Wanderers came into being back in 1951 when several rugby clubs (Pirates and Rovers) from Hope, Brightwater and Wakefield combined. The name Wanderers was decided upon, with some debate, after an old Wanderers cricket club based in Springrove half way between the Brightwater and Wakefield communities. In 1982, cricket came under the Wanderers banner, followed in 1984 by netball, and tennis in 1985 ( now defunct ). A squash court and Gymnasium have been added to the complex making Wanderers a truely multi-sport club. Wanderers main gound is Centennial Park ( Brightwater Domain), but also uses grounds at Wakefield Domain, and the recently developed Lord Rutherford Park on the west side of Brightwater. All netball is played at Saxtons field in Stoke.
Wanderers colours are blue and gold.
Wanderers club is open every Friday night from 5:00pm and most Saturdays from 12:00am onwards depending on what games are being played there that day. New membership is wecolmed and encouraged even if the person does not wish to play any particular sport. The club has a fully licenced bar and kitchen facilities and excellent veiwing for live sport and sport on the big screen television. People do not need to be a member to visit our establishment, as long as the person signs in.
Membership fees are $35 for a single member or $50 for family (husband and wife). These fees are outside of subscriptions (affiliation fees) that are paid for playing in your particular code or sport. Squash and Gym fees are $150 a year for each, and can be obtained through our club manager, Diane Drogemuller, at the club itself. Our financial year runs October 1st to September 30th, as do all our memberships. Check contact details on the website.
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