Welcome to Floreat Athena Football Club

 

After a remarkable year on and off the pitch, FAFC Awards Night will bring the Athena family together to celebrate a season that will go down in club history.

The Senior Men have been crowned State League Division One premiers and secured promotion back to the NPL WA, while the Reserves have also claimed the league title — marking the first time in Floreat Athena history that two senior teams have won their respective leagues in the same season.

And there is even more to celebrate. 2026 marks Floreat Athena’s 75th anniversary, a milestone year highlighted by the launch of the club’s commemorative book, Athena: Wisdom and Protection, preserving the stories, people and history that have shaped one of Western Australia’s great football clubs.

It has been a year of achievement, history and pride — and now it’s time to celebrate it all together.

FAFC Awards Night. A remarkable year deserves a remarkable night.

Get your tickets here: https://thq.fyi/se/6QlODxQ

 

 

From a child’s first season of football through to competitive junior and senior pathways, there’s a place to play and develop at Floreat Athena.

With quality coaching, pathways for different levels of football, a growing girls’ program and NPL senior football returning in 2027, there’s plenty to look forward to next season.

Our Registration & Trial Hub is now live for both new and returning players, with everything you need to know about pathways, EOIs, trials, RSVPs and key dates.

Explore the Registration and Trial Hub for Season 2027

Floreat Athena is excited to launch Athena Sixers our new 8-week junior 6-a-side social competition running from 21 October to 11 December 2026 at Litis Stadium.

Open to U8–U16 players, Athena Sixers is designed to keep players active, connected and playing football through spring, with mixed and girls-only competitions across Wednesday and Friday evenings.

GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER

Team registrations open Wednesday 26 August.

Teams of 7–10 players can register, with a maximum of 8 teams per age group. Once a team is confirmed, individual players will complete their own registration and payment.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Head to our Athena Sixers page for everything you need to know, including:

  • Age groups and playing nights
  • Competition format and rules
  • Game times
  • Fees
  • Team registration process
  • Player registration requirements

Get your team together and be ready to register on 26 August!

The wait is over.

Floreat Athena FC - the oldest Greek-Australian soccer club in the nation - is celebrating its milestone year with a Gala marked by the launch of its 75th anniversary commemorative book "Athena: Wisdom and Protection", written by the highly esteemed Perth based historian Dr John Yiannakis OAM.

Come wine and dine with us as we nod to the past and acknowledge the people who built an icon in Western Australian sporting history. 

The event will be marked with emotional and humerous stories of yesteryear coupled with a tantalising three course meal, including a decadent dessert buffet, matched with two bottles of wine on every table with a small selection of beers and soft drinks.    

This event will feature local dignatiries, high profile past players and a host of members far and wide looking to celebrate a club that has unearthed Socceroos, champion players and provided decades of roller coaster emotions that only football can deliver!

Seats are strictly limited so don't delay. Secure your tickets today. 

You can book your tickets here: https://thq.fyi/se/QXf0988

#OneAthena #75YearsStrong 

 

 

📣 Registration Information for Clusters, Miniroos & Juniors - 2026 Season! 

 Registrations via Play Football for our Clusters, Miniroos and Junior teams are now open. 

  Juniors (JDL & JCL), Miniroos Academy & Development players who have already received an offer, you have been emailed a direct link for registration. Check your inbox/junk mail folder. 

  ❗️For any families wishing to use a Kids Sport voucher, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before commencing any registration process. 

  For all Clusters (U6 to U8) & MiniRoos Community Mixed/Girls (U9 to U12), please scan the QR code or use the link below ⬇️ 

Registration | Play Football

Returning Players - Sign back into your account

New Players - Click on New to Football

 

Make sure to search - Leederville WA 6007 and find Floreat Athena Football Club


Select the age group for the player. 

All players must register in their correct age group. For example:

  • BOYS | A player turning 8 in any month of 2026 registers as an U8 player or a player turning 10 in any month of 2026 registers as an U10 player and so on.
  • GIRLS (playing in a mixed team) | Girls that are playing mixed football, can play and register in the age group below i.e. if they are turning 8, they may register as an U7 player, or they can play in their age group and register as an U8 player.
  • GIRLS (playing in an all-girls team) | Wehave teams in U10s and U12s. A player turning 9 in 2026 will play in our U10s, a player turning 10 with play in our U10s, a player turning 11 will play in our U12s and so on.

 

Check out Slide 2 for some tips on navigating the Play Football Portal ➡️

 After completion of registration, Players will receive a “PENDING” registration email from Play Football. 

 
All further information from the club regarding teams and training will be emailed to you closer to the start of the official season. 

  

If you have any issues with Playfootball - please contact our Registrar - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Or

Support at Playfootball

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Phone: 02 8880 7983

We look forward to seeing you on the pitch for Season 2026!

Welcome to the new season at Floreat Athena FC

Dear members, players and sponsors,

Happy New Year!

We are pleased to welcome you to a new season at Floreat Athena Football Club.

As we look ahead to another exciting year on and off the pitch, we do so with a strong sense of pride in who we are and where we’ve come from.

This season marks the Club’s 75th anniversary — a significant milestone that recognises generations of players, volunteers, members and supporters who have shaped Floreat Athena FC into the club it is today. We are the oldest Greek-Australian club in the nation!

To commemorate this special year, we are preparing a 75th anniversary booklet and will also be unveiling a new heritage strip, which we look forward to sharing with you in the coming months.

We would also like to advise that player registrations will open this week (beginning Monday January 12). Further information and registration links will be shared shortly, and we encourage all players and families to complete this process as early as possible.

Please note this year the volunteer levy has been removed – however all family members are expected to volunteer throughout the season as we move to a more positive, incentive-based approach, recognising and rewarding families who choose to contribute to ongoing volunteer roles within the club.

As a community-run club, all families are still expected to support their individual team throughout the season by helping with essential match-day and team roles.

Registration will not be completed unless this is agreed to at the point of sign-up.

Season 2026 will begin in earnest with the Night Series matches for our senior team, which provide an early opportunity to see the squad in action and to build momentum ahead of the competitive campaign. A graphic detailing the first night series fixtures is attached to this email.

Please also note that access to the Litis Stadium clubrooms will be restricted from February 12th, until March 15th due to the venue being booked by the Asian Football Confederation for the Women’s Asian Cup. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and will provide updates closer and during the relevant period.

We encourage members, players and supporters to get along, show their support and help set the tone for what promises to be a memorable anniversary year.

Thank you for your continued support of Floreat Athena FC.

We look forward to celebrating our 75th year together built on our proud history, strong community and shared passion for the game.

Floreat Athena boosts senior coaching team

Floreat Athena Football Club is pleased to announce the addition to its senior coaching team under Head Coach Alun Vernals, with high-calibre appointments set to strengthen the club’s football program ahead of the new season.

 

New coaches (L-R): Paul Harland, Visnu Ravichandar, Alun Vernals and Viktor Sikora


Joining Vernals’ coaching staff is former Dutch international and Perth Glory player Viktor Sikora, who brings a wealth of experience from an illustrious playing career across Europe and the A-League. Sikora also had a short-term loan spell with Athena during the 2011 NPL season.

The Dutchman brings technical insight and deep understanding of the game which will assist in the development of Athena’s senior squad and emerging talent.

Also joining the team is Paul Harland, a respected figure in Western Australian football circles, who has represented Sorrento FC and Kingsway Olympic during his playing career. Harland’s appointment as Assistant Coach adds further local knowledge and tactical expertise to the coaching setup.

Complimenting the new-look team is Vishnu Ravichandar, who steps into the role of Strength and Conditioning Coach. Vishnu boasts an impressive background as the Lead Performance Coach at John Curtin College of the Arts, former Lead Sports Scientist at the Perth Glory Junior Academy, and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Armadale SC over the past two seasons. His focus on athlete development and performance optimisation will play a key role in supporting the club’s ambitions both on and off the pitch.

Vernals said the appointments represent a significant step forward for Floreat Athena’s football program.

“I’m delighted to have assembled a coaching team of this calibre. Viktor, Paul, and Vishnu each bring a unique set of skills and experiences that complement our vision for the club. Their combined expertise will help us build a strong, dynamic, and disciplined squad ready to compete at the highest level.”

Floreat Athena President Sam Albanis welcomed the appointments, noting the club’s continued commitment to excellence.

“These additions reflect Floreat Athena’s ongoing investment in quality coaching and player development. We’re excited about the direction the club is taking under Alun’s leadership and the professionalism of his team.”

With pre-season preparations underway, the club looks forward to an exciting 2026 campaign built on strong leadership, modern training practices, and a shared passion for success.

ENDS

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Dear Members,

 

Please find attached Media Release

CLICK HERE

 

Kind Regards,

Management Committee

Floreat Athena FC 

2/9/25

FORMAL NOTICE: FAFC 2025 Annual General Meeting & Elections -  24/09/2025

Dear Members,

Please find documents below:

2025 AGM Formal Notice (English/Greek)

Notice of Nominations for Election (English/Greek)

2023 AGM Minutes

2023 Financial Report

Proxy Form

Please ensure your membership is up to date prior to 17/9/25 in order to vote at the AGM
Update your membership here - Click Here

For Parent / Player Memberships: Click Here

Kind Regards,

Socrates Bakaimis

Secretary 

 

MEDIA RELEASE


5 August 2025

Floreat Athena FC Unveils Major Changeroom and Clubroom Redevelopment

 


A multi-million-dollar transformation is complete at Floreat Athena Football Club, with the unveiling of brand-new changerooms and clubrooms—marking a major milestone for one of Western Australia’s most historic football clubs.
The redevelopment, which has been years in the making, began with a $3 million funding commitment from the Federal Liberal Government in August 2018, following successful lobbying efforts by former Western Australian Senator Peter Georgiou.


This critical investment laid the foundation for a full-scale upgrade of the club’s dated facilities at Litis Stadium.


Further backing came from the State Government, which contributed $800,000 towards lighting upgrades, ensuring that the venue meets modern standards for both training and competition. The City of Vincent has also committed to reinstalling perimeter fencing, in line with upcoming infrastructure requirements for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2026, for which Litis Stadium has been identified as a key training venue.


The project was coordinated on behalf of the club by former President Con Poulios, whose tireless volunteer efforts over several years were instrumental in driving the redevelopment from concept to completion.


Floreat Athena President Sam Albanis said the redevelopment represented a major leap forward for both the club and the broader sporting community.
“This project has been years in the making, and today we proudly stand in a space that honors the legacy of our club while embracing the future of football in Western Australia,”

 

Mr Albanis said. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to former Senator Peter Georgiou for his advocacy in securing the Federal funding, and to the State Government and City of Vincent for their critical support. I also want to acknowledge the incredible voluntary contribution of former President Con Poulios, who acted as project coordinator and committed countless hours to see this project through.”


The refurbished changerooms include gender-inclusive amenities, upgraded medical and physiotherapy areas, modern locker spaces, and enhanced accessibility—making the club a more inclusive environment for all athletes.


This redevelopment aligns with the club’s strategic vision to become a centre of excellence and a host venue during international tournaments such as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.
Mr Albanis said the completion of the upgrades also signals a renewed focus on community participation and elite player development.


“These facilities will not only support our senior teams but also help us nurture the next generation of talent through grassroots and youth programs,” he said. “This is more than just bricks and mortar—it’s about building pride, connection, and excellence in football.”


A broader community event is being planned to celebrate this major investment in WA football infrastructure.

 

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