About Us
Way back in 1913, the members of Arncliffe Presbyterian Church, mostly Scotsmen or of Scottish descent, decided to form a Cricket and Baseball team to play in the local competition. In those days, sport was a predominant form of relaxation and entertainment and there were plenty of teams in all sports. Although the Baseball Team was short lived, the Cricket Club remained popular and with the introduction of Rugby League the local sporting organisation experienced ongoing growth. Obviously a suitable name needed to be considered for this sporting group … with the most obvious being ‘Arncliffe Scots’.
Arncliffe Scots sporting teams upheld a fine reputation for sportsmanship and conduct and players shared a great sense of mate-ship and passion on the field. Rugby League continued on until the start of the Second World War when it lapsed due to the loss of senior players and organisers who were called up for service.
Our Story
Post War Rebirth of the Rugby League Club
A group of young Arncliffe men, who had been playing Rugby League socially as the “Turella Tigers”, expressed a desire to reform the Arncliffe Scots team after its demise during the war. They enlisted the help of “Tiger” Black and Glyn Price who called a meeting and invited Percy Davis to attend; this meeting would mark the return Arncliffe Scots to the St George Rugby League competition.
It was also at this meeting that Percy Davis was elected President and so remained for the next forty years. Once again, Arncliffe Scots fielded numerous sides including an A Grade team. The colours were changed to red, black and gold. The ‘Thistle’ remained the Scots emblem.
The Formation of Arncliffe Scots Licensed Club
In 1960 it was suggested that Arncliffe Scots purchase premises to start a Registered Club. After much debate regarding the site for the Registered Club, a site became available alongside Arncliffe Railway Station in Burrows Street.
The cost of the property was 15,000 pounds, a huge sum in those days, especially for a Rugby League Club that invested every penny into player development and had no money at the end of each season. The Directors of St George Leagues Club were approached to purchase the Arncliffe Scots premises and after a short meeting decided to support the venture fully.
Scots Club Today
After facing many challenges over the past decade, such as demographic, geographic and legislative changes, Scots Club has recently completed a major refurbishment.
This work has significantly improved the Club environment and now offers premium facilities including Function Facilities and the Scots Bistro, a new and improved dining experience for members. Our refurbished premises are now open for your enjoyment which includes an outdoor terrace, new bar and lounge for all patrons to enjoy.
Arncliffe Scots 1969 Un-Defeated Premiers.
Lets turn the hands of time back 40 years to 1969.
Have a look at these good looking young men…This team photo was taken near the Arncliffe Scots club at the end of a very long season.
The year was 1969, most of us played for our schools (Kogarah High, Marist Bros Kogarah and Christian Brothers Lewisham etc) during the week as well as Scots on the weekend.
When you are 16 we would of played 10 times a week, we loved the game.
It only seems like last week but it is 40 years ago that I was lucky enough to play in a team that went though the whole season undefeated. We played 5 preseason games and won the couple that were not abandon due to fights. Won all 12 games during the season plus the Semi –Final and Final also 2 games against a Queanbeyan team and 1 game against Gilgandra.
Arncliffe Scots Soccer
Arncliffe Scots Soccer Club (now Scots F.C.) has a long and interesting history. It was initially a soccer club formed in the seventies by locals and Scottish immigrants.
1998 also signified the commencement of a long term association with Arncliffe Scots Sports & Social Club , their support & sponsorship enabled the soccer club to form & enter an All Age side competing in the St George Soccer Association gaining promotion to the premier league the year after.
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“Great place for some drinks and watching the footy. They’re really proud of their sporting history within the community. Lovely staff – especially Matt.”
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