CLUB UPDATE JUNE 2025

 Dear Members, Supporters and Friends,

As we hit mid-season, there’s plenty happening both on and off the pitch.

Here’s your latest update from Floreat Athena FC.

 Quiz Night – Friday, July 4th

Mark your calendars! Join us for an evening of trivia and fun at the clubrooms, Litis Stadium, Britannia Road in Mt Hawthorn.

Doors open at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm start. Bring your friends and test your knowledge over a great night out where the evening will be hosted by Bamboozled Quizmasters.

Full bar facilities available on the night. BYO food/grazing platters, raffles and prizes on offer!

Be welcomed on arrival by the mesmerizing Grecian tunes played by rising bouzouki star George Kalantzis.

Athena teams are encouraged to coordinate a prize or hamper to be included in the quiz night raffle.

In addition, individuals who donate a prize valued at $250 or more are welcome to count this toward their club volunteer hours!

Tickets available here: http://thq.fyi/se/suqfAHo

Sponsors Day – Friday, June 28th
We’re excited to host our valued sponsors for a day of appreciation and community. Direct invites have been sent. If you’re a sponsor and haven’t received yours, please reach out to the club office via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Membership Update
Are you a current member? Have you signed up as a Social Member yet?
Make sure you register to ensure your eligibility for voting at the upcoming AGM.

Parent membership this is your link to activate your voting rights: https://fafc.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels/8e523b069a56

Standard Membership link: Sign up here to renew your membership today: https://fafc.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels/8357cfc62dd8

Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Saturday August 30
Subject to the completion of our annual audit,  we are aiming to hold the AGM in late August. Official notices will be sent as per protocols e date is confirmed. We encourage all members to attend and have their say in shaping the future of our club.

Catering Changes
We’re pleased to welcome Soroush and Riccardo, who are now working with FAFC with respect to all things food! This includes Thursday night player dinners, catering for Saturday home games and any other events that the club holds. They currently operate Academy Café in Claremont and Dark Star Coffee in Osborne Park and bring fresh energy and culinary experience to Floreat Athena.

Meanwhile, Greek Bahari—run by Effie and Dimitri—will continue to serve up delicious meals on Tuesday nights as usual. We thank all involved for their contributions to our growing food and beverage program.

Redevelopment Update
Our multi-million-dollar changeroom upgrade is nearing completion, with a handover date set for June 30. While some landscaping may continue after this date, all is on track for a July 1 opening, in line with the City of Vincent’s schedule. Further improvements around the club include:

• Installation of new CCTV cameras
• Upcoming audio/visual system upgrades
• New carpets for Café Neon and the small hall
• Planned bar top and cabinet refurbishments

Exciting times ahead as we modernise our facilities for the benefit of all players, members, and guests.

Thank you for your continued support. As always, stay connected via our website and social media for the latest news and updates.

#OneAthena

With thanks

Your Floreat Athena Football Club Committee and Junior Committee

Welcome to Season 2025

Dear parents and players of Floreat Athena Football Club,

Welcome back to another busy season for 2025 and for those joining the Athena family for the first time, welcome aboard to the oldest Greek Australian football club in the country. 

INTRODUCTION

Formed in 1951, Athena has unearthed champion players, including Perth Glory great Bobby Despotovski, Socceroo Stan Lazaridis and favourite son Vas Kalogeracos.

Athena has been based at Litis Stadium (formerly Lake Monger Velodrome which was built for the Perth Empire Games in 1962) for almost 50 years and derives its name "Floreat" while previously based at the old Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and the name “Athena” is derived from the goddess Athena!

Next year we will be celebrating our 75th birthday - but more about that later in the year.

SEASON START

We're excited to welcome all families to the start of the regular season, kicking off this weekend for all MiniRoos and Juniors. Our youngest MiniRoos (ages 6–8) will begin their Saturday cluster games at Britannia Oval, which will be their home ground for the season. Older MiniRoos (9–12) and Junior teams (13–17) will compete both home and away, with Britannia Oval as our base. Fixtures can be found on Squadi and will be updated regularly, so be sure to check in.

For any specific team queries, your team managers and coaches are the best point of contact.

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF THE CLUB

For those who've stepped up again (or for the first time) to be coaches and team managers - we thank you! We know it's a big commitment to take on these roles. We value you and we appreciate you. 

We love and rely on all volunteers whether it be in the junior canteen, coaching or manning the gate for our senior teams on match day - these duties are important to keep the club ticking over. 

TEAM VOLUNTEERING: Includes match setup, pack up, game helper, ground marshal and canteen- this makes your team run! Your team managers will assign roles.

CLUB VOLUNTEERING: Includes gate keeping at NPL matches, club busy bees, set up for club functions, and NPL matches - this helps the club run! You can register via the sign up register here: 

VOLUNTEER LEVY - For those who DID pay the levy you are excluded from CANTEEN DUTIES in 2025, but not other elements of TEAM VOLUNTEERING - please read the list above.

EXEMPTIONS TO CLUB VOLUNTEERING - If you're a volunteer coach, team manager, sub-committee or board member.

COFFEE VAN IN 2025 - Yes, we heard you coffee addicts! To help reduce the volunteer hours in the junior canteen we are partnering with a variety of coffee van operators to provide caffeine addicts a premium dose of coffee to help prepare for those chilly weekend stints. We will have a range of operators for most weekends during May (except for the 3rd and 17th of May) with a view to have regular spots for every weekend thereafter. 

CLUB POLICIES

We would like to remind everyone that Athena upholds a strong commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful environment both on and off the pitch. Adhering to the club's values and policies (which can be found HERE) is crucial for the enjoyment and safety of all. We love to see you cheering and supporting your team from the sideline but remind all parents to let our coaches provide the instructions to their team.

Athena has a zero tolerance to anti-social behaviour and all forms of violence on and off the pitch. Anyone who breaches the club values and policies will face indefinite suspension and may not permitted to return. Therefore, if you're on the sidelines as an enthusiastic parent cheering on your child, stepping up as a volunteer coach or referee, please be mindful of your actions and reactions. This is a serious matter, and we do not take it lightly.

IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

MiniRoos Season launch (All teams aged 9-12)

This Wednesday (April 30) and Thursday (May 1) the club will be hosting two launches to welcome this important cohort of the club. The launches will take place at the Britannia Club rooms (Leederville Cricket Club) between 6.15pm and 6.45pm. 

Each coach will have an opportunity to welcome and introduce their team. Sausage sizzle and drink pre-order links have already gone out.

Click here to order your food.

 We will try to accommodate payment on the night, but we prefer you pre-order once the follow up email comes through with the link.

WEDNESDAY LAUNCH - For teams that train Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

THURSDAY LAUNCH - For teams that train on Thursday and any other night.

TEAM PHOTOS - will be facilitated during the season. Date yet to be confirmed.

TROPHY DAY - At season end, around mid-September. Date yet to be confirmed.

DID YOU KNOW?

As a registered player or as a parent of a registered player you are eligible for FREE hall hire for a function or event at our Litis clubrooms. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

FAMILY PASSES – Please see your team managers for a free family pass to our senior men’s home games, valid for two adults and two children for season 2025

IMPORTANT CONTACTS 

Your queries on all club matters should always be directed to your team managers and coaches FIRST who will then take the matter to the age group coordinators who will then raise the matter with members of the junior committee. Where and if appropriate the matter will be brought to the attention of the board – in most cases the board will be made aware.

Club website: https://floreatathenafc.com.au/joomla/

For junior administration queries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ( this email is monitored intermittently)

Registration queries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Football queries  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Once again, on behalf of the board of FAFC, welcome to season 2025 and we hope this year is another year of growth and learning but most of all fun for our juniors. 

See you on the pitch! 

Kind regards

FAFC Board.

Registrations Now Closed for Season 2025

*CLUB UPDATE - REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED AS OF FRIDAY MARCH 28*

 If you have registered and are still waiting confirmation from the club - don't panic. We have your details and are in the process of reviewing. With changes to Play Football registration our busy team of volunteers are working hard to ensure you are placed into your appropriate team for season 2025. 

For any queries regarding your registration please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

For a comprehensive rundown on all club policies and volunteering duties, families are encouraged to be familiar with the parent handbook which can be downloaded HERE

For those who have registered and have received confirmation, training has now commenced as of April 2nd 2025 at Britannia Oval for all age groups from 6-17. 

President's Update - Feb 2025

We recently had a visit by WA Premier Roger Cook and local Member John Carey. 

The State Government has pledged 800-thousand dollars if WA Labor is re-elected in 2025. 

This funding pledge is vital to ensure Litis Stadium maintains capacity to host night series matches, FA cup matches and a host of other sporting and community events.

The funding will compliment the 3-million dollar stadium upgrade which will boast state of the art changerooms and a refurbished clubhouse which was built by the members in 1986.

President's Update - Dec 2023

Read all about:

• the latest Floreat Athena FC news,
• clubroom renovations,
• Club shop and
• the Night Series

in our President's Update December 2023 Edition

New Technical Director

Floreat Athena is proud to announce that Mark Jones will be the club's new Technical director commencing 9th of October.

Mark's role will cover all teams at the club from the Under 6s through to the First Team both male and female.

Mark holds an AFC/FFA pro coaching diploma, is a certified Asian Football Confederation elite conditioning instructor and is one of only 12 accredited FIFA fitness instructors. Previously holding roles in the A-league with Perth Glory, Adelaide United and the Newcastle Jets including being head coach of the latter.

Club President Con Poulios said, "It's the first time we have had someone with Marks credentials to oversee the entire football ecosystem at the club and as the club aspires to improve the level and knowledge of all footballers and coaches at the club, we are excited to secure a top-class Technical Director."

Athena Night Series Winners 2022

Athena were 4 - 0 Winners over Perth SC in the Night Series final Saturday 12 March 2022.

B A H A R I = G R E E K S P I C E