Woonona Shamrocks Football Banners

⚡ Express Delivery - Your Banner in Just 2 Business Days
Choose Express Post at checkout and your Woonona Shamrocks banner can arrive in as little as 2 business days. Have it ready for the next match at Ocean Park, Woonona.
 
Woonona Shamrocks Banners - Over 130 Years of Community Pride
Woonona Football Club is one of the Illawarra's most historic sporting institutions, and FootyBanners.com is proud to help celebrate every milestone along the way. Whether it is a career games achievement or a season to remember, a custom Shamrocks banner is the perfect way to mark the occasion.
 
Simple to Order
Choose from Single Player, Two Player, Team, or Grand Final banner options, each printed with permanent inks on heavy-duty paper that holds up in all conditions. Just provide the player's name, surname, guernsey number, and milestone and we will take care of the rest. Perfect for a muggy Illawarra afternoon at Ocean Park.
 
Two Players, One Banner
When two Shamrocks reach the same milestone in the same game, our Two Player banner lets you celebrate them both on one quality piece. Supply both names and guernsey numbers and we will handle the rest.
 
Team Banners for Group Celebrations
Celebrate three to six players at once with our Team Banner option. A top-line message like "Woonona Shamrocks - Bring It On!" puts the whole squad front and centre for a celebration that will be talked about all season.
 
Wall Keepsake Banners
Available in Small, Medium, and Large on thick recyclable paper with waterproof inks, our Wall Keepsake Banners are perfect for the clubrooms, garage, or games room. Keep your Shamrocks banner on display as a lasting tribute to a great player or unforgettable season.
 
Grand Final Banners
When Woonona runs out for the Grand Final, make the entrance count. Our Grand Final Banners come in 4.5m and 5.5m with fully customised top and bottom text. Contact us for design advice for your Woonona Football Club Grand Final banner.
 
About Woonona Shamrocks Rugby Union Football Club
Origins and Founding
The Woonona Shamrocks Rugby Union Football Club was formed in 1970 through the amalgamation of two northern Wollongong clubs: Shamrocks RUFC and Woonona Surf RUFC. Shamrocks RUFC had been founded in 1966 by the Corrimal Young Christian Workers (YCW), initially known as the Aurora Club, and entered the Illawarra district competition in 1966 - winning the pre-season knock-out and reaching the C Grade grand final in their first year. In 1967, in only their second season, the Shamrocks won the knock-out, minor premiership, and grand final. Woonona Surf RUFC was founded in 1968 by members of the Woonona Surf Club who wanted to stay together during winter, winning the C Grade premiership in their debut year. The two clubs amalgamated in 1970 to form a single northern suburbs representative club for the Illawarra District Rugby Union, based at their spiritual home, Hoopers Royal Hotel in Woonona.

Club History
The Woonona Shamrocks compete in the Illawarra District Rugby Union competition and are the only rugby club in the northern suburbs of Wollongong. Despite a tough first season in 1970 - which produced the rare distinction of finishing last in all three grades - the club developed an ethos of toughness and competitive spirit that became its trademark. By 1978, the club had progressed significantly, reaching all three grand finals in that season and winning the A Grade premiership 4-0 against Vikings in a wet and blustery final. That year also saw former Wallaby Barry Stumbles join as player-coach, bringing renewed enthusiasm and fitness standards to the club. The Shamrocks celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2019, marking more than five decades as a community sporting institution in the northern Wollongong area.

Home Ground
The club plays at Ocean Park in Woonona, which has served as the Shamrocks' home ground for many years. The club originally used Nicolson Park in front of the Woonona Surf Club before settling at its current location. Ocean Park provides the base for the club's senior and junior competitions and is located in the coastal strip north of Wollongong, close to the beach environment that has always been central to the club's culture.

Community and Programs
The Woonona Shamrocks field teams in the Illawarra District Rugby Union Competition, with several junior sides from under-7s through to under-17s, as well as three senior grade sides. The club serves as a pathway for players to be selected in Illawarra Rugby and NSW Country representative teams. With a membership and supporter base of more than 600 people, the Shamrocks maintain a strong community connection. The club also holds a rich social tradition, with its club song adapted from a military march and the annual tours and post-match culture remaining as vibrant as ever.

Woonona
Woonona is a beachside suburb in the northern part of Wollongong, New South Wales, located approximately 70 kilometres south of Sydney. The suburb borders the Tasman Sea to the east and is characterised by its residential beach culture and proximity to the Illawarra escarpment. It forms part of the broader Wollongong local government area, a region with a long tradition of rugby union, rugby league and other community sports. The northern Wollongong corridor - encompassing suburbs such as Woonona, Bellambi, Corrimal and Bulli - has historically been a stronghold of working-class community sport.
The Shamrocks compete in the Illawarra District Rugby Union and call Ocean Park, Woonona home. Visit the club at shamrocksrugby.com.au and follow on Facebook.