About
Hampton Rovers began as an organised activity for the 1st Hampton Scout group in 1918. The Scout Group’s main aim was to promote football as a team game and encourage self-confidence, self-control and the desire of a player to improve his ability.
Initially games were played socially against other Scout Groups, but as the incentive to play in a higher standard became apparent, another competition was sought.
In 1931 Hampton Rovers was admitted to the Metropolitan Football League and played Richmond United at Burnley in its first game.
In 1933 the club joined the VAFA and changed the colours to the current Green & Gold.
Website
Hampton Rovers
Home Ground
Boss James Reserve, Cnr. David Street & Bluff Road, Hampton
Location
Hampton is a suburb of Melbourne, located 14 km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. Hampton is in a wealthy bayside area of Melbourne, wedged between the suburbs of Brighton and Sandringham. It is named after a local market gardener, Dyas Hampton.
Premierships
A Section: 1951
B Section: 1947
C Section: 1946, 1998, 2001, 2014
Division One/D Section: 1939, 1995, 2013
