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Alfred Hess Appointed Youth TD

Alfred Hess

Kingborough Lions United Football Club is excited to announce the appointment of Alfred Hess to the new role of Youth Technical Director at the club.

Alfred brings extensive experience in high performance football environments both as a player and a coach. He has demonstrated experience creating environments where players are able to develop, learn and enjoy the game. Alfred is currently completing a Masters of Secondary Teaching, holds a Canada Soccer C License (transitioning to AFC C Licence) and Ontario Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1 and 2.

The club’s player centred philosophy requires a long-term focus on the athlete, requiring delivery of appropriate programs at each stage of the athlete’s development. Alfred will be responsible for developing individual players to their full potential in the game training phase at the club.

“This is a pivotal appointment for the club – Alfred’s education background, understanding of our development vision and contemporary approach to coaching make him a perfect fit for the role.” said KLUFC Technical Director Simon Edwards , “I am looking forward to working closely with Alfred on improving the delivery of our football development plan in the youth program.”

Alfred will commence as Youth TD with the club early January. Youth players not already training in Term 4 who are interested in our Youth Academy program should attend trial sessions which will commence from 08 January 2022 .

For more information contact [email protected].

Alfred Hess
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Trent Pearce-Tomes appointed as NPL18s Coach for 2022

rent Pearce-Tomes

Kingborough Lions United Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Trent Pearce-Tomes as their U18s coach for Season 2022.

Trent has a long history with the Lions. He started at The Den as a Junior and played the majority of his Senior Football for the Lions. While coaching Youth and Juniors during his playing career, Trent has now hung up the boots and is dedicated to coaching.

In recent years, Trent has coached for Kingborough Lions; Assistant Coach in Challenge League and he was the U18s Assistant Coach in 2021. Our U18s finished in 2nd place in 2021 and the club is looking forward to building on this in 2022.

We are excited by this appointment and are confident that Trent will develop the potential of our young men so they can realise their football ambitions.

U18s start pre-season training Thursday 2 Dec at 6pm on Lightwood Park 3.

Roar with the Pride

rent Pearce-Tomes
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Annual Presentation Dinner 2021

Award Winners 2021

Kingborough Lions United Football Club had their Annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday 13 November. After having to postpone due to the COVID lock-down, the wait was well worth it.

Crown Plaza Resorts and Hotels Hobart was a terrific venue and all our players and their guests scrubbed up really well. A great night was had by all as we celebrated on and off field achievements for 2021
Congratulations to all our Award Winners. Thank you to our organising Committee, our Board, sponsors and other supporters.

Photos from the night are from CMW PHOTOGRAPHY and Melissa Docking. Thanks for capturing the night.

Award Winners 2021

2021 Award Winners

Zoe Nolan Medal (WSL Best & Fairest) – Airlee Lawson

WSL Player’s Player – -Danielle Kannegeisser

SWC Best & Fairest – Phoebe Clifford

SWC Coach’s Award – Rosemary Rodden

SWC 1 – Olivia Gardner

SWC 1 Player’s Player – Lucy Vialle

George Arnott Medal (NPL Best & Fairest) – Adam McKeown & Kobe Kemp

NPL Coach’s Award – Keenan Douce

Bernie Siggins Medal (Champ Best & Fairest) – Eddy Hill

Champ Most Consistent – Daniel Silva

U18s Best & Fairest – Jacob Petersen
U18s Coach’s Award – Baydon Armstong

Southern Champ 1 Best & Fairest – Aidan Mackay & Courtney Winter
Southern Champ 1 Best Team Player – Marcos Aliste

Southern Champ 2 Best & Fairest – Will Davis
Southern Champ 2 Player’s Player – Will Davis

Southern Champ 3 Coach’s Award – Gabe Deayton
Southern Champ 3 Players Player – Christian Sayers

Southern Champ 4 Best & Fairest – Rohan Hutton
Southern Champ 4 Player’s Player – Finn Lunden

Southern Champ 5 Best & Fairest – Charlie White
Southern Champ 5 Player’s Player – Geoff While

Southern Champ 6 Best & Fairest – Campbell Mudge
Southern Champ 6 Coach’s Award -Diego Atterbury

Golden Boot – Laura Davis

Sheena Harper Memorial (Most promising Female youth playing seniors) – Kate Bonertz-Benn
Alistair Rattray (Most promising Male youth playing seniors) – Tate Kingston

Brian Dale Award – Oliver James

Mike Perrin Perpetual Trophy for Outstanding Club Service – Andrew Kerr
Laurie Harvey Perpetual Trophy for Outstanding Club Person – Lorna Barrett

Life Members – Iona Green, George Harms & Bob Daley

These awards were presented at the Annual Youth Dinner
Angus Whyte (Most promising Male Youth playing Youth) – Jacob Petersen
Lisa Jarman (Most promising Female Youth playing Youth) – Cara Lashmar

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Vale George Arnott

The Kingborough Lions United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear Life Member George Arnott. Our deepest sympathies are extended to George’s children, and grandchildren..

Past KLUFC President & Life Member, Brian Dale, shared this history about George:

George arrived in Tasmania on the 9th June, 1951 and worked as a Jackeroo on a farm in the

Midlands. On a visit to Hobart, he saw in the paper there was soccer being played at South

Hobart so he wandered up and whilst sitting in the stand before the game wearing a tartan scarf & tie, George was approached by a chap named Jimmy Truesdale he asked him if he  could play soccer, as the Scottish team were a player short, he said he could and this started  his career by scoring twice to give the Scottish team a 3-2 win over the English team. It was an end of the season International competition.

The following year he arranged with his employer to work an extra hour a day so he could have Saturday morning off to play soccer in Hobart. George had to walk in  the dark after work approx 3 miles to the railway siding, light a lamp in the box to  stop the train going to Hobart where he finally arrived about 10.30 p.m. He would then play on Saturday before catching a train home on Sunday as far as Parattah and then walked 5 miles back to the farm. George did this for 2 years until his parents & sisters arrived in 1953, it was then he moved to Hobart where Caledonians found him employment.

George represented the State of Tasmania 14 times against all the other states as well as twice against visiting Chinese team, 1956 Olympic team, and also the team he supported in Scotland, Heart of Midlothian. He was also Captain of the State Team on six occasions. He transferred to Launceston with his employment in 1965 and was appointed Captain Coach of Northern Juventus.

George had played approx 700 club games, scored approx 500 goals including 63 in one season. When he finished playing he went on the Committee for many years ending in becoming President for the last 5 years before the Club merged with Kingborough where he was appointed Vice President for 2 years.

George was also on the Southern Tasmanian Soccer Association Committee for many years and also served on the State Body for 5 years.

George stated “If there is one thing I am proud of in that time, it was the opportunity to play the Beautiful game of soccer, and to play a leading part in the merger of Caledonians & Kingborough which has led to Kingborough Lions United.”

Additionally, Walter Pless has also penned this piece

https://walterplessonsoccer.blogspot.com/…/vale-george…

George Arnott was a truly great contributor to Football in Tasmania. Kingborough Lions United FC is incredibly grateful. Image Courtesy of Walter Pless:

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Special General Meeting

Women Road Trip

A Special General Meeting of Kingborough Lions United Football Club will be held:

Thursday 28 January 2021 commencing at 7:00pm at Lightwood Park Clubrooms, Lightwood Crescent, Kingston.

Business to be conducted includes:

  • Adoption of Financial Statements
  • Appointment of Auditor

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

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Official Notice 2020 KLUFC AGM

Kingborough Lions United FC Logo

It is getting to that time of the year when we need to start looking for some new blood and reporting on the past season.

The Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 17th December commencing at 7:00pm at Lightwood Park Clubrooms, Lightwood Crescent, Kingston.

Drinks and Snacks provided …

Should you be interested in any of the nominated positions checkout:

Nomination Form 2020 AGM

Nominations need to be emailed ([email protected]) or posted to: P.O. Box 61, Blackmans Bay. TAS 7052 to be received by the Club’s Public Officer by no later than the 10th of December. Hope to see you there.

Official Notice

AGM Kingborough Lions United Football Club will be held:

Thursday 17 December 2020 commencing 7:00pm at Lightwood Park Clubrooms, Lightwood Crescent, Kingston.

Business to be conducted includes:

  • Confirmation of Minutes of Previous AGM 15 December 2019
  • Adoption of Annual Report & Financial Statements
  • Adoption of New Club Constitution
  • Election of Management Board
  • Appointment of Auditor
  • Ratification of Life Members – Michael Wells & Tom McDonald

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

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KLUFC School Holiday Clinics (U5-U12)

Hone your skills at our fun holiday clinics ! Open to players from all school or club teams.  You do not have to play for Kingborough Lions United FC to be involved !!

Suitable for children aged 5-12, our Young Lions school holiday clinics are focused on having fun whilst developing football skills – overseen by FFA accredited coaches and Senior Lions NPL/WSL players – parents can relax while their kids enjoy some much needed football activity over the break for players at all levels of development. Skills, games, FUN !!!

Venue: Lightwood Park, Kingston (behind the Kingborough Sports Centre)

Dates: Wednesday 30th September, Thursday 1st October , Wednesday 7th September & Thursday 8th September 2020

Times: 9:30 am to 12:30 am half day or 9:30 am -4:00 am full day

Bring: water bottle, shin pads & boots, a big smile and lots of energy

Cost: $35 per participant for half day, $55 for full day.

Food: Lunch Packs are available for purchase for $7 (please indicate on registration form if you require )

Secure your clinic place here: Book Holiday Clinic