Anyone who thinks they’re owed money from the now-defunct Gungahlin United Football Club has been urged to get in touch with the liquidator. Photo: GUFC.
Parents, players and coaches impacted by the liquidation of Gungahlin United Football Club have been urged to make their claims known before a final creditor’s report is due.
Liquidator Eddie Senatore is still combing through the collapsed club’s finances, but early estimates suggested the club was $627,000 in debt.
Mr Senatore said the extent of the liabilities was yet to be determined, but his firm was already aware the ACT Government was a “large creditor”, owed almost $184,500 in unpaid sportsground hire fees.
“We have not as yet seen a claim from the Australian Taxation Office, and I suspect they have claim,” he said.
Parents who paid registration and insurance deposits for the 2026 season – including the Academy Program, the 2026 Pathway Program or the National Premier League – could also have a claim.
Mr Senatore wants to make sure he has everyone’s names on his books, but there’s no guarantee they could see their money again.
“Due to the fact that parents have paid deposits and now that the club is in liquidation, [the club] cannot complete on those deposits and so the parents are requesting refunds. There are no funds at this point and so they become creditors,” Mr Senatore explained.
“We need to understand the extent of the liabilities – until this is quantified it makes it impossible to attempt to find solutions for deposits.
“I am in positive discussions with Capital Football. [Hearing from parents is useful] to know the extent of deposit holders, as it may help discussions with CF on this front.”
Gungahlin United Football Club assets remain for sale on the AllBids auction website but expressions of interest close on 19 December.
The equipment is described as “suitable for other local clubs, schools, and other semi-professional outfits”. This includes training and match day equipment, a shipping container and trailer, canteen equipment and mobile coffee van and other various apparel.
The items are being stored at the Harrison, Nicholls and Gungahlin enclosed ovals.
Mr Senatore said the expressions of interest campaign for the items was being run to hopefully work in with the potential new licensees in the area.
Capital Football recently announced five clubs would help deliver football in the Gungahlin region for 2026: Belnorth Football Club, Canberra Olympic FC, Canberra Juventus FC, Tigers FC and Yarabi Football Club.
In a statement, Capital Football said these clubs were chosen because they had demonstrated their ability to support displaced players and teams while maintaining competition integrity and contributing to sustainable football activity across Canberra.
“Capital Football thanks all clubs that submitted an EOI, including those not selected through this process and acknowledges the many offers to support displaced GUFC participants. Several clubs, including Burns FC, Weston Molonglo FC, and Queanbeyan City, have already indicated their willingness to assist,” it read.
“These collective efforts are part of important ongoing efforts as we work to offer football opportunities across the region.”
Capital Football CEO Samantha Farrow also expressed her gratitude to the response of clubs from across the region.
“Our main goal throughout this process has been to keep football running for all affected players, while finding solutions that are sustainable and community focused,” she said.
“This process shows what happens when the football community works together to promote football and focus on player participation. I would particularly like to acknowledge clubs that put their hands up to help, even though they weren’t selected through the EOI.
“That kind of support shows just how strong and united our football community really is.”
Final field allocations will be confirmed in early 2026, following a review of updated requests and player registration data.
Those who believe they are creditors of Gungahlin United Football Club and haven’t yet made a claim with Mr Senatore, can fill out a proof of debt or claim form. Further information about the process can be found here.
