The Kiama Quarriers Football Club women’s teams have made a flying start to the season, with both sides undefeated after their first two games.

The Division 1 team, in particular, is shaping up as a serious title contender.

After falling just one game short of the grand final last year - eliminated by eventual premiers Fairy Meadow - the team wasted no time exacting revenge.

In their season opener, wearing the new Kiama Quarriers kit, they defeated Fairy Meadow 3–0.

KQFC Secretary Nerissa Peterson says much of the team’s early-season success can be attributed to coach Wayne Paton’s leadership.

“They’ve got quite a few new players, and many are playing really well. Wayne has a very structured training schedule, and I think a few players came over specifically to play under him after our strong season last year,” she says.

Kiama Quarriers women's over 30's team. Source: Nerissa Peterson

The club’s Over 30s Division 1 women’s team is also off to a perfect start, winning both of their opening matches.

They, too, are hoping to go one better this year after making the semi-finals in 2024.

“They beat last year's league champions, Oak Flats Kraken, which was a fantastic win and a great sign of what’s to come,” says Peterson.

Things have been more mixed on the men’s side of the club. KQFC fields two All Age men’s teams - one in Division 3 and another in Division 4.

The Division 3 team is off to a strong start, with two wins from two, while the Division 4 side is still searching for their first victory.

“The Division 3 team is looking strong, with a lot of talent. We're expecting them to do well this season,” Peterson says. 

Action shot from the Kiama Quarriers vs Jamberoo Ravens game last year. Photo: Brian Scott

“Several players have returned from the District League to play in the Community League for Kiama, which is a great sign.”

The Division 4 team, on the other hand, is in a development phase.

“They’ve got quite a few new players, including about half a dozen who have come up from juniors and are only 17 or 18 years old. It’s all new for them - they’re just finding their feet.”

In the Masters divisions, the Over 35s men’s team, who moved down a division this year, have recorded one win and one loss. The Over 45s team, who moved up a division, have had a tougher start, losing both their opening games.

All teams will take a break over the Easter weekend before returning to the field on the weekend of April 26–27.

The club’s major fundraiser, a trivia night, will be held on May 10 at Kiama Leagues Club - a great chance to support local sport.