Omokoroa Football Club: Our Timeline
This timeline highlights key milestones in the history of the Omokoroa Football Club, from its humble beginnings to becoming a vital part of the community.
In 1993, the seeds of the Ōmokoroa Football Club were sown by Tom Randles and Jerry Eaton. Their initial goal was simple: provide an activity for local kids by running one or two teams. The “pitch” was literally a paddock, requiring a tractor mow before each season! Player records were basic—just names and phone numbers scribbled on an A4 sheet.
Discussions around club colours led to the adoption of Red and Green, inspired by the vibrant Pohutukawa trees found throughout the peninsula.
Administration also got an upgrade, with player details moving to a simple database to streamline registrations.
Local ingenuity shone through as Simon Priest built the first goals and old fishing nets were repurposed for goal nets. Paul Guinness took on the crucial task of regularly marking the grounds.
Founding Sponsors:
- Mike Deane Motors
- Ōmokoroa Pharmacy
- Flight Centre
- Waste Management
- One Stop Printing
- The Professionals
Within just three years of its informal start, the club proudly fielded 6-7 teams in local competition!
Following the establishment of the club rooms, the Ōmokoroa Football Club entered a period of steady growth and stabilization between 1998 and 2009. During these years, the club consistently contributed approximately 6-8 teams annually to local competitions, demonstrating a strong and continuous presence in youth football. This era also saw the significant rise of Minis Football, providing a structured and engaging introduction to the sport for younger players.
A notable development was the establishment of the Joshua Woodney Trophy with Katikati FC, an annual fixture fiercely contested by Minis players from both clubs, fostering friendly rivalry and community spirit.
Around this time, the Ōmokoroa FC Originals Over 35 team is also established.
Ben Bell and Dennis Cresswell pick up the committee roles for the next three years before the committee begins to rebuild, just in time for the next wave of growth for the area.
 
Girls football at the club continues to grow rapidly – reflecting the over all growth across the club.
The club’s first Principal Sponsor – Riki Walls – Bayleys – is signed up and work on providing even more footballing opportunities for our juniors and seniors (Summer Social Football, Summer Kicks and School Holiday programmes) also all feature.
The year 2025 marks the Omokoroa Football Club’s 30th anniversary, a significant milestone that truly showcases the club’s incredible journey and growth. This year, the club proudly returns to its old clubrooms, now leased from the Western Bay District Council, providing a familiar and central hub for operations. A testament to its commitment to player welfare and community values, the club has also achieved accreditation by New Zealand Football as a “Safe for all club”, making it the first in our area to receive this important recognition. The club now boasts an even greater number of players across all competitions, including Mens, Juniors, and Minis, reflecting broad community-wide engagement. This continued success is supported by a dedicated and experienced committee!
Club Members – we need you to get involved to continue the club on its path of growth!