Panania Diggers Soccer Club

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Panania Diggers Soccer Club

Volunteer run, community based, amateur soccer club. The Club was established in 1963. The design for the strip was submitted by Calvin Clarke.

Over the years, the Club has grown in numbers to our highest number of 49 teams in 2003, from Under 6 to All Age, Premier League and both male and female teams. Our Club is highly respected in the Bankstown District and NSW Association, and we have won many Champions of Champions and State Cups. During the 1970's, Socceroo (and ex-UK Premier League player) Robbie Slater played in the Junior ranks

for our Club. We pride ourselves on being an innovative Club which promotes a family environment within the Club and on the field, and also to promote enjoyment whilst playing a sport. How It All Started
The Panania RSL Soccer Club was formed at the end of 1962 as a new club. In 1962, Tom Clarke suggested to Dave Harper that the RSL sponsor a soccer team in the 1963 competition. The team he had in mind was then playing Under 14's with Padstow Hotspurs (Tom's son Calvin played with this team). Tom took Dave to the Bankstown Association Presentation Day at Memorial Oval to show him what a great event it was and to get him interested in soccer. At the same time, Ken Anderson had been formulating plans to start a soccer club in the Panania-East Hills area, because there was nothing locally for boys to join. The club then known as Panania Wanderers (now Revesby Workers) was operating from Revesby. Ken was also at the Presentation Day referred to above and he approached Tom and Dave to also suggest that a new soccer club be formed - this club was to be called Panania RSL Soccer Club. Agreement was reached and Dave Harper, Tom Clarke, Ken Anderson and Joe Ohlrick met several times to formulate plans for a general meeting. At this meeting at the end of 1962, a committee was formed to run the club in 1963. The licensed Club lent money to the committee to buy material for shirts which were made by Ken Anderson's wife, Netta. This loan was repaid through funds raised from "punch boards" run in the Club on Sunday mornings. Fred Walmsley designed the pocket badge and this is the one still in use today. The committee were then ready to recruit players. With the team that came from Padstow Hotspurs, nearly a team from Panania Wanderers, and boys from other clubs, Panania RSL Soccer Club was able to field SIX teams in its first year of soccer. In 1963, that first year, the Club made its name with some good results including a President's Cup win by the Under 8/2's team.

13/06/2026

08/06/2026

A huge thank you to Panania Diggers for their continued support of Panania Diggers Soccer Club 💙💛

As one of our valued Platinum Sponsors, Panania Diggers plays a huge role in helping our club provide opportunities for players of all ages, support our volunteers, and continue growing football within our local community ⚽️

Their ongoing partnership allows us to invest back into our members and create a positive environment both on and off the field.

If you’re looking for great dining, entertainment, functions, promotions and community support, be sure to visit Panania Diggers.

Thank you for being part of the PDSC family!

07/06/2026

A huge thank you to Bloom’s The Chemist for their support of Panania Diggers Soccer Club 💙💛

We’re proud to have Bloom’s The Chemist as one of our Platinum Sponsors, supporting our players, volunteers, families and wider community throughout the season ⚽️

Their continued support helps strengthen grassroots football and allows our club to continue providing opportunities for players of all ages.

For all your pharmacy, health and wellbeing needs, be sure to visit Bloom’s The Chemist.

Thank you for being part of the PDSC family!

26/05/2026

🪩✨ KIDS DISCO REMINDER ✨🪩

Our Panania Diggers Kids Disco is getting closer and we’re so excited for a huge night of dancing, music and fun! 💙💛

📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 6:30PM – 9:30PM
📍 Panania Diggers Clubhouse
👧 Mini Roos – Under 11s

🎟️ Tickets are $10 and include:
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🥤 Drink
🍟 Chips

🎫 Purchase tickets at the canteen:
📍 Tuesday – Thursday | 5PM–7PM (training nights)
📍 Saturdays at the canteen

⚠️ If fields continue to be closed this week, tickets will also be available for purchase on the night.

Please remember to complete the form for EACH child attending (one form per ticket).

23/05/2026

A huge thank you to Laurentide Mortgage Solutions for their support of Panania Diggers Soccer Club 💙💛

We’re proud to have Laurentide Mortgage Solutions supporting our club, players, volunteers and wider community both on and off the field ⚽️

Their continued support helps strengthen grassroots football and create opportunities throughout our club and community.

For all your mortgage and finance needs, be sure to contact Laurentide Mortgage Solutions.

Thank you for being part of the PDSC family!

22/05/2026

🔥 MATCH DAY 🔥

The Premier League boys are back at home this Saturday for a massive clash against the ladder leaders 👀💙💛

🆚 Yagoona Lions
📍 Kelso South
⏰ 4:00PM Kick Off - Saturday 23rd May

A huge test for the boys as they take on 1st place at home 💪

Get down to Kelso, bring the energy, and help turn our home ground into a fortress 🔥

💙💛

20/05/2026

A huge thank you to PKF Australia for their support of Panania Diggers Soccer Club 💙💛

We’re proud to have PKF Australia as one of our Platinum Sponsors, supporting our club, players, volunteers and wider community both on and off the field ⚽️

Their continued support helps us create opportunities across all levels of our club and strengthens grassroots football within our community.

For all your accounting, audit and business advisory needs, be sure to contact PKF Australia.

Thank you for being part of the PDSC family!

19/05/2026

🪩✨ GET READY TO DANCE! ✨🪩

Our Panania Diggers Kids Disco is nearly here and we can’t wait for a night full of music, dancing and fun! 💙💛

📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 6:30PM – 9:30PM
📍 Panania Diggers Clubhouse
👧 Mini Roos – Under 11s

🎟️ Tickets are $10 and include:
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🥤 Drink
🍟 Chips

🎫 Purchase tickets at the canteen:
📍 Tuesday – Thursday | 5PM–7PM (training nights)
📍 Saturdays at the canteen

Limited last minute tickets available on the night!

15/05/2026

🔥 MATCH DAY TONIGHT 🔥

Our Premier League boys are back under lights tonight 💙💛

🆚 Central Sydney Wolves
📍 Padstow Park
⏰ 7:00PM Kick Off

A big opportunity for the boys to keep climbing the ladder and bounce back strong 💪

Nothing better than Friday night football — so come down, bring the noise, and get behind the Diggers!

💙💛

Address

Marco Avenue
Panania, NSW
2213

Website

http://www.pananiadiggerssoccer.com.au/

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