The Leongatha Knights Football Club was established in 2004 and is a small, family-oriented club located in South Gippsland at Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College Grounds in Leongatha. The main focus of the club is to promote fun and enjoyment while also encouraging fitness and healthy living.
The club provides opportunities for amateurs to play soccer in and around the Leongatha area of South Gippsland, Australia. Their club home is in Horn Street, Leongatha, and they participate in away games across the league from Drouin to Trafalgar to Phillip Island. They field teams in various age levels, including Under 6 to Under 16, as well as Senior Men, Senior Women, and All Abilities.
The Leongatha Knights Football Club is an incorporated association affiliated with the Gippsland Soccer League (GSL) and Football Victoria (FV). The playing season typically runs from April to September, with registration taking place in late February or early March. It is important to register by the designated cut-off day to secure a place in a team. Training days and times are allocated after teams are formed, and matches are held on Saturdays and Sundays.
The club heavily relies on volunteer parents to fulfil various roles within the club, including the executive committee, coaches, and managers. They have a strong presence on social media, including a Facebook page for their men's team, women & supporters, and the club as a whole.
The Leongatha Knights Football Club is also grateful to their sponsors, and interested parties can visit their sponsorship page for more information. They can be contacted via email at lknightscommittee@gmail. Com, and their clubrooms are located at Mary Mackillop Regional College Grounds.
The club recognises and acknowledges that their home ground is located on the Traditional Lands of the Bunurong People. They pay their respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to other First Nations Peoples encountered throughout the game.
Registration for the club is done online through the Play Football national registration system provided by Football Australia and Interact Sport. The registration officer, Sven, can be contacted for further information. The registration fees vary depending on the age group and team. The fees cover various expenses such as match fees, weekly training sessions, insurance, light fees, referee fees, lineperson fees, and loan of a match jersey for the season.
Overall, the Leongatha Knights Football Club is a welcoming and inclusive sports club that offers opportunities for people of all ages to participate in soccer while fostering a sense of community and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.