Youth Activities
Young Ambassador of the 21st Century
The Lions Young Ambassador scheme acknowledges the work of young people working as volunteers and gives them the recognition they deserve, thus boosting their self-esteem, their confidence in themselves and highlighting the charities and volunteer groups with which they are involved. Shirley Lions Club is always keen to hear from young people aged 15 to 19 , who are active in their local community and who would like to take part in the contest. For further information please contact Lion Ken Barker on 0845 833 9547
Youth Football Competition
The Lions Youth Football Competition is sanctioned by the English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish Football Associations and by UEFA. Any "Under 14" boys team playing in its local league and affliated to its County FA, can represent its local Lions Club in this knock-out competition. For nearly 10 years Shirley Lions Club have been proud to support Coldlands Colts in this competition. Coldland Colts have won the District Competition on a number of occasions and recently went all the way to the national final held at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. For season 2010-11 as the Colts did not have an Under 14's team we were proud to sponsor Knowle FC Under 14's. The draw for the first round saw Knowle paired with Rugby Town's Under 14's and the game resulted in an overwhelming 10 - 0 win for Knowle. In the District Final played on Saturday March 20th Hinckley United's Under 14s were defeated 3 - 0 and Knowle Juniors progressed to the national stage of this knockout competition. On Sunday 25th April the team travelled to the neutral venue of Harrow on the Hill in Gloucestershire to take on Llantwit Major Under 14s in their quarter final tie and ran out worthy 3 - 0 winners. Unfortunately this wonderful run came to a halt at the Semi-Finals stage where they went out to the eventual winners, Corinthians FC of Dartford 2 - 3 at Abingdon FC. For further information please contact Lion Chris Burrows on 0845 833 9547.
Music Competition
This competition is open to young musicians up to the age of 23. Each year the Lion's Europa Forum host country selects an instrument for the competition and also a piece of music, which each candidate is required to play. For 2008/09 the trombone was the chosen instrument and Shirley Lions were representeshired in the final at Warwick Arts Centre by local girl Tabitha McGrath. For details of the 2009/10 competition please go to www.lions105m.org.uk/music.htm and for further information please contact Lion Mike Cooke on 0845 833 9547.
Peace Poster Competition
This contest encourages young people, aged 11 - 13 to think about peace, creatively express what it means to them and to share their own unique visions with the world. Students select a medium as outlined in the contest rules to draw, paint or sketch their interpretation of the contest's theme. For further information please contact Lion Mike Cooke on 0845 833 9547.
Youth Exchange
The Lions Youth Exchange Programme began in 1961 and is committed to broadening international awareness among young people worldwide by enabling exchanges between countries in every part of the world. The programme funds visits abroad for individuals aged between 17 and 21 who are active within their communities each year. Particpants are given the opportunity to attend youth camps where young people from all nations get involved in community service and cultural projects. For further information please contact Lion Mike Cooke on 0845 833 9547.
