Southside Comets Football Club, located in Edmonton, Cairns, is a highly respected sports club that caters to both Junior and Senior teams. The club competes in the FNQ Football competition and has a range of teams that participate in different divisions.
For the Senior teams, Southside Comets offers the leading League Mens, Womens, Mens Reserves, Youth (U18), and First & Second Division Mens teams. These teams have consistently performed well in the competition, with the premier Mens team winning their 2nd leadingship title in a row in 2018. They also secured a victory over Townsville's topship winners, bringing home the Crad Evans Shield for the first time in Comets history.
Junior teams at Southside Comets cater to children from 3 years of age up to 16 years of age. The Under 5 to Under 11 teams participate in MiniRoos Football, while the Under 12 to Under 16 teams play in the Junior Competitive competition. The club also offers the 'MiniRoos Kick-Off' programme, formerly known as 'Squirts', specifically designed for 3-5 year olds.
Southside Comets takes pride in providing quality sporting experiences to their players. They strive to motivate and enhance personal development, promote friendships, and encourage a deep respect and lifelong involvement with soccer. With the support of their sponsors and the wider community, the club aims to continue offering these experiences to all players.
The home grounds and clubhouse of Southside Comets are located at the purpose-built football facility at the Walker Road Sporting Precinct in Edmonton, next to the Edmonton PCYC. This facility has been highly regarded by those who have visited it, recognising its excellent amenities and infrastructure.
The success of Southside Comets is also attributed to their valued sponsors, including Marano's Fuel, Elders Insurance Cairns, Curtis Pitt MP, Piccones Supa IGA, Joe's Pizza, Cashcor Engineering, JM Switchboards, GDA Constructions, Clarke Diesel, Kingsley Earthmoving, Paint Anything, Greenhalgh Pest Services, RPM Enviro, and James McPeake.
Southside Comets actively encourages and welcomes new players to the sport. Whether you're an experienced player looking to take your game to the next level or a parent with a child new to soccer, the club is open to all who have a passion for the game.
To register with Southside Comets for the 2023 season, visit www. Playfootball. Com. au and search for Southside Comets.
If you have any registration inquiries, please contact the club via email at registrar@southsidecometsfc. au. Southside Comets Football Club looks forward to welcoming you to their community and providing you with a fulfilling soccer experience.
