Leichhardt Junior Soccer Club

The Leichhardt Soccer Club was founded in 1975 by a small group of Italian / Australians. The club was originally named "Azzurri Leichhardt" being the Azzurri Blue of the Italian National Team and our own Federal Electorate of Leichhardt. 

Leichhardt first entered the Senior Competition in 1976 and fielded it's first Junior Team in 1977 in the U10 age group.

Team members were (back row, left to right) Carmine Aceto,(unknown),Luigi Bomben,Davin Sakach,Andrew Robertson,Dean Dempster.(front row left to right) Richard Bursztynowicz,Stephen Campitelli,Ricky Mihaljevic,David Bursztynowicz. This picture was taken at Endeavour Park. 

Above photo is of the pre-season "March-past" at Endeavour Park in 1979. Photo shows Davin Sakach and Stephen Rule as flag bearers.

The Club's Senior Committee administered the Juniors for many years and the Juniors became self-governing in 1990 with the acquisition of the fields at Windarra Street, Woree.

Leichhardt proudly wears the colours of red, black and white and the lion is the club's long standing emblem.

The club caters for players age 3 and up. The club boasts two full-size fields. The Leichhardt Junior Soccer Club Inc. is a non-profit Sporting Organisation committed to fostering the growth and promotion of Junior and Youth Soccer in the Cairns Region. As a community organisation, the club is run by volunteer parents and supporters. 

Our club objectives are to teach and train soccer players and coaches, develop leadership qualities and promote good sportsmanship among players, coaches, parents and spectators.   

 

We provide children and young adults with the opportunity to participate in a soccer experience where they can develop positive self-esteem and build character by learning the virtues of hard work, respect, honesty, self-control, teamwork and sportsmanship

 

Teams

 

Mini Roos Kick-Off - 3 to 5 Years: For the very young we can introduce your child to our "World Game" in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment. The program involves combining exercise while teaching children the basics of football and participation in a team sport. Training and small organised games are held at our Windarra St grounds once a week. There are no competitive or weekend games for this age group and no commitments during the school holidays.

 

Mini Roos - Under 5 to Under 12: Mini Roos is also non-competitive and covers the 5 to 12 year age group. Training is held at our grounds once a week and inter-club matches are held at Endeavour Park on Saturdays.  Occasionally, games may be played at club grounds and, very occasionally, on Sundays. 

 

Under 5's to Under 7's will play 4 a side on a 30m x 20m field in a round robin format versus other clubs in the FNQ Zone.

Under 8's & Under 9's – will play 7 a side ( goalie plus 6 ) on a 40m x 30m field in a round robin format versus other clubs in the FNQ Zone.

Under 10's to Under 12's - will play 9 a side ( goalie plus 8 ) on a 60m x 40m field in a round robin format versus other clubs in the FNQ Zone.

 

Junior Competitive - Under 13 to Under 16 - FQ Premier League (FQPL) and Division 1, 2: Training is held at our grounds twice per week. Some or all games in FQPL may be played home and away at clubs. Division 1 and 2 games are held at Endeavour Park with some games at clubs. Teams can proceed through to semis and finals.

 

Under 17 and over (Seniors): These teams play under Leichhardt's senior club, Leichhardt Lions FC Cairns, based at White Rock. Our players feed directly into and support the senior club. Contact details are: email - leichhardtfc@tpg.com.au; web - www.leichhardtfc.com.au