Returned from tournament

Umina soccer player Kirby Litterick has recently returned from a successful tournament representing NSW Metropolitan at the Under-14 Friendship Games.

The team was undefeated in the tournament scoring 25 goals for, with only two against.

Kirby's mother, Jo Litterick, said it had been a long journey since Kirby played with under-6s at Southern Ettalong United Soccer Club.

Kirby currently plays soccer for the North-West Sydney Koalas in the NSW Women's Super League and attends Narrabeen Sports High School, taking part in their Targeted Sports Program.

Last year Kirby was named Soccer Player of the Year at both Koalas and Narrabeen Sports.

To achieve this level of success, she travels to Sydney for training and games five times a week while still maintaining her studies.

Ms Litterick said Kirby was currently enrolled in the local 4-4-2 program, coached by Tony Gallagher, who has been invaluable in his support of Kirby, with his coaching expertise and financial assistance.

Press release, April 25 Jo Litterick