ACF Penrith Competitors

The Penrith Panthers are one of 16 rugby league teams within the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. Founded in 1967, the Panthers have won the premiership six times (1991, 2003, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). The Panthers senior and junior squads, along with rugby league administration employees are based in the Panthers Rugby League Academy. The Academy is a $22 million dollar high performance training and development facility. The Academy was opened in 2017 by the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister. The Academy consists of two full-size all-weather training fields, two gymnasiums, hot and cold plunge pools, a 61-seat team auditorium, medical rooms, a number of recreational areas for players and staff, as well as administration offices. JOIN THE PANTHERS FAMILY We are part of the Panthers Group, one of Australia's largest entertainment groups. The Panthers Group consists of six licensed venues in Penrith, Port Macquarie, Bathurst, North Richmond and Glenbrook. The Group also includes Panthers on the Prowl - community outreach program, BlueBet Stadium, the Panther Shop and Panthers Rugby League Academy. If you are interested in working for us, or within one of the Panthers Group venues, please check out our Positions Vacant page: http://www.panthers.com.au/group-corporate/careers/positions-vacant/

Football NSW is the governing body for association football (soccer) and Futsal in the Australian state of New South Wales, with the exception of the northern regions of NSW (the governing body for which is Northern New South Wales Football). Football NSW is a member of the national governing body, Football Federation Australia (FFA). The headquarters of Football NSW are located at Valentine Sports Park. Valentine Sports Park is a multipurpose sporting complex which caters for various groups, as well as individuals. The complex consists of twin, triple and quad rooms accommodating up to 180 people, 5 playing fields, lecture rooms, indoor sports hall, 20 metre indoor pool and a dining room open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also contains the offices of the Football NSW staff.

Sydney Football Club (FC) was established in 2004 as the inaugural Australian-League (A-League) club representing Australia’s biggest city. In 2008, the club extended its commitment to the sport with the introduction of their first Women's team in the newly-formed W-League. From 2004 until the 2018/19 Season, the club's home ground was the original Allianz Stadium - a 45,500 seat rectangular multi-use venue in the suburb of Moore Park. From 2019 - 2022, the stadium was demolished and rebuilt. During this period, Sydney FC showcased their game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Leichhardt Oval and Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah. In 2022, Sydney FC proudly returned home to the stunning new Allianz Stadium - a state of the art facility with a capacity of 42,500. Sydney FC are the most successful club in the history of the A-Leagues, having won 33 trophies across the A-Leagues Men and Women, Australia Cup, the National Youth League, E-Leagues and Oceania Confederation. Sydney FC has been crowned Champions nine times and Premiers on nine occasions. Sydney FC Women also hold the record for highest attended domestic Women's football match at 11,471. Sydney FC has started to take its brand throughout Asia and the Pacific. Having succeeded in Oceania and at the Club World Championships in 2005, Sydney FC has now qualified for eight AFC Champions League competitions after Australia moved from the Oceania confederation to Asia. Many of the world’s greatest players have donned the Sky Blue shirt, including Italian World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero,former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke, Brazilian superstar Juninho, Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr, Socceroo legends John Aloisi and Brett Emerton and US Women's National Team winger Meghan Rapinoe. The club also boasts a legacy of many of Australia’s best ever products such as Steve Corica, Tony Popovic, Alex Brosque, Jason Culina, Teresa Polias, Cortnee Vine and Caitlin Foord.