Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC is one of the oldest and most respected soccer clubs in Australia, with a proud history spanning over 57 years.
The club started life in 1968 as Avala Sports Club, founded by a group of Serbian immigrants who brought their unwavering passion for the game of football to Australia.
A proud breeding ground of current and former Socceroos, including Craig Foster, Danny Vukovic and Milos Degenek, Bonnyrigg White Eagles is now looking to emulate that success with the next generation of female players by investing in new women’s home and away change rooms and critical upgrades to the club’s lighting.
The club has received a $1 million grant from the Minns Labor Government for the upgrades needed at Bonnyrigg Sports Club.
Minister for sport Steve Kamper, pictured above with young footballers and club officials, announced the funding at the club on the weekend.
“We have seen a surge in female football participation in recent years and the NSW Government is committed to ensuring facilities at the grassroots and professional level keep pace,’’ he said.
“These upgrades at Bonnyrigg Sports Club will provide the infrastructure and support to help local female players realise their full potential.”
NSW Government research indicates inadequate facilities create a barrier for many women and girls to participate in sport
The $1 million investment from the Office of Sport is part of the 2024/25 project support program that is aimed at help break down those barriers.
It will ensure Bonnyrigg White Eagles female players can compete and train in a safe, inclusive and modern environment.
“The new female change rooms and lighting upgrades will increase community use of the facilities, support current female players and help attract more women and girls to the sport,’’ said the member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda.
