About BCFC

Bendigo City FC has both a Senior and Junior football program, competing in Men’s State League 5, Girls Community Premier League and Junior Boys NPL Victoria.  The club is based at the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve in Bendigo.

Our mission

Bendigo City FC is uniquely placed to capture the entire football (soccer) community in central Victoria, as well as having a reach into the wider Bendigo sporting community through our status as the premier football club.

We also have a connection to the wider football community in metropolitan Melbourne and throughout Victoria, competing against clubs across the state.

Our vision

Contribute to the growth of football and the development of a richer football community through successful Junior and Senior programs.

To be the best developer of players and coaches in regional Victoria.

Bendigo City FC exists to provide an opportunity for aspirational footballers of all ages, from Bendigo and surrounding regions, to participate in their sport at the highest level possible.

We support our players in exploring and maximising their potential as footballers, along with a focus on their personal growth and overall wellbeing.

Our values

Development

Continuing to be better in everything that we do, both on and off the football pitch.

Commitment

To be better requires a commitment to personal effort, to achieving continual improvement, and commitment to those around us.

Respect

We respect teammates, Club members, officials, all players including the opposition, and spectators. This is a reflection on us as individuals and a Club.

Achievement

In order to develop and progress, we value and celebrate success. We also accept growth through lessons learnt and continually aim to achieve our best.

Governance

Bendigo City FC is a not-for-profit incorporated association, managed by a volunteer committee.  The committee meets monthly, with additional meetings held when necessary. Our Annual General Meting is held towards the end of the calendar year, usually in November. 

If you are interested in joining the BCFC committee please email BCFC at: or use the form on the Contact Us page.

The BCFC constitution can be viewed on the Policies and Documents page.

Membership and voting eligibility

Currently (Season 2025) Bendigo City FC is both a Senior and Junior club.
The Club constitution (section 3.2) provides that Bendigo City FC players younger than 18 years of age are junior members of the club.

Junior Members have the right to be present, debate and vote at General Meetings through their parent (or legal guardian). One vote per junior member.

Junior members are not entitled to hold any office.

Committee 2025

The 2025 volunteer committee of Bendigo City FC Inc. is:

  • Peter Anderson – President
  • Carla Scholes – Secretary
  • Sally Pitson – Treasurer
  • Caz Robinson
  • Lisa Darlow 
  • Michelle McAuley
  • Cameron Hawker
  • Glenn Morrison
  • Luke Repper
  • Nathan Claridge (Technical Director)

History

Bendigo City was established as FC Bendigo in 2014, playing at NPL1 level. From 2015-17, playing as Bendigo City FC, the Club fielded senior teams in NPL competitions with varying success.

2018-2021 Bendigo City FC was a junior-only Club, fielding teams at U13-U18 level.

From 2022 Bendigo City FC proudly reintroduced a Men’s and Reserves (U23) teams playing in Men’s State League 5.

In Season 2023 Bendigo City Football Club U18 Squad, captained by Noah Rimmer and coached by Greg Thomas, Qualified for NPL1. The first team in our club history to achieve such a high grading.

In Season 2025, Bendigo City FC is embarking on an extraordinary journey with an unprecedented football program.  Our teams will proudly represent Bendigo across the Men’s State League, Junior National Premier League, Metropolitan Melbourne League, and Girl’s Community Premier League.

We are also thrilled to continue our SAP (Skills Acquisition Program), dedicated to nurturing young football talent and guiding their development right here in regional Victoria.

This season is not just a milestone but a celebration of our Club’s growth and commitment to excellence. Get ready to witness a new era of Bendigo City FC, where we showcase our best and build a brighter future for football in our community.

Newsletter

The club produces a regular eNewsletter to keep players and families informed of the latest club news and activities. Subscribe here.

You can read past editions of the club newsletter on this page.

Annual report