LAUNCESTON CITY DEVILS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD CONTINUES DURING TERM 4

LCDDS has now been in place for 2 years and the youth squad continues to train on Tuesday afternoons at Royal Park in central Launceston. A squad of 16 players attend the weekly training session which is conducted by LCFC Head Coach, Kurt Reynolds, who is an FFA accredited Skill Acquisition Trainer & A Licence coach.

An initiative of the Westside Devils Junior Soccer Club and in conjunction with Victory League club Launceston City FC, the program has grown to include over 40 players throughout the season.

"It is fantastic that the clubs have taken this initiative and have the vision to grow the development program in the future."
commented LCDDS Head Coach, Kurt Reynolds.

The program is totally aligned with the FFA National Football Curriculum and is a clear indications of Launceston City FC's commitment to embrace a strong junior and youth development policy relative to it's Victory League status.

LCDDS committee members are committed to building on the quality of the program, the facilities and package provided and most importantly the football content. The program is open to all aspiring young footballers in northern Tasmania and is part of a clear pathway for young players to play at the highest level in the state.

" Our objective is to provide the highest quality Development Squad in the state. This is a very professionally run product with the absolute focus on the football content. We are seeing significant advancement in the players technical abilities from this program". added Reynolds.

Further details regarding the LCDDS can be found onwww.westsidedevils.com or http://www.launcestoncity.com/

WESTSIDE - CLUB OF THE YEAR 2013!

WE DID IT!!

WESTSIDE DEVILS JSC WON CLUB OF THE YEAR 2013!!

At the NTJSA's 40^th Anniversary dinner Westside Devils

was recognized as the club who consistently performed to the

highest level over the 2013 Season both on and off the field.

Leading the way with Online Registrations and Coaching Accreditations, 

Westside Devils stood out as the only club to

develop their players past the normal coaching level with the

 Launceston City Devils Development Squad.

Coached by Kurt Reynolds, “A” Licence Coach,

FFT Skills Acquisition Trainer and newly appointed Head Coach

of the Launceston City Football Club Victory League team, 

our players are coached by the best in the North of the State.

This Skills Acquisition Program defines a clear pathway to

 Launceston City FC and our players playing the great game

into their 20's and beyond.

To achieve this award we do have to acknowledge the huge efforts

of our Westside Committee, the Coaches and the Parents

who all help to make Westside Devils the great club it is.

A huge thank you to our Sponsors who have enabled

Westside Devils to kit out our teams in the Adidas Strip.

For the committee, our motivation week in, week out, is for our Players

to look professional, enjoy playing the great game, and continually

 improve their skills by giving them the tools and the opportunity

 to play to the best of their ability.

Here's to Season 2014!

LCDDS Training & V LEAGUE Training starts tonight @ ROYAL PARK

All players involved in the 2013 Victory League squad, the NPL squad and the U18 squad are welcome to attend. Numerous new players to the club will also be in attendance.

It is important that any player aspiring to be selected in the LCFC Victory League squad attend the full component of training and training matches provided between now and season commencement.

Please find hereunder confirmation of our training schedule from next week:

Tuesday 5th November - Royal Park (Seaport end)
4.45 to 6.00pm = LCDD Squad (U12 upwards)
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Thursday 7th November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Tuesday 12th November - Royal Park (Seaport end)
4.45 to 6.00pm = LCDD Squad (U12 upwards)
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Thursday 14th November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Tuesday 19th November - Royal Park (Seaport end)
4.45 to 6.00pm = LCDD Squad (U12 upwards)
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Wednesday 20th November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8.00pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Thursday 21st November - Churchill Park
6.30 to 8pm = LCFC Victory League Squad

Saturday 23rd November - KGV Park, Glenorchy, Hobart
6.30pm KO
LCFC Victory League Squad v Korean Squad

A similar program of training beyond this date will continue until week ending 20th of December where a 10-12 day pause in training will take place over the Christmas/new year period.

The LCFC Victory League squad for 2014 will be selected and announced in mid March 2014.
 

V LEAGUE TRAINING STARTS!

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School Holiday Soccer Clinics!

TROPHY DAY IS SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

Please note date previously advised was incorrect.

The day will start at 10am and go through to approximately 1pm - times for the teams will be advised in due course.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS OPEN!!

Please only train on the bottom pitch -we do not hire the top pitch and there are 7 games to be played on it this weekend.

Please ensure players stay out of wet patches to allow them time to drain.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED THIS WEEK

Due to over 50ml of rain received the grounds are unplayable.

Coaches please organise alternative sites in need.

LCDDS TRAINING WILL BE HELD IN SUMMERDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL MONDAY 19TH AUGUST 2013

Launceston City Devils Development Squad training will be held in the Summerdale Primary School Hall again Monday 19th August 2013.

 

4.15 to 5.15pm for U11's and younger

5.15pm to 6.15pm for U12's and older

Please ensure you wear joggers or futsal shoes and bring a water bottle.

ALL GAMES ARE CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND 16TH & 17TH AUGUST 2013

Due to water logged grounds - Churchill Park is closed.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK.

There will be no training on the grounds.

MITSUBISHI PARK REMAINS CLOSED AS IT IS STILL WATERLOGGED

Please note Meander Valley Council will check the grounds again tomorrow.

LAUNCESTON CITY DEVILS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD TRAINING TO BE HELD IN SUMMERDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL

Due to anticipated closure of Mitsubishi Park due to rain the LCDDS training will be held in Summerdale Primary School Hall Monday 12th August 2013 from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Please note all participants will need to wear joggers or futsal shoes and bring a water bottle.
You cannot train in soccer boots.

It will be a combined training session from 4.30 - 6.30pm.

If you have not registered for this semester still come along and register - the semester fee is $50.00.

Hope to see you there.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK - NO TRAINING TO BE HELD ON THESE GROUNDS.

ALL GAMES ARE CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND

THE NTJSA HAS ADVISED THAT THE CHURCHILL PARK GROUNDS ARE CLOSED (BY THE COUNCIL) DUE TO THE RAIN RECEIVED.

THEREFORE THERE WILL BE NO TRAINING AT THE CHURCHILL PARK COMPLEX EITHER - SO NO REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED

Meander Valley Council have advised that due to rain received the grounds are closed - they will be reassessed Wednesday lunch time.

After being there last night I would expect they will remain closed for the week.

THIS WEEKENDS GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

The NTJSA have advised that the Council have closed Churchill Park.

Therefore there will be no games played tonight or tomorrow.

Please note the Launceston City Devils Development Squad will resume training this Monday 5th August. If it is raining and the grounds are closed there will be a combined training session for both age groups between 4.30 and 5.30pm in the clubrooms Mitsubishi Park.

The Grassroots Coaching Course will still take place from 7pm in the clubrooms Mitsubishi Park.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED UNTIL THURSDAY

Mitsubishi Park will be reassessed Thursday morning by Meander Valley Council.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED UNTIL WEDNESDAY - WHEN IT WILL BE REVIEWED.

MItsubishi Park is closed until at least Wednesday due to rain we received overnight. 

There is every chance that it will be closed for the rest of the week if we get more rain.

Coaches please look to using alternative grounds or even try boxing behind the Italian Club - Call Simon Tennant 0408 183 851.

Launceston City Devils Development Squad is therefore cancelled for tonight and will start again next Monday. LCDDS will try to locate an alternative site (like Prospect High Gym) next Monday if it is still raining.

Churchill Park is closed to all users this week too but will hopefully be right to go on the weekend.

Any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Westside Training Jackets $50 in stock NOW!

These Adidas Jackets are great to 

train in and wear to the game.

Available in sizes 10, 12, 14 & 16 

they are in stock now at 

Route 66, 143 Charles St, Launceston.

So look the part - be proud of your club

and wear your Jacket with pride!

NB. The 16 is like a small mens so suitable for Mums & Dads & Coaches too!

Kurt Reynolds Progresses Coaching Qualification

Local football coach and former Young Socceroo Captain, Kurt Reynolds, is currently progressing his coaching knowledge and qualifications at the AIS in Canberra.

Commencing this Tuesday Reynolds is attending the four day Football Conditioning course under the tutelage of Dutch expert, Raymond Verheijen, which will be followed by four further days towards completing the AFC/FFA A Advanced Licence. A group of almost 100 coaches from across the countries and overseas are in attendance including A-League and National team coaches, along with the state Technical Directors.

These courses follows Part 1 of the A advanced Course in June 2012 and numerous distant learning projects over the last 12 months.

Completion of these course will place Reynolds amongst the highest qualified coaches in Australia. Importantly it builds upon the coaching knowledge within Tasmania.

"The initial three days have been long and intense as expected. However, the forum is brilliant with enormous football learning's". said Reynolds.

" Working with and networking with such expert coaches, former Socceroos and peers is a great opportunity which I value and appreciate." he added.

On return to Launceston Reynolds will continue to work with Launceston City Devils Development Squad programs which will be expanded from next month.

MITSUBISHI PARK IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Coaches if you plan to train this week you will need to find another venue.

Please let your players know that training will not be at Mitsubishi Park.

Change of time to meet Danny Allsopp Friday!

For those of you wanting to come along to the session to meet Danny Allsopp - please note we have changed the session to run from 12pm to 2pm (and probably 15 - 20 minutes longer) to fit in with the Media who will be attending late in the session.

If you are only attending this session - it is $25 per player.

So come along and meet Danny and get his autograph!

Sunday's BIG Game!

Come along on Saturday night!

BIG Weekend of Soccer this weekend!!

The Soccer School Holiday Clinics, 

this Thursday 11th & Friday 12th July, 

will kick off a HUGE weekend of Soccer for Westside Devils JSC
 & our senior club Launceston City FC.

Danny Allsopp, former Socceroos

 and Melbourne Victory Player, will hit 

the ground running and attend the

2 - 4pm Soccer Clinic on Friday 12th July.

Saturday 13th July, Danny will be in training
 with the V League team from 1pm at 

Mitsubishi Park.

On Saturday night there is a Sportsman's Night 

in the clubrooms Mitsubishi Park, 

where you will hear from Danny Allsopp &Kurt Reynolds.

 $10 entry fee includes finger food. Should be a cracker of a night! 

Come along - all welcome!

Then to top it all off, there is the local derby 

on Sunday 14th July - 2pm kick off -  

Danny Allsopp will star for Launceston City 
in the V League match against Northern Rangers. 

If you only get to one V League match this year - make it this one!!

Wear your Black & White - free entry for Westside families.

See you there!

Cathy Hancox

Secretary

Westside Devils Junior Soccer Club

www.westsidedevils.com

0400 505 555

THE GROUNDS AT MITSUBISHI PARK ARE CLOSED TODAY.

Please ensure your players are aware that there is no training tonight.

Soccer School Holiday Clinics!

Sunday 2nd June, 2pm kick off Mitsubishi Park!!

Launceston City Vs Devonport 

2pm kick off

If you want to be a Ball Boy/Girl come dressed in your playing strip and let me know ASAP to secure your spot!

At Half Time there will be a Penalty Shoot Out for all Westside Players - come along and show 

Launceston City FC how good your goal shooting is!!

It will be "Last Man Standing" with the winner taking home a prize from Launceston City FC.

Its bound to be a cracker of a match! Keep your eyes open for new players....

Remember free ground entry for Westside Devils Family's - wear your Black & White!

Hope to see you there!

MEDIA RELEASE: KURT REYNOLDS TO JOIN LCDDS

Westside Devils to drive youth development through Reynolds

Westside Devils Junior Soccer Club and Launceston City Football Club

has furthered their commitment to junior and youth football development 

with the announcement that former Young Socceroo Captain, NSL player 

and FFT Technical Director, Kurt Reynolds will partner with the clubs 

through the Launceston City Devils Development Squad.

With over 600 registered players, Westside Devils and its senior club, 

Launceston City FC are the largest soccer club in northern Tasmania. 

The club is based at Mitsubishi Park, Prospect.

“In addition to our club squads and local competition there is a strong and 

growing appetite for more football opportunities at junior and youth level,” 

commented Austin Fagan, committee member.

The Launceston City Devils Development Squad programs are designed 

to complement and enhance young player’s football development through 

one additional training session per week which is absolutely aligned with 

the National Football Curriculum content and Skill acquisition training. 

The program currently caters for players aged from 9 to 16 .

“Having launched our development squad in 2012 we wish to build upon 

the offer, grow participants and deliver a quality football development 

program. We believe that Reynolds brings the football experience, 

knowledge, accreditations and personality to drive the programs forward.”

he added.

At present over 30 players are involved in the clubs development programs, 

which mid to longer term, will provide a crucial pathway into the 

Victory League with the Launceston City senior club.

Effective from Monday 27^th May Reynolds will commence facilitating the

sessions, mentoring club coaches and working with the club on potential 

future projects.

“I am delighted to be back working with Westside Devils and Launceston City 

and value the proactive approach of the clubs in relation to developing their 

young players. Most importantly I look forward to working with the players 

and providing them with quality content in order to help them improve to the 

highest possible level in the game.” said Reynolds, who is currently 

completing his FFA A Licence.

Further details regarding the Launceston City Development Programs

can be found on www.westsidedevils.com or by contacting Paul Mischis

0418 673 990 or Peter Ryan 0447 363 948

GROUNDS ARE CLOSED - MITSUBISHI PARK

 Meander Valley council has advised

 that the grounds at Mitsubishi Park

 are closed due to the rain.

Committee Meeting Monday 13th May 7.30pm in Clubrooms!

Westside Devils will hold a Committee Meeting

 Monday 13th May 7.30pm in our Clubrooms,

 Mitsubishi Park Prospect.

Please come along and see what goes

 on behind the scenes.

Everyone Welcome!

ROSTER SHOULD BE OUT WEDNESDAY PM

NTJSA have advised that the soccer roster for all those not playing McDonalds Cup i.e. U6 to U11 should be out by Wednesday evening.

You will be able to view at www.ntjsa.org.au or through Sporting Pulse.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Victory League at Mitsubishi Park

Westside Devils Players walked out with the Launceston City FC Victory League Team on Saturday.

It was a great day and good to see so many Westside Devils Players and family attend.

Westside has the opportunity to do it again this Saturday and also play small sided games at half time.

Kick off this week against Kingsborough is at 2pm Saturday 30th March.

If you would like to be one of the Players walking out with the team please contact 

Cathy Hancox 0400 505 555

Westside Devils Celebrate Victory League Opening Double Header!

Come along to Mitsubishi Park TOMORROW 

 Saturday 23rd March and support our senior club

Launceston City FC as they play their first 

Victory League game of the season.

Wear your Black & White Playing Tops or 

anything you have Black & White

 to show your support!

Entry to the grounds is free with your 

 Launceston City FC Membership Card

or your Westside Colors or Car Sticker.

The first game kicks off at 1pm 

Devonport City Vs Tilford Zebras

There will be small sided games on show during each half time and a juggling competition

held by Football Federation Tasmania.

Launceston City FC Vs Northern Rangers at 3.30pm

Please come along and show your support 

for our Victory League Team!

GROUNDS CLOSED TODAY 21/3 - DUE TO RAIN!

The Grounds at Mitsubishi Park are closed due to the rain 

so there will not be any training today.

Coaches please notify your players in need.

We need 13,14,15 & 16 year old BOYS!!

We have a few positions available in our U14 and U16 teams.

So if you would like to play soccer for Westside Devils now is your chance!

Call Louise Lucas, Club Registrar on 0418 322 854

Most Teams are FULL

Please do not register online without calling

 our Registrar Louise Lucas on 0418 322 854

 to ensure there is a place for your child.

Coaches

There is a Grassroots Coaching Course this 

Wednesday 13th March 2013 from 5 - 8 pm at 

Churchill Park.

This is a free course and is recommended for

 new and existing coaches. To register please complete

 the form available in the email sent out last week or go to www.ntjsa.org.au 

Coaches Meeting Monday 4th March

Westside Devils Junior Soccer Club will hold a

 Coaches meeting on Monday 4th March at 7.30pm

 in our clubrooms Mitsubishi Park.

The Agenda will include:

• Registration of all Coaches
• Team sheets will be handed out - this is your chance to change team members
• Team Strips, Balls and Equipment will be given out.
• Training nights to be decided
• Code of Conduct
• Coaches responsibilities
• Any issues arising 

You are welcome to email any items you wish to discuss prior.

It is important to attend this meeting. If you can't make it please contact either Louise Lucas 0418 322 854 (if you have any team/player issues) or Mick Egan 0409 234 603 (if you can't make it - to arrange another time to complete/collect all the above).

 

It will be a quick meeting as we will have a Committee Meeting straight after.

 

Hope to see you there

Last Registration Day - this Saturday 23rd 10 am - 3 pm!

Westside Devils will hold the last Registration Day

 this Saturday in the clubrooms Mitsubishi Park,

 from 10 am to 3 pm.

We will then be placing players in teams in readiness 

for our Coaches meeting.

To ensure you retain a place in your team please either register online at www.myfootballclub.com.au 

or come into the clubrooms this Saturday.

Don't forget you can register now 

and pay the fees later (before the end of April).

Any questions please do not hesitate to call 

Cathy Hancox 0400 505 555.

Hope to see you there!

Registration Day this Saturday 16th Feb 10am - 3pm - be there!

Westside Devils will hold its second Registration Day

for the 2013 season this

Saturday 16th February 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm.

We will have computers set up to register the players

online and payment can be made by

MasterCard, Visa, Cash or Cheque.

Please note there may be a wait time, so please

 be patient with us.

The uniform Adidas Shorts and Socks will be available

 to purchase for $20 and $10 respectively.

Our Launceston City Devils Development Squad will

be taking registrations and you are encouraged to have

 your son/daughter try the program before you sign up.

We have new Car Stickers which are included in the Registration

please pick one up on the day,

 or see one of the Committee.

Launceston City Football Club will also be there 

handing out Welcome Packs to all PAID Registrations

 - so make sure you get your pack!

Westside Devils .... your path to the Victory League!

Our first Registration Day is this Saturday!

Westside Devils will hold its first Registration Day

 for the 2013 season this

 Saturday 9th February 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm.

We will have computers set up to register the players

 online and payment can be made by 

Mastercard, Visa, Cash or Cheque.

The uniform Adidas Shorts and Socks will be available to purchase for $20 and $10 respectively.

Our Launceston City Devils Development Squad will also

 be taking registrations and you are encouraged to have your son/daughter try the program before you sign up.

We have new Car Stickers which are included in the Registration please pick one up on the day, or see

 one of the Committee.

Westside Devils .... your path to Victory!

You can register NOW - online registrations are open!!

Westside Devils Junior Soccer club

 are now taking registrations for the 2013 Season!

To register NOW go to 

www.myfootballclub.com.au

For information on how to register your child 

please see the information on our

Registrations page.

Good Luck and we look forward 

to a fantastic 2013 season.

Westside Devils - your path to Victory!

Nearly time to Register!

We are nearly ready to go live with Online Registrations!

We hope to be up and running in the next day....

Just waiting on final adjustments by FFT and it will be all systems go.

Watch this space for more news!

Season 2013 is nearly upon us!

Housekeeping:

If you still have a Playing Top from last year - we need them returned NOW!

You can drop them into our shop Recycled Relix, Cnr York & Bathurst Sts, Launceston M-F 10 am - 4 pm and S & S 11 am - 4 pm.

Coaches if you have your team tops or balls and equipment can you please confirm this ASAP by return email.

Coaches please confirm that you wish to coach again by return email - also if there is anyone who wants to coach in 2013 please send through your details ASAP.

All Coaches require a current police check - this is free - forms are available at your local police station - please get this underway now.

Coaches training FREE

FFT is running a Skills Acquisition Program at Churchill Park Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February from 9 am - 4 pm daily (free of charge).

You need to bring: Football apparel, Water, Lunch, Notepad & Pen, Sunscreen & hat.

The course will include a combination of theory and practical modules in line with the National Curriculum.

This course is open to all Coaches - including Junior and Development Squad Coaches - for further information or to register please call Blaise Fagan from FFT on 0427 893 752.

Go to www.ntjsa.org.au for more details in due course.

Registration Days:

Online registration will commence 1st February - watch our website www.westsidedevils.com for further details. 

We can accept children who turn 5 through to 17 in 2013 to play the great game. 

Registration fees for 2013 are $145 for the first child and $135 for each additional family member. The fee increase covers the rise in cost of the Meander Valley Council Ground Hire, Rates & Insurance for our clubrooms and Electricity.

We will hold three registration days in February - Saturdays 9th, 16th & 23rd - 10 am till 3 pm each day. We need volunteers who wish to help on these days - we need at least another 2 or 3 wireless laptops for people to use. 

This year we want you to register online - so if you register online with full payment by 28th February 2013 you will go into the draw to win your Registration Fees Back. (This prize is full refund of one player registration fees only, does not include shorts or socks, sponsorship or any other amount)

The Adidas Socks and Shorts will be available to purchase on the day - Socks $10, Shorts $20 - you will also be able to pay for these when you register online and collect on registration day or from Route 66, 143 Charles St, Launceston. (Route 66 has stock available now!)

Westside Devils is the club to be with in 2013 - tell your friends!

Launceston City Devils Development Squad:

The first term starts 4th February and finishes 19th April - first term cost is $80.00.

We welcome all players aged 9 and older to train on Monday nights in two sessions U12's 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm and U14's and older 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm. Training will be at St Patrick's College cricket grounds. 

“ Your pathway to the Victory League starts here” 

Contact Peter Ryan on 0447 363 948 or Paul Mischis on 0418 673 990 for further information.

Launceston City Football Club Victory League:

The Victory League starts with a HUGE Double Header at Mitsubishi Park 23rd March 2013 - put this in your diary now!!

Devonport Vs Zebras at 1 pm and Launceston City Vs Northern Rangers at 3pm.

This will be a great day and we would like you all to attend - it will a Black and White theme - further information will be sent out soon!

Westside Devils Junior Soccer Club Committee for 2013

President - Michael Hancox 

Vice President - Mick Egan

Secretary - Cathy Hancox 

Treasurer - Sharon Parker

Registrar - Andrea Hanson/Louise Lucas 

Function Co-Ordinator - Suzanne Godfrey

Committee Member - Simon Tennant

LCFC Liaison Officers - Paul Mischis & Austin Fagan

Contact details are listed on our website www.westsidedevils.com

If you have any questions on any of the topics above please contact Michael Hancox on 0448 888 648 or michael@recycledrelix.com.au

Here's to a great 2013 Season!