Opal Juventus Academy
The Opal Juventus Academy 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.
Find out more about our program below.
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.
Graduates
Meet Amelie
Meet Ruby
Meet Tyson
