27 April at Cawley Park, while the All Age team will have the week off with a bye.