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Remembering Colin May, MUFC Life Member

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Today, we honour and remember Manly United Life Member, Colin (Col) May, who sadly passed away this week.

Col’s contribution to our football community spans decades. His journey began when his sons, Stephen and Gary, joined Kissing Point Sports Club. From there, Col stepped into many roles, eventually becoming the manager of KDSA Representative Teams and later the Team Manager of the Ku-ring-gai First Grade Representative Team.

When Ku-ring-gai and Manly Warringah merged in 1991 to form Manly North Shore United, Col played a key part in uniting the clubs, taking on the role of joint Team Manager to ensure a smooth transition. Three years later, he became the sole First Grade Manager — a role he held with pride and dedication until 2004, the year Manly United was formed.

Even after stepping back from team management, Col remained a familiar face at Cromer Park, helping on match days as a jacketed Club Official and supporting the club he loved.

In 2022, Col was deservedly awarded Life Membership of Manly United – a testament to his unwavering commitment and service.
We thank Col for everything he gave to our club and our community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.

Thank you Life Member Keith Pester

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Celebrating the Remarkable Contribution of Life Member Keith Pester

Manly United FC is proud to celebrate the extraordinary service of Life Member and long-standing Director, Keith Pester, who this week retired from the Manly United Board after decades of commitment to football on the Northern Beaches.

Keith’s involvement stretches back more than 40 years – long before the club took its current form. From his early days at Wakehurst FC and the Manly Warringah Football Association, through to his leadership roles at Manly United, Keith has been at the heart of our football community for generations. Few people have witnessed or shaped the evolution of our club the way Keith has.

His contribution goes far beyond meeting rooms. Keith played a central role in developing the player-pathway philosophy that defines our club today: creating opportunities for local juniors, supporting volunteers, and helping build the strong grassroots-to-senior structure that thousands of families on the northern beaches now enjoy.

His service has been formally recognised across the game. Keith is a Life Member of Wakehurst FC, MWFA and Manly United, and a recipient of the prestigious Charles Valentine Medal, acknowledging outstanding contribution to football in NSW. These honours reflect not only the length of his service, but the quality and impact of it. But perhaps what people will remember most are the stories that show Keith’s character. Like the junior game that couldn’t start because a large swarm of bees had settled on – and collapsed – the corner flag. Without hesitation, Keith picked up the flag – bees and all – carried it to a nearby tree, shook them off, and said “Alright, get on with it”. It’s a simple moment, but one that captures who he is: calm, practical, community-minded and always willing to step in.

Keith’s legacy lives in every corner of the club – on the fields of Cromer Park, in the opportunities created for young players, and in the culture of dedication and community that he helped build over decades.

On behalf of everyone at Manly United FC, we extend our deepest thanks to Keith for his leadership, passion and unwavering service. His contribution is lasting, significant and deeply appreciated. Keith will always remain part of the Manly United family.

When you see Keith on the sidelines of Summer Soccer, or busily fussing over our facilities, or cheering on our teams on game-day, please take a moment to shake his hand and thank him for his extraordinary contribution.

2026 MUFC January School Holiday Camps Live!

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🎉⚽ MUFC 2026 Jan School Holiday Camps are LIVE! ⚽🎉

Get ready for two fun-packed weeks at Cromer Park and one week at our new camp location at Narrabeen Sports High School. Perfect for kicking off your kid’s school holidays with soccer, friends, and heaps of fun!

To book your spot at our Holiday Camps click here – MUFC 2026 Jan Holiday Camps 

Advanced Youth Camps are LIVE as well. Please click here – Advanced Youth Session – to book your spot.

📍 Cromer Park | 101 South Creek Rd NSW 2099
– Week 1: Tue 13 Jan – Fri 16 Jan | 8:30am – 12pm
– Week 2: Mon 19 Jan – Thu 22 Jan | 8:30am – 12pm

📍 Narrabeen Sports High School – Synthetic Oval

– Tue 20 Jan – Fri 23 Jan | 8:30am – 12pm

2026 Emerging Talent Pathway Program

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We are currently taking Expression of Interest’s (EOI) for this program. Please click the link below to fill out the form. The form closes at midnight on Wednesday, 26 November. Successful applicants will be notified by 5 pm on Friday, 28 November with details about trialling for the program. If you do not receive an email with trial information, it means your EOI was unsuccessful.

Emerging Talent Program – Fill in form

Trials will be held at Cromer Park, please refer to dates below:

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025
    • U13 – 5pm
    • U14 – 6pm
  • Friday 5 December 2025
    • U15 – 5pm
    • U16 – 6pm

For all information regarding the Pathway Program, please read below.

1. What is the Emerging Talent Pathway Program? 

The Emerging Talent Pathway Program is a specialised development program designed to support and improve identified players within the Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA). While not a competition league, the program provides a high-performance training environment aligned with the philosophy, facilities, and coaching standards of Manly United FC.

Players selected for the program will benefit from advanced coaching, structured development sessions, access to facilities at Cromer Park, and opportunities to participate in friendly games that challenge and accelerate their growth.

2. Who is eligibility for the Emerging Talent Pathway Program? 

The program is open to players eligible to compete in the Under 13 to Under 16 age groups.
To be considered for selection, players must:

  • Be registered and actively playing for one of our 16 Manly Warringah Football Association clubs.
  • Be identified by our technical staff or club coaches as having strong potential for development.

Selected teams in the U13 and U14 age groups will also have the opportunity to represent MWFA in the Football NSW Association Championships in July.

3. Who coaches in the Emerging Talent Pathway Program?

Training and development within the Emerging Talent Pathway Program are delivered by experienced coaches who follow the high-performance philosophy of Manly United FC. In addition to leading Monday night sessions at Cromer Park, our coaching team will visit MWFA community clubs on a rotating basis one night per week to support local coaches and assist with player development across the entire association.

4. What is the training schedule for the Emerging Talent Pathway Program?

All squads train once per week at Cromer Park.
Training details:

  • Day: Monday
  • Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
  • Location: Cromer Park
  • Additional Opportunities: Friendly games scheduled throughout the program to encourage player growth and competition experience.

5. What is the cost of the program?

The cost of the Emerging Talent Pathway Program is $400 per term (GST included) and it will be run over 3 terms.

Gear will also be supplied for all new players at the time they join the program including.

  • Training shorts
  • Jersey
  • Tracksuit
  • Socks
  • Backpack

Manly United FC Administrator

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Manly United Football Club (MUFC) has a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Club Administrator to join the organisation on a permanent basis to assist with the running of all aspects of administration for Manly United .

This role is a full time permanent role, based at the MWFA/MUFC offices at Cromer Park.

Applications should be made by email to admin@mwfa.com.au with applications open until Wednesday 26 November 2025.

POSITION VACANT:                         Manly United Football Club – Club Administrator

Hours per week:                               Full Time

Responsible to:                                CEO –  Manly United Football Club and Manly Warringah Football Association

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

MUFC is offering an opportunity for a sports administrator to join our team to manage all aspects of the Club’s administration to ensure efficient, effective and compliant operations and best practice service and support to our stakeholders.

 

The successful applicant will also provide support to the CEO, Technical Directors and Board to ensure efficient operations of the Manly United Football Club.

 

The successful applicant will work closely with the Technical Directors and Coaches, office staff, volunteers, players and parents.

 

We have an inclusive, energetic and driven staff and we are looking for an MUFC Club Administrator to assist with providing a safe and enjoyable football environment for our players, coaches and volunteers.

 

CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • A Degree/Diploma – Tertiary qualification in Sports Management desired
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sports management or sports administration role
  • Experience in engaging with a variety of stakeholder groups
  • Completion of Working with Children Check
  • Full working rights in Australia
  • Local knowledge – An understanding of the local MWFA and Manly United ecosystem and landscape will be an advantage

The successful applicant should understand a career in sports administration requires some evening and weekend work.

 

Applications should be made by email to admin@mwfa.com.au with applications open until Wednesday 26 November 2025.

 

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