Our Club
Townsville Warriors Soccer Club was first formed in 1966 by George and Theresa Casey, along with Des Herron.
Finding a lack of social activities available for children in Garbutt, such was their dedication to start a club for local children, they door knocked the entire area to recruit members. With no facilities available to cater for soccer back then, the club would hold their training at the local RAAF base. Training was then moved the to the grounds of the local Catholic church, which proved to be a more convenient location.
Eventually, the club was granted permission to use Melrose Park, which the club occupies to this day. In a bid to keep the club growing, it was quickly planned to build a clubhouse. Back in those days there was very little financial support from Government bodies, so the club was funded and built solely by volunteer’s commitment and hard work. This was a huge undertaking for such a young organisation and the facilities today are a testament to the foundation member’s determination and hard work.
In that time Warriors grew to be a strong club, with a junior base that flowed into the senior ranks. Unfortunately, around this time Townsville saw a housing boom that saw many young families move away from the city, into the outlying suburbs. Because of this, the junior numbers began to decrease, and without the players graduating into the senior ranks, the future of the club was under a cloud. To address this problem the committee at the time, led by George and Theresa Casey, and ably assisted by Dave Figg, negotiated an amalgamation with Heatley Rangers, who were a junior club, with no senior players.
The club officially amalgamated in 1989 and changed its name to Heatley Warriors Soccer Club. As well as increasing the junior numbers again, the club also gained Ken Onslow from the Heatley Rangers, who along with the Casey’s and Dave Figg, would become one of the clubs biggest driving forces.
One of the clubs other foundation members, Bobby Hagger, still maintains and marks the fields to this day. 2004 saw the club once again change its name to Townsville Warriors Football Club, to reflect more accurately our geographical position in the community, which brought renewed success to the senior ranks.
The Club philosophy is to offer Football via normal club activities and introduce football by way of additional community programs to the children and youth of the region.
Townsville Warriors supports club coaches who have priorities that foremost include; young players enjoying the game, young players viewing their time in our programs as a positive experience, encouraging young players so they want to return to play the game.
The Club will provide a pathway for children, young adults and adults who wish to participate and socialize via our “Community Football” and “Warriors High Performance” programs.
Mini Roo’s:
Players turning 5 to 12 years of age can sign up to train and play real football in a modified version of the game. Mini Roos players learn to work together, get fit and acquire skills in a safe and encouraging environment.
Community Football:
Players turning 13 years of age progress to full field football and FIFA rules of the game.
Players aged 13 to 16 years have the opportunity to play in one of the Club’s divisional age group teams. Emphasis in community football is on fun, socialising and fitness.
As young players enter the competitive junior section of the Club, they will be graded and placed into “like skilled” teams. Grading will be held each year so every player has the opportunity to progress.
Townsville Warriors has seen much success over the years, and for a club with such a hardworking and proud history, the future of our great club - with the current Board, team of coaches/players and volunteers - looks to be incredibly bright.