The season starts on Sunday 12th September 2021.
The season finishes on Sunday 10th May 2022.
Our FA affiliation number for 2021-22 is XSUR5368
Jul 23 2021
Joining Sheen Lions – Summer 2021
This post has now been superseded. Please see Joining Sheen Lions – Autumn 2021
Sheen Lions activity is now complete for 2020-21. The Club are not running any Summer activity including any Summer Camps.
If you wish to join Sheen Lions then you should apply to be invited for a trial. To be places on the waiting list to be invited for a trial please complete the short application form available here.
Sheen Lions training will resume in September with the first Saturday training for age groups up to U11 on 4th September. HOWEVER trial players will not be invited until later in September or early October once we have settled the current membership. We maintain a ratio of coaches to players and we have to control attendance.
To understand trialling at Sheen Lions you should read Trialling At Sheen Lions.
If you have applied to trial we will, when we can send you an email invite to register details before you attend to trial. No player may attend any Sheen Lions sessions until they have registered with the Club and received a confirmation email. You are advised to periodically monitor your Spam so you do not miss invites and other messages from the Club.
If you are U6, U7 or U8 and cannot wait to trial but wish to start the season as a member you may ask to join now, you will have to register and pay your annual fee to commit to the club now.
Jun 29 2021
U11 Barnes Tournament 2021
After starting slowly with a narrow 1-0 defeat, the under 11s lions won 7 game’s in a row, concluding with a 3-0 win against Barnes Eagles; the team they lost to in the first game.
The boys scored over 20 goals in the tournament and conceded only 2. Charlie Wilson Papps, in goal, and the rest of the team, signed off the season with 6 clean sheets out of 8!
Damian
Jun 29 2021
Sheen Lions U10 Barnes Tournament Win 2021
On the 19 of June Barnes Eagles hosted a tournament at Mortlake. Five teams competed in a single group phase.
The newly formed Lions squad comprising Lions and Pride from the prior season started off well with a solid draw. Up next was a strong team from Hammersmith, the Lions played some great football and resulting in a convincing 3-0 win with some outstanding football and goals. A win and a loss saw the Lions get through the group stages and then on into semi finals, facing the Hammersmith team again.
The opposition rang the changes and after a hard fought 12 mins we moved into 4 mins of extra time. With 30 seconds remaining the Lions broke away and scored-after celebrating wildly the boys saw the game out and moved to the final to face Barnes Eagles in their own tournament.
A closely fought game saw a tight and nervous 0-0 after extra time and into penalties we went! Sheen stepped up first, 1-0, 1-1, 2-1 and then saved by the Lions keeper! Up steps the final penalty dispatched into the top corner. The boys celebrated their win wildly and collected their first piece of silverware!
A very enjoyable end to a Covid impacted season and some fantastic football played and some wonderful memories created.
Well done boys enjoy the summer break!
Gareth
May 13 2021
Match Shirts and Football Boots End Of Season
Once again we are supporting KitAid in their effort to collect unwanted football boots and used football shirts.
With the current football season drawing to a close, no doubt new boots will be bought for the new season. Please hold on to your old ones as we want to donate those unwanted boots to KitAid.
The boots should be in good condition and CLEAN . We will be asking you to donate in September once the season is underway. There will be a central address in Sheen where you’ll be able to drop them off on your travels.
The club will be providing new match day shirts next season. These shirts remain the property of the club so parents are now requested to return their child’s existing match day shirt, to their manager, by the end of May at the latest. Only players returning their existing shirt to their manager will be given a new shirt in September for the new season. The returned shirts will then be donated to KitAid.
U18s Lions can keep their shirts as a memento should they wish.
Many thanks
Sarah
Apr 27 2021
2021-22 Season Plan For U12
Parents/carers
This is to inform you of the club’s intentions regarding next season. The current U11s will move up to U12s, and will continue to play 9 a side. However, U12s football is considered a new start as it now becomes competitive football. This means players CANNOT move across from squad to squad as they did with development football. They now play for the squads they are signed up to and can only move across to a different squad by way of an official transfer with the League taking place. Matches are forfeited if not played. Scores and tables are kept. Divisions are there to be won.
History tells us that there will be some big changes at this age. As players move schools, and often move from the area, it will have an impact on the club as we will inevitably lose some players due to those commitments and priorities. Therefore our plan is to run 3 x playing squads, with good numbers.This is a progression the club has adopted over the years.
Larger squad numbers allows for the 3 competitions they will play, the League, the League/Invitation Cup and the Surrey County Cup. These competitions can run over the half term Sundays when often many players are away. Injury and illness issues may also prove prevalent throughout the season, therefore larger squads will help to take the pressure off players to be available and allows managers to have the squad numbers needed to field a team each week and not have to forfeit games due to availability issues.However, it also means that the players will find it more competitive to earn their place for match day selection. They will need to attend training regularly to be considered for match play.
Currently, managers and coaches are assessing ALL existing, and any new players, through trials and training so squad selections can be made. Some of the traits they have been looking at are effort, reliability, ability, commitment, attitude, discipline, timekeeping, appearance.These will no doubt apply too when making match day selections.
Sheen Lions F.C. is a Sunday League football club. The club’s purpose is to train and prepare players for Sunday League football so it wants players that are serious about playing Sunday League football for Sheen Lions F.C. It is expected that our players are always available for possible match selection (illness & injury aside) and to play on Sundays, if selected. Therefore it should be noted that players involved with any other activity on Sundays will not be considered for the squads.
Undoubtedly some players will be disappointed at not being selected. Please be prepared for that. If you are offered a place with the club, and you accept, you will need to register with the club promptly when asked. This will be used as a measure to know that these squads are viable. Of course you are at liberty to reject the offer and look for League football elsewhere.
Should you have any questions, please direct them to the managers.
In the meantime, the club is looking forward to running 3 squads and hopes next season brings enjoyment and success for all the players.
Regards Sarah Street Club Secretary – Sheen Lions F.C.
Next season the U12s will train on Friday 5.30 – 7.00pm at Rosslyn Park.
It is mandatory that the club’s training kit, and shin pads are worn.
Match day kit is NOT TO BE WORN. Appropriate footwear for 4g surface to be worn. Incorrect footwear will result in the player not being allowed to train. Spectators are to remain in the designated spectator areas.
Mar 12 2021
Resumption Of Training April 2021
Easter Camp For U6 To U11
This will run most days from Tuesday 6th to Saturday 17th April. For more detail please see Easter holiday programme – Development Age Groups
Resumption Of Regular Training U6 To U11
After the Easter Camp these age groups will continue, as was originally planned, to the end of official training.
APRIL: 24.
BREAK FOR BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
MAY: 8. 15. 22.
HALF TERM
Please see the calendar on your team page for latest details.
Note that U11 players that have signed up for the additional mid week session should also refer to the Rosslyn Park section below.
Summer Soccer Six 2021 U5 To U11
We regret that we cannot add any new members for sessions now planned till the end of the season. The first opportunity for Development age groups (U6 To U11) to try Sheen Lions in preparation for next season will be our Summer Soccer Six program starting on Saturday June 12th. Please see notice Sheen Lions Summer Soccer Six 2021.
Resumption Of Training U12 TO U18 At Rosslyn Park
Competitive age groups will resume training and continue at Rosslyn Park on their usual day in the week starting March 30th. These sessions will run through until the start of July.
Please see the calendar on your team page for details. Note that start and finish times are slightly later than before the lockdown.
- U11 midweek training will also run at Rosslyn Park from March 31 until June 16.
U12 Lions have opted not to train, 31/03 Now they are.
- Football boots with rubber or plastic moulded studs to be worn (not blades.)
- No chewing gum allowed to be used anywhere on site.
- All previous Covid measures remain in place. (Additional Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic)
- Only those players that have previously booked and paid for these sessions will be able to attend.
Mar 12 2021
Sheen Lions Summer Soccer Six 2021
13th May 2021: Due to pitch restoration work at Palewell we have had to change our plans because of limited space. There will now be no SS6 for the U11 age group. We do however hope to announce an alternate mid week session for the U11 shortly. This post now includes the booking timetable.
Once again Sheen Lions F.C. will be running its popular Summer Soccer Six programme. It’s a great opportunity for managers to look at players, old and new, with a view to making team selections for next season.
It will run for current (2020-21) age groups:
U5s, U6s. U7s. U8s. U9s. U10s.
Palewell Common 9.00 – 10.30am
JUNE 12. 19. 26.
JULY 3. 10. 17.
Children to wear appropriate attire INCLUDING SHIN PADS and should bring refreshments (no fizzy drinks or sweets).
- Current Sheen LIons players must wear their Sheen Lions training kit.
- Players trialling do not need Sheen Lions kit
- You MUST have boots, they should be suitable for hard ground, moulded or short studs.
- You MUST have shin pads
- If we are lucky you may need sun protection
- If we are not you may need a rain jacket or sweat shirt
- Additional Covid measures may still apply (Additional Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic)
Payment must be received at the time of booking to reserve a place. The Fee will be £50 regardless of how many of the six sessions you can attend. Payment instructions will be on your invitation email and payment must be made at the time of booking to reserve your place.
Current members have now been invited to book by making their payment during the priority booking period running till mid day Monday 17th May. Prospective members will receive an email invite to register and pay to book their place on 18th May. Remaining places will be allocated on a first to book basis.
Others who are thinking of taking up football, or considering changing clubs may ask for an invitation by emailing SoccerSix@sheenlions.org. Please provide your child’s name and date of birth.
VENUE
Palewell Common
Palewell Common Drive
SW14 8RE
Use the attached map for your best option of parking. http://sheenlions.com/kick-off-times-and-pitches/find-us/
If you are approaching from the east or the A3 you will find it easier to park in Bank Lane, Roehampton and use the eastern entrance to Palewell Common as indicated on the map. If you are approaching from the west or the A316 it is easier to park on Palewell Common Drive.
PLEASE NOTE that cars double/tripled parked on this road are likely to incur fines, as these roads are patrolled by parking officials. Roads must be kept clear for emergency vehicles to gain access.
Mar 12 2021
Easter holiday programme – Development Age Groups
it is now confirmed that the club will hold weekday sessions, in the mornings through the Easter school holiday. These sessions are for fully registered, paid up members only. (The next opportunity to trial to join Sheen Lions will be at our Summer Soccer Six sessions starting in June, notice to follow).
All players must wear football boots and shin pads. All government and previous Covid measures remain in place as before.
There will be TWO sessions each day.
- 9.00 – 10.30am U6s/U7s. U8s. U9s.
- 10.45 – 12.15pm U10s. U11s.
Week 1 – Tuesday 6th April – Saturday 10th April
Week 2 – Monday 12th April – Saturday 17th April
Jan 29 2021
Sheen Lions U8 Coaches’ Challenge
Parents,
Hope you are all safe & well.
Michael, Abdullah & James have set your son/daughter with the aid of a parent this challenge. Please see video attached.
The winner will be announced on our return back to training & will receive a sports voucher.
Closing date for video’s February 21st.
Please send video’s to mm@sheenlions.org
Thanks, good luck & enjoy.
Michael.
(My tip is to think about the amount of water you have in the bottle).