History
Engadine Eagles Football Club was formed in 1961 and our first competition year was 1962 in which the club finished the year as Association Club Champions. Women’s soccer was introduced to the Eagles in 1976.
The Eagles Nest Clubroom was built in 1989-90 as an extension onto the existing canteen. In 2007 the club changed its name to Engadine Eagles Football club and in the same year introduced a new playing strip.
Engadine Eagles Football Club is a member of the Sutherland Shire Junior Soccer Football Association that includes clubs from Cronulla to Menai (East to West) and from Sylvania to Heathcote (North to South). The association has competitions ranging from the under 6’s up to over 45’s, including women’s division from under 12’s and up.
In the last season (2010) the club had 29 Roo Ball teams and 30 competitive teams. Of these 14 made the Semi-finals with 6 making their respective Grand Final with 2 premiers. There was 1 minor premier.
The years below represent significant milestones or achievements within the club.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Inception of the Club |
| 1962 | First competition year (Association Club Champions) |
| 1976 | First year of women’s soccer at the Club |
| 1978 | U14A’s Win Champion of Champions |
| 1986 | Club’s 25th Anniversary |
| 1989 | 21A’s Win Robertson Cup |
| 1990 | 21A’s Win Robertson Cup |
| PL1’s Win Amateur Cup | |
| PL1’s runners up in Champion of Champions | |
| 1991 | Senior Women Win State Cup |
| 1993 | PL1’s runners up in Champion of Champions |
| 1994 | PL1’s Win Champion of Champions |
| 1998 | AA1’s Win Amateur Cup |
| 2001 | Club’s 40th Anniversary |
| 35A’s Win Champion of Chanpions | |
| 2002 | 35A’s runners up in Champion of Champions |
| Over 35’s Win Association Over 35’s Champion Club Trophy | |
| 2003 | 35A’s Win State Cup |
| 35A’s Win Champion of Champions | |
| 2006 | Over 35’s Win Association Overs 35’s Champion Club Trophy |
| 10A’s Qualified for Champion of Champions | |
| 2007 | Club amended it’s name to Engadine Eagles Football Club |
| Club introduced a new playing strip | |
| 2008 | 35A’s State Cup Runners Up |
| AL4’s to AL16’s Win The Sutherland Shire Association Cup | |
| 2010 | Over 35’s Semi Finalist in State Cup |
| Over 35’s Semi Finalist in Champion of Champions | |
| 2011 | Club celebrates 50th Anniversary |
Playing Statistics
| Year | Players | Teams | Minor Premiers | Premiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 417 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 499 | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 557 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| 2002 | 603 | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 | 594 | 45 | 6 | 5 |
| 2004 | 644 | 48 | 7 | 6 |
| 2005 | 736 | 57 | 6 | 8 |
| 2006 | 750 | 57 | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 | 738 | 56 | 7 | 6 |
| 2008 | 759 | 64 | 4 | 7 |
| 2009 | 762 | 64 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 719 | 59 | 2 | 3 |