The Victoria Police Soccer Club (VPSC) was established in 1949 and has become the most successful sporting club within Victoria Police.

On April 26^th 2015, the first ANZAC Cup match was played with the Turkish community to honour those who perished in World War One and create bonds between the two communities. This event, which will be held annually, is one that President of the club Ronald Sinclair is proud to say has been a huge success.

“Commemorating the sacrifice of so many soldiers from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey, while acknowledging and building on the great respect and friendship which has been forged between these countries was a great honour for all involved.”

Growing up playing soccer Ron says that he loves the opportunity to use his chosen sport to help people and improve communities.

“Sport (especially soccer) is a fantastic vehicle to allow people to get to know each other and facilitates greater understanding and acceptance in such diverse communities.”

Progressing from Constable to now being Senior Sergeant at Box Hill station, Ron has always had a competitive streak and nothing has stopped him from achieving his goals.

“I once burst an appendix scar after deciding not to listen to the doctors’ orders not to play soccer straight after surgery.”

As he migrated from Scotland, to Papua New Guinea and eventually Australia, Ron has found that no matter what the obstacles, sport has always been a universal language. He believes that incorporating this into the police force is very important as people often find police as unapproachable or threatening.

“Games such as these allow the VPSC to break down barriers and cement bonds with a vast array of culturally and linguistically diverse communities throughout Victoria.”

“We want to show communities that we are regular people who have the shared passion of sport and playing alongside communities’ means that we are seen as equal, something we work to achieve every day. ”