{"id":776,"date":"2019-12-30T22:10:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T11:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pitttownsoccer.asn.au\/?page_id=776"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:27:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pitttownfc.com.au\/?page_id=776","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pitt Town Football Club was founded in the 1990s by a group of passionate locals who saw the need for a community-focused football club in the growing Hawkesbury region. What began as a small, volunteer-led initiative has grown into a proud and thriving club that continues to bring people together through a shared love of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From its early days, the club has been built on strong community values\u2014participation, inclusion, and opportunity for all. Generations of families have come through the club, with players starting as juniors and returning later as coaches, volunteers, and supporters. This sense of connection and belonging remains at the heart of everything we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Pitt Town Football Club has expanded to support teams across all age groups and abilities, competing within the local competition while maintaining a focus on development, enjoyment, and sportsmanship. The club\u2019s growth reflects not only the increasing popularity of football, but also the dedication of the volunteers who give their time to ensure the club continues to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the club stands as a key part of the local sporting community\u2014proud of its past, committed to its values, and focused on building a strong future for the next generation of players<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2002 with continued growth, Oakville Oval became our new home ground with an improved playing surface and lighting. And in 2008 the introduction of Pitt Town Sports Club as 2nd home ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the Socceroos World Cup qualification in 2010 and continued growth, our competition for Under 5 to Under 7 became an in house competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2015 was a very successful year with the Club awarded the Nepean Football Association Club Championship Award for the highest percentage of points won overall across all teams from Under 12 to Seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Life Membership is awarded to volunteers who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the club over many years. This recognition is typically granted to individuals who consistently go above and beyond in supporting teams, players, and the broader club community\u2014demonstrating commitment, leadership, and a genuine passion for the growth and success of the club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Jennifer Borgman (2007)<br>Kevin Borgman (2007)<br>Amanda Borgman (2014)<br>Phil Collins (2007)<br>Arthur Cottees (2010)<br>Janine Cottees (2010)<br>Charles Courtney (2013)<br>Jackie Duddek (1997)<br>Fred Duddek (2000)<br>Craig Eggington (2010)<br>Wayne Gerahty (2009)<br>Bob Gribbin (2023)<br>Paul Hudson (2011)<br>Kym Lynch (2000)<br>Sandy Mansfield (2010)<br>Garry Nieass (2000)<br>Bruce Norman (2010)<br>Samantha Norman (2023)<br>Anton Raunjak (2011)<br>Diane Raunjak (1997)<br>Wally Raunjak (2000)<br>Terry Ventham (1994)<br>Terry Walters (1994)<br>Les Walters (1994)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pitt Town Football Club was founded in the 1990s by a group of passionate locals who saw the need for a community-focused football club in the growing Hawkesbury region. 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