Soccer club celebrates 50th

Southern and Ettalong United Football Club will celebrate its 50th season of soccer by holding a celebration-reunion dinner on Saturday, September 24, at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club.

President Mr Gary Fish said the club was looking forward to many past and present members exchanging tales of their experiences at one of the oldest and most successful football clubs on the Coast.

"A highlight of the anniversary night will be the release of a book covering the 50 year history of the club," he said.

The book will cover the founding of Ettalong Beach Soccer Club in 1961, the formation of Southern United in 1972 and the merging of the two clubs to form Southern and Ettalong United Football Club in 1985.

"The book is a tribute to our founders, committees, players and supporters who have helped the club grow and achieve many successes over the years," said Mr Fish.

"Put together from 50 years of stories, newspaper clippings, photos, magazine articles and memories, the book is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of every reader and bring back some special moments," he said.

The club was the first junior club on the Central Coast and in their early years travelled to the Hornsby district for competition.

Members of the Ettalong Beach Soccer Club were also instrumental in establishing the Central Coast Soccer Association in 1963.

Email, 22 Jul 2011 Garry Fish, Southern and Ettalong United FC