Alstonville & District Football Club

History

Alstonville Soccer Club was formed in 1987 from the amalgamation of the Alstonville Junior Soccer Club (formed in 1971) and Alstonvilla Senior Soccer Club (formed in 1979).
Alstonville Junior Soccer Club fielded its first team in 1971, with an Under 8's team yet their ages ranged from 4 to 6 years. So they played in this division for 3 years before progressing to the Under 9's group in 1974. This team trained on a small plot of land, where the present Telstra building is.
Alstonvilla Senior Soccer Club was formed in 1979.
The Senior and Junior Soccer Clubs operated separately until 1987 when amalgamation occurred, to form the Alstonville Soccer Club. The meeting was held at the Bowling Club on 17th November 1987. After much dialogue, the Alstonville Soccer Club was born.
Growth :- The club continues to grow :
1983 - 15 junior teams
1994 - 27 junior teams + 4 senior teams
2003 - 43 junior teams + 6 senior teams

Playing Fields:- For several years, games were played at a number of venues, mostly at local schools and the showground. Then the Tintenbar Shire Council, with the help of volunteer community work, built Geoff Watt Oval. Later on, Crawford Park was upgraded / levelled with soil when the Swimming Pool was constructed. Both these grounds were shared by all sports in Alstonville.
Uniform Colours:- The original playing strip was red and white but later changed to "red with black stripe". At one stage, it was red with black sleeves and trim when fabric became unavailable. In 1994, the decision was made to change back to the popular red with black strip for all age divisions.

Annual August Carnival:- In 1978, Alstonville Soccer Club organised the district's first soccer carnival. Two carnivals (odd and even ages) were held each season until 1989 when all ages played on the same day. This event still continues, on the first Sunday in August - being a great fundraiser and a great day for families to watch games between approx. 100 soccer teams.
Newsletter:- In 1988 the first Issue of "The SWEEPER" magazine was produced to inform the Alstonville soccer community of the fortnightly events within the club and competitions.
Currently we publish a Newsletter that continues to keep the local soccer players, families and patrons informed about the success and organisation of our wonderful club.
It also shows the support for the club from the many generous sponsors.