Manly Vale Calabria Club

Lot 1, Campbell Pde, Manly Vale NSW 2093

Manly Vale – Calabria Bowling Sports & Social Club

The northern beaches of Sydney has a very large Italian community. A major proportion of these people come from the southernmost region of Italy known as Calabria.

The idea of having a club for the Calabrian people had been around for decades. We have always desired a common place to socialise and to keep our traditions alive for future generations.

For nearly 5 years, Tom Mastroianni and Mick Pascuzzo have been discussing the idea of a Calabrian Club and how to get it started. Pat Barbalace joined the discussion for a few years, then another four people were approached; Adolfo Aiello, Mick Pangello, Nick Greco, and Vince Agostino. Their first get-together was at Mistro Mare restaurant in Seaforth, owned by Pat’s brother Michael Barbalace.

The first official meeting took place at L’Argenta Function Centre, Dee Why on the 28th of may 1998 and was attended by the seven founders of the Association. These seven people had numerous meetings and with the help of lawyer, Nick Papallo, the Calabria Social and Sports Club was officially registered on behalf of the above people on the 19th July 1998.

Upon registration of the Calabria Social Sports Club Inc. the founders invited anybody associated with the Calabrian community to attend the first General Meeting of the Club on the 10th July 1998 at L’ Argenta Function Centre Dee Why. The meeting was chaired by Nick Papallo and attended by more than 100 guests.