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Get to know your 2025 Umina United President! I’m Danny Nelson, originally from the UK, but for the past 10 years, Umina United has been my home. When my family moved from Sydney, we only knew a couple of people, but through this incredible club, we’ve built friendships and made lifelong connections. I’ve played, coached, and served on the committee as Gear Steward, and now I have the honour (and big responsibility!) of carrying on the great work of those before me as President. My passion is football, but more than that, I want to see Umina United continue to [...]

Preparing for Grading Day ⚽️ Soccer grading day can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking time for kids. Proper preparation is key to helping them feel confident when they take the field. Here's a mini guide to help you and your child get ready. Week Leading Up to Grading Day Start building skills early. Head to the park with your child and a friend to practice passing, dribbling, and shooting. You can also encourage your child to work on their fitness by doing simple agility drills. At home, your child can spend a few minutes each day juggling the ball. This [...]

Join the Umina Eagles Family as a Coach in 2025!From our incredibly successful 2024 season, we are looking for coaches for our growing volume of youth teams!What we can give you... Training opportunities to help you grow and succeed on and off the field. Become a mentor. Inspire young athletes. Build lasting community connections. A club where you can make an impact and grow your coaching career!Ready to soar with us? https://forms.office.com/r/1AiGiVETazFill out an Expression of Interest form today and take the first step towards an exciting coaching journey with the Umina Eagles!  Be the difference!

🚨 BIG NEWS FROM UMINA UNITED 🚨 We’re super proud to announce two exciting new junior programs aimed at developing our players and strengthening our community: ⚽ UMINA UNITED ACADEMY 💎 UMINA UNITED ELITE ACADEMY Both academies are FREE and give players access to licensed C Licence and B Licence coaches who are dedicated to helping every player achieve their best, no matter where they are in their soccer journey! About the Programs ⚽ Umina United Academy This program is perfect for players who want to grow, improve, and achieve their personal best. Our licensed coaches will focus on: Building [...]

Exciting News for Women’s Football at Umina United! At Umina United, we’re proud to champion women in football and are always looking for ways to grow and improve. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Jules Higginson-Smith as our new Women’s Soccer Coordinator! Jules brings a wealth of experience as a player, coach, and advocate for women’s soccer. Her passion for developing female players of all ages and skill levels makes her the perfect fit for this role. In this new position, Jules will lead the charge in strengthening our women’s football program, driving its success, and inspiring greater participation at [...]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The wait is over! Registrations for the 2025 season with Umina United Soccer Club are NOW OPEN, and we’re excited to welcome you to the Eagles family! A club that’s all about heart, passion, and community Open to players of all ages and skill levels A supportive place to grow and make long-lasting friendships Don’t wait—secure your spot today! Online registrations only with the following link: https://ccf.mycompapp.com/ All players, referees, coaches, managers & volunteers are required to self-register online through CCF MyCompApp  If you’re a new player, you will need to create an account first before being able to register  Learn more about 2025 [...]

📣 AGM Update – Announcing Our 2025 Umina United Committee! 📣 On Monday night at Everglades Country Club, we gathered for our Annual General Meeting and are thrilled to announce the Committee team for our 2025 season! With a fantastic mix of returning and new faces, we’re incredibly grateful to everyone stepping up to lead our club forward. Congratulations to those elected, and a special thank you to the outgoing members whose hard work has shaped Umina United – we couldn’t do it without you! Here’s the 2025 Committee team: ⚽ Executive Roles ⚽ • President – Danny Nelson • [...]

A special message from Umina United. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our club member Aurelia Haynes. Aurelia passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Tuesday morning the 30th July at the age of 19. Aurelia was a member of our Women’s Premier League squad and joined the club at the start of this season after stints playing in Sydney and in the Canberra United Academy. Aurelia brought her youthful energy, her friendly smile, dedication, gentle nature and her love for the game into our club. On behalf of our entire Umina United family, [...]

Sunday June 16th Gala Day – Umina United “What a day!! The sun came out after a wet week to shine on our first gala day in over 20 years. 30 teams from around the coast and Sydney ventured to Umina oval on Sunday 16th June for an action packed day of soccer across multiple grades. We had teams from the following clubs: CC Ranges, Terrigal, Kincumber, Southern Ettalong United, The Entrance Bateau Bay, Kariong United, Killarney Districts, Wyong Emus, Gosford, Ourimbah, Hills Hawks, Doyalson Wolves and Umina United. The club would really like to thank you to all of [...]

Last week Gavin Robinson represented Umina Soccer club at a national conference for Goods Sports which is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF). The conference was held Melbourne with over 120 people in attendance. Gavin was joined by 3 other panellists from Nth QLD, WA and Rural NSW. His presentation titled "Maximising our impact" was well received, and it was great to share stories about how Good Sports inspires community sporting clubs. The executive committee is grateful that Gavin could give up his time to represent our great club at this important event. [...]