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About Us
South West Phoenix has a long and proud history of successfully competing in Football West’s Metropolitan State League Competitions.
Established in 2001 as South West Phoenix FC, The club's name came from a competition in the Bunbury-based newspaper The South-West Times. The club entered the WA State League Division 1 and finished 6th in their first season.The club's name was changed to the Bunbury Forum Force in 2010, due to sponsorship arrangements, and they then won their first Division 1 title the year after in 2011, the club was promoted to the WA Premier League for the 2012 season. In their two seasons in the Premier League they finished 9th and 7th, however they were not selected as one of the 12 initial teams in the newly formed National Premier Leagues WA for the 2014 season due to lack of facilities. In the 2015 season the club reverted to the name South West Phoenix FC after sponsorship arrangements expired.
As a State League Football club based in Bunbury, the state representative club of the South West region, the club offers the opportunity for talented South West players to compete at this high level without the need to relocate to the metropolitan area, this status is the acumen that enables the success of the club to continue.
We recognize that our continued success is based on developing better coaches, strengthening our elite junior player pathways and creating stronger links with the local community based football clubs.
In 2016 South West Phoenix entered into a new and exciting era as the club relocated into our new purpose built facilities at Hay Park South. 2016 was also an inaugural year for the Juniors, entering into the National Premier League, the elite junior players of the south west were afforded the opportunity to play at the highest level of football competition, this opportunity and support from the governing body of football in Western Australia -Football West, further strengthens our position in providing elite pathways for talented junior soccer players in the South West.
South West Phoenix is the only club outside the metropolitan area to obtain an NPL licence. All South West Phoenix FC junior teams are very competitive in this competition, with the South West Phoenix U13s NPL team coming running up in their first year in the league for 2016, this is a testament to the talent and dedication of coaches, players, and members of South West Phoenix FC, to travel during a home and away season against Perth based clubs.
Established in 2001 as South West Phoenix FC, The club's name came from a competition in the Bunbury-based newspaper The South-West Times. The club entered the WA State League Division 1 and finished 6th in their first season.The club's name was changed to the Bunbury Forum Force in 2010, due to sponsorship arrangements, and they then won their first Division 1 title the year after in 2011, the club was promoted to the WA Premier League for the 2012 season. In their two seasons in the Premier League they finished 9th and 7th, however they were not selected as one of the 12 initial teams in the newly formed National Premier Leagues WA for the 2014 season due to lack of facilities. In the 2015 season the club reverted to the name South West Phoenix FC after sponsorship arrangements expired.
As a State League Football club based in Bunbury, the state representative club of the South West region, the club offers the opportunity for talented South West players to compete at this high level without the need to relocate to the metropolitan area, this status is the acumen that enables the success of the club to continue.
We recognize that our continued success is based on developing better coaches, strengthening our elite junior player pathways and creating stronger links with the local community based football clubs.
In 2016 South West Phoenix entered into a new and exciting era as the club relocated into our new purpose built facilities at Hay Park South. 2016 was also an inaugural year for the Juniors, entering into the National Premier League, the elite junior players of the south west were afforded the opportunity to play at the highest level of football competition, this opportunity and support from the governing body of football in Western Australia -Football West, further strengthens our position in providing elite pathways for talented junior soccer players in the South West.
South West Phoenix is the only club outside the metropolitan area to obtain an NPL licence. All South West Phoenix FC junior teams are very competitive in this competition, with the South West Phoenix U13s NPL team coming running up in their first year in the league for 2016, this is a testament to the talent and dedication of coaches, players, and members of South West Phoenix FC, to travel during a home and away season against Perth based clubs.
Our Purpose
The Purpose of South West Phoenix FC is to:
- Promote soccer in the South West Region of Western Australia.
- Provide opportunities for elite pathway development from within the region
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment to all our members.
- Play the game with spirit and in a fair and sporting way.
Our Vision
South West Phoenix FC will maintain its status as a State League club based in the south west region while continuing to provide opportunities for developing elite pathways through quality coaching programs. These programs will ensure that all players, officials and volunteers are encouraged to develop their skills and represent the South West on the highest platform for the sport. South West Phoenix FC will strive to be promoted to the Senior NPL competition as part of the clubs long term strategic development of football in the region. South West Phoenix Junior NPL teams will continue to be developed - all players, coaches and volunteers will be trained to the highest standard.
Our Values
South West Phoenix FC aims to promote a respectful and responsible culture amongst young people and be a safe, inclusive and accountable club. South West Phoenix FC encourages soccer to be coached, played and supported at all levels in a way which accords with the spirit of the game, encourages the broadest possible community and family participation and embraces all who wish to be involved in a positive and encouraging environment.
Our Objectives
South West Phoenix Football Club aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Increase the profile of the sport by marketing its product and services to members of the club and the community
- Be inclusive to all members of the community
- Allowing the growth of the club to expand into local competition, giving opportunities to all who strive to experience and to play football at all levels of competition
- Ensure our sponsors within the club are well supported and marketed to our players, members and spectators who will be attending our facilities
- Encourage all players, members and supporters to utilize the facility to its fullest capacity
- Improving the whole of club with infrastructure developments to establish that the needs of the community groups using the facility are met.
- To reach the pinnacle of the sport via on field performance.
- Ensure the development of talented elite players is continued by offering quality facilities, equipment, quality coaching and training programs, and ensuring a supportive and safe environment within the club structure.
