CLUB INFORMATION

CLUBROOMS		Cnrs Darlington Road, Miramar North Road and Weka Street, Miramar. (Centennial Park)
CLUBROOMS PHONE		(04) 388-2259
FAX		(04) 388-4909
POSTAL ADDRESS		P. O. Box 15-119 Miramar, Wellington 3.
E-MAIL		contactus@miramarfc.org.nz
HOME GROUND		Centennial Park, Miramar.
DIRECTIONS TO GROUND		FROM CITY: Along Cobham Drive, through "Miramar Cutting", left into Park Road, right into Camperdown Road, left into Weka Street. FROM AIRPORT: Into Broadway, left into Hobart Street, continues into Park Road, right into Camperdown Road, left into Weka Street.

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CLUB HISTORY

Although the Miramar Rangers Soccer Club was founded in 1907, it wasn't until the 1920s that the Club slowly built up membership. In 1930 the Club won the Wellington third grade competition to enter the Second Division. The Club remained in the second tier of Wellington competition up to the war years.

Following the 2nd World War the Club slowly built up considerable strength and by the mid 1950s it had become a force to be reckoned with in Wellington Soccer. Miramar finally won promotion to the Wellington 1st Division in 1954 followed by the winning of the then Wellington post-season Petone-Hilton Cup competition in 1955. Alec Juner, previously with Railways, became Miramar's first international in 1957.

Miramar won the Chatham Cup in 1966 defeating Western 1-0 and became a foundation member of the Central Regional League First Division in 1968. After being the bridesmaid so often during the 1970's, Miramar finally won the Central League First Division in 1980 thus gaining entry to the National League. Miramar won the Chatham Cup for the second time defeating Waikato United 3-1 in 1992.

Miramar  dominated the National League Club competition in New Zealand in it's last three seasons, finishing runner up to Central in the 2001 final, before winning the National League in both 2002 and 2003. Highest placing in the National League prior to this had been as runners up in both 1986 & 1991 and losing Grand Finalist in the initial Summer National League in 1966. Miramar continued its dominance in 2004, winning the local Federation League as well as the Chatham Cup for the third time 

Miramar is firmly established as one of the top Clubs in New Zealand with an outstanding record in all facets of the game. Prior to the demise of the Club based National League, Miramar had a twentythree year consecutive run as a member of New Zealand's highest League. This  run was unequalled by any  other National League Club.
Miramar is now a member of the Team Wellington concept.

In 1987 the Club established its sand carpet ground at Centennial Park, Miramar giving it one of the finest playing surfaces in New Zealand and the only all year round soccer ground in Wellington.

Over the years a number of quality players with English Premier Division experience have graced the Club colours. These have included Peter Mendham, John Fashanu, Phil Alexander, Darren Lush and Matthew Holmes. A star attraction in the 1997 season was the appearance of the late Justin Fashanu, one of the highest profile soccer players ever to play in New Zealand. Justin's brother, John, had previously played for Miramar in 1982.

The Club is now looking forward to it's Centenary celebrations next year at Easter 2007. Already a lot of interest is being expressed by former Club members from around the world, in attending the celebrations.

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CLUB HONOURS

Chatham Cup Winners:1966, 1992,  2004

Chatham Cup Finalists:1982

National League Winners:  2002,  2003

National League Runners Up:1986, 1991

National League Grand Finalist:1996, 2001

Central League Division One Winners:1980

Central League Premier Division Winners:1997

Central League Division Three (South) Winners:1983 (2nd team)

Federation Five League Winners (Venus Shield): 2004

Wellington Division One Winners (Venus Shield):1966, 1970, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1993, 2001

Wellington Division Two Winners:1953

Wellington Division  Three Winners:1930

Petone-Hilton Cup Winners:1955, 1959, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2006

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HONOURS BOARD

Full Internationals - Men James BANNATYNE                            2001, 2002
Greg BROWN		1986
Steven BRUCE		1969
David BURGESS		1983, 1984
David CHOTE		1986, 1988, 1990
Vaughan COVENY		1991, 1992
Malcolm DUNFORD		1990, 1991, 1992
Simon ELLIOTT		1997
Stuart JACOBS		1988, 1997
Chris JACKSON		1996
Alex JUNER		1957
Michael McGARRY		1997
John MURPHY		1992
Barry PICKERING		1982, 1983, 1984, 1986
Rodney REID		1958
Chris RILEY		1989
Wynton RUFER		1982
Barry TAYLOR		1964
Grant TURNER		1986
Michael UTTING		1992, 1993
Peter WHITING		1961, 1962, 1964
Billy WRIGHT		1992
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Full Internationals - Women
Donna BAKER		1983, 1984
Cinnamon CHANEY		1989, 1990, 1991
Marie GEORGE		1982, 1984, 1991
Raewyn HALL		1975, 1979
Julie HARVEY		1981, 1982
Wendi HENDERSON		1987, 1989, 1990, 1991
Nora HETHERINGTON		1975, 1979, 1980
Maureen JACOBSON		1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1991
Carol JAMES		1990, 1991
Debbie LEONIDAS		1975, 1979, 1980, 1981
Marilyn MARSHALL		1975, 1979, 1980, 1981
Joanne NICHOLSON		1979
Rebecca ROCHE		1991
Kathy SIMEONOFF		1975, 1982, 1983
Rebecca VAN der VEGT		1981
Lynne WARRING		1991
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Men - Under 23
Campbell BANKS		1999
James BANNATYNE		1996
Vaughan COVENY		1991
Simon ELLIOTT		1996
Michael UTTING		1991
Men - Under 20
Paul BAGSHAW		1991
Shaun BROADLEY		1989
Mitchell BRYDON		2002
David BURGESS		1983
Mark BURTON		1991
Mark CUMMINGS		1979
Craig JACKETT		1991
Stuart JACOBS		1985
Derek JOHNSON		1979
Wiremu PATRICK		2000
Nigel SIMPSON		1983
Andrew TAYLOR		1993
John VRIZONIS		1991
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