History

The flinders University Soccer Club was formed in 1967, one year after the University was opened in 1966. The club first competed in the Third Division of the South Australian Soccer Federation competition, and joined the South Australian Amateur Soccer League when the Saturday Divisions began in 1984. This change came about as a result of the abandonment of the Metropolitan League by the South Australian Soccer Federation at the end of the 1983 season. The club currently has approximately 75 playing members from all over the world.

The club has had some success over its long history. Flinders University Soccer Club won the Division 2 Reserve League Title in 2004 and the Mitre Reserve Cup in 1999, defeating West Beach 2-1 in the final. The club also won the Saturday Division 2 League Title in 1992. Flinders University player Oyvind Myklebust won the Rossi Medal, awarded to the Player of the Year in the Saturday Division 1 competition in 2001. Former player Sean Tobin won the equivalent award in the 1989 season. John Hargreaves won the award for Player of the Year in the Saturday Division 2 in 1996.

In 1984, Finders University player Michael Dorrian was the joint winner of the Leading Goalscorer award in Saturday Division 1. This award was won by Gary Goddard in 1985 and again by Michael Dorrian in 1988.

The Flinders University Soccer Club has been fortunate to have the support of the Flinders University Sports Association, who are responsible for the running of the sporting clubs of at the University. Flinders Uni's clubrooms have been based in the Flinders University Sports Pavilion since its formation, and over its 36 year history the club has seen improvements to both the verandah and brick paving. These developments have made watching soccer at Flinders University much more comfortable for spectators.

The Flinders University Soccer Club is extremely fortunate to have the generous support of The Victoria Hotel. Flinders University players congregate at Vic after every home game, and celebrate their end of season presentation dinner in the dining room. All Flinders players enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the establishment.

The club welcomes players from all backgrounds and both students and non-students are welcome to join. Please contact the Club Secretary if you are interested in finding out more.

Flinders University Soccer Club Life Members
Peter Macdonald
John LaVanda
Peter Morganthaler
John Christie
Tom Rich
David Temby
David Singleton (Honorary)

Ross Wishart Memorial Trophy(First Team Best and Fairest)
1995 Karl Schafer
1996 Jon Martyn
1997 Greg Videon
1998 Matt Taylor
1999 Vaughn Cooper
200O vyind Myklebust/Lasse Nielsen
2001 Kevin Dix
2002 Greg Videon
2003 Michael Hill
2004 David Temby