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Lions Break New Ground with Appointment of First Junior Technical Director

Tim Dale 2024

Kingborough Lions United FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Dale to the role of Junior Technical Director – the first time in the Club’s history a dedicated technical role has been allocated to our entire Junior and SAP programs.

“I’m excited to be taking on this role. I’ve been involved with the club, on and off, since playing for Blackmans Bay United as an U/8.

KLUFC have a huge base of juniors, last year it fielded 26 teams with 293 players from U/6 to U/12. I hope to play a role in building this number, in helping ensure that juniors that register with KLUFC have a positive experience playing the game and that those that aspire to improve their skills also have that avenue. Additionally, the role will be about supporting coaches and volunteers, those parents that give up their time to coach during the week and on the weekend, providing them with assistance if they require it.” said Tim

The club has been restructuring to ensure that it can fully support all players and programs as the number of players and coaches continue to grow.

As a player, Tim represented Kingborough Lions, Caledonians, Olympia, Hobart Juventus and Riverside Olympic at senior level and was recently awarded Life Membership at the club. Tim’s coaching experience extends to a range of sports via coordinating sport at Fahan School for 24 years (including football).

“The club has been working hard to ensure we can deliver our programs in keeping with our aspirations, and I am very excited that we have been able to secure Tim in this critical role. As an educator, coach, and footballer Tim brings a wealth of skill, knowledge, maturity and experience to our Junior program space (U5-U12). Our junior members can look forward to an exciting and rewarding season as Tim takes responsibility for technical program delivery for our Junior Program, Skill Acquisition Phase Program and our Discovery Phase Program. This role will also include community and school engagement as we transition the role to full time in May.” said Simon Edwards , Technical Director.

Tim’s football coaching and management experience includes:

  • Coach Central Region U/9 Team
  • Coach U/12 Southern Girls – competed intrastate tournament
  • Coach U/13 Southern Boys – trip to mainland tournament
  • Ass. Coach Riverside Olympic Football Club Snr Men
  • Coach Riverside Olympic Snr Men Reserves
  • Head Coach NPL Men (was then Premier League) 2005 and 2006
  • (including being named Coach of the Year)
  • Ass. Coach NPL Men (Premier League and Victory league) 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016
  • Head Coach Womens Premier League 2001
  • Coach Div. 1 Men
  • Coach Junior Boys – U/7, U/8 and U/10 KLUFC
  • Coach Junior Girls – U/7 and U/9 KLUFC
  • Vice President Kingborough Lions Football Club – 2009
  • Football Management Committee KLUFC – 2014
  • Assisted in recruitment of mainland/international recruits KLUFC NPL – 2019
  • Video Analysis KLUFC NPL – 2017 and 2021
  • Coach: U/12 and U/13 KLUFC Girls – 2022 and 2023
  • Coach: U/13 Girls TSP (for Football Tasmania) 2023

The club will is accepting enrolments for our Term 1 Junior SAP and Discovery programs, and will be opening Junior Memberships shortly for the winter season.

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Play football in Kingborough !!

Kingborough Lions United Football Club’s Youth development mission is to provide each player the opportunity to play football in a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes fun, enjoyment and skill learning at a level that fits his/her interest and ability, and to create a challenging environment for talented players who aspire to reach their full potential.

Our programs are overseen by qualified and experienced coaches, including our Youth Technical Director Alfred Hess.

Players born 2011 and older:

Kingborough Lions United Football Club are super keen to see new and returning Youth players back into training the week commencing 30th October (after Show Day weekend).

If you are an existing player or a new player, please complete the Expression of Interest form to assist with our Term 4 and 2024 planning.

Players 2012 and younger:

Our Term 4 SAP and Discovery programs are underway for primary school age boys and girls – details here (U9-U12) and here (U5-U8).

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Youth Celebrate Season 2023

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Last Saturday Night saw our Youth Players on show at the Youth Presentation Dinner.
This was a night of team-ship, mate-ship, appreciation and gratitude.
Congratulations to all Team Award winners.
Thank you to all our on-field and off-field volunteers that keep our teams fit, competitive and ready to take the pitch week after week.
The evening was a resounding success and the Club Song was a superb ending to the formal part of the evening.

The Club is now inviting players to register their EOI for season 2024 and also welcomes and new players to express interest in joining the club to play.

Youth players U13 and up currently:

Current U12 Players (Grade 6):

Term 4 Youth programs commence in October.

Roar with the Pride!!

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Congratulations to all Youth Selected to Represent Tasmania in 2023

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Congratulations to all the Youth Players that have been selected to participate in Tasmanian squads for the National Youth Championships.

Players from Kingborough Lions United Football Club are:

Josie Rose – Under 16 Girls
Casey Bumford – Under 14 Girls
Lucy Page – Under 14 Girls
Luka Wilcox – Under 14 Boys
Ethan Dale – Under 14 Boys
Kael Forster – Under 14 Boys
Tristen Galt – Under 16 Boys

Congratulations also go to our coaching staff that have been working with the state programs or been selected to travel with teams:

Alfred Hess
Matt Hess
Keenan Douce
Greg Downes
Danielle Kannegiesser

The National Youth Championships are the flagship youth event in the Australian football calendar, with teams from Football Australia’s nine State and Territory Member Federations competing not only to claim the coveted national title, but to impress attending national team technical staff.

The National Youth Championship has long been an integral part of the Football Australia’s talent identification program, proving an important stepping-stone for many current CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos.

Taking place over 12 days in October, this year’s National Youth Championships will be held at the home of Football NSW, Valentine Sports Park at Glenwood for the Under 15 and 16 Boys (2 – 6 October), and WIN Stadium plus John Crehan Park, Wollongong for the Under 14 and 16 Girls (9 – 13 October).


good luck players – Roar with the Pride !

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Western United and Kingborough Lions United FC Holiday Camp

Western United and Kingborough Lions United FC have come together to host a TUFP holiday camp on Thursday 20 July at Lightwood Park.

Kids will learn to “play the United way” while having fun.

Girls & Boys from 6 to 15 years, junior footballers to rep players.

Held on Thursday July 20; 9:30am to 3:00pm.

At Lightwood Park 2, 10 Lightwood Crescent, Kingston TAS.

EARLY BIRD Rego Fee = $89. Must be registered before 9pm on Thursday July 4.

Standard Rego Fee = $109.

Rego’s Close Midnight July 12.

TUFP Player Kits are to be worn by all players. A TUFP Kit will be automatically added for $50 inc p&h during your registration process if you have not already got one.

Follow this link to register: https://theunitedfootballprogram.com.au/kingborough-lions-united-football-club/

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Junior (U5-U12) Summer Holiday Clinics kicking off in Kingborough

Summer Holidays are here and Football Clinics will be returning in the New Year. Kingborough Lions United Football Club are offering full or half days of football activity.

Clinics start at 9.00am, drop off as early as 8.30am and finish at 3pm or 12pm (midday)

All boys & girls aged 5-12 years old are welcome to participate regardless of their skill level.
These clinics are focussed on having fun while developing football skills.

A lunch pack may also be purchased – sandwich or toastie, fruit, drink (fruit juice or water), snack (pizza shapes, muesli bar
The Kiosk will be open for the purchase of snacks (including lollies, crisps, chocolate bars) and drinks.

If you require further information, contact Cathy, 0458 291 156

Players require the below equipment for the clinics:

  • Football boots or solid joggers
  • Shin pads covered with football socks
  • A full water bottle
  • Positive attitude

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2023 Youth Holiday Clinics (U13-U17) come to Kingborough

Summer Holidays are here and we’re introducing Football Clinics for Youth players to Kingborough.
Full or Half day options are available for all boys and girls aged 13-17.
Clinics start at 9.00am, drop off as early as 8.30am and finish at 3pm or 12pm (midday)

The Youth Clinics will provide a wide range of technical sessions with some small-sided games. Our aim is to help improve the players as individuals by providing professional coaching, these clinics will be delivered by Alfred Hess, KLUFC Youth Technical Director & Head NPL Coach.

For club players the clinics supplement other training activities, all youth players are welcome to register regardless of 2022 club they played for.

A lunch pack may also be purchased – sandwich or toastie, fruit, drink (fruit juice or water), snack (pizza shapes, muesli bar)

If you require further information, contact Alfred, 0492 178 221

Players require the below equipment for the clinics:

  • Football boots or solid joggers
  • Shin pads covered with football socks
  • A full water bottle