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New Town White Eagles Soccer Club is proud to announce that we’ve been officially recognised as a 2 Star Club Changer Club through Football Australia’s Club Changer Program!

This achievement reflects the hard work, passion, and commitment of our players, coaches, volunteers, and community in building a strong, inclusive, and well-governed club. Reaching 2 Star status shows we’re not just growing on the pitch, but off it too.

A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this milestone — we’re excited to keep building, improving, and setting the standard for the future.

Onward and upward, White Eagles!

New Town White Eagles are excited to announce that our 2026 Men’s pre-season officially begins on Tuesday, 2 December 2025!

Training will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Guilford Young College, Hobart.

Under the guidance of our new Head Coach, Dave Cox, we welcome players of all skill levels and abilities. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or returning to the game, there will be a team and pathway to suit you.

Bring your boots, enthusiasm, and team spirit—let’s build something special together for 2026!

📞 For more information, contact Dave Cox on 0417 697 856 or message us via our Facebook page.

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The New Town White Eagles S.C were recently awarded the Good Sports Gold Medal Accreditation, a program aimed at improving community sports clubs.

What is Good Sports?
Good Sports is Australia’s largest and longest running health initiative in community sports. A free program for all Australian clubs, Good Sports aims to build stronger communities by championing positive change and helping to create safe and family-friendly clubs that thrive.

Gold Medal accreditation
Being a Gold Medal member means we have supportive, effective policies and action plans in place around:
• Alcohol practices
• Licensing requirements
• Promotion
• Tobacco management
• Illegal drugs
• Mental health
• Safe transport
• Supporting junior members

The benefits
We’re a proud Gold Medal Good Sports club! The Good Sports program:
• Makes our club stronger by reducing risky drinking and creating a healthy club environment
• Brings in members, volunteers and sponsors who are attracted to our strong organisation, community spirit and family-friendly values
• Gives us free access to program staff, tools and resources to make our club the best place it can be
• Helps us comply with legal requirements

On Wednesday 15th February, New Town White Eagles are hosting a Junior Open Day for boys and girls aged 5-12 between 4:30 and 5:30 at Clare Street Oval. Share this post, bring a friend and we’d love to see you there for another great year of soccer! ⚽️🦅

New Town White Eagles Soccer Club today announced the appointment of Adam Powell as the Club’s 2023 Head Coach – Womens Program.

Powell joins the White Eagles from Clarence Zebras where he previously served as WSL Coach.

The Women’s Program will be overseen by Tommy Fotak who has moved into the role of Technical Director – Senior Program. David “Gary” Kruijver will remain as Senior Assistant Coach – Womens Program.

Pre-season training will begin on Tuesday January 3rd 2023 from 6pm at Cornelian Bay.

For details contact the Club via Facebook or email at ntwepresident@gmail.com.

New Town White Eagles Soccer Club today announced the appointment of Adam Shackcloth as the Club’s 2023 Head Coach – Mens Program. Shackcloth takes the reins from dual premiership winning coach Tommy Fotak who has moved into the role of Technical Director – Senior Program. Jack Harrison and Wade Savage will take on the responsibility Senior Assistant Coaches.

Following the success of the junior program reinstated in 2022, well respected coach Nick Taylor, operator of Showtime Soccer School, has also come on board for season 2023 taking the role of Technical Director – Junior Program. Taylor will continue his involvement with other Clubs and will assist the White Eagles to manage growth and education in the junior space.

As a long time White Eagles player and coach, Shackcloth was most recently Head Coach of the Championship 1 Men and led them to the 2021 title.

Shackcloth explained “To lead this great club is a privilege. Having spent the last 20 years of my life here, I have experienced the highs and lows and witnessed the club go through some challenging transitions in recent years. The success of the last two seasons has been years of hard work in the making and it is our goal to ensure that legacy is nurtured into 2023 and beyond. We measure our success internally on a number of key factors, and we will look to continue to “Be Better” and deliver that success once more. There are always challenges and this season will be no different. We hold ourselves to exceptionally high standards and with that comes the responsibility to ensure we represent the badge in line with our vision and philosophy. 2023 cannot come quick enough for our group and we are eager to get to work.”

Pre-season training will begin on Tuesday January 3rd 2023 from 6pm at Cornelian Bay.

For details contact the Club via Facebook or email at ntwepresident@gmail.com.

Working under the guidance of newly appointed Technical Director Tommy Fotak we are looking for coaches of all skill levels and abilities for teams across varying levels including:If you are looking for your next coaching opportunity please complete the form attached or message us via Facebook for more information.Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/222818802272859