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Stirling Lions of Western Australia Become first Oceania/Asia Partner Club

April 21, 2010 - Stirling Lions of Western Australia have become the first partner club for the West Ham United International Academy in Oceania/Asia.

Club President Don Evans said "This relationship with one of the best Academy systems in the world is a massive boost for young Australian footballers who wish to play football in the best league in the world. The opportunity that now exists with our affiliation with West Ham is to provide talented players with a stage to demonstrate their ability during coaching clinics later this year, that will be run jointly by West Ham and Stirling Lions coaching staff under the watchfull eye of Hammers Director of Coaching in Australia Mr. Mike Leigh." 

Read More About Stirling Lions - click here

Former Partner Club Player Signs 2-year Scholarship at West Ham United

May 6th, 2010 - West Ham United announced the signing of 13 scholars from its current group of Under 16’s including Dylan Tombides, formerly of Australian partner club Stirling Lions.

Scholarship players  become full-time at the club for their U17 and U18 years.

Read the full story here.  Click here to see the Dylan Tombides interview from 2011.

First Ever

Coaching Diploma Trip

The International Academy’s Coaching Diploma session came to an end this week, with many memories for all that attended.  For some it was fulfilling a life long dream, and for others it was gaining more experience to better their coaching.  Overall the trip was a huge success.  You can check out the full coverage of the event here.

New Partner Clubs

June 22, 2012 - The West Ham United Oceania Academy today announced two new partners, Pacific Lutheran College and TY Sports Academy.  This now brings the total number of Partner Clubs in Australia to 5 with Stirling Lions, Buderim Wanderers, and John Paul College.  Click here to see all of the other West Ham United International Academy Partner Clubs.   

      

New Player ID Camps

May 25, 2012 - The West Ham United Oceania Academy today announced three new Player ID Camps for Australia.  The three camps are to be held in John Paul College (Brisbane), Pacific Luterhan College (Caloundra), and Buderim.  In order to sign up for the camps and to see all of the Player ID Camps please click here.

Dylan Tombides First Team Debut

October 2, 2012 - Former West Ham United Academy stand out, Dylan Tombides, made his first team debut.  Dylan is a cancer survivor, after being diagnosed during a routine check in prepartion for the Australian U17 World Cup campaign.  Unfourntunatley the debut came during a loss, but we all know it was a big win for Dylan and his family.  Click here to read more about this wonderful day.

First Oceania National Camp

October 1, 2012 - The West Ham United Oceania Academy recently finished up the first ever Oceania National Camp.  The national camp was a huge success and Tony Carr was excited about the level of talent displayed in front of him at the National Camp.  Make sure that you sign up to attend a player ID camp in your area in order to gain an invitation to future Ocean National Camps.  Pictures from the camp can be found on our facebook page.  Make sure that you like the page while you are there to be kept up to date with everything that is going on with the team in London as well as local news.  Thank you to everyone that attended.