Tuggerah United Soccer Club was formed in 1999 when, over a drink and a chat two men, Dave Ashe & Peter Thode decided that the growth of Tuggerah area warranted an additional Soccer Club on the Coast.After both sitting on Committees of Soccer Clubs for many years, these men having a wealth of knowledge between them wanted to form a Club thats' first aim was to get the fun and friendliness back into the sport and bring more of a family atmosphere back into the game of Soccer whilst still aspiring for each team to reach the top.

With their families and 7 more people interested in the venture, the Wyong R.S.L Club was approached and liking the groups' proposal they offered the R.S.L grounds at Club Tuggerah to be developed into Soccer playing fields. Soccer stalwart, Roy Barnes assisted greatly as Dave being an interstate truck driver couldn't be on hand at times when needed and Roy stood in his place whenever required.

It was a tough road ahead for this extra tough group who, after a medley of hurdles from other Clubs and the Soccer Association to stop the Soccer Club forming, finally kicked off their first team on 1st April, 2000. As the R.S.L grounds would not be completed to start their first season, Over 35's team 'The Rustic Rangers' agreed to share their Chittaway Oval ground with the Tuggerah teams and the 'Rustics' became part of the Tuggerah Club.

Tuggerah United Soccer Club initially fielded 6 Non Comp teams; 2 competition Junior teams; an Under 16 Girls team; a Senior Ladies team and a Senior Mens side - all up 127 players. Of these 11 teams, 10 were sponsored.

The small hard-working Committee, the excellent Coaches and their Managers, the Sponsors and the players have helped this Club to grow from a dream to a very real reality that grows bigger and better with each year. In 2006 in keeping with formalities of F.I.F.A , Tuggerah United Soccer Club became Tuggerah United Football Club. 2006 also saw the Club fielding 13 Non Comp teams; 11 Junior competition teams; a Under 16 Girls team; 2 Ladies teams; 2 Over 35 mens teams and 4 Senior Mens teams. Total: 32 teams and 413 players - a far cry from our initial start in 2000!

In 2005 Mr Roy Barnes became the Clubs' first official Life Member

LIFE MEMBER – MR ROY BARNES

In 2004 Tuggerah United Football Clubs’ first Life Member, Mr Roy Barnes was accepted by the Members.

Roy held the executive position of Vice President for the first 3 years of the Clubs’ operation and although ill, held the position of Fixtures Officer as well. Roy is “always there” when the Club or anybody needs something done. He was our Friday ‘training official’ sometimes sitting there alone when teams did not advise there was training, and he sat on the Official Table every weekend.

We would like to capitalise on Roy’s soccer life which many people are unaware of.

Roy was a member of Wyong Soccer Club since 1976 until he joined our Club in 1999. He coached and managed both Junior & Senior teams over the years.When the State League Committee was formed in 1982, Wyong nominated Roy as a foundation member of that committee where he went on to become their Chairman in 1986 & 1987. Roy was also Vice President at Wyong for 9 years and was awarded Clubperson of year 3 times.

Roy is dedicated to his family and to his soccer club even though he does not have any of his children playing. Roy is always available when asked to do anything. If he says that he will be available to help at certain times you can guarantee he will be there on time. Roy’s reliability is evident every week during soccer season and he is always available to ‘fill in.’ One year when the Canteen Supervisor resigned at Tuggerah, Roy and his wife, Carol stepped in as Canteen Assistants, bagging lollies, purchasing stock and assisting on special days. When there was a job to be done that nobody wants to do – ‘Roy will do it’ and if he does a job, he does it well to his best ability.

Roy has always been a man of unquestionable character, high principles, diligence, reliability, honest and a role model for all.Tuggerah United Football Club can only prosper from his selfless efforts.

Roy should have been awarded this prestigious honour many years ago and Tuggerah United Football Club is glad to have the honour of making Roy its 1st Life Member.