The Breakwater Eagles Sports Club will move to a new venue in 2023, Howard Glover Reserve, as the club aims to return to former glories.
One of the oldest and most successful soccer clubs in Geelong, the Eagles have been based at White Eagle House for the best part of four decades.
But times have changed, and the club is looking forward to a new era.
“The Breakwater Eagles Sports Club is one of Geelong’s longest standing clubs that has seen thousands of players, coaches and supporters throughout its time,” president Jim Kontogeorgis said.
“Established in 1964 we have had a number of different venues that we have called home for various amounts of time dating back to the ‘Brinton’ days.
“Since then we have been based out of the facilities at White Eagle House.
“Like everyone, our needs, requirements and objectives are constantly changing.
“Because of this we have identified an opportunity to relocate from the facilities at White Eagle House and move into our new home at Howard Glover Reserve.”
Howard Glover Reserve has been a home ground to a number of soccer clubs in Geelong on a temporary basis over the years. Situated in the heart of Geelong in Eastern Gardens, the facility is easily accessible to all football fans.
Going forward, the venue will be the permanent nest of the Breakwater Eagles. There are no plans to change the name of the club in the immediate future.
The Eagles have had much success over the years in their mens, womens and junior programs. The club has produced a number of players who have gone on to higher representation.
From 2005 to 2010, Breakwater won six Men’s Division One titles in a row. The Women’s team were also successful in 2009 and 2010.
The Eagles have over 100 junior players currently, and expect this number to grow in the coming years.
The club is also determined to reinvigorate their female program, especially in light of the 2023 Women’s World Cup which will be held in Australia and New Zealand.
The Eagles applied to utilise the Howard Glover facility through the City of Greater Geelong’s Expression of interest process in October 2022. The club received the good news earlier this month that their proposal was approved.
For the time being, the club is making the transition from White Eagle House, with the move expected to be completed in full in the coming months.
