ABOUT MONARO PANTHERS FC
ABOUT MONARO PANTHERS FC
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF FOOTBALL
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF FOOTBALL
ESTABLISHED
1967
Monaro Panthers Football Club is a proud football club serving Queanbeyan, Canberra and the wider Monaro region, with a history dating back to 1967.
Monaro Panthers Football Club is a proud football club serving Queanbeyan, Canberra and the wider Monaro region, with a history dating back to 1967.
From MiniRoos and community football through to elite youth and senior National Premier League programs, the Panthers provide opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game, develop their football and progress through a genuine club pathway.
From MiniRoos and community football through to elite youth and senior National Premier League programs, the Panthers provide opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game, develop their football and progress through a genuine club pathway.
For more than five decades, generations of players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters have helped shape the club and proudly represent the green and black.
For more than five decades, generations of players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters have helped shape the club and proudly represent the green and black.
ABOUT MONARO PANTHERS FC
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF FOOTBALL
ESTABLISHED
1967
Monaro Panthers Football Club is a proud football club serving Queanbeyan, Canberra and the wider Monaro region, with a history dating back to 1967.
From MiniRoos and community football through to elite youth and senior National Premier League programs, the Panthers provide opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game, develop their football and progress through a genuine club pathway.
For more than five decades, generations of players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters have helped shape the club and proudly represent the green and black.
OUR STORY
OUR STORY
FROM INTER MONARO TO THE PANTHERS
FROM INTER MONARO TO THE PANTHERS
Monaro Panthers began in 1967 as Inter Monaro Soccer Club, established in Queanbeyan by members of the local football community.
Monaro Panthers began in 1967 as Inter Monaro Soccer Club, established in Queanbeyan by members of the local football community.
Over the decades, the club has competed at every level of the game — from local ACT competition and the NSW State League through to the former National Soccer League.
Over the decades, the club has competed at every level of the game — from local ACT competition and the NSW State League through to the former National Soccer League.
Following a period of rebuilding, the club returned as Monaro FC and continued to grow into the Monaro Panthers of today.
Following a period of rebuilding, the club returned as Monaro FC and continued to grow into the Monaro Panthers of today.
While the club has changed considerably since 1967, its purpose remains consistent: to provide a welcoming football environment, develop players and coaches, create pathways to higher levels of the game and proudly represent the Monaro region.
While the club has changed considerably since 1967, its purpose remains consistent: to provide a welcoming football environment, develop players and coaches, create pathways to higher levels of the game and proudly represent the Monaro region.
Today, Monaro Panthers brings together grassroots, community and elite football under one club, while continuing to build on more than half a century of history.
Today, Monaro Panthers brings together grassroots, community and elite football under one club, while continuing to build on more than half a century of history.
OUR HISTORY
OUR HISTORY
THE MONARO PANTHERS TIMELINE
THE MONARO PANTHERS TIMELINE
From local beginnings in Queanbeyan to competing on the national stage, generations of players, coaches and volunteers have shaped the Monaro Panthers story.
From local beginnings in Queanbeyan to competing on the national stage, generations of players, coaches and volunteers have shaped the Monaro Panthers story.
KEY MILESTONE
KEY MILESTONE
1967
“The Originals” — Monaro Soccer Club, 1967.
“The Originals” — Monaro Soccer Club, 1967.
THE BEGINNING
THE BEGINNING
Inter Monaro Soccer Club is established in Queanbeyan.
Inter Monaro Soccer Club is established in Queanbeyan.
The club’s origins can be traced to Queanbeyan’s local football community, with the name Monaro chosen to represent the wider region.
The club’s origins can be traced to Queanbeyan’s local football community, with the name Monaro chosen to represent the wider region.
It marked the beginning of a football club that would go on to compete at some of the highest levels of Australian football.
It marked the beginning of a football club that would go on to compete at some of the highest levels of Australian football.
1976
FIRST FEDERATION CUP
FIRST FEDERATION CUP
Inter Monaro wins the Federation Cup.
Inter Monaro wins the Federation Cup.
The victory becomes one of the club’s first major senior honours and begins a particularly successful period for Monaro football.
The victory becomes one of the club’s first major senior honours and begins a particularly successful period for Monaro football.
KEY MILESTONE
KEY MILESTONE
1977
Monaro’s undefeated ACT championship-winning team, 1977.
Monaro’s undefeated ACT championship-winning team, 1977.
ACT CHAMPIONS
ACT CHAMPIONS
ACT League Premiers and Champions.
ACT League Premiers and Champions.
Inter Monaro establishes itself as one of the leading clubs in ACT football.
Inter Monaro establishes itself as one of the leading clubs in ACT football.
The club also wins the Federation Cup for a second consecutive year, completing one of the most successful seasons in its early history.
The club also wins the Federation Cup for a second consecutive year, completing one of the most successful seasons in its early history.
1978
Monaro Soccer Club team, 1978.
Monaro Soccer Club team, 1978.
A NEW CHALLENGE
A NEW CHALLENGE
Inter Monaro enters the NSW State League system.
Inter Monaro enters the NSW State League system.
Following its success in ACT competition, Monaro steps into the stronger NSW league structure and begins competing against clubs from across New South Wales.
Following its success in ACT competition, Monaro steps into the stronger NSW league structure and begins competing against clubs from across New South Wales.
This starts a new chapter in the club’s ambition to compete at a higher level.
This starts a new chapter in the club’s ambition to compete at a higher level.
1979
Inter Monaro Soccer Club matchday program, 1979.
Inter Monaro Soccer Club matchday program, 1979.
NSW SUCCESS
NSW SUCCESS
Inter Monaro wins a NSW State League Championship.
Inter Monaro wins a NSW State League Championship.
Only a short time after entering NSW competition, the club establishes itself as a genuine contender and continues its rise through the state league system.
Only a short time after entering NSW competition, the club establishes itself as a genuine contender and continues its rise through the state league system.
1984
Inter Monaro team at Bruce, 1984.
Inter Monaro team at Bruce, 1984.
PROMOTION TO THE NATIONAL STAGE
PROMOTION TO THE NATIONAL STAGE
Inter Monaro wins the NSW Division One Premiership.
Inter Monaro wins the NSW Division One Premiership.
The achievement earns the club promotion to Australia’s highest-level national competition — the National Soccer League.
The achievement earns the club promotion to Australia’s highest-level national competition — the National Soccer League.
It remains one of the most significant achievements in Monaro’s history.
It remains one of the most significant achievements in Monaro’s history.
KEY MILESTONE
KEY MILESTONE
1985–1986
NATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE
NATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE
Inter Monaro competes on the national stage.
Inter Monaro competes on the national stage.
For two seasons, the club competes in the National Soccer League against some of Australia’s leading football clubs.
For two seasons, the club competes in the National Soccer League against some of Australia’s leading football clubs.
This period represents the highest level of senior competition reached by the club and remains an important part of the Panthers’ identity.
This period represents the highest level of senior competition reached by the club and remains an important part of the Panthers’ identity.
1995
Monaro FC squad, 1996.
Monaro FC squad, 1996.
A NEW CHAPTER
A NEW CHAPTER
The club returns as Monaro FC.
The club returns as Monaro FC.
Following a period of recess, members of the Monaro football community rebuild the club and return it to senior competition.
Following a period of recess, members of the Monaro football community rebuild the club and return it to senior competition.
The new chapter preserves the history of Inter Monaro while establishing the foundations for the modern club.
The new chapter preserves the history of Inter Monaro while establishing the foundations for the modern club.
1999
CHAMPIONS AGAIN
CHAMPIONS AGAIN
Monaro becomes ACT League Champions.
Monaro becomes ACT League Champions.
The championship demonstrates the strength of the rebuilt club and marks Monaro’s return to the top of ACT football.
The championship demonstrates the strength of the rebuilt club and marks Monaro’s return to the top of ACT football.
2015
BUILDING THE PATHWAY
BUILDING THE PATHWAY
Monaro Panthers receives Premier Club recognition.
Monaro Panthers receives Premier Club recognition.
The club is granted a Premier Licence covering men’s, women’s and junior football.
The club is granted a Premier Licence covering men’s, women’s and junior football.
The recognition reflects Monaro’s growing emphasis on structured player development and pathways from junior football through to senior competition.
The recognition reflects Monaro’s growing emphasis on structured player development and pathways from junior football through to senior competition.
KEY MILESTONE
KEY MILESTONE
2017
50 YEARS OF MONARO
50 YEARS OF MONARO
Monaro Panthers celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Monaro Panthers celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Five decades after the establishment of Inter Monaro, the milestone celebrates the players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters who helped build the club.
Five decades after the establishment of Inter Monaro, the milestone celebrates the players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters who helped build the club.
The anniversary recognises generations of footballers who have represented Monaro throughout its history.
The anniversary recognises generations of footballers who have represented Monaro throughout its history.
KEY MILESTONE
KEY MILESTONE
2022
A HISTORIC SEASON
A HISTORIC SEASON
One of the greatest seasons in the club’s modern history.
One of the greatest seasons in the club’s modern history.
Monaro Panthers wins the NPL Men’s First Grade Championship, NPL U23 Championship, Federation Cup and Capital Football Charity Shield.
Monaro Panthers wins the NPL Men’s First Grade Championship, NPL U23 Championship, Federation Cup and Capital Football Charity Shield.
Winning the Federation Cup also earns the Panthers qualification for the Australia Cup Round of 32, once again taking Monaro onto the national football stage.
Winning the Federation Cup also earns the Panthers qualification for the Australia Cup Round of 32, once again taking Monaro onto the national football stage.
KEY MILESTONE
KEY MILESTONE
2027
60 YEARS OF MONARO
60 YEARS OF MONARO
Monaro Panthers celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Monaro Panthers celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Six decades after the establishment of Inter Monaro, the milestone celebrates the players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters who helped build the club.
Six decades after the establishment of Inter Monaro, the milestone celebrates the players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters who helped build the club.
The anniversary recognises generations of footballers who have represented Monaro throughout its history.
The anniversary recognises generations of footballers who have represented Monaro throughout its history.
TODAY
THE NEXT CHAPTER
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Monaro Panthers continues to provide football opportunities from MiniRoos and community competition through to elite youth and senior National Premier League football.
The club remains focused on developing players, coaches and people while providing clear pathways through every stage of the game.
The club remains focused on developing players, coaches and people while providing clear pathways through every stage of the game.
More than sixty years after the club began, generations of Panthers continue to add to its story.
More than sixty years after the club began, generations of Panthers continue to add to its story.
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR COMMUNITY
BUILT BY VOLUNTEERS
BUILT BY VOLUNTEERS
Monaro Panthers is built on the contribution of volunteers.
Monaro Panthers is built on the contribution of volunteers.
Every season, coaches, managers, committee members, match officials, administrators, parents and supporters give their time to create the football environment enjoyed by our players.
Every season, coaches, managers, committee members, match officials, administrators, parents and supporters give their time to create the football environment enjoyed by our players.
From organising teams and running matchdays to coaching players, maintaining facilities and supporting club events, volunteers are involved in almost every part of the Panthers.
From organising teams and running matchdays to coaching players, maintaining facilities and supporting club events, volunteers are involved in almost every part of the Panthers.
Their contribution allows the club to provide football opportunities for hundreds of players across grassroots, community and elite competition.
Their contribution allows the club to provide football opportunities for hundreds of players across grassroots, community and elite competition.
Monaro Panthers has always been more than the teams that take the field. It is a community of people giving their time, knowledge and energy to help others enjoy the game.
Monaro Panthers has always been more than the teams that take the field. It is a community of people giving their time, knowledge and energy to help others enjoy the game.