Launceston City Footbal Club

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Juventus Academy

The Juventus Academy proudly sponsored by Opal is Launceston City FC’s tier one youth development pathway, designed to nurture local talent and provide a clear progression from grassroots football to the state’s highest levels of competition (NPL and Women’s Super League) and beyond. Based at in Prospect Vale, the Academy delivers technical, tactical, and holistic player development for boys and girls aged 9–16, welcoming both LCFC and non-LCFC players.

With accredited coaches, a structured curriculum, dedicated goalkeeper training, and opportunities to represent LCFC at state-wide and interstate tournaments, the program continues our proud tradition of supporting home-grown talent. Thanks to Opal’s generosity, we also offer scholarships to ensure the program is accessible for all players.

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The Opal Juventus Academy is the cornerstone of Launceston City FC’s player development strategy, building on our 67-year history of nurturing home-grown talent and providing pathways from junior football to senior NPL and WSL teams. Located at Prospect Vale, the Academy prioritises long-term player development, offering a high-performance training environment for boys and girls aged 9–16, with access available to players both inside and outside LCFC.

What We Offer

  • A structured technical-tactical curriculum that builds body-ball mastery, decision-making, game understanding, and football intelligence through age-based phases.
  • Accredited coaches and specialist goalkeeper training, ensuring tailored development in each position.
  • Regular local competition in NTJSA and Northern Youth Premier League fixtures, including representation at Devonport, Hobart and Launceston youth tournaments.
  • Additional intrastate and interstate opportunities, including past participation in the Shepparton Cup in Victoria, with more interstate experiences under investigation for 2026.
  • Part-time pathways for players not yet ready for full-time involvement.
  • Dedicated child safeguarding aligned with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023 (Tas), including mandatory WWVP registration for all Academy staff.

Scholarships & Inclusion

The Academy is proudly supported by Opal, one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest recycling, paper and packaging businesses. This support enables us to offer a Scholarship Program that champions:

  • Girls and young women in football
  • Families facing financial hardship
  • Players from culturally diverse, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
  • Long-term LCFC members demonstrating leadership, values, and high potential

 A Pathway to Senior Football

Our vision is to create confident, technical footballers who progress through the LCFC pathway and represent the club at senior level and beyond. In 2026, this includes opportunities for female Academy graduates to compete in Tasmania’s McDonald’s Women’s Super League upon LCFC’s return to the competition.

WSL FUTURES

The WSL Futures Program proudly sponsored by Optus at Launceston City FC is a dedicated development pathway for girls aged 6–14 who aspire to play at the highest levels of the game. Aligned with our return to the Women’s Super League (WSL) in 2026, this weekly, girls-only program provides high-quality coaching in a supportive, empowering environment where young players can develop their technical skills, football knowledge, and confidence.

As part of our long-term commitment to women’s football, this program reflects Launceston City FC’s strategic vision to build strong foundations for home-grown female talent, offering a clear and inclusive progression from juniors through youth football and into senior WSL competition.

We are proud to partner with Optus, a national leader in supporting women’s sport. Their sponsorship enables us to expand access, invest in quality coaching, offer more opportunities for girls, and showcase pathways for young Tasmanian athletes to thrive. This strategic partnership reinforces our shared commitment to creating a more diverse, inclusive and competitive future for football.

This strategic partnership reinforces our shared commitment to creating a more diverse, inclusive and competitive future for football.

Interested in learning more?

Reach out to us via the following contact form.

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𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! 25th February. 6pm - 8:30pm. Home Grounds. We're looking forward to bringing our community together again to officially launch our 2026 season 🎉 Formal invitations coming soon. See you there! 🏴🏳️
Referees are a vital part of our game – and we’re always keen to see more people from our LCFC community get involved. @footballtas has confirmed their 2026 Referee Courses, with options for both new and returning referees. If you’ve ever been curious about refereeing, want to learn more about the laws of the game, or are looking for another way to stay connected to football, this is a great place to start. Courses run from January to June 2026, in multiple locations across Tassie. For more info, or to register your interest, visit: https://footballtasmania.com.au/referee-course-calendar Graphic: Football Tasmania
𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 & 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 🤍🖤 We’re thrilled to welcome back Wayne Reithoff and Bec Gardner from The Agency as co-sponsors of our Northern Championship Women’s team for 2026. As a thank you to the LCFC community, Wayne and Bec are offering a $500 cash discount to any LCFC member or friend who lists their home with them during the season, a fantastic way to give back both on and off the pitch. Their ongoing support continues to play a vital role in strengthening women’s football at LCFC, and we’re incredibly grateful for the impact they make across our club. This partnership also carries special history. Wayne’s late father, Bert Riethoff, played in some of our earliest Launceston Juventus teams under the encouragement of the late Peter Mies — a meaningful connection to our club’s foundations. Thank you for supporting our reigning champions. We hope you enjoy your signed jersey, delivered in person on behalf of our Board and NCW team. Get in touch with Wayne & Bec for a confidential, obligation-free chat or trusted advice on selling your home, 0477 881 449.

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