HAMERSLEY ROVERS JUNIOR FC

About Our Club

Philosophy & Mission
Club History
Home Grounds
Honour Boards
Life Members

Our Philosophy and Mission

The club’s aim is to promote the game of football in the community and to encourage players, coaches, managers, and parents/caregivers to develop an enjoyment of the game, while also developing skills and providing opportunities to play at different levels of competition.

We seek to provide a safe and healthy environment that values, supports, and encourages players of all abilities, genders, cultures, and backgrounds. Our aim is to encourage and promote fair play, respect for others, and good sportsmanship.

Club History

Inauguration:

Early in 1981, a group of interested parents negotiated with the Local Council to form a Soccer Club based at Carine Open Space that would provide the children in the area chance to play the ‘World’s Greatest Game’. These interested parents were ably led by Pat and Fred Zammit.

So, Hamersley Rovers Soccer Club was established in 1981. Fred Zammit was installed as the founder President. The club’s main aim was to ‘promote the best interests of soccer’.

 

1982 HRJFC Trophy Day

1981 Parents vs Kids Team

1982 Under 12s Team

Humble Beginnings:

In its inaugural year the club fielded only four junior teams and quite often failed to win any games at all. However, from very humble beginnings, quite primitive facilities, and through the hard work and dedication of our members, the Club was transformed into major force in the northern suburbs.

From initially towing a small caravan to sell cool drinks and chocolate bars, by the late 1980’s the club had clubrooms, a canteen, bar area, six changing rooms, three flood lights, and the facilities were second to none. The number of players registered at the club also grew, from four junior teams initially to fourteen teams ranging from under 7’s to under 16’s. We went from never winning a game, to fielding teams in the 1st Division. We started with boys who could not get a game anywhere else, to providing players to the State under 13’s, 14’s and 15’s teams.

Maintaining Our Philosophy:

Through these formative years the members strived to maintain the image as a family-oriented club where all players are given a fair go. This philosophy has been a major contribution to the growth and success of the Hamersley Rovers Junior FC.

Over the years the playing strength and the standard of play has improved dramatically, yet we have never lost sight of why we exist – so our children could enjoy their sport and find a level at which they could compete and enjoy what they did.

Senior Teams:

A senior team was formed in 1983 by a few dads whose sons played in the juniors. By 1985 a second social team had been entered, and by 1986 H.R.S.C. was in the top five teams in the 1st Division PASSA. In 1987 the club fielded a team in the Premier League and a Reserve Side was also formed. With the formation of a further two social teams and a Veterans team, the Seniors grew to five teams. Through 2001–2003 the club won three consecutive Amateur League titles and in 2007 won the Amateur Cup Final.

A New Beginning:

Between 2006 and 2008 the club experienced considerable growth, doubling the number of Junior players in the club. By the end of the 2008 season the club had over 350 Junior players including three girls-only teams. The needs of the Junior teams and players were now quite different to those of the Seniors and after much debating and deliberation a decision was made to form a separate new club for the Juniors. Hamersley Rovers Junior FC was officially formed in December 2008, becoming incorporated in April 2009. Since 2009, the club has experienced further growth, and now we average 400 registered players each year including around 100 girls.

U13 Girls Cup Winners (2014)

1981 - Original Logo

The Club Logo:

The first club emblem is still used by the Hamersley Senior Club today. It was designed by founder Fred Zammit. 

Each part of the emblem has a meaning: the trees for growth, the castle for strength, black and white for the team colours, the players for the game, and the Maltese Cross for the founder’s origins.

In 2010, after the junior club separated from the seniors, a new logo was designed. This logo retains links with our past, but presented a fresh look for the new Junior club. 

The new logo retains the black and white stripes (team colours), the castle (strength), and replaces the players with the soccer ball. The Maltese Cross was retained as a mark of respect for our founding member.

2010 - Revised Logo

A United Hamersley:

After 12 years of operating as separate entities, it became evident there was no clear pathway for players to transition from U18s to Seniors.  Although the Junior and Senior clubs shared the same name, grounds, and facilities, as far as Football West were concerned, we were two separate clubs, and therefore players registered with one club were not permitted to play for the other.

Thus there was no opportunity for our aspiring U18s players to try out and fill in at a Senior level, and when our U18s teams were struggling for numbers we couldn’t call on eligible players from the Seniors to help us.

To address this, the two clubs got together over the 2022 off-season and brought the two clubs back together under the same banner: “Hamersley United”

The clubs will continue to operate separately in terms of management and finances, with dedicated Junior and Senior Committees (under an overarching Executive).

The benefits for both clubs are now a clear path for our juniors to continue playing once they reach 18, as well as shared resources and funding opportunities.

Home Grounds

Carine

Carine Open Space Reserve (Beach Rd Entrance)

These first-class facilities include three full-sized soccer pitches and an extra training area with a single practice goal (Passive Area). Amenities include flood lighting, Carine Clubrooms, and changing rooms.

The pitches are designated as follows:

  • Pitch A – closest to clubrooms
  • Pitch B – closest to Oakley Rd
  • Pitch C – closest to tennis courts

Sheldrake

Sheldrake Reserve, Stirling

Currently all our Miniroos pitches are located at Sheldrake, with two U10–U12’s pitches, and a single U9’s pitch. There is also one full-sized pitch for use as an overflow venue when we have a busy day scheduled at Carine. 

Honour Boards

Life Members

Mal Conway was bestowed the honour of being our inaugural Life Member. Mal was a key figure around the club for many years initially as a coach, and later in the role of Vice-president of the former joint club.  He then became the inaugural President of Hamersley Rovers Junior FC when we separated from the seniors at the end of 2008. During this time Mal helped guide us through the challenges of establishing a new Club. Mal then took on the role of Coaching Coordinator until the end of 2012.
Mal Conway
Mal Conway2012
Jim has the honour of being our second life member. He was key figure around the club for many years in a variety of roles including coach, Coaching Coordinator and committee member.  Jim was the Vice-president of the former joint club and has been a strong supporter of our new club when we separated from the seniors at the end of 2008.  During this time Jim actively contributed to many of the processes involved in establishing our new Club.  In 2012, Jim took on the role of Match Day Coordinator, volunteering his time every Sunday morning throughout the season. 
Jim Palmisano
Jim Palmisano2013
In 2014, the club recognized the contribution of Chris Hawkes. Chris was instrumental in the separation from the seniors and held key management positions between 2009 to 2014 - as Secretary in 2009 and then President from 2010 to mid-2014. Without the dedication of Chris, HRJFC would not be the club we are today. In recognition of the contribution of Chris and her husband Tony, the HRJFC Club Person of the Year award has been named the "Hawkes Award".
Chris Hawkes
Chris Hawkes2014
In 2014, the club recognized the contribution of Tony Hawkes. Tony assisted Chris in the running of the club between 2009 and 2013, taking on the arduous role of Registrar for these five years. In recognition of the contribution of Tony and his wife Chris, the HRJFC Club Person of the Year award has been named the "Hawkes Award".
Tony Hawkes
Tony Hawkes2014
In 2016, the club recognized the contribution of Andy Richardson. Andy was the club Treasurer for five years (2009 to 2013)  and Vice President of Club Management from 2014 to 2017. Andy also coached over most of this time, and is recognised as one of the best coaches the club has had in recent years and a great mentor to new and aspiring coaches at the club.
Andy Richardson
Andy Richardson2016
In 2017, the club recognized the contribution of Juanita Deere. Juanita took on numerous important roles at the club over a seven-year period, including Secretary (2010-2013), Registrar (2015-2017), and Member Protection Officer (2018).
Juanita Deere
Juanita Deere2017
In 2018, the club recognized the contribution of Steve Kindness. Steve was strongly involved with coaching and player development from 2009 through to 2015, taking on the role of Coaching Director from 2013 to 2015. Steve's passion for coaching set the framework for the strongly grounded philosophies we have at HRJFC today.
Steve Kindness
Steve Kindness2018
Cade was involved with the club for more than 12 years as Coach and Committee member. He was Treasurer in 2014, and then took over from Chris Hawkes as President towards the end of the 2014 season. Between 2014 and 2019 Cade was President for three years and Vice President of Competition for two years. Cade also stood on the Football Junior Standing committee during this time. He returned to coaching in 2021, and capped off the year with his U18 boys being both League Champions and Top-4 Finals Winners - a fitting way to end his time at HRJFC
Cade Taylor
Cade Taylor2021
Richard has been involved with the club for more than 12 years as both Coach and Committee member. Richard took on the role of Secretary from 2016 and stayed in the role until 2021 despite having no kids left playing at the club since 2019. In addition to his role as secretary, Richard organised and coordinated all the team photos and was the Carine Clubrooms Committee Representative for a number of years
Richard Hinch
Richard Hinch2021
Chris is passionate about coaching and the importance of having a sound coaching philosophy. Despite never having played football himself (Chris comes from an Ice Hockey background), he coached his son's team when they first started playing at the club. Chris took over the role of Coaching Coordinator in 2015 and stayed in the role for 6 years. During this time he recognised the need for a specialised program tailored towards younger players, and with the help of Barry Wood and Mark Lee from PFT, he started the Lil' Hammers program for U5-U8's. This program is growing in popularity every year and will remain a long-lasting legacy to Chris' influence at the club.
Chris Langille
Chris Langille2022
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