Lane Cove Football Club

This year Lane Cove is fielding 3 WAA teams, which is more than any year previously!

Across divisions 1, 3 and 4, the first 4 games have proved challenging but we have had some exciting results. Division 1, who are new to premiers this year have won their first game last weekend defeating UTS 2-0 away from home. Division 3 are coming equal 2nd in their competition and Division 4 are coming equal 3rd. It is fantastic to see women’s football growing in the Lane Cove community and I am pleased to be a part of the great group of women that are playing this season.

I would also like to thank Michael Almond, Michael Kennedy and Vigita Soh who are responsible for coaching the WAA teams this year and are doing a fantastic job!

WAA and Girls Coordinator – Thalia Child 

The LCFC Men’s Over 35s have built on a strong finish to 2015 to jump out of the blocks in 2016 and lead the Division 2 competition after 4 rounds. Having strengthened our squad with some high quality additions in the off season, the O35 Firsts are undefeated in 2016, winning our first 3 games before a draw last weekend saw us drop our first points. While the O35 Reserves are sitting equal 6th and have a bit of work to do, their squad will be bolstered in coming weeks by the return of players from holidays and injuries, which will increase competition for places in the Firsts and consequently increase depth in the Reserves squad.

The O35 Firsts have also entered in the O35s Rick Close Cup in 2016, and have our first round fixture against Kissing Point (a Division 1 team) next Tuesday, 3 May kicking off at 7pm at Blackman Park. With a fit and firing squad, an upset is on the cards, so if you are looking for something to do next Tuesday night come on down to Blackman and cheer the lads on.

Darren Thompson – LCFC O35s Manager

'The Diddy' is offering a special menu to all LCFC Members again in 2016!

Please click here to view the menu. In order to receive the discounted rate for LCFC players and volunteers, you will need to complete the membership application form.

LCFC have committed to engaging the professional coaching services of Sports Kickstart holistically throughout the club. This extends from Cooperative Coaching, Development Squads, Goalkeeper training and Coach Education Nights.

Next Coach Education Night on Monday, 9 May 2016:

• 7:00 – 8:00pm for U10-U15 LCFC coaches
• 8:00 – 9:00pm for U16 and above LCFC coaches

Next Goalkeeper Training Night on Monday, 9 May 2016:

• 5:30 – 6:15pm for U8-U12 players
• 6:15 – 7:00pm for U13-U18 players
• 7:00 – 8:00pm for MAA & WAA players

Should there be any specific topics, questions or queries that you would like to cover within these workshops,please email Kickstarts Coaching Development Manager Jamie Morriss @ jmorriss@sportskickstart.com.au.

Willoughby Council’s Youth Services and Football NSW have teamed-up to provide a FREE referee’s course for young people (aged approx. 15 – 20) starting Monday, 2 May 2016 at 4pm at the Chatswood Youth Centre. 

The course will run for 9 weeks (8 officially – first week is an introduction week) and will guarantee work as a Futsal/Football referee. If you know any young people (male / female) who are keen for part time/weekend employment or who may otherwise be interested please contact John Woodward (0402 744 378).