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| ===Club forms and accepted into LVSL (1982-2008)=== | ===Club forms and accepted into LVSL (1982-2008)=== | ||
| Tyers' journey into the Latrobe Valley Soccer League was somewhat unexpected, for the township holds less than 1000 people, making it one of Victoria's smallest towns to have a soccer clubs competing in an organised league.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=December 16, 2023 |title=Tyers Lightning: A look at this club you may never have heard of |url=https://www.football-chaos.com/2023/12/tyers-lightning-look-at-this-club-you.html |access-date=January 12, 2025 |website=Football Chaos |language=en-US}}</ref> | Tyers' journey into the Latrobe Valley Soccer League was somewhat unexpected, for the township holds less than 1000 people, making it one of Victoria's smallest towns to have a soccer clubs competing in an organised league.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=December 16, 2023 |title=Tyers Lightning: A look at this club you may never have heard of |url=https://www.football-chaos.com/2023/12/tyers-lightning-look-at-this-club-you.html |access-date=January 12, 2025 |website=Football Chaos |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| However, the proximity of the club to other major towns - more than 30,000 people live within 10 minutes' drive - has always ensured the club's viability and popularity.<ref |
However, the proximity of the club to other major towns - more than 30,000 people live within 10 minutes' drive - has always ensured the club's viability and popularity.<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| The club's journey started modestly with junior teams in the Under-8 and Under-10 categories, playing on the school football oval. In 1984, the Tyers Recreation Reserve designated land for a soccer pitch, which is where the club plays today. Early efforts to create a functional soccer environment included mowing the pitch with lawn mowers, selling food from car boots, and repurposing a disused turbine box from the ] as change rooms. The goals themselves were handmade by the founding families.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-31 |title=Tyers Soccer Club - About |url=https://tlsc.majestri.com.au/about |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Tyers SC Offical Website|language=en-US}}</ref> | The club's journey started modestly with junior teams in the Under-8 and Under-10 categories, playing on the school football oval. In 1984, the Tyers Recreation Reserve designated land for a soccer pitch, which is where the club plays today. Early efforts to create a functional soccer environment included mowing the pitch with lawn mowers, selling food from car boots, and repurposing a disused turbine box from the ] as change rooms. The goals themselves were handmade by the founding families.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-31 |title=Tyers Soccer Club - About |url=https://tlsc.majestri.com.au/about |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Tyers SC Offical Website|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| A significant development came in 1986 with the construction of the original pavilion, funded by a major grant from the ]. The pavilion included a canteen, toilets, and an changing room.<ref |
A significant development came in 1986 with the construction of the original pavilion, funded by a major grant from the ]. The pavilion included a canteen, toilets, and an changing room.<ref name="auto2"/> | ||
| By 1992, the club had expanded to include an Under-12 team, with subsequent progress to full junior teams as the children grew. In 1996, the club entered its first senior team in the LVSL.<ref |
By 1992, the club had expanded to include an Under-12 team, with subsequent progress to full junior teams as the children grew. In 1996, the club entered its first senior team in the LVSL.<ref name="auto2"/> | ||
| ===Women's team emerges as a local force (2009-)=== | ===Women's team emerges as a local force (2009-)=== | ||
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| Whilst Tyers' men's team continued to struggle on the field, the formation of a women's league in 2009 signalled something of a turning point for the club's fortunes. | Whilst Tyers' men's team continued to struggle on the field, the formation of a women's league in 2009 signalled something of a turning point for the club's fortunes. | ||
| Tyers' women's team finished fourth in the LVSL in 2010 but rose above all comers in the finals series, winning the grand final to claim the very first of silverware for the club.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-09-29 |title=Lightning Strikes Thrice |url=https://latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/sport/2014/09/28/lightning-strikes-thrice/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Latrobe Valley Express|language=en-US}}</ref> | Tyers' women's team finished fourth in the LVSL in 2010 but rose above all comers in the finals series, winning the grand final to claim the very first of silverware for the club.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=2014-09-29 |title=Lightning Strikes Thrice |url=https://latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/sport/2014/09/28/lightning-strikes-thrice/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Latrobe Valley Express|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| After finishing runner's up in the 2012 Browne-Huizer Cup, the women's team finished runner's up in the league in 2013, signalling their arrival as a championship threat.<ref |
After finishing runner's up in the 2012 Browne-Huizer Cup, the women's team finished runner's up in the league in 2013, signalling their arrival as a championship threat.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| Tyers then broke through in major style in 2014, winning the LSVL's women's league, the league grand final and the Browne-Huizer Cup - the first pieces of silverware the club had claimed at senior level in men's or women's football.<ref |
Tyers then broke through in major style in 2014, winning the LSVL's women's league, the league grand final and the Browne-Huizer Cup - the first pieces of silverware the club had claimed at senior level in men's or women's football.<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| They followed it up in 2015 with another victory in the league and the grand final, but fell short |
They followed it up in 2015 with another victory in the league and the grand final, but fell short in the league in 2016, finishing as runner's up.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-23 |title=Tyers’ triple title triumph | ||
| |url=https://latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/sport/2016/10/23/tyers-triple-title-triumph/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Latrobe Valley Express|language=en-US}}</ref> | |url=https://latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/sport/2016/10/23/tyers-triple-title-triumph/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Latrobe Valley Express|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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| == Stadium == | == Stadium == | ||
| The club plays its home matches at Bailie Reserve (also known as Tyers Recreation Reserve), which has a capacity of 500 (with a seating capacity of 100).<ref |
The club plays its home matches at Bailie Reserve (also known as Tyers Recreation Reserve), which has a capacity of 500 (with a seating capacity of 100).<ref name="auto1"/> | ||
| In 2011, the club enhanced its facilities with the installation of two major lighting towers, made possible through a grant. Two years later, in 2013, another grant facilitated the construction of a new pavilion alongside the original structure, featuring updated home-and-away change rooms and a dedicated referee room.<ref |
In 2011, the club enhanced its facilities with the installation of two major lighting towers, made possible through a grant. Two years later, in 2013, another grant facilitated the construction of a new pavilion alongside the original structure, featuring updated home-and-away change rooms and a dedicated referee room.<ref name="auto2"/> | ||
| == Club achievements == | == Club achievements == | ||
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| Full name | Tyers Lightning Soccer Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Lightning |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Ground | Bailie Reserve, Tyers |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Chairman | Andrew Pugliese |
| Manager | Bryce McKillop |
| League | Latrobe Valley Soccer League |
| 2024 LVSL | 10th |
| Website | Tyers Lightning Official Website |
Tyers Soccer Club is a soccer club based in Tyers, Victoria, Australia. The club was originally founded in 1982 and currently competes in Latrobe Valley Soccer League and are often to referred to as the Tyers Lightning.
The club was formed in order to bring high level competitive football to the town of Tyers, drawing its players and fans from nearby, larger towns including Yallourn North, Glengarry and from Latrobe City's biggest city, Traralgon, which is less than 10 kilometres away.
The club is still yet to win a senior men's LVSL title but did win back-to-back women's league titles in 2014 and 2015, as well as a hattrick of grand final victories in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
History
Club forms and accepted into LVSL (1982-2008)
Tyers' journey into the Latrobe Valley Soccer League was somewhat unexpected, for the township holds less than 1000 people, making it one of Victoria's smallest towns to have a soccer clubs competing in an organised league.
However, the proximity of the club to other major towns - more than 30,000 people live within 10 minutes' drive - has always ensured the club's viability and popularity.
The club's journey started modestly with junior teams in the Under-8 and Under-10 categories, playing on the school football oval. In 1984, the Tyers Recreation Reserve designated land for a soccer pitch, which is where the club plays today. Early efforts to create a functional soccer environment included mowing the pitch with lawn mowers, selling food from car boots, and repurposing a disused turbine box from the Loy Yang Power Station as change rooms. The goals themselves were handmade by the founding families.
A significant development came in 1986 with the construction of the original pavilion, funded by a major grant from the Latrobe City Council. The pavilion included a canteen, toilets, and an changing room.
By 1992, the club had expanded to include an Under-12 team, with subsequent progress to full junior teams as the children grew. In 1996, the club entered its first senior team in the LVSL.
Women's team emerges as a local force (2009-)
Whilst Tyers' men's team continued to struggle on the field, the formation of a women's league in 2009 signalled something of a turning point for the club's fortunes.
Tyers' women's team finished fourth in the LVSL in 2010 but rose above all comers in the finals series, winning the grand final to claim the very first of silverware for the club.
After finishing runner's up in the 2012 Browne-Huizer Cup, the women's team finished runner's up in the league in 2013, signalling their arrival as a championship threat.
Tyers then broke through in major style in 2014, winning the LSVL's women's league, the league grand final and the Browne-Huizer Cup - the first pieces of silverware the club had claimed at senior level in men's or women's football.
They followed it up in 2015 with another victory in the league and the grand final, but fell short in the league in 2016, finishing as runner's up.
The club celebrated its 40-year anniversary in 2022.
Club colors and badge
The club plays in gold and green jerseys.
Stadium
The club plays its home matches at Bailie Reserve (also known as Tyers Recreation Reserve), which has a capacity of 500 (with a seating capacity of 100).
In 2011, the club enhanced its facilities with the installation of two major lighting towers, made possible through a grant. Two years later, in 2013, another grant facilitated the construction of a new pavilion alongside the original structure, featuring updated home-and-away change rooms and a dedicated referee room.
Club achievements
- Champions (2): 2014, 2015
- Runner's Up (2): 2013, 2016
- Grand Finals Winners (4): 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Champions (1): 2014
- Runner's Up (1): 2012
References
- ^ "Tyers Lightning: A look at this club you may never have heard of". Football Chaos. December 16, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "Tyers Soccer Club - About". Tyers SC Offical Website. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "Lightning Strikes Thrice". Latrobe Valley Express. 2014-09-29. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "Tyers' triple title triumph". Latrobe Valley Express. 2016-10-23. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- "Tyers Soccer Club - Home". Tyers SC Offical Website. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
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