Wikipedia - Hobart City Beachside F.C.
Hobart City Football Club is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in the suburb of Sandy Bay in Hobart, Tasmania. The club's colours are green and black. The club plays its home games at Sandown Park, known to fans as the Tropicana Cauldron or simply The Tropicana. In 2021, Beachside FC and Hobart City merged to form a club under the current name.
History
Beachside FC
Beachside FC was founded in 1975 under the name Howrah Soccer Club because it played in the Hobart suburb of Howrah. The club then adopted the name Beachside HSC when it moved to its current home near Long Beach, in Sandy Bay keeping the HSC from Howrah Soccer Club despite no longer playing in that suburb. In 2011, the name was changed subtly to Beachside FC.
Hobart City
In 1977, Hobart City Azzurri was founded to provide a youth soccer club for the Italian community. In 1981, the Club changed its name to Hobart City FC, as a result of a mandate from Soccer Australia to remove all ethnic based names club titles. In 1986, the club become the Southern Tasmanian Seniors Division 1 Premiers and Knock Out Cup Winners. The club ceased to exist in late 1991, with its members joining other clubs or retiring. In 2021, family members of the original founders, began a re-creation of the Hobart City Azzurri.
Merger
In 2021, Beachside FC and Hobart City FC merged to form a new club under the name Hobart City Beachside FC and later changed to Hobart City FC In 2023
The team's colors, traditionally a striking combination of red and white, reflect the club's vibrant spirit and dedication to excellence on the field. Hobart City FC plays its home matches at the iconic KGV Football Park, a venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans and players alike.
With a focus on teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship, Hobart City FC aims to not only achieve success in competitions but also to foster a love for soccer in the community. The club's youth academy plays a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of players, ensuring a bright future for the sport in Tasmania.
Hobart City FC is more than just a soccer team; it is a symbol of pride for the city of Hobart, uniting fans from all walks of life in their support for the beautiful game. Whether on the pitch or in the stands, the spirit of Hobart City FC is alive and thriving, making it a cornerstone of Tasmanian soccer culture.