Annual Reports

Every year the Redbacks Committee publish an Annual Report as a record of our teams, players, volunteers, achievements and participation in the Sutherland Shire Football Association competition.  Each year it provides a history in pictures and words for our generations of players, parents, friends and supporters to enjoy.

2007

2009

2010

2011

Redbacks Fees

Where do your fees go?
The Redbacks Committee determines the fee structure each year, having regard to the estimated expenditure items and income which is able to be generated from other sources, such as sponsors.  The Redbacks major expenditure items include;

• Payment to the Sutherland Shire Football Association
• Insurance
• Referee Fees 
• Electricity
• Balls, shirts, goals and other playing equipment
• Advertising, printing and administration costs
• Ground maintenance such as line markings, fertiliser, grass and topsoil
• Functions such as the grand final bus, junior presentation and senior presentation

Redbacks Volunteers & Positions

A considerable number of volunteers contribute to the running of the Caringbah Redbacks on a year to year basis. Without our loyal and dedicated volunteers we would not have a club!

There are also quite a number of tasks required to support players in their matches and training sessions. We’re very approachable, keen to share the load as much as possible and have fun doing it!. You don’t have to wait for the club’s annual general meetings to stand for election to get involved. Contact our club secretary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it anytime to find out how you might be able to help. Redbacks key positions are listed below.

Redbacks - Aims & Objectives

The aims and objectives of Caringbah Redbacks Football Club are to foster and develop soccer football by affiliating with the Sutherland Shire Football Association (SSFA).  We provide facilities so competitive games can be played by all players who registered.  The Redbacks are required to abide by registration requirements as prescribed by SSFA and NSW Football.

History of the Caringbah Redbacks

During 1960 it became apparent to John De Witt and Ken Chipman, who were coaching teams with the Caringbah Rangers, that the large influx of players into Rangers had stretched the resources of the Club to a point where it could no longer adequately administer or coach the players.

At the conclusion of the 1960 season Ken approached John to seek support in forming a new club. Along the way other early recruits were Jeff Wright, John Oakes and Harry Johnson who started the hard work of forming the Club and later on Ewan Craggs and Don Henville got behind the Club. Though the need of another club was obvious, it was difficult getting the Club established. After advertising in the local press and placing posters in strategic parts of the district, results were negligible.

It is interesting to note that on the day of signing on members at Breen Park, Caringbah Rangers signed on approximately 300 players, whilst North Caringbah signed on one. The boy's name was David Forrest. Other players who had previously signed were Peter De Witt, Raymond De Witt, Phillip Chipman and Harry Johnson.

Unperturbed at this setback, the Committee remained resolute in forming the Club by stopping boys and asking them if they would like to play soccer. The method finally got results and North Caringbah entered three teams in the competition in the under 8, 9 and 11 age groups. The nine year old team consisted of only ten players during the first round of competition, whilst the under 11 team was a composite squad made of both ten and eleven year old players.

The results of the first games played by the Club were:-

• 8C North Caringbah 3 V Miranda 0
  Scorers for North Caringbah: K. Reid (2), S. Wright (1)
• 9B North Caringbah 0 V Miranda 1
• 11C North Caringbah 2 V Miranda 4
  Scorers for North Caringbah: P. Chipman (1), P. Wright (1)

Ken Reid had the honour of scoring the first goal for the Club.

Read more: History of the Caringbah Redbacks

Redbacks Celebrated 50 Years in 2010

The Caringbah Redbacks celebrated 50 years in 2010.  The club founders joined past and current players, parents and friends for a celebration dinner in May 2010.

See the our Gallery for photos of the evening.

You will find us on Facebook:  "Redbacks Past & Present Players".