Club History
The club was formed in 1953 by Greek immigrants as Apollon AFC and is commonly known as 'The Greeks'. The club changed its name to Christian Youth FC in 1958, and became Wellington Olympic in 1983. The local Greek community continues to be the basis of the club's support and a significant number of players are of Greek heritage.
| Season(s) | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Joined the Central Region League (Division Two) |
| 1991 | Promoted to the Premier Division |
| 1993 | 6th in the National League |
| 1999 | 10th in the newly revamped North Island League |
| 2000–2004 | Competed in the Capital Premier Division |
| 2005 | 2nd in the Central Premier League |
| 2006 | 4th in the Central Premier League |
| 2009 | Winner of 2009 Chatham Cup
Central League Runner Up |
| 2010 | Club Team of the Year (2009) - Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards 2010 |
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