Nepean Football Association (NFA) is the governing body of amateur football across the Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains areas of western Sydney. Clubs are located in four council areas, City of Penrith, City of Blue Mountains, City of Hawkesbury and Wollondilly Shire. Its administrative offices are located in Penrith.
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| Formation | 1961 |
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| Headquarters | Penrith, New South Wales, Australia[1] |
Parent organisation | Football NSW, FFA |
| Website | Official Website |
History
editNepean Junior Soccer Association was formed 9 November 1961[2] with the first competitions commencing in 1962. They were later to be known as Nepean District Soccer Association, then Nepean District Soccer Football Association before settling on Nepean Football Association (2014) as the word football steadily replaces soccer across Australia.
Clubs and competitions
editNepean FC
editNFA are responsible for the administration and running of Nepean FC who were formed in 2011 and as at 2025 compete in NSW League Two for Men, the Women's NSW League One and Boys Youth NSW League Two competition.
Competitions
editNFA organises football across all competitions including Mini Roos (ages 5–11), competitive junior football for boys and girls (ages 12–17), intermediate age groups (ages 18–21), men (including over 35s) and women. As at 2018 there were 13 men's divisions, 5 men's over 35's divisions and 5 women's divisions. In 2017 there were 12,223 registered players in the Nepean area across 31 clubs.[3]
The association also conducts activities for athletes with special needs with the Nepean Dragons Football group. They run a summer football competition at two venues (Penrith & Springwood) along with other venues in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains.
Current clubs
editThe following clubs currently[4] have teams participating in NFA competitions:
| Club | Founded | Home ground | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaxland FC | 1969 | St Johns Oval, Blaxland (Home ground) Glenbrook Oval, Glenbrook (Alternative ground) | Blue Mountains |
| Bligh Park FC | 1990 | Berger Road, South Windsor | Hawkesbury |
| Blue Mountains FC (formed as Lapstone United SC) | 1965 | Knapsack Park, Glenbrook | Blue Mountains |
| Colo SFC | Cougar Park, North Richmond | Hawkesbury | |
| Cranebrook United SC | 1980 | Andromeda Oval, Cranebrook | Penrith |
| Emu Plains FC | 1969 | Hunter Field, Emu Plains | Penrith |
| Glenmore Park FC | 1994 | Mulgoa Rise Fields, Glenmore Park | Penrith |
| Glossodia FC | 1983 | Woodbury Oval, Glossodia | Hawkesbury |
| Hazelbrook FC | 1958 | Gloria Park, Hazelbrook (Home) Lawson Oval, Lawson (Alternative) | Blue Mountains |
| Henry Lawson FC | 1978 | Parkes Avenue, Werrington | Penrith |
| Jamisontown FC | 1981 | Eileen Cammack Reserve, South Penrith | Penrith |
| Jordan Springs Joeys FC | 1971 | Village Oval, Jordan Springs | Penrith |
| Lowland Wanderers | 2008 | Bensons Lane, Richmond | Hawkesbury |
| Mulgoa Valley FC | 1985 | Gow Park, Mulgoa | Penrith |
| Nepean Dragons | 2007 | Jamison Park, Penrith | Penrith |
| Penrith FC | 1968 | Jamison Park, Penrith | Penrith |
| Penrith R.S.L. SC | 1963 | Jamison Park, Penrith | Penrith |
| Penrith Rovers FC | 1999 | Parke Street Reserve, Kingswood | Penrith |
| Pitt Town FC | 1990 | Oakville Reserve, Oakville (Home) Pitt Town & District Sports Club Oval, Pitt Town (Alternative) | Hawkesbury |
| Richmond Ex-Servicemens SC (formed as Belmont Rangers[5]) | 1967 | Icely Park, Richmond | Hawkesbury |
| Springwood United FC | 1968 | Summerhayes Park, Winmalee | Blue Mountains |
| St Clair United SC | 1979 | Mark Leece Sporting Complex, St Clair | Penrith |
| St Marys Band Club Rangers FC | 1960 | Kevin Dwyer Park, Colyton | Penrith |
| St Marys Convent FC | 1962 | Myrtle Street Fields, Claremont Meadows | Penrith |
| St Marys SC | 1962 | Potter Field, St Marys | Penrith |
| St Paul's Grammar School | 1983 | St Paul's Grammar School, Cranebrook | Penrith |
| Warradale FC | 1983 | Waterboard Oval, Warragamba | Wollondilly |
| Wentworth Falls FC | 1975 | Pitt Park, Wentworth Falls | Blue Mountains |
| Werrington Croatia FC | 1974 | Luddenham Oval, Orchard Hills | Penrith |
| Wilberforce United SC | 1977 | Woodlands Park, Wilberforce | Hawkesbury |
| Wollemi FC | 1999 | Wollemi Soccer Club, Werrington | Penrith |
Defunct or former clubs
edit- Blue Mountains Grammar School SC
- Cherrywood Soccer Club
- Claremont Meadows Soccer Club
- Londonderry Soccer Club
- Western Storm Soccer Club
- Blackheath Football Club[6] (now participates in Lithgow District Football Association)
Notable players
editThe following players have played football for clubs in the NFA who have gone on to represent the Australian Men's and Women's National Teams:
- Leah Blayney - Wentworth Falls Football Club[7]
- Mark Bridge - St Marys Soccer Club[8]
- Luke Casserly - Colo Soccer Football Club[9]
- Michael Gibson - Penrith RSL Soccer Club[10]
- Ian Hunter - Blue Mountains Football Club[11]
- Jenna Kingsley - Emu Plains Football Club[12] & Penrith RSL Soccer Club[13]
- Mark Schwarzer - Colo Soccer Football Club[14]
- Mile Jedinak - Werrington Football Club[15]
- Teigen Allen - Emu Plains Football Club[16]
- Bryleeh Henry - Penrith Football Club[17]
- Josh Nisbet - St Marys Football Club[18]
- Patrick Beach - Glenmore Park Football Club[19]
References
edit- ↑ "NFA About". Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ↑ "Nepean Junior Soccer Association Formed - Nepean Times (Penrith, NSW : 1882 - 1962) - 16 Nov 1961". Trove. 16 November 1961. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "2017 NFA Annual Report". Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ↑ "Clubs". Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "About". Archived from the original on 6 July 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ↑ "About Us". Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ↑ "Leah blayney". Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ↑ "Let's cash in on last year". dailytelegraph. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "A-League on the rise says former Socceroo and Colo player Luke Casserly". 8 October 2015.
- ↑ "mike gibson". The Grassroots Football Project. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "Ian Hunter". Archived from the original on 21 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ↑ "Jenna kingsley". The Grassroots Football Project. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ Tarbert, Kristine (6 February 2014). "Top strikes deliver payday". dailytelegraph. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "Mark Schwarzer @ Colo". Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ↑ "Mile Jedinak @ Werrington". Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ↑ The Wanderer Issue 22wanderland.com.au Archived 15 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Optus Sport". Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ↑ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CCMariners/videos/who-is-josh-nisbet/657200391928605/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Glenmore Park's Patrick Beach named in Socceroos squad for World Cup". Western Weekender. Retrieved 4 June 2026.