The Palewell and Sheen Common pitches are frozen and closed for this Sunday.
Nov 19 2010
Partnership Agreement With Queens Park Rangers
I am delighted to announce that effective from 1 January 2011, to mark our 25 year anniversary, Sheen Lions has been offered, and signed, a partnership agreement with Queens Park Rangers. Whilst we will maintain our own constitution and name, Sheen Lions will have the stature of an association with one of the leading West London Clubs.
We are certainly hoping that QPR make the Premiership in the very near future, when current players will become household names. The heritage of QPR is also really important which dates back to 1882 with great names such as Stan Bowles, Gerry Francis, Terry Venables and Rodney Marsh to mention a few.
The partnership agreement has no financial consequences but will provide a series of benefits in kind to the coaches, players and club including:
- Coaching workshop for our resident coaches.
- Concessionary partnership matches for the club.
- Boys to provide guard of honour on selected match days.
- Opportunities for scouts to visit us.
- End of season tournament at Loftus Road
- Player appearance at key event.
Specific details will be issued in due course.
We also intend to evolve the kit to Navy Blue/ White hoops, in line with kit replacement requirements, in view of the iconic QPR identity.
From a QPR perspective, they are simply looking to develop their community presence and fan base in the Richmond, East Sheen, Barnes and Putney areas.
I have no doubt that this agreement will take the club into a new era and the association with a leading professional club just adds to the stature and professionalism that we constantly strive for.
Geoff Parmiter
Chairman – Sheen Lions FC
Nov 19 2010
Chairman’s Message
Sheen Lions FC continues to go from strength to strength. With 287 registered children this season, playing in 18 teams ranging from Under 8 to Under 18 we are, without doubt, one of the biggest and strongest infrastructures in Surrey.
Becoming a Charter Standard Club, last season, was a significant landmark in the history of the club and we are delighted with the recognition by the F.A. by the receiving of an award. Gaining Charity Status too, was another significant achievement.
Other achievements, more notably, have included five team managers successfuly completed their Level 1 FA coaching badges with more to follow. All our managers have attended the Safeguarding Children and Emergency Aid workshops, or are soon to. This shows our commitment to ensuring the safety and well being of our players.
I am pleased that both a second Under 8 and Under 9 team have recently entered the SYL. This ensures that we now support TWO age group sides in every year group up to Under 15, with one team each in the under 16 and Under 18 age groups. With all these age groups having their own dedicated coach and the bonus of specialised goal keeping training, we are undoubtedly providing the very best in youth football.
On the playing front, congratulations to the Under 11s, Under 14’s, Under 15 Pride and Under 16’s who have all reached the Semi Finals of their respective cups, with the second Under 15s still to play their Quarter Final game.
In the leagues, there are some notable successes, which are well beyond league position but the under 14 Pride and Under 9’s are worth specifically highlighting, as they both sit within the top two of their respective divisions.
As we look forward, 2011 will prove to be a BIG year for the club as it marks Sheen Lions 25 year anniversary since the inception of the club in 1986. Please take the opportunity to read the club history on www.sheenlions.com which reflects amongst many things the fabulous Sheen Lions legacy that Sarah and Stephen Street have created over the years.
We plan to have a few additional activities to mark the 25 year anniversary and more details will be issued shortly on the website. We also have a very exciting partnership agreement in the following announcement.
Jul 02 2010
Players Wanted for Next Season’s U12 Lions Team !!
For the 2010/11 season the U12 Lions are looking for 3-5 additions to their squad. Trial sessions to be confirmed.
If you start in year 7 from September and are interested in joining the team please contact John Dickson, Team Manager, as soon as possible to register your interest. John’s contact details:
- Email – dickson@sheenlions.com
- Telephone – 07803 856 017
Jun 17 2010
Sheen Lions Girls Win The Molesey Plate
Sheen Lions Girls U9 put in some dazzling performances to win a trophy at their first ever tournament.
On Monday 31st May Bank Holiday the Lionesses won the plate competition at the Molesey Tournament, competing well against traditionally strong teams such as Croydon and Molesey themselves.
Girls football at Sheen Lions has developed over the last few seasons with training sessions led by qualified coaches on Sheen Common on Saturday mornings. The group now caters for girls aged 6 to 10 and embraces all standards of player.
In the 2010-2011 season, the Lionesses will be organised into an U10 squad for School years 4 and 5 and an U8 squad for School years 2 and 3. For more information contact Bob Ukiah (ukiah@sheenlions.com).
Jun 17 2010
New Head of Mini Soccer
At the Club AGM on 15th June David Hughes was appointed to the Sheen Lions Committee to represent the mini soccer teams. David managed our U9 Pride team this season. He takes over from Mel Atkins as he and his team move on to 11-a-side football this year.
Jun 16 2010
New Chairman For Sheen Lions
At the Club AGM on 15th June Philip Marshall stood down as Chairman. Geoff Parmiter was elected as the new Chairman of Sheen Lions.
Philip has has been involved with Sheen Lions for more than seven years and has two sons playing for the club. In the last two and a half years under Philip’s chairmanship Sheen Lions has become a registered charity and achieved FA Charter Status. His legal expertise in particular has been of great help in these achievements. Philip will continue to help the club when needed and continues in his roles at the Surrey Youth League as the Child Welfare Officer and as the Disciplinary Secretary.
Our new Chairman Geoff Parmiter has been involved with Sheen Lions for more than ten years. He has three sons playing for the club and is the manager of our very successful current U13 side. Geoff has been on the Sheen Lions Committee for the last two and a half years with the brief of ‘Director of Football’ and has started several new initiatives to develop the club allowing even more children the chance to play competitive football.
Jun 07 2010
Sportsmanship Award For Sheen Lions U12 Pride
The Surrey Youth League have announced that Sheen Lions Pride have been voted the Sportsmanship award for the U12 age group. The award was presented to our Secretary at the League AGM on 7th June. It is voted by each of the Surrey Youth League teams in each age group.
Congratulations to all the boys and our manager Rick, it is a wonderful accolade.
Jun 07 2010
Sheen Lions U13 Win Wandgas Tournament
U13 Squads at Wandgas
Well done to the 16 boys who represented Sheen Lions U13 on Sunday 6th June. There was great spirit and a fantastic team dynamic. Once again we demonstrated the quality and depth of the squads.
Despite the fact the two Sheen Lions teams were in the same group we managed to eliminate the host team Wandgas, who have just reached the Premier Elite and get both teams into the semi final.
Unfortunately not quite the Sheen Lions v Sheen Lions final we strived for but this week we were able to win the cup with an excellent 3-0 victory in the final against Ruislip and continue our remarkable record of 13 finals in the last 14 five/six a-side competitions.
This made it three out of three finals for the U13 this summer and a second Cup, following success at Claygate and runners up at Molesey.
Sheen “Tigers” with the Wandgas Cup
Jun 06 2010
World Cup Calendar From Sheen Lions
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- For the server enter: “tinyurl.com/sheenworldcup”