THE Camden Haven Redbacks are determined to make their 50th anniversary season a celebratory one.

The 2025 Football Mid North Coast season kicks off this weekend, with games scheduled for Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April.

The club will field an impressive 32 teams in the year of its 50th anniversary, with 401 players registered to play.

In the junior competition the Redbacks boast sides from U6s to U14s, while in seniors they field a women’s side and three men’s teams – Zone Premier League 1 (First Grade), Men’s Northern League 1 (3rd Grade) and Men’s Northern League 2 (4th Grade).

“The Camden Haven Redbacks are thrilled to get the 2025 season underway,” said Club President Riley Papas.

“Not only have we been able to maintain strong playing numbers for our club, but we also continued to see an influx of female participation in our game which we couldn’t be more excited about.”

Riley said the opportunity to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary is the “icing on the cake” of an exciting year.

“Being founded in 1975, there aren’t many clubs that get to say that they have been around as long as we have, especially in an area of our size, but somehow we continue to grow in numbers year on year.

“This season is going to be filled with heritage, milestones and celebrations.”

By Kim AMBROSE