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Well what an unbelievable and memorable day it was for the Club on Monday 10 June 2024.  The day Kingborough Lions United FC hosted the Tasmanian Statewide Cup Finals for the first time in the Club’s history.

Message to our Members from Club President Brian Downes:

On behalf of the Board, I want to sincerely thank all the Members, and their families, that turned up on the day to cheer on both our Women’s and Men’s teams in their respective finals, and who contributed to what was an amazing atmosphere and a most enjoyable day of football.

To host and cater for such an event, over 1300 people in attendance, is a considerable ask for any Club, let alone a Club that is still in ‘construction mode’, with still much more work to be done.  Therefore, on behalf of all of the Club’s membership, I wish to send the biggest thanks possible to all of the Volunteers who not only helped on the day, but also the weeks leading up to the event.  We are so grateful to each and every one of you for your time, dedication, and professionalism in helping with this amazing day.

To the players of our Women’s and Men’s teams, we are so proud of the way both teams played, and although we just fell short in getting the results we were all hoping for, the matches were of the highest quality, and have now set the scene for more finals football in the future.  Again, thank you to both teams, you are much loved and appreciated.

Again thank you so much to every Member, Volunteer and Player who was involved on the day, we are so proud of you all.

Brian Downes
President
Kingborough Lions United FC

20 June Statewide Cup Finals Day – Clennett’s Lightwood Park

2024 Lakoseljac Cup Final, Kingborough Lions v Glenorchy Knights, Match Highlights

McDonald’s Women’s Statewide Cup Final 2024, Devonport Strikers v Kingborough Lions

Kingborough Lions United Football Club’s 2022 NPL Head Coach Jez Kenth wanted to contribute back to the Community as his final undertaking in this role.
On Friday, the Club presented a cheque for $500 to Dementia Friendly Tasmania Inc. to assist with their work – donations came from players, supporters & the Club. It was a delight to meet up with Kath and Anne while they shared how their organisation assists and supports those with dementia and their carers.
Along with Jez, were Kingborough Lions United Football Club’s President, Brian Downes and 2022 Best & Fairest, Kobe Kemp.
Thank you ladies to you and your team.

Kingborough Lions United FC Women’s 2023 Pre-Season for WSL, SCW and U18s has commenced.

New or returning players considering playing with KLUFC in season 2023 should complete the player’s Expression of Interest Form so we can advise you of training locations and any changes to schedule.

Sessions are Monday/Wednesday 17:45-19:15 and Saturdays 07:00-08:30.

WSL, SCW and U18 Team selections will be made based on performance and attendance at pre-season sessions.

Further Enquiries or details – message or call Cathy James on 0458 291 156.

Roar with the Pride !!

Volunteer applications for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ are now open.

Please read the following media release from FIFA – The code for Lightwood Park is “TRSLIP”.

Volunteer applications for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ are now open

• Thousands of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ volunteers are needed across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
• Volunteers will have an integral part to play in making the tournament a huge success 
• Apply today at FIFA.com/volunteers

FIFA has launched the Volunteer Programme for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ today, with approximately 5,000 enthusiastic people needed to support the tournament.

Volunteers will play an important role in welcoming the world to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, giving locals across the Host Cities the chance to share their knowledge and culture with participating teams and visitors.

To celebrate the launch, several activities are taking place across various Host Cities in the coming weeks, with each recognising local football community volunteers, and encouraging people to sign up to be part of the tournament next year.

Jane Fernandez, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ COO (Australia) said: “Volunteers are at the heart of the football community in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, without their dedication and commitment, major events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup wouldn’t be possible.

“The Volunteer Programme is an opportunity for the community to get up close to the action and behind the scenes of the biggest women’s sporting event in the world. We look forward to welcoming our volunteers to the team in 2023,” she said.

Volunteers will be the public-facing team on the ground, representing the FIFA Women’s World Cup with pride, enthusiasm and respect. Volunteers will be assisting in stadiums, training venues, FIFA Fan Festival sites, hotels, transport hubs and airports, and roles run throughout the tournament starting from 25 June to 22 August 2023.

A variety of positions covering 25 specialist areas including match operations and referee support, to media, broadcast and drivers are on offer.

Jane Patterson, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ COO (Aotearoa New Zealand) said: “The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 brings together so many diverse people and cultures. We’ll be delivering a world-class event to a global audience, so if you want to be part of history, and gain a once-in-a-lifetime experience we’d encourage you to apply through the FIFA volunteer platform.”

For more information on how to apply to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Volunteer Programme, click here.

To be eligible to volunteer for the tournament, applicants must be 18 years or older by 1 June 2023 and speak at least intermediate level English. Volunteers will need to be available for at least 10 shifts between 25 June and 22 August 2023.

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:

The Kingborough Lions United Football Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 18 January 2022 commencing 7:00pm at Lightwood Park Clubrooms, Lightwood Crescent, Kingston. Business to be conducted includes:

• Confirmation of Minutes of Previous AGM
• Adoption of Annual Report & Financial Statements
• Election of Management Board
• Appointment of Auditor

For further information contact Club President Brian Downes on 0448 377 713 or visit www.klufc.org.au