Join The Fathering Project and North Sydney Bears for a fun afternoon of activities, footy and community connection.
Sunday, 15th June 2025
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM AEST
North Sydney Oval, 2 Fig Tree Lane North Sydney, NSW 2060
Event Overview
The Fathering Project and the North Sydney Bears are teaming up for Dads and Kids Activities before the Bears take on the Canberra Raiders in the NSW Cup.
This free event for registered dads and kids includes on-field mini-games and footy drills led by current and former Bears players – including club legend Greg Florimo – and The Fathering Project team.
The Dads and Kids Activities will take place from 2:15 to 3PM on the field before the North Sydney Bears NSW Cup game. However, we recommend arriving earlier to watch other football games and enjoy activities for kids happening throughout the day. At 3PM, you and the kids will form a Guard of Honour as the NSW Cup teams run on, then settle in to enjoy the game together.
There’ll be plenty for kids to enjoy off the field too: face painting, colouring, bubbles, Bears tattoos, and even a visit from Barney the Bear!
You’ll have the opportunity to meet with The Fathering Project staff who deliver Schools Programs and Dads Groups, and opportunity to learn more about programs and services such as the Working Families Program and Community Fathering.
Spots are limited – register by Sunday 8th June 2025 to be part of it!
Event Schedule
11 AM to 1 PM
Sydney Shield:
Mounties vs Bulldogs
2 PM to 3 PM
On-field Activities:
Led by Bears players and The Fathering Project
3 PM to 5 PM
All Day Activities For Kids
Face Painting
Colouring Station
Bubble Making
Bears Tattoos
Barney the Bear
Registration Information
Registration is essential to receiving complimentary tickets to the event. After completing the form on this page you’ll receive an email with details on how to redeem your tickets. You must redeem tickets by Sunday 8th June.
After you complete the form you will be sent an email with details on how to redeem your complimentary tickets.
Gates open from 9AM, however for the Dads and Kids Activities, we recommend arriving by 2PM to allow time to arrive, meet the group, and get ready for the on-field activities, which start at 2:15 PM.
No – the event is free for all registered dads and kids. If you bring extra guests, they may need to purchase a game ticket if they didn’t register before the cut off. Kids under 16 are free.
Yes – a donation to The Fathering Project helps our teams deliver key programs and services that improve the lives of children. You can donate via https://thefatheringproject.org/donate/
The event will go ahead in very light rain, however, due to safety considerations it will need to be cancelled in moderate rain.
Yes – this is a free event, but registration by Sunday 8th June 2025 is essential to secure your free tickets and participate in the on-field activities.
There is limited on-street parking. However a council car park is located in Ridge Street and is free to use on weekends. For more parking and public transport information, visit https://www.northsydneybears.com.au/game-day/north-sydney-oval/
Yes – after the activities, you can enjoy the game from the hill or stands.
There will be footy mini-games, passing drills, and a Guard of Honour. Off the field, there’ll be complimentary face painting, bubbles, colouring-in, Bears tattoos, and a visit from Barney the Bear.
