Surrey Park Football Club, also known as the Panthers, is a prominent sports club in Melbourne, Victoria. Having commenced in 1994 through the amalgamation of Surrey Hills Football Club (established in 1887) and East Camberwell Football Club, the club is now in its 26th season. In 2019, the club achieved great success with all three of its teams reaching finals, including the Men's Reserves team, which won the Grand Final. Moving forward into 2020, Surrey Park Football Club aims to build upon this success.
The club competes in The Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL), Division 4 competition, fielding Senior and Reserve Men's teams. Additionally, they have a Men's U19's team competing in Division 1 of the EFNL competition. In an exciting development for 2020, Surrey Park will be launching their first-ever Senior Women's team. This creation will provide a pathway for successful junior female players to continue their football journey at Surrey Park and also offer opportunities for women in the wider community to become involved in Australian rules football.
Surrey Park Football Club prides itself on fostering a strong sense of belonging for everyone involved with the club. Their focus lies in building an inclusive and successful community-based football club that is driven by personal development and achievement. The club's existence is a direct result of the dedication, enthusiasm, and support from volunteers, as well as the valuable backing of local businesses and sponsors. Notably, Surrey Park expresses its gratitude to leading Partner Epworth Healthcare, Major Sponsors Nunawading Toyota and The Harp of Erin Hotel, and partner clubs Surrey Park Junior Football Club, Surrey Park Netball Club, and Surrey Hills Cricket Club.
To join Surrey Park Football Club, whether as a player, member, volunteer, sponsor, or supporter, the club warmly welcomes new individuals. Anyone interested in getting involved can reach out to Senior Men's Coach David Jensen, Senior Women's Coach Joe McCarthy, Football Manager Tim Ross, or Secretary Ian Girvan for more information. The club is highly enthusiastic about the prospect of including new members in their Panther family.
To stay updated and learn more about the club, individuals can visit the Surrey Hills Junior Football Club, Surrey Hills Netball Club, and Surrey Hills Cricket Club websites. These links provide connexions to Surrey Park's partner clubs, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
Surrey Park Football Club prides itself on being a vibrant and inclusive sporting community. Join the Panthers today and become part of the legacy of this historic Melbourne football club.