Western Springs FC Aug 2013 Newsletter

WSAFC August 2013 Newsletter

FEVER PITCH “The Turf is FANTASTIC!”

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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN ARTIFICIAL PITCH RULES SENIOR CHAIRMANS JUNIOR COMMITTEE PLAYER PATHWAY

JUNIOR & YOUTH MATCH REPORTS SENIOR CLUB CAPTAIN WOMEN’S PLAYER PROFILE

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MEN’S PLAYER PROFILE CLUB 150 CLUB PHYSIO CLUB PHOTOS BAYLEYS 300 CLUB MEMBERS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Newsletter coordination and design by Mini Reis © 2013 Email: minimaxdesignstudio@gmail.com Mob: 027 600 9562 September Newsletter deadline: Copy: Wed 4th Sept 2013 5pm Distribution: Tues 10th Sept 2013

Cover photo: Seddon Fields at night by Milly McWirter’s dad.

October Newsletter deadline: Copy: Wed 25th Sept 2013 5pm Distribution: Tues 1st Oct 2013

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Well hello again!

We are just about at the end of our first month of access to our beautiful new artificial pitches.

I trust we’ve all had the opportunity to have a kick around on the fields.

Some of us, (myself included), are still looking forward to our first game on the surface. With the extra time we can all enjoy training and playing, it bodes well for the potential improvements in our own play and personal levels of fitness.

You may have observed a small igloo like looking object at the end of the verandah in the past week or two. This is our new pizza oven which will be operational in the next week or two, so watch out for our

Photo c/o David Wilkinson

Italiano el fresco bar at the far end of the clubrooms.

Now with the end of the season in sight, a reminder the First Team has a run in to the end of season that needs the support of the Club. Make sure you come on down to the Club for the 5 o’clock kick offs every Saturday this month.

Here’s to a great month of football!

Regards

Martin Bell

Personnel Only Referees, Players and Coaching staff are allowed on the main field or training area.

Spectators must stand behind the fencing. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, prams etc. are not allowed on the main fields or training areas.

Footwear No muddy or dirty footwear is permitted. Boots/footwear must be clean prior to taking the main fields or training areas.

Plastic moulded stud soles, turf or touch shoes are the only footwear permitted on the main field or training area.

Screw in studs, metal sprigs (long or short stud) and flat soled sandshoes are banned.

Food/Drink No chewing gum, food or sweets.

Apart from water, no liquids are permitted on the playing surfaces.

Water must be in plastic containers – no glass, tin or ceramic containers are permitted to be carried onto the main fields or training areas.

No Spitting allowed on the main fields or on the training areas.

Smoking Is banned from the main fields, training areas, and any footpath surrounding the main fields and training areas.

Alcohol No alcohol is to be consumed on the sidelines, or on the main fields or training areas.

Rubbish Please be a tidy Kiwi and take your rubbish with you, or use the bins provided.

Animals No animals are permitted on the main playing surfaces or training areas.

Use of Fields Outside allocated training times, no members or teams can use the fields unless booked through the Club or Auckland Council.

SENIOR CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Hi everyone, As the season moves on, many leagues have now split into subsidiary groups; signalling the final push for a potential title, gaining promotion or just avoiding the drop.

Well done to Diamond Geezers (Mens Champs Div) for already securing the title.

Some of the others still in the hunt are; the Screaming Eagles (Div 10), the Rangers (Over30s Div 2) and Kosmos (Over40s Div 2).

Looking at our fantastic facilities now, I see this as our legacy to all those that enjoy football. I would like my children to continue to benefit from it and in time, their children too. However, to do this we need to have pride in it and treat the fields and facilities with care. I would just ask that you consider the following when around the club: • Don’t wear metal studs or high heels on the pitch (personally, I find high heels very hard to play in!)

• Clean your boots or shoes on the boot cleaners by the gates prior to entry on to the field.

• Don’t climb the fences—use a gate.

We will endeavour to ensure the relevant gates are open, but already large numbers of people are climbing the fences at various points around the grounds, many doing so a few metres from an open gate.

This is already starting to damage the fences, which the club will have to repair at its own expense.

• Don’t leave rubbish or empty drink bottles lying around, and if you do see any

rubbish, please help us by picking it up and placing into the bins.

• Pick up the temporary fences—if you see the temporary fences have fallen over, don’t stand on them or leave them down—just help pick them up (staggering them in a zigzag helps in the wind). Already, many are damaged and cracked—these have to last us for many years.

• Please ensure your games finish on the time allocated. All the times are allocated to ensure the maximum number of games can be played. It is your own team’s responsibility to ensure the game finishes on time—consideration needs to be shown for other teams waiting. It may even mean the referee has to calculate shorter halves to finish on time—but this won’t happen if everyone respects the rule.

So, enough with the housekeeping rules and on with the second half of the season—good luck to you all in the remaining games and don’t forget to come up to the bar afterwards for a drink and something to eat, as well as supporting the teams playing after you.

Mark Evans

JUNIOR/YOUTH COMMITTEE MESSAGE Hi Everyone, First of all, great to see everyone out on the new pitches. I am sure everyone is enjoying them and the feedback to date has all been positive.

It is a fantastic sight to come down over the weekend and see all the kids from 5 to 15 running around and using these fantastic facilities that we now have at our Club. Western Springs now has the best set up in Auckland and every other Club that visits has been very impressed with what we can now offer, soon we might even take them for granted (!!), however there is a constant reminder when we travel to other Clubs who still have pitch challenges! Finally, thanks to those people that are following the pitch rules, especially keeping their boots clean. it is in our interest to look after the grounds to get a long term benefit.

We are heading into the back end of the season and it is worth checking out those teams that are performing well across the grades and might even have a chance of winning their division. For these teams it may be a “Year of the Swans”:

Boys

10th Premier Grade Firebolts– 2nd on the table with two games in hand

10th Grade Div. 1B Espanyol– 2nd on the table with a game in hand

11th Premier Grade Cruzeiro– 2nd on the table

11th Grade Div 2 Corinthians– 1st on the table

12th Grade Div 4 Santos– 1st on table

12th Grade Div 4 Baros– 2nd on table

13th Grade Div 3 Galaxy– 2nd equal on table

13th Grade Div 4 Solars–1st on the table 14th Grade Div 1 Lampard–2nd on table 14th Grade Div. 3 Rooney–2nd on table 15th Grade (Metro) Calcio–3rd on table with 2 games in hand

16th Grade (Metro)–2nd on table Girls

12th Grade Falcons–1st on table 14th Grade Europa–3rd on table with a game in hand

17th Grade White Stripes–1st on table Great to see a number of teams performing well in some tough competitions across the grades and let’s hope these teams can bring it home at the end of the season. To highlight a couple of these teams we have included match reports from Corinthians and Solars.

Good luck to everyone and hopefully the sun keeps shining through the weekend!

Regards

WSAFC Junior/Youth Committee

JUNIOR and YOUTH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

WSAFC Player Pathways Purpose

The Player Pathway documents the pathway at Western Springs AFC for players from 5th Grade to Men’s First Team football and into Auckland Football (AFF) and New Zealand Football (NZF) talent programmes that ultimately lead to the All Whites.

The Whole of Football Plan

Western Springs was one the first clubs to adopt NZ Football’s Whole of Football Plan. It designed to cover all ages and abilities. It has been rolled across the Junior Grades and aims to deliver “Age Appropriate” game formats that ensure each player develops strong technical abilities and a passion for football.

Coerver

Coerver is a third party provider of football academies and Holiday Programmes. Coerver has a real strength in coaching techniques and skills that all players will find useful. Coerver is the most successful third party provider in the world. There are lots of publications available, such as videos and books that are available to compliment the Coerver system. We strongly recommend participation in their programmes to help your player acquire good technique.

WSAFC Coerver Development Programme

The WSAFC Coerver Development Programme is a subsidised Coerver academy run by Western Springs for all A and B team players from 10th–12th grade. It is expected that all players will participate in this valuable programme.

FTC

Federation Talent Centres (FTC) are the elite academies of the AFF. They start at 12th grade and go up to 17th grade. The Club nominates players to trial for the FTC. If selected the players will be asked to attend a special academy run by AFF appointed coaches. You cannot represent Auckland or New Zealand at age group level unless you pathway through an FTC. Prior to nominating player to trial with for the FTC our Football Development Officer may require them to do a talent assessment.

Weir Rose Bowl

Weir Rose Bowl is an inter-federation tournament for elite 12th Grade Boys and Girls from Auckland, Northern and Waikato BOP football federations. AFF teams are chosen from the 12 Grade FTC.

NTC

National Talent Centres (NTC) are the elite academies of the NZF. They start at 12th Grade and go up to 17th Grade. Players are selected from the FTC. If selected the players will be ask to attend camps and a special academy run by NZF appointed coaches. You cannot represent New Zealand at age group level unless you pathway through an NTC.

The Nike Cup

The Nike Cup is actually officially called the Manchester United Premier Cup. It’s sponsored by Nike so it’s commonly called the Nike Cup. It is a global competition for 15th Grade club sides. The tournament is organised in New Zealand by New Zealand football. The top side in NZ will travel to several qualifying other countries to compete. If successful in each of those they would ultimately go to Old Trafford in Manchester for the finals.

WSAFC Senior Pathway Academy

The Director of Football will run an academy for top 16th, 17th and 19th Grade boys that will include them in some first team and reserve team activities.

Napier Tournament

New Zealand Football organises a national tournament for 19th Grade Club sides in Napier each year.

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CORINTHIANS 11th GRADE MATCH REPORT

WSFC Corinthians 11th Grade v Three Kings 11/2N Vaz, Saturday 13th July It’s tight at the top of the table so we knew that it was going to be a big game against Three Kings Vaz and we weren’t disappointed! What a nailbiter!

We played out at Keith Hay Park, Field 12 which in itself was hard to find so we all felt that we’d had a good warmup by the time we’d got there!

Both teams came out with all guns blazing and that pretty much set the tone for the entire game.

We had numerous close shots at goal during the first half , unfortunately all either hitting the cross bar, zooming past just shy of the net or being stopped by some excellent goal keeping. Vaz also had their chances to score , however some excellent defensive play and keeping ensured that they were kept scoreless. Needless to say

the all the supporters had their hearts in their mouths the entire time!

Second half continued in the same vein with pretty much equal amounts of attack and defence until the last 5 minutes when Lloyd managed to slot a shot past the Vaz goalie to score. Goodness, what relief for all the Corinthian supporters!!!!

It was perhaps one of the most exciting games that I have ever watched with both teams playing really well and Corinthians coming out on top was the icing on the cake. Very proud of our boys! They certainly deserved their jetplanes!

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SOLARS 13th GRADE MATCH REPORT

WSFC Solars 13th Grade v Central United Messi Saturday 27th July 2013 at Seddon Fields A hard fought game for the Solars against a 10 man opposition.

The Central team has improved immensely, since we beat them 8 – 0 earlier in the season. The first half was mostly one way traffic with the Solars creating many opportunities, but just couldn’t finish them off - although a lot of credit must go to the Central goalkeeper who pulled off many good saves. Central had two break outs in the first half and narrowly missed scoring with a few minutes to go, although goalie Daniel came out to narrow the angle, so did just enough to prevent the goal. The score at half time was 0 – 0.

At halftime, the Solars were urged to pass more accurately in the second half, as well as move closer to the ball carrier, while the strikers were encouraged to shoot from close range and move more into clear space. The dogfight continued in the second half, before an accurate pass to Thomas saw him shoot and score from close range. The passing and movement in the second half was much improved, with our outstanding midfielder Leighton often starting the movements and generally controlling the midfield area. Ezra, our energizer bunny, ran and ran all game

and often dispossessed the opposition with accurate tackling, all the while providing a lot of good through balls for our attackers.

Jay, Chris and Isaac also made some good passes in the second half from midfield.

Central created a lot more play in the second half, which was often snuffed out by Zach as our speedy sweeper or by Jake, Alexander, Dominic, Sam at the back in defense. Central had two good strikers and our defense did very well to limit them to only two shots on goal all game. The Solars continued to pepper the goal in the second half, finally netting with a few minutes to go, with Zach neatly placing his side foot shot into the bottom left hand corner of the goal, giving their keeper no chance. A rare day that striker Bryn didn’t score as he’s found the net a lot this season, including two hatricks.

All in all, a fair result for both teams. Jake was awarded with Player of the Day. The Solars have plenty to work on at practice this coming week.

Brent Sutcliffe Coach

CLENDON AFC 10th GRADE TOURNAMENT FIREBOLTS REPORT 10th Grade Premier Firebolts attended the Clendon tournament in early July.

After sweeping through three rounds of pool play undefeated, and conceding only one goal, we qualified top of our pool. This saw us head into the Championship semi final‌ after a hard fought battle and extra time, the draw was still nil all. Meaning we then had to participate in a sudden death penalty shoot out. This kept everyone biting their nails for a 1/2 hour as we battled goal for goal through the entire team, finally being defeated.

Firebolts went onto win the plate semi final, and finished off with a win in the plate final against East Coast Bays.

Another successful day with lots of beautiful football, although unlucky not to play for the championship, the boys all played their hearts out, were great sports and stoked to take home the trophy after such a huge day of football.

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CLENDON AFC 10th GRADE TOURNAMENT SONICS REPORT The 10th Grade Premier B Sonics had a fantastic day of football at the Clendon AFC 10th Grade tournament on the 7th of July.

After a wet to start the season, we had a day in the sun with no umbrellas and raincoats.

The team went through their pool games unbeaten finishing equal 1st on points and goal difference. For once, the coach took all the credit for winning the coin toss to put them through as top qualifier in their pool.

The next two games saw the team play some attacking and entertaining football only to go down twice in the dying minutes of the second

half in golden goal extra time against Onehunga Sports and Papatoetoe. The boys were very disappointed after giving it all they had, but as a coach you could not ask for more or be prouder of how the team played and represented the club.

Matthew Parker Coach

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12th GRADE EAGLES MATCH REPORT This year’s WSAFC Eagles team is going through a transition, with many new players and a new coach, who’s philosophy incorporates the AFF whole of football plan.

The dominance of Eagles first half defensive partnership of Jasmine Paki and Lucia Birley was evident, nothing was going to get past either of them. Any ball that came near them was quickly cleaned up and fed back into the midfield dynamo of Izzy Searchfield, who was dominating the midfield with strong tackles, and penetrating passing.

The two wingers, Amber Paki and Phoebe Mills were exploiting the space left to them by the opposition and running at their opponents at every opportunity. Resulting in many low crosses being delivered into the striker, Joel Kingi, who was unfortunate to not find herself on the score sheet at half time.

Bringing in several changes in the second half, the team started just as strong as they left off.

Within minutes of the restart we were two nil up. Not long after the Eagles second, Ellerslie got a goal back.

For the rest of the second half, the Eagles continued to attack to snuff out any change of an Ellerslie revival. Alas; we weren’t able to add to our impressive 25 goal season tally. The score finished 2-1. The Eagles well and truly in control of the match.

Player of the day was Izzy Searchfield, who was a dominant player throughout the game. Well done!

AMI NELSON SUBURBS TOURNAMENT LOS MERENGUES REPORT WSAFC 12th Grade Los Merengues finish second in Nelson!

The boys and families of the 12th Grade team Los Merengues have been fundraising for about eight weeks raising funds to go to the AMI Nelson Suburbs Tournament last week. They would like to wish everyone that bought a sausage at the home games or a raffle ticket, as you helped them raise $4,500 towards their trip.

The team travelled down last week and despite arriving on a grey day, the next two days were awesome blue skies and sunshine! After a slow start in the first game against Lower Hutt, came out 3–0 winners. Second up was Nomads from Christchurch where the boys played some great football and won 8–0. The final game in pool play was against F C Nelson and another win 3–1. Top of

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the pool and a semi final on day two against Cashmere from Christchurch. A great win 5–2 and into the final against Western Suburbs from Wellington. Started well enough and got ahead to lead 2–1 but couldn’t sustain the tempo and lost the final 6–2. An awesome experience for the boys and to finish second was a great result. Well done to all of the boys and thanks to Tony Bullen for doing an awesome job leading the boys there and to the parents that travelled down to support them.

Adrian Turner, Manager WSFAC 12th Grade Los Merengues

WSAFC LOS MERENGUES PRIZE DRAW Now to all of those supporters who bought raffle tickets we really appreciate your support.

We drew some of the prizes before we left and some when we returned but here is the complete list of winners.

All prizes will be available from the clubrooms from Saturday.

Thanks again for all of your support.

Prize Ticket Number Name

Trip for 2 to Melbourne including 2 nights accommodation 1784 James Chadwick

15 minutes of fame of Radio Hauraki with Martin Devlin 861 Helen Skinner

Studio Tour at TVNZ for up to 6 people 511 Matthew Biggs

Signed All Whites shirt and programme 0238 Maria & Al Best

All Blacks Polo 0821 Mark Chrysell

Wellington Phoenix shirt 0604 Maxine Anderson

A nights accommodation at the Hilton Auckland 0497 Ethan Kelland

A $100 dinner & drinks voucher for Tin Soldier Ponsonby Rd 0933 C Gallagher

A $100 dinner & drinks voucher for Chapel Ponsonby Rd 1850 Miquel Dowdle

A $100 meat pack 1950 C Peterson

2.8m x 1.5m Chunky Cut pile rug 1661 V Clarke

Child age 14 Liverpool Shirt 1928 Graeme Douglas

Child age 14 Liverpool Shirt 354 Andi Brotherston

Child age 14 Liverpool Shirt 0786 Belinda Drake

Child age 14 Liverpool Shirt 1266 Tony Smith

Adidas T Shirt 0731 Peter Allen

Adidas T Shirt 1891 Luke J

Adidas T Shirt 0880 Ross Braisby

Adidas T Shirt 0742 Steve Laus

Adidas Cap 1918 Emmy Cruz

Adidas Cap 0558 Cushla

Adidas Cap 1670 D Clark

All Blacks Scarf 1175 Tracy Taylor

All Blacks Scarf 0593 Rebecca Lines

Adidas Polo shirt 1445 Steve E

Ladies Adidas Top 0549 Sarah

CLUB CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE

Hi everyone, As we are now into the last of winter football, I thought it might be good to reflect on what being part of a club is about...

First and foremost it’s about membership and belonging and doing your bit to help the Club function overall.

The Club is not a business, so I am occasionally disappointed sometimes to hear rhetoric to that effect. Comments such as “we paid our money so we should get…” are not OK. Truth is most Clubs are there for their members. Our goal is to provide benefits and services to all of our members.

Providing a good level of service to members is important to the committees and the management, but it is not a commercial customer/supplier arrangement. Please treat club officials, staff and other members with friendship and courtesy.

As a club we have a few rules, which are there to be followed. For example games are to start and finish on time. If your game doesn’t start on time, that doesn’t give you the right to overrun. Last week an important moment of silence was ruined by games on Seddon 3 and 4 overrunning. That’s not acceptable. In another incident an ambulance was unable to access the fields because people had parked in keep clear areas. Again, this is unacceptable. We now have brand new turf pitches.

These are valuable resources we must look after, so it saddens me to see people not following the turf rules. These are posted around the grounds and on our website.

These are your pitches, so do what you can to look after them. To the vast majority of members who are courteous and follow the rules for the benefit of all, I thank you sincerely.

I’d like to thank the supporters of the 12th Grade Boy’s Premiers’ fundraising.

They had an awesome tournament in Nelson and finished in 2nd place.

Congratulations to the Women’s Seniors on hosting a thoroughly enjoyable fundraiser at Gina’s Restaurant. I hope your tournament in Tauranga goes well.

Men’s First Team games have been amazing.

The team is playing well and the atmosphere on the balcony is electric. If you haven’t come down to watch a game yet, you should. You won’t be disappointed.

A big thanks to all our club sponsors. Please help us and them by supporting their businesses. Our major sponsors are PBT and Bayleys, who have now supported us for multiple seasons, so if you need to move a parcel or buy/sell a property please give them a call.

Tony Bullen

WOMEN’S PREMIER PLAYER PROFILE

SOPHIA DYER What’s your nickname?

Soph Where were you born? New Zealand Date of birth?

20/12/1996 Previous club?

Bay Olympic What position do you play?

Most frequent would be right wing and/or defense but I play everywhere usually depending on weather I’m playing Prems/ U17s/ school.

Photo by Mini Reis

When did you first start playing football?

First started when I was six, two years with Bay Olympic then moved to Springs and been here ever since.

This year would be my 10th year playing.

Why do you play football?

I love the game and keeping fit is a bonus. Great for meeting new people and an awesome hobby.

What is your pre-match routine?

Never really had one sadly.

What is your favourite ground you have played at?

Seddon fields (now).

Best player played with/against?

At my age I guess I haven’t really got the opportunity but its great being able to come up against all the Premier women.

Best goal celebration seen?

Definitely shirts off haha.

What are your best qualities on the field?

My best qualities on the field I think would be pace and attacking on the ball, setting up players maybe versatility position wise. Definitely not my height.

What do you think is key to team success?

Good question haha, commitment, effort, the players and the coach.

Who’s your favourite professional team?

Barcelona/ Brazil Who’s your favourite professional player? Ronaldo Favourite movie?

Football related probably ‘She’s The Man’ Favourite actor?

Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling Favourite cartoon as a kid?

101 Dalmatians

MEN’S FIRST TEAM PLAYER PROFILE

IAN SELLAR What’s your nickname?

Sellars Where were you born?

Auckland Date of birth?

18/04/1994 Previous club?

None What position do you play?

Forward When did you first start playing football?

When I was 4 years old for Western Springs .

Why do you play football?

Because I love it.

What is your pre-match routine?

Don’t have one, I just go with the flow.

What is your favourite ground you have played at?

The turf at the moment, brilliant investment.

Best player played with/against?

Jordan Vale Best goal celebration seen?

Sam Burfoot trying to copy Kevin Nolan.

What are your best qualities on the field?

I got a little bit of pace and like getting stuck in to tackles.

What do you think is key to team success?

Whole team believing in the same goals and working hard together to achieve it. I think we have a lot of depth in the squad and if we need someone to come into the team we all know that they will beable to do a good job there.

Who’s your favourite professional team?

Chelsea Who’s your favourite professional player?

Taarabt Do you like Marmite?

Yeah marmite and chip sammys Favourite movie?

Don’t have one Favourite actor?

Don’t have one Favourite cartoon as a kid?

Tom and Jerry Favourite band?

Shapeshifter all day Photo by Mini Reis

MEN’S FIRST TEAM PLAYER PROFILE

SCOTT SELLAR What’s your nickname?

Scoot Where were you born?

Auckland Date of birth?

25/03/1996 Previous club?

None What position do you play?

Midfield When did you first start playing football?

When I was about 5 or 6 Why do you play football?

Because I enjoy it What is your pre-match routine?

I don’t really have one.

What is your favourite ground you have played at?

The Springs turf Best player played with/against?

Monty Patterson / against not sure.

Best goal celebration seen?

Would have to be one of Ians for U19s he does occasionally.

What are your best qualities on the field?

Passing and keeping possession.

What do you think is key to team success?

Whole team believing in the same goals and working hard together to achieve it.

Who’s your favourite professional team?

Manchester United Who’s your favourite professional player?

Would have to be Neymar.

Do you like Marmite?

Yes Favourite movie?

Step brothers Favourite actor?

Will Farrell Favourite cartoon as a kid?

Family Guy Favourite band?

I don’t really have one

Photo by Mini Reis

NICOLAI BERRY MEN’S FIRST TEAM

Nicolai Berry played his last game against Tauranga on the 3rd of Aug. He heads off to Buffalo University on a scholarship.

We wish him all the best!!

Nicolai’s family are his biggest fans!

From left to right: Glen Butler (nana), Sherry Keach (great aunt), Nicolai Dobroff (grandad), Jane Berry (mum), Steve Berry (dad), Olivia Berry (sister)

MEN’S FIRST TEAM SQUAD & SPONSORS

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Matthew UPTON (GK) – 2Construct (021 554 078)

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Stu RUDDELL (GK)

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Josh GAIR — Futbol Los Merengues

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Chris BAILEY — Humphreys Landscaping

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Frankie TURNER — RJ Pollock

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Alex HARRISON — UV Eyewear & Accessories

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Nicolai BERRY — T&T Childrenswear

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Sam BURFOOT – 10th Grade Boys FIREBOLTS

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Ian SELLAR — Over 35’s Beer Bellies

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Richie SEARLE — RJ Pollock

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Neil HERON

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Tom MONRO – Collinson Forex (021 320 396)

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Luke PETRIE – Collinson Forex (021 320 396)

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Liam MULROONEY (C) — Euro-Dell

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Neil EMBLEN — Loft 45 Fitness Centre (379-0908)

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Maurie WASI — 13th Grade Boys BLAZE

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Will MCDONALD

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George DEBENHAM — Derek Jones Painting

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James DEBENHAM — 9th Grade Boys RAIDERS

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Alec BERESFORD

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Arus SEM — Flooring Junction

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Scott SELLAR — Derek Jones Painting

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Damian Hurst (GK) — Seahawk Charters (021974469)

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Chris BALE — Foxtrot Parlour

WSAFC “CLUB 150” Player Programme

Western Springs AFC is pleased to offer your business the opportunity to become a supporter of the Club in 2013 through the “Club 150” player sponsorship/donation programme.

This is an exclusive offer limited to only one member in your industry!

The 2013 season will see WSAFC field approximately 150 teams, totalling 1900 members, making it one of the biggest soccer clubs in New Zealand.

WSAFC is an amateur Club, reliant on the commitment of volunteers, loyal members, local businesses and supporters. The Committee is committed to developing the Club and its supporters.

We would like you to consider this opportunity to become a supporter of the “Club 150” player sponsorship/donation programme. Your sponsorship/donation will directly assist the Men’s First Team to develop youth player aspirations and to gain promotion into the NRFL First Division.

“CLUB 150” Members will receive: DONATION — Tax deductible certificate provided.

SPONSORSHIP — Certificate of sponsorship provided for business expense deduction.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER — Each month a player profile is included with sponsors/donators name mentioned distributed to all members.

MATCH DAY PROGRAMME — circulated to home supporters. (approximately 250 supporters) — sponsors name next to the players name.

FIRST TEAM PLAYER OF THE DAY — Sponsors name mentioned.

END OF SEASON SPONSORS BBQ with the Men’s First Team.

If you wish to discuss this further please do not hesitate to contact: Club Manager, Paul Rutland on 027 294 7984 or clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz

POWERADE Hydrating the Men’s First Team

POWERADE Isotonic sports drinks are designed to be in balance with your body’s fluids to give you fast hydration and energy when you need it most.

During a game or even when training, it’s easy to push your body to its limits.

Water alone isn’t enough when you are playing an intensive 90 minute sport like football. Your body needs more. A sports drink like Powerade can be a key component to maintaining your performance.

Check out Powerade’s Hydration Calculator at http://www.powerade.co.nz/hydration to estimate rough fluid requirements for you when playing football, or any other exercise.

CLUB PHYSIO

Hi my name is Justin Lopes and I am the physiotherapist for WSAFC. I have set up a physiotherapy clinic downstairs at the Club that will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings.

Since by now most of us have had an opportunity to play on our great turf, I thought I would focus this week on injuries on turf and the selection of boots to reduce injuries. Studies show the overall risk of acute injuries is similar for both artificial turf and natural grass, although there is a tendency towards more severe ankle injuries on turf (Steffen, 2007; Ekstrand 2011). Therefore, ankle injury prevention strategies such as taping, balance exercises and theraband exercises must be a priority for athletes who play on artificial turf regularly (Williams, 2011).

You also need to wear the right type of boots for turf. There are numerous boots to choose from and new models are coming out all the time; but what boots are best suited for turf and how can boot selection minimise injuries?

Boots can be divided into the types of studs they have on their sole (moulded studs, cleats or blades and studs) but there is now a wide variety of hybrid designs that incorporate a mix of all of the different types, along with a choice of leather or synthetic uppers. Generally speaking moulded studs are best for hard ground, studs are best for soft ground and cleats or blades were designed to be able to be used all year round. The difference between playing on turf compared to grass is that the grass has more give, and studs or cleats may become stuck more easily in the turf. A common mechanism for knee and ankle injuries is when the cleats get caught in the turf and the body twists while the foot stays still.

Justin Chong from Bigfoot Podiatry came to talk to the club members recently on youth injuries in football, blister prevention and treatment, and boot selection. He recommended selecting moulded studs or the new, triangulartype studs for turf, and not using blades or

cleats as these are more likely to get stuck and cause injuries. Although there are ‘turf’ shoes with lots of smaller studs these may not suit Western Springs AFC’s turf as the plastic turf is relatively long and you may be unable to get a good grip.

Stadio Potenza 300 Q0917 FG Sole

TX Sole Other recommendations were: • To buy boots that are comfortable and that fit properly.

• To use heel wedges in your boots if you suffer from Severs disease (pain in the adolescent heel) or Achilles pain.

• Have wet weather grass studs for playing in mud (i.e. away from home!)

A good boot should flex at the forefoot only, and have some rotation through the sole, it not be able to be flexed or bend in the middle of the boot.

If you have any foot, ankle or lower limb injuries come down and see me at the club’s clinic and, if appropriate, I can refer you to Justin Chong to have a chat about

CLUB PHYSIO

optimising your boot selection, or you can call him at Bigfoot on 09 481 0680.

I look forward to seeing you on the sideline.

Stay on your feet,

Justin Lopes

References: Steffen, K et al (2007) Risk of injury on artificial turf and natural grass in young female football players Br J Sports Med. August; 41(Suppl 1): i33–i37.

Ekstrand, J. et al (2011) Comparison of injuries sustained on artificial turf and grass by male and female elite football players Scand J Med Sci Sports. Dec; 21(6):824-32.

William, S. (2011) A review of football injuries on third and fourth generation artificial turfs compared with natural turf Sports Med. Nov 1;41(11): 903-23

Recommended Contents of Basic First Aid Kit: Plasters (variety of different sizes and shapes) Sterile gauze dressings (small, medium and large) or non adherent wound pads Sterile eye dressings Triangular bandage Crêpe rolled bandages or tubigrip (for compression) Safety pins Disposable sterile gloves CPR mask Tweezers Scissors Dettol / antiseptic cream / antiseptic wipes Saline tubes (for washing dirt out of wounds) Vaseline Warm up rub Strapping tape and elastic adhesive bandages Sock tape (electrical tape) Spare studs / shoelaces (optional)

DIAMOND GEEZERS MATCH REPORT

Meet the Western Springs Diamond Geezers.

WINNERS of the AFF Men’s Championship.

Diamond Geezers began at Western Springs in 2000. We’ve come up seven levels, winning six leagues along the way. This is our 3rd season in the Championship after winning Division 1 undefeated in 2010. The Championship has been a huge step up in class and skill level from Div 1. After a tough couple of seasons, a few new recruits and

A proud day for the Diamond Geezers. A great night at the club followed by not so great hangovers

change in tactics, the Geezers got back to our old title winning form.

The only player remaining from the 2000 team - Mike Chalberg - scored a hat-trick to secure the title on Saturday.

Congrats guys, great story!

Howard John

Saturday night at the Club

NERS Top of the KOSMOS - WIN 2 iv table Over 40s D Callum Jones 9th Grade Raiders

MAISIE HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY

Maisie and Rosie Emblen

The kids enjoying the club grub

Photos by Mini Reis

OVER

40s TOURNAMENT Sat 21st September 2013

Registration and any queries can be completed via email:

mackinnonsean@hotmail.com

Toga night review

Monday the 29th of July, 30 Toga-clad party-goers congregated at the fabulous Gina’s Italian Kitchen in Symonds Street for a night of murder mystery “Terror in a Toga”. The setting was a pre-game gathering, hosted by the Lanista Felix Festus, who had his very pregnant looking wife by his side... but is this his child that she carries? As the night progressed, more and more scandals were uncovered... stories of bribery, corruption, jealousy and betrayal. A fantastic night ensued, including a “murder”, and it seemed everyone had a motive for the killing. It was only at the very end that the true murderer was revealed. An enjoyable night had by all, and made a good dent in the Ladies Reserves teams fees.

Thank you to all who came and participated!

Becs Stitt, captain of the Ladies Reserves.

Murder Mystery Night

Property Sales Pt Chevalier

January - June 2013 Number of Sales: 75 Number of Sales over $1m: 22 Number of Sales under $499,999: 8 Average Sale Price: $880,464

29%

Pt Chevalier Property Sales 2013 - current

11% Less than $499,999

21 Old Mill Road

$500,000-$999,999 60%

Over $1,000,000

Westmere

January - June 2013 Number of Sales: 51 Number of Sales over $1m: 33 Number of Sales under $499,999: 1 Average Sale Price: $1,181,990

Auction: 2pm, 14th August (unless sold prior) Contact: LUKE MCCAW 021 950 145 E luke.mccaw@bayleys.co.nz

Westmere Property Sales 2013 - current 2%

27 Clifton Road

33% Less than $499,999 $500,000-$999,999

65%

$1,000,000 plus

Tender: 4pm, 27th August 2013 Contact: KAREN SPIRES 027 273 8220 E karen.spires@bayleys.co.nz

Source: Various real estate industry related websites DISCLAIMER: While care has been taken in their preparation, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects.

“We live in the area. We live for the area.�

Robyn Frykberg

Karen Spires

Lindsay Hooke

Andrea Ritchie

Blair Haddow

Sharon Hall

Denise Boyes

Duncan Ritchie

Jacqui Dellar

Luke McCaw

Catherine Henderson

Bernadette Morrison

www.bayleys.co.nz

WSAFC MAJOR SPONSORS

It is with great pleasure that I can announce that once again The PBT Group have committed to sponsoring WSAFC for the 2013 season. We have now been involved with the club for the past 6 years and it has been a privilege to watch the club grow and develop into a club that I am sure other clubs can only dream about. I do not believe the club would be as successful as it is today without the strong leadership and vision the club has shown.

We at PBT also share a vision and goal to be a leader in the freight industry and to simply be the best.

With this in mind we wish all teams, both Juniors and Seniors, a fantastic season for 2013 and know you will enjoy playing on the 2 new astro turf fields come rain, hail or shine.

To Neil Emblem and the WSAFC first team all the best for the season it is great to see a coach of Neil’s experience join the club, I am sure many players will benefit from his coaching and playing expertise.

All the best everyone for the 2013 season. Peter Baker, The PBT Group CEO.

We are very pleased to announce that Bayleys Real Estate Maritime Square are back on board as a Major Sponsor for the club for the 2013 season.

Their very generous contribution to the club is reflected in branding and signage for the Men and Ladies First Team.

Bayleys are pleased to be able to offer all WSAFC members an opportunity to support their local club by way of a $1,500 donation for every property which is listed exclusively and sold by Bayleys Real Estate Maritime Square.

If you’re thinking that this might be the time to sell, let’s make a time to discuss the possibilities. Call Rachel Dovey on 309 6020.

The 300 Club Proud Sponsors of Western Springs AFC DEREK JONES

Painting Contractors

JOHN CONSTABLE

ARCHITECTS

THE SPECIALIST SOCCER SHOP

2013 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2013 Executive Committee Martin Bell—martin@roseandheather.co.nz President Grant Russell—grant@harmonyhomes.co.nz Treasurer Joanne Powell—joannepowell@vodafone.co.nz Secretary Peter Andrew, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Zoran Jerkovic, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland

2013 Senior Committee

Mark Evans—Mark.Evans@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Senior Chairman 027 454 7242 Mario Campbell—info@greylynnglass.co.nz 0275 744 644 Dean Lawton—dean.lawton@xtra.co.nz 021 823 765 Zoran Jerkovic—zoran.jerkovic@bayleys.co.nz 027 577 3715 Barry Noyer—badbaz44@hotmail.com 021 615 881 Tony Bullen—tony@bullen.co.nz Club Captain 021 384 868 Mini Reis—minimaxdesignstudio@gmail.com Newsletter & Programme Coordinator 027 600 9562

2013 Junior/Youth Committee Michael Hope michael.hope@hp.com Junior/Youth Chairman Grant Russell grant@harmonyhomes.co.nz Treasurer and 8th Grade Coordinator Joanne Powell joannepowell@vodafone.co.nz Registrar & Junior Controller 5th-8th grade Guy Chadwick guy.chadwick@lsi.co.nz Secretary & 13th Grade Coordinator Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz Tony Bullen tony@bullen.co.nz

Football Development Officer Geoff Brogan—geoff@diverge.co.nz 021 400 480

Club Manager Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984