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Posted on August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by klufc

Lions Appoint Alfred Hess as NPL Head Coach for 2023

Tasmanian NPL Club Kingborough Lions United FC have appointed Alfred Hess as the Head Coach of the Club’s High Performance NPL Program for 2023 and beyond.

Hess, who returned to Tasmania this year to take up the role of Youth Technical Director for the Lions, has also been an integral part of the NPL playing group for the 2022 season.

“Alfred has demonstrated a clear understanding of the Club’s vision and football development plan through his role as Youth Technical Director in which he will continue in addition to his new role with the NPL” said Simon Edwards, Technical Director. “Alfred’s coaching experience also includes coaching in high performance youth environments in Canada and recently establishing the inaugural Men’s First Team at Majura FC in the ACT. We feel Alfred is a wonderful fit for the Lions as we embark on the next stage of the Club’s NPL football journey” Edwards added.

“I am grateful for the club’s support in offering me the opportunity as Head Coach of the Club’s NPL endeavour. The Club’s confidence in my ability makes me feel enthusiastic and confident about rising to this challenge. I look forward to being part of the Club’s ambitious vision going forward,” said Hess.

“I would sincerely like to thank Jez Kenth” said Hess. “Jez played a significant role in attracting me to the club and transitioning me into the role of NPL Head Coach. Jez has accomplished meaningful work in this space. In this respect, I look forward to building on the work that Jez has done and making my own contribution to the club’s success.”

Jez Kenth recently announced he would step down at the end of the season –Jez Kenth to Step Down at the end of the 2022 Season “.

“The NPL is about to enter a very exciting era here in Tasmania with the introduction of the new NPL criteria that is being rolled out nationally in 2023” said Brian Downes, Club President.
“With Alfred’s appointment to our NPL Program and following on from the great work that Jez Kenth has done over the past few years, I am very confident that Alfred will take our NPL Program to the next level, as we as a Club, strive to be the absolute best that we can be. This in turn will provide a clear and achievable pathway for our young players coming through our junior and youth programs. Obviously, we all want to see the overall standard of football in Tasmania continue to improve and we feel, as one of the larger NPL clubs in the State, that we have a responsibility to do what we can to help grow the success of this great game and Alfred’s appointment is certainly a move in that direction” Downes added.

Posted on August 10, 2022August 12, 2022 by klufc

Lions support Southern Primary Schools Sports Association Carnival 2022

Kingborough Lions United FC is supporting the SPSSA Winter Carnival again in 2022.

This event in late August brings together grade 6 boys and girls from Southern primary schools for a day that sees regional teams complete in a round robin tournament.

Kingborough Lions United FC has managed the trials to select players from the Huon/Kingborough primary schools and is providing training sessions for the 4 teams over the next fortnight.

The club encourages all Grade 6 players that would like to keep playing football to contact the Club to discuss their playing options for next season as they transition to high school.

Contact: Lorna Barrett (Youth Coordinator) [email protected]

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by klufc

Jez Kenth to Step Down at the end of the 2022 Season

Kingborough Lions United NPL Head Coach, Jez Kenth has decided to stand down at the end of the current 2022 NPL Tasmania season.

Jez Kenth took over the reins of the Kingborough Lions mid-season in 2019 and immediately brought stability to the Club’s NPL Program after years of coaching instability. ‘There is absolutely no doubt that Jez has created a strong inclusive culture and brought a sense of stability and calmness to our NPL program and steadied the ship to finish sixth in that first year and started to build the foundation which is the basis of what we have today’ said Club President Brian Downes.

Kenth has had considerable success in each of his coaching appointments over the past decade. Some of these successes include two Championship titles with University in the Southern Championship, a top four finish with Launceston City in the NPL, its highest points tally to date and a Summer Cup Title as Assistant Coach with Hobart Zebras in the NPL.

Following on from his initial 2019 season with the Lions, Kenth took the Club to its first ever top four finish in the COVID interrupted 2020 season and then followed that up in 2021 with another fourth position and a Kingborough NPL record of 36 points, 14 points in front of fifth placed Launceston City. In 2021 the Lions also secured their first silverware since 2012 winning the pre-season Summer Cup competition and were beaten Summer Cup finalists in 2022.

Kenth, who has decided to take some much-needed time out to spend more time with his children and to meet the demands of his senior management role, said that he has enjoyed the camaraderie and culture of the Club and is proud of the contribution that he has made to this “sleeping Lion.” ‘I feel very excited for the future of Kingborough Lions and hope that I have helped this amazing Club start to realise its full potential. I am very proud to have contributed in creating a strong and competitive culture. I am also extremely proud to have had the privilege to lead this wonderful group of players and coaches.’ Kenth said.

With five matches still to be played to round out the 2022 season, there is further prospect of Kenth and his coaching team helping Kingborough to reach new heights with second position still very much on the cards having guided the Lions to its current League position of third, just one point behind South Hobart.

‘We are very excited about the positive changes that are taking place around the Club with over $6 Million of development currently underway which includes new changerooms, a total pitch renovation and installation of new lights’ Downes said. ‘The vast improvement of our facilities, thanks to the support of both the State and Federal Governments, just add to the good feel around the place to which Jez has significantly contributed through his leadership of our NPL Program. We wish Jez and his family much success and happiness for the future’ Downes added.

Brian Downes advised that the appointment of the NPL Head Coach for 2023 would be announced soon.END:

Posted on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 by klufc

Lightwood Park Development Funding Update

Lightwood Park Upgrades – Funding Update 18 May 2022

The club has sought bipartisan support for this community project in Franklin since we started working on it in 2013. This is where we are at with three sleeps to the 2022 Federal Election:

The Australian Labor Party, Julie Collins MP, have committed funding – $3 million – to the next stage of the project.
The Liberal Party of Australia have not committed any funding to the next stage of the project.

This is a Ground and Infrastructure project that will benefit the entire Community, Football (soccer) in the South of the State, the Football Club, Kingston High School and other users of the Kingborough Sports Precinct. Ground closures over the past fortnight have once again highlighted the need for improved facilities and Kingborough Lions Untied FC continues to work on implementing the Lightwood Park Master plan endorsed by the Kingborough Council in 2018. The club is thankful to have had the support of the Tasmanian State Liberal Government with funding for Stage 1 of the project.

You Tube clip below: Julie Collins visited Lightwood Park to announce a $3m commitment to Lightwood Park from an Albanese government

Posted on May 1, 2022May 4, 2022 by klufc

MiniRoos Coaching Course 15 May @theDen

All parents and youth players interested in coaching or supporting your coach this season should consider attending the fun 2 hour MiniRoos course on Sunday 15 May at Lightwood Park.

Football Tasmania are conducting the Mini Roos coaches course:

What: Miniroos introduction Course (2 Hours)
Date: Sunday 15 May
Time: 09:00-11:00
Venue: LIghtwood park 1 B

To register coaches can use this link:
https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/Entry/?EID=25285
And advise our coordinator [email protected] …

Posted on April 26, 2022May 4, 2022 by klufc

Labor Promise 3 Million of Support for Lightwood Upgrades

It was a delight to host some Federal Labor politicians on 26 April at Clennett’s Lightwood.

With Stage 1 of the Lightwood Park redevelopment reaching completion and Stage 2 underway, the promise of $3 Million to be invested into Kingborough Lions United Football Club’s Lightwood Park Development was very welcome.

Federal Member for Franklin, Julie Collins MP and Senator Catryna Bilyk have been long time supporters and advocates for our Football Club for which we are truly thankful.

Very excited to announce today that if elected an Albanese Labor Government will invest $3 million to upgrade facilities at Lightwood Park, helping the Kingborough Lions United Football Club continue to grow.
This investment will help support Football Tasmania’s aspiration for the facility to be a base camp for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 and will help the club meet the incredible growth in female participation in the sport.
I know what a difference the Club makes to the local community in Kingborough so I’m so pleased Labor is committing this support.
Julie Collins MP

Your Tube clip below: Julie Collins visited Lightwood Park yesterday to announce a $3m commitment to Lightwood Park from an Albanese government

Posted on April 1, 2022April 12, 2022 by klufc

Easter Holiday Clinics

Football Fun for the Easter Holidays

School Holidays are here and our Holiday Clinics will be returning this Easter !!
Kingborough Lions United Football Club are offering 3 fabulous, fun days of football activity.
Choose from half or full day options – lunch is available to order for full day.

Details

Clinics start at 9.00am, drop off as early as 8.30am
Half day finishes at Noon, full day 3:00pm.

Thursday 21/04
Tuesday 26/04
Thursday 28/04

Posted on February 24, 2022March 13, 2022 by klufc

Junior Registrations Open for 2022

Get your 5-12 year olds playing with Kingborough Lions United Football Club in 2022! We are looking forward to a fun season of football with our juniors.

Junior registrations (U5-U12) are now open and will close 25th March (please direct your enquiries to our Program Co-ordinator Lorna Barrett- [email protected]).

To register:

1. Register at www.playfootball.com.au (no payment)

2. Using the product below, select training options and pay for registrations (and also purchase and Club gear you need)

*Please note we have a new online store and you will need to recreate your account as we have not been able to migrate accounts from the old store.

Roar with the Pride!

Posted on February 21, 2022March 13, 2022 by klufc

Youth Registrations Closing for Season 2022

Kingborough Lions United Football Club‘s Youth Registrations (13-16) are still open (just), so there’s still time to join us for the 2022 Season.

You can register for our Youth Academy, a 42 week football program or you can register for the Southern Winter Roster (games commence 2 April).

If you have an questions regarding the Youth Program contact our Youth Co-ordinator, Lorna Barrett, [email protected]

To register:

1. Register at www.playfootball.com.au (no payment)

2. Go to the Club store to select training options and pay (and also purchase Club gear)
*Please note we have a new online store and you will need to recreate your account as we have not been able to migrate accounts from the old store.

Roar with the Pride!

Posted on January 22, 2022March 13, 2022 by klufc

Talented Kingborough Trio Embrace New Football Opportunity

Kingborough Lions United Football Club congratulates Holly Bonertz-Benn, Eloise Paine and Kate Bonertz-Benn who have been successful in securing placements to pursue their football development interstate in 2022. All three of the ‘triplets’ have secured positions in full time football programs whilst they undertake their college studies.

Eloise will be working with Sydney FC Academy staff in the High Performance football program at Endeavour Sports High School (an official Sydney FC Academy school in Sutherland Shire, Sydney). She will be playing for Sydney University Soccer FC, (a Football NSW Women’s NPL 1 club in the U18 Girls Youth League 1 competition).

Eloise has shown incredible dedication and resliance, having dealt with setbacks from a shock cancer diagnosis in November 2019 and pushing through over 55 weeks of Chemo.

Holly and Kate have moved to Brisbane having been accepted into the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) NTC program for 2022 and the Kelvin Grove State High School football excellence program.

We feel like this is the best move for us with the overall goal of playing professional football and representing our nation. We are very thankful for Kingborough Lions and Football TAS, and all that these programs have done for us.
Holly and Kate

Kate, Eloise & Holly have been with the Lions since they were juniors (Kate and Holly coming to the Lions from the Cygnet Sea Dragons in 2016) and have worked through our SAP and Youth Academy programs where they have been recognised by being selected multiple times for Tasmanian teams.

In early 2021 Kate, Eloise and Holly were named in the extended Junior Matilda’s squad during a disappointing 2021 which saw football activities hampered by COVID.

The work ethic, belief and passion for the game that Holly, Kate and Eloise have continued to demonstrate has been, and continues to be, inspirational.
Simon Edwards – Technical Director KLUFC

We are proud to have had the opportunity provide the programs and environment to support these young women in their football development and wish them continued success on their way to fulfilling their football dreams. Roar with the Pride !