CLUB HISTORY
This page provides a history of significant events that happen at Fernhill Junior Soccer Club:
2019 – Club President: Tim Fielding
2018 – Club President: Mark Harriman
2013 – Club President: John Zuzic
2011 – Club President: Murray Brown
2010 – Club President: Scott Fursey
2009 – Club renamed from Fernhill Junior Soccer Club to Fernhill Junior Football Club in line with direction of Football Australia. Old Logo upgraded to more modern logo with new name.
2008 – 302 Registered players, 4 Grand Final winning teams, Club receives major sponsorship from Hino Australia, with sponsorship also from Illawarra Hino Albion Park.
2007 – 211 Registered players
2006 – 237 Registered players
2001 – Ground renamed to ‘Ray Robinson Field’ after a very special person who devoted much of his time to improve the ground over his 18 years with the senior club.
1998 – 148 Registered players, Club president: Rob Hunter
1966 – Club relocated from Pop Errington Park, (Fernhill) to Towradgi Park.
1964 – Club began preparing to move to a permanent home at Towradgi.
1960 – 13 Teams entered, issues encountered with the number of teams attempting to train play on one ground. Grounds at Fairy Meadow were used.
1957 – 7 Teams entered
1956 – 5 Teams entered
1955 – Fernhill Junior Soccer Club Inaugurated. A meeting was held to form the Junior Club. A donation of 10 pounds from the Senior Club launched the Juniors. 3 teams were entered, u10’s, u/12’s and u/14’s. U/10’s won the competition in their first year which drew many new players the following year.
1926 – Fernhill Soccer Club established, playing off ‘Pop Errington’ Park at Fernhill.
LIFE MEMBERS
| Name | Year | Known Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Vince MASTERS * | Treasurer 1969 | |
| K, COAD * | President 1969 | |
| D PLEACE | ||
| Allan CARTER | ||
| C CRAM | ||
| E LEGGETT | ||
| Anthia GAUSDEN | ||
| Ann MILLER | ||
| Bill BOYCE | ||
| P DEGABRIELE | ||
| Neil KEMP | ||
| B MASTERS * | Ladies Auxiliary Sec 1960, Secretary 1969 | |
| B HARRIS | ||
| Patricia RICHARDSON | ||
| Robert HUNTER | 1999 | President, 1998,99, 2007-2009 |
| Andrew ANDERSON | 1999 | |
| Phillip ARMSTRONG | 1999 | |
| Michelle HUNTER | Secretary 2007,2008 | |
| Eric WARDLE | 2004 | President 2006, V.President 2007 |
| Sue WARDLE | 2004 | |
| Robert CORNWELL | 2005 | Junior V.President 2007 |
| Andrew Muirhead | 2018 | |
| John Zuzic | 2018 | |
| Ed O’Donnell | 2018 | |
| Allyson Giustiniani | 2021 |
Previous Club Committees
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Rob Hunter |
| Secretary | Meredith Green |
| Ass. Secretary | Philip Ogunbona |
| Treasurer | Chris Van Opstal |
| Senior Vice-President | Ali Pakyuz |
| Registrar | David Clay |
| Gear Steward | Rick Wardle |
| Ground Person | Steve Blackney / Rick Wardle |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Rob Hunter |
| Secretary | Michelle Hunter |
| Ass. Secretary | Yetti Grobbe-Brand |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Senior Vice-President | Norm Uglow |
| Registrar | Yetti Grobbe-Brand |
| Gear Steward | Scott Fursey |
| Ground Person | Russell Corby |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | |
| Vice-President | Tony Barnett |
| Secretary | John Zuzic |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Senior Vice-President | Norm Uglow |
| Registrar | Maryann head |
| Gear Steward | Steve Rope |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Scott Fursey |
| Vice-President | Tony Barnett |
| Secretary | John Zuzic |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Registrar | Ann Gambuzza |
| Gear Steward | Steve Rope |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Murray Brown |
| Secretary | John Zuzic |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Registrar | Ann Gambuzza |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Murray Brown |
| Vice-President | John Zuzic |
| Secretary | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Registrar | Ann Gambuzza |
| Ass. Secretary | Liesel Brown |
| Gear Steward | Ed O’Donnell |
| Referee Coordinator | Andrew Muirhead |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | John Zuzic |
| Vice-President | Mark Cutler |
| Secretary | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Registrar | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Gear Steward | Ed O’Donnell |
| Referee Coordinator | Andrew Muirhead |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | John Zuzic |
| Vice-President | Mark Cutler |
| Secretary | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Registrar | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Gear Steward/Ground Person | Ed O’Donnell |
| Canteen Coordinator | Jane Timbrell |
| Referee Coordinator | Andrew Muirhead |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Mark Harriman |
| Vice-President | Mark Cutler |
| Secretary | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Treasurer | Andrew Muirhead |
| Registrar | Allyson Giustiniani |
| Ass. Registrar | Tara Alexander |
| Canteen Coordinator | Jane Timbrell |
| Referee Coordinator | Andrew Muirhead |
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Tim Fielding |
| Secretary | Paul Hughes |
| Treasurer | Colin Hughes |
| Registrar | Michael Bee |
| Gear Steward | Mick Coughlan |
| Canteen Coordinator | Nev Fielding |
| Clothing Coordinator | Diann Sharman |
| Ground Coordinator | Ed O’Donnell |