A Brief History of the UMFC
1923: The club was founded by Fred Archer to play social matches against teams such as the Waterside Workers or other organizations or community Groups in the Launceston area. The club originally played on a ground in the middle of the Mowbray racecourse before moving to Invermay Park.
1946: Joined the Northern Tasmanian Amateur Football League.
1948: Moved to the Birdwood Oval located at the Brooks Community School,Mowbray.(currently the University main carpark)
1953: Joined the Northern Districts Football League. Playing against clubs such as Deloraine & Westbury.
1964: Rejoined Northern Amateur Football League.
1980: The club was forced to relocate to the Northern Tasmanian Cricket Ground due to the building of a carpark for the University.
1983: Commenced training at the University Campus Ground whilst playing games at St. Patricks Football Ground,Prospect.
1984: Commenced playing matches at the University Campus Ground.
1987: Started construction of current clubrooms which were completed the following year.
1993: Merged with the University to become the University-Mowbray Football Club. 1st year the club fielded a U/18 side.
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