Western Springs April 2015 Magazine

WESTERN SPRINGS FOOTBALL CLUB APR I L 2015

WESTERN SPRINGS HOST ANOTHER

AUCKLAND CITY FC

U17 YOUTH TOURNAMENT Back Row: Annabelle Webster, Ruby Johnston, Correze Schwarz, Emma Fletcher, Beth Weller (captain), Milly McWhirter, Louise Cairns, Middle Row: Becky Gillespie, Tayla O’Brien, Brooke Hawker, Ella Neighbours, Faye Busfield Front Row: Margot Ramsay, Zoe Brown, Ashleigh Emery GK, Seated: Maddie Nalder

Back Row: Dylan Morris, Colin Bourke, Jayden Rollinson, Trujon Nomani Brown, Shaun Bennett, Frank Clark, James Macintosh, Isaac Deans, Frankie Busfield (captain) GK Elliot Munford Front row: Jacob Kim, Peter Hunt,Benny Daniel, will Wallis, Dane Schnell, Jamie Birch, Dan Clark

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Supporting local initiatives and giving back to our community is an important part of the Bayleys ethos. Bayleys Ponsonby office are delighted to sponsor your club. In addition we also offer all WSAFC members an opportunity to support the club by way of a $1500 donation payable to the Club upon the successful unconditional sale of any members property which is listed exclusively and sold with Bayleys Ponsonby office.

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CONTENTS PAGE

5 Events Calendar April 2015

10 Welcome Jeremy Sutton

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Shop Online www.wsafc.org.nz

Playmaker Sports Instore

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Justin Lopes Club Physio

Coaching courses with Tony Bullen

18 ACFC U17 Tournament

20 WSAFC Skills Zone Open Day

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Graphic design: logos, magazine layout, book covers and promotional material.

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MAY 2015 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Material: Tues 28th April 5pm Distribution: Wed 6th May Newsletter coordinator and designer Mini Reis Š 2015 Email: minimaxdesignstudio@gmail.com www.wsafc.org.nz April 2015 3

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE A NE W SE AS ON UN FO LD S.. .

The new 2015 season is fast approaching, with the Men’s First Team kicking off their new NRFL Premiership season at home against Birkenhead on 28th March.

The Women’s First Team start their opening NRFL Womens Premier game at home the very next day, against Fencibles.

(Check the website for the season fixtures and times and come down and support our top teams).

The senior teams kick off their season on 11th April, with the Junior and Youth teams starting late this year – in the first weekend of May. The Junior Committee has organised a club Open Day on Saturday 18th April for our younger grades, where there will be a Boot Swap. The idea will be to bring a pair of boots that no longer fit you

and look for a bigger pair, or just donate your old boots. All the boots left over, will go to clubs that need them (check the website and ad on page 21 for more details). Come on down to the Open Day to have a go at the skills and game areas in partnership with our sponsors and AFF. This is all about introducing football to our younger members. Also please ensure you attend the right coaches and managers meeting to understand the requirements for the season. Your coordinator will be letting you know the confirmed dates.

the competition back again next year, with even more international teams (this year New Caledonia entered). The Western Springs U17 girls took out the Bowl in their competition and the boys lost in the quarter finals – so good to see the home sides playing so well.

The club has just hosted another very successful Auckland City FC U17 Tournament (weekend of 20th – 22nd March) with Birkenhead winning a dramatic penalty shoot-out against Onehunga Sports (tied 0–0 after extra time).

We look forward to seeing

We look forward to seeing you all down at the club for another great season of football and wish all our teams the very best for the year.

FRONT COVER DESIGN Mini Reis Photography: www.phototek.nz, Pauline Foster and Tracy Cunnington Thanks to our major sponsors:

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Hopefully by now you will have seen the impact of Tracy Cunnington’s appointment as Communications Co-ordinator – much more information on academies, courses, training slots and events is now being disseminated due to Tracy’s involvement.

Regards WSAFC Committees

CONTRIBUTORS: Owen Tumulty Justin Lopes Grant Russell Tracy Cunnington Matt Munford

WSAFC EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL 2015 Wed 1st

Thurs 2nd

Fri 3rd

Sat 4th

Sun 5th

Sat 11th

Sun 12th

Sat 18th

Sun 19th

WSAFC Open Day and Boot Swap

Tony Bullen Module 2 Course 4.30–7.30pm

Fri 24th

Sat 25th

Sun 26th

Fri 1st May

Sat 2nd

Sun 3rd

GOOD FRIDAY

Mon 6th

Tues 7th

Wed 8th

Thurs 9th

Fri 10th

Easter Monday

Coerver Holiday Programme 9–3pm

Coerver Holiday Programme 9–3pm

Coerver Holiday Programme 9–3pm

Coerver Holiday Programme 9–3pm

Mon 13th

Tues 14th

Wed 15th

Thurs 16th

Fri 17th

Neil’s Holiday Programme 9.30–12.30pm

Neil’s Holiday Programme 9.30–12.30pm

Neil’s holiday Neil’s Holiday programme Programme 9.30–12.30pm 9.30–12.30pm Richard’s Girls holiday Programme 1–4pm

Richard’s Girls Richard’s Girls Holiday Holiday Programme 1–4pm Programme 1–4pm

AFF Teams Coaches/Managers meetings (grades Men’s 1st Team 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, home match 17th) 7pm WSAFC Clubrooms

AFF Teams Coaches/Managers Meetings (grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th) 7pm WSAFC Clubrooms Mon 20th

Tues 21st

Wed 22nd

Junior Committee Meeting

Managers Meetings for In House teams (5th,6th and 7th grades) 7pm @ WSAFC Clubrooms

Managers Men’s 1st Team Meetings for home match In House teams (8th, 9th and 10th grades) 7pm @ WSAFC Clubrooms

Girls Academy starts 8–11th grades AFF Introduction & Junior Level 1 Course @ WSAFC 5.30pm

Girls Academy starts 12–15th grades

Mon 27th

Tues 28th

ANZAC DAY

CASU Term 2 starts

Wed 29th

Thurs 23rd

Thurs 30th

AFF Junior Level 2 Module 1 Course (player centered coaching) @ WSAFC 6.00pm www.wsafc.org.nz April 2015 5

JUNIOR/YOUTH SEASON START DATES IN HOUSE

8th GRADE – FRIDAY 1st MAY

IN HOUSE

5–7th GRADE – SATURDAY 2nd MAY

IN HOUSE

9th AND 10th GRADE – SUNDAY 3rd MAY

AFF

YOUTH METRO AND CONFERENCE – 2nd-3rd MAY

AFF

YOUTH LEAGUES 9-17th – 2nd-3rd MAY

COACHES AND MANAGERS MEETINGS All “Junior/Youth” team managers and coaches are invited to attend a welcome evening at WSAFC where we will share some season information with you and hand out your 2015 kit bag.

Dates and times are as follows:

AFF TEAMS 9th – 12th GRADE – MONDAY 13th APRIL @ 7–8.30PM 13th – 17th GRADE – THURSDAY 16th APRIL @ 7–8.30PM INHOUSE 5th – 7th GRADE – TUESDAY 21st APRIL @ 7–8.30PM 8th, 9th AND 10th GRADE – WEDNESDAY 22nd APRIL @ 7–8.30PM Please ensure that the coach and/or manager from each team attends.

FIFA U20S WORLD CUP Due to the FIFA Under 20 Men’s World Cup being held in New Zealand this year, with matches being held at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, there will be no fixtures scheduled on the following dates for any AFF teams.

Our In-house competitions will NOT be affected by this and will carry on as normal.

SATURDAY 30th MAY – OPENING CEREMONY AND MATCH SUNDAY 14th JUNE – QUARTER FINALS SATURDAY 20th JUNE – FINALS DAY AND CLOSING CEREMONY For some competitions to be completed, there may be AFF fixtures scheduled in the first few weeks of September.

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FEDERATION TALENT CENTRE IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, MANY WESTERN SPRINGS PLAYERS TRIALLED FOR AUCKLAND FOOTBALL’S FEDERATION TALENT CENTRE. The Federation Talent Centre, or FTC, works with players born between 1999 and 2003. The programme is fully aligned with New Zealand Football’s player development framework and provides pathways for Auckland-based players to reach Football Ferns or All Whites levels.

The FTC trials were a well-organised and rigorous process; all players having to attend two separate trials.

Springs boys and girls were extremely successful in the trails. In the 2003 boys section, for example, 14 of the 49 outfield players selected are from Springs, an impressive percentage when you consider that FTC is open to all clubs in the Auckland federation.

The club has achieved similar success in all other year groups too. Our success will come as no surprise to those who have watched the talent on display at the club; it is a result of the great job Neil does through his Academy and testament also to the

many talented and dedicated coaches we have at the club.

So what can our players expect now that they are part of FTC? The programme gives our players the opportunity to play and train regularly with other top players in Auckland, under the guidance of well-qualified coaches. Players train twice a week (at Papakura Army Base – a real test of players’ and parents’ commitment, if one were needed!) and follow the FTC’s well-defined Player Habits and Expectations guidelines, which ensure that the players’ technical, mental and decision-making skills are being honed. While a premium is placed on providing players with enjoyable, specific and progressive training, players are given the opportunity to put their training into practice with a number of game days against other federations.

A second round of trials will take place later in the year, giving those

players who missed out another opportunity to impress, and ensuring that those already selected continue to strive for improvements. Players need little motivation to impress their coaches, however, as they aim to take the next step in the ladder, which is selection to the National Talent Centre. It would be amazing to see some Western Springs players take the additional step into New Zealand Football’s Talent Excel, for those gifted players already identified as potential National representatives, and Talent Perform pathways, which can open up a number of opportunities to players, including US college scholarships.

The club’s representation at the Football Talent Centre demonstrates how well the club is developing its talent. We know that the boys and girls will do us proud.

Owen Tumulty

Images by Rachel Thomas

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BUY YOUR WSAFC PLAYING GEAR FOR THE 2015 SEASON TWO EASY WAYS TO BUY YOUR 2015 PLAYING GEAR AND ACCESSORIES 1. SHOP ONLINE – just go to www.wsafc.org.nz

and click the ONLINE SHOP. You can shop for playing shirts, socks, shorts, training shirts, boots, shinpads, balls and accessories, and delivery is direct to your door.

BUY YOUR 2015 TRAINING SHIRT NOW Get out on the training field in the same kit as worn by our First Team.

Training shirts are available in four colours, all with the WSAFC logo, and in a material that is both light and durable.

Available in Emerald, Orange, Sky and Black, for only $40.00 incl GST. You can now order with your name or team name embroidered on the front, (and/or your number on the back) See the online shop for details.

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2. SHOP INSTORE – Now available at Playmaker Sports

Go instore, try-on and buy.

Playmaker Sports, run by All White and Auckland City player Ivan Vicelich, is stocking all WSAFC Junior and Youth sizes this season. It’s easy, and Playmaker has a great range of football gear and accessories. They are truly local, on the corner of Richmond Road and Surrey Crescent. Look for their exclusive offers.

Remember, all players are required to play in WSAFC strip, so buy now before the season gets underway.

PLAYMAKER SPORTS OPENING HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday – Closed Public Holidays – Closed sales@playmakersports.co.nz www.playmakersports.co.nz Grey Lynn Store 09 360 2014 6/29 Surrey Cresent Grey Lynn Auckland 1021 www.wsafc.org.nz April 2015 9

WELCOME JEREMY SUTTON This month we are delighted to introduce Jeremy Sutton Family Law as a new sponsor at WSAFC. Jeremy Sutton is a team of barristers located in the CBD who specialise in family law. The firm’s principal Jeremy lives locally and is a great supporter of both our club and football. When not enjoying the madness of a FIFA World Cup (see image below) he can often be found down at Seddon Fields helping out on pitch and enjoying all the action with his family.

Please join us in welcoming Jeremy and his team as sponsors and if you have any questions for them do look them up at the below address and make sure you mention where you heard about them.

Welcome aboard Jeremy, what brings you to WSFC? I live in Pt Chevalier with my wife Victoria and children Noah seven, Isla five and Jude two. Noah has played for the club the last couple of years and now Jude is soccer mad too!

Looks like a great time was had at the world cup. Any favourite teams?

Yes it was an incredible experience. We supported Ghana and Brazil, the atmosphere at those games was amazing.

Tell us about Jeremy Sutton Family Lawyers.

I have a family law practice

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based in Auckland City. We help people with separation, divorce, relationship property, child support and visitation, trusts and wills.

What makes your practice special?

We have a practical approach and look to achieve the best outcome as quickly as possible.

Also, we offer a one-off consultation for people who want to understand their rights on a range of issues.

Are you ready for the season?

Yes! We’ve played a lot of back-yard soccer this summer and we are looking forward to getting on the field.

Have a great season everyone!

For more information about Jeremy’s business, please see www.jeremysutton.co.nz

SPONSORSHIP PUTTING YOUR BUSINESS CENTRE STAGE AT WSAFC WSAFC has over the past five years become a hub of activity in the community.

Over 8000 people pass through the facilities every week during the season of April – October and almost half as many again in the off season.

This provides a high frequency, high reach opportunity for businesses wanting to take an active role at a grass roots level and within this community.

An opening now exists for a few great companies to partner with WSAFC as sponsors and in doing so assist with the continued growth and strength of the club.

THREE TIERS OF SPONSORSHIP ARE AVAILABLE FOR CONSIDERATION

Lead

Gold

Delivers maximum profile and exposure at and in association with the club and WSAFC activities The lead in promotional and PR activity Option of brand inclusion on club uniforms High visability signage inside and outside the clubrooms and turf

Family

Delivers high profile and exposure at the club and WSAFC facilities Regular contributor and feature in monthly newsletters High visibility signage inside and outside the clubrooms and turf Opportunity for greater engagement with club members and supporters

Delivers profile at the club and WSAFC activities as part of a family of community sponsors The Family Group of sponsors high signage will be inside and outside the clubrooms and turf Opportunity to share your customers passion for this game and to attend an end of season function with the First teams

Starting with the family group of sponsors the cost is $3,000 per annum, with the Gold and Lead sponsorship options alternatives for companies wanting a greater involvement.

Sponsorship of the club by local businesses is a great way to differentiate your business by supporting your current and potential customers.

For national and regional businesses, this is a unique chance to build your brand by engaging with an

influential and affluent customer set at their place of choice.

The sponsorship period will follow the calendar year commencing in January 2015. As one of the fastest growing sports in New Zealand, it is set to be a huge year for football and WSAFC with the FIFA Junior World Cup in NZ in June and continued growth of WSAFC club and teams.

If your business would like to take centre stage in this community hub please contact Miranda Burdon on 0274741019 or Miranda.burdon@xtra.co.nz to discuss these opportunities or for further information.

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OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

SPORTS PHYSIO ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Contact Justin on 021 673 732

www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd

ACHILLES INJURIES IN SENIOR PLAYERS During preseason training when the grounds are traditionally harder than in August, and players are returning to training after a Christmas break, we tend to see more Achilles problems in our senior teams.

Tendons join muscle to bone and the Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) into the back of the calcaneus or heel bone. When the tendon is overloaded due to an increase in running, poor running technique/ biomechanics, or poor footwear the result is that the tendon becomes swollen, painful, and can be stiff in the morning.

Occasionally, this can follow an acute event such as jumping, however, it is often a gradual process where the tendon is (over) loaded and cannot adapt to the load quickly enough.

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through a period of unloading and then to a graduated exercise programme before a return to sport drills.

Exercises that can help the tendon may be isometric (where the muscle stays the same length) such as standing on your toes.

Weight may be increased after a few days if the tendon is feeling better.

Eccentric exercises for the Achilles can be done by standing on a step and going up onto your toes and then slowly coming down until your heels are below the step.

Being consistent with the gradual loading can have a positive effect on the tendon, however the process is slow. A good indicator of progress is how the tendon feels the day after loading the tendon.

If the stiffness is improving, and the tendon is becoming less painful then you are on the right track!

If you would like to discuss a programme for your Achilles injury or any other injuries please contact us on the details below.

Katie will be away until May with the NZ Ice Fernz team at their World Cup and I will be away with Auckland City at the O’League finals in April. Jess and Sven will be working in the clinic while we are away.

Whilst I am in Fiji you can text me for an appointment on 021673732, and I will get back to as soon as I can. Alternatively you can text either Sven on 0273753172 or Jess on 0221967935 to book with them directly.

Stay on your feet, see you in May!

Justin Lopes

Follow us on Twitter@back2yourfeet for updates on the team and other BTYF activities.

Justin Lopes and Back To Your Feet Physiotherapy is proud to be the physiotherapists of choice for WSAFC. We provide physiotherapy services to both WSAFC Senior Mens and Womens teams, New Zealand Football. the New Zealand Roller Derby Team, the New Zealand Ice Fernz, Auckland City FC, Pirate City Rollers and Auckland Roller Derby League.

Justin has a 10 year history working in football at national and international level with all age groups. We play the game, we know the game and we know how to get you back playing.

Our passion for prevention, rehabilitation and performance is what drives us to make us the premier football physiotherapy clinic in the country... all on your doorstep!

Our clinic is based upstairs in the WSAFC pavilion and we are here to provide ACC covered treatments for no charge to all WSAFC members, we offer discounted rates for their families, and the public only has to pay $20.00 for an ACC consultation.

We are open all day Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings.

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COACHING COURSES AT WESTERN SPRINGS At Western Springs AFC we are committed to providing you with coaching development to help you enjoy and improve your coaching. Whatever stage of coaching you are at; if you’ve never coached a team to having coached for a few years, you should find these coaching courses give you the ability to coach with confidence.

coaching qualification. His coaching courses always fill up fast, so don’t delay – book today!

We are delighted to be able to offer you a range of courses run by Tony Bullen. Tony has coached at WSAFC since 1999 and holds every NZF

To register, simply go online at wsafc.org.nz and click on the Tony Bullen module links on the home page.

Module

1

Name

Coaching Technique & Skills the Western Springs Way. (Recommended for all first time coaches)

WSAFC will cover the cost for any member who wants to develop their coaching skills. This is an excellent opportunity to get ready for the upcoming season and to learn from one of our most experienced and respected coaches.

Course Details

What will it cover?

Who will benefit from attending?

When

Where

It is intended to augment the AFF education. It is focused on what good techniques and skills are and how to coach them.

Passing, receiving, movement and body shape, running with the ball and turns

This course is ideal for coaches of 8-17th grades

Sunday 29th March 4.30– 7.30pm

Clubrooms & Seddon Fields

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Coaching to maximise player development.

It is intended to augment the AFF education. It is focused on how players learn and develop and how to construct session to maximise player development.

How to structure your training sessions for maximum learning

This course is ideal for coaches of 8-17th grades

Sunday 19th April 4.30– 7.30pm

Clubrooms & Seddon Fields

3

Coaching a System of Play.

It is intended to augment the AFF education.

It will focus on how train a team to have common understanding of playing together within a shape/ formation.

It will also cover how to include set pieces into your trainings.

Every team needs to play together effectively as a team.

This course is ideal for coaches of A/B Rep teams from 11-17th Grades

Sunday 3rd May 4.30– 7.30pm

Clubrooms & Seddon Fields

This course focuses on how to coach that.

It will cover: – FIFA’s Principals of Play as adopted by New Zealand Football.

– The 4 moments and 6 pitch geographies.

– Other game contexts.

– The continuum of simple playing models to complex systems of play.

– Planning your sessions and the different types of sessions.

– The 5 key factors to getting game day realism.

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Since 1999 Tony has coached 24 team seasons for WSAFC including youth teams from 7th to 17th Grade, both Girls and Boys, competitive and social sides. He has coached the Senior Women’s and Senior Men’s Reserve sides, the Senior Women’s First Team and was assistant coach to Glenn Sheppard for the Senior Men’s First Team. Hold’s every NZF coaching qualification up to and including the Senior Level 3 Certificate, NZ’s highest coaching qualification. Tony is a past Junior Club Captain and Senior Club Captain and has run in-house coach education courses at WSAFC for the last 3 years and coached age grade academies.

CLUB BASED REFEREE (CBR) REFRESHER COURSE TUESDAY 14 APRIL WSAFC CLUBROOMS, SEDDON FIELDS TIME 6.30-9PM This gives candidates who are already accredited with the CBR certificate an update on changes to the Laws of the Game, since their accreditation, plus an emphasis on the major aspects of refereeing – Fouls and Misconduct, Offside, Players Equipment.

Participants on completion of the course will have their CBR registration validated for a further three years.

A new AFF CBR Registration Card will be issued to each participant.

To register, simply go online at wsafc.org.nz and click on the CBR Refresher Course link on the home page.

THE FIFA 11+ injury prevention programme

MONDAY 11th MAY WSAFC CLUBROOMS AND TURF TIME: 7.45–9.15PM The “FIFA 11+ ” is a complete warm-up programme to reduce injuries among male and female football players aged 14 years and older, however can be used in younger players to help improve movement patterns which is likely to reduce injuries later in their playing careers The programme was developed by an international group of experts, and its effectiveness has been proven in a scientific study.

Teams that performed the “FIFA 11+ ” at least twice a week had 30-50% fewer injured players.

Justin Lopes will give the background to the FIFA 11+ and demonstrate how to integrate it into your training.

Please bring your turf boots as their will be a practical component (not compulsory!)

Come on WSAFC - get behind the FIFA 11+ !

Ideally we have all teams in the club doing this warm up programme.

To register, simply go online at wsafc.org.nz and click on the FIFA 11+ link on the home page.

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WESTERN SPRINGS BOYS HAD ASSEMBLED A GREAT TEAM TO CONTEST THIS YEAR’S AUCKLAND CITY TOURNAMENT, WITH THE ADDITION OF TOP PLAYERS DANE SCHNELL, FRANK CLARK AND DYLAN MORRIS BOOSTING AN ALREADY IMPRESSIVE SQUAD. With so much football on offer to these boys, with school and club commitments, the theme of the tournament was to play with no fear and no pressure. It’s tournament football; what will be, will be.

First up, on what was the worst pitch at the tournament, the team got off to a flyer – three nil at halftime.

Glenfield Rovers had no idea what had hit them. Well taken goals to Dylan Morris, Frankie Busfield and Dane Schnell and it was the perfect start.

Next up was Coastal Spirit who were last season’s surprise package. Springs almost scored the quickest and the best goal of the tournament when from the kick off, right back Peter Hunt hit a great diagonal ball for Will Wallis, who hit a dipping volley from outside the area, only for the Coastal keeper to pull out a top drawer save.

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It was the sign of things to come and Springs didn’t wait long until the impressive Shaun Bennett put us in front. This set the tone – Dylan Morris bagged another, Will Wallis also got his reward, and skipper Frankie Busfield met a well taken corner, but the best was to come when Jamie Birch put one in the top corner from outside the area.

Five-nil at half time, job done.

Last match of the day was on number 1 in front of a good vocal crowd. This pitch suits our game best and the boys played the most attractive game of the day. Plenty of movement, and Bay Olympic struggling to keep pace.

Dylan Morris robbed the right back and smashed one home, then Jayden Rollinson put his name in the hat for goal of the tournament, weaving his way through his old teammates to score a peach.

The lively Bay Olympic front man got the best of Frankie Busfield, who dragged him down in the box.

Goalkeeper Elliot Munford came up with a great save much to the delight of the local crowd. Time for Trujon Nomani Brown to put the icing on the cake and another three-nil result.

Day one ends. Played three, won three. For 11, against 0. What a start!

Day two begins against last year’s champions Ellerslie, which was to prove our toughest test yet. This was a good side and they pressed us all over the park. Springs went ahead early on, only for the defence to be finally breeched and all tied up at halftime. It seemed like this one would end in a stalemate until, in the dying seconds, Will Wallis found space in the box and somehow his shot beat the keeper. Another victory.

Top of the group with one to play.

By all reports, Napier were a good side and they also were unbeaten.

With both teams already qualified for the quarter finals this was simply to decide who would win the group – a draw was good enough for us. A bad offside call, resulting in Springs falling behind, hit us hard and we could not come back from this setback. This loss meant we played old foes Onehunga Sports, whose teams know how to win tournaments. Their Nike Cup dominance proves that.

It was back on the turf which again suited us, but this team was strong

with five current U17 NZ players in the squad. Springs started well and looked the better side but were struck a cruel blow when a deflected shot took the ball past a stranded Munford. This was the cue for Onehunga to use all their wisdom to win a game of football. It was a true arm wrestle with the power shifting back and forth. With one last throw of the dice we went to three up front and three at the back. It almost paid off but from the counter attack Sports grabbed a second and Springs were gone.

It was a pleasure to be part of this set up. The players attitude to every aspect of this tournament was fantastic and a credit to the club.

Special mention to team captain, Frankie Busfield, who played every minute of every game and gave his absolute all for the cause. Thanks guys. Enjoy your season ahead.

Matt Munford

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FOR THE U17 GIRLS FROM WESTERN SPRINGS THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT FELT LIKE GROUNDHOG DAY ONE YEAR ON. THE SAME DRAMA OF LAST YEAR’S TOURNAMENT SEEMED DESTINED TO DICTATE PROCEEDINGS AND CARRIED THE TEAM ON A ROLLER COASTER RIDE RIGHT DOWN TO THE WIRE BEFORE IT ALL TURNED OUT TO BE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR. Made up mostly of White Stripes players with a sprinkling of Black Swans and two much needed guest players including our ‘soon to be a star’ goalkeeper on loan from Forrest Hill, the girls were up for the challenge. But with only a week to go they had their first practice where everyone was available and actually turned up.

So the first game against TKU (Tournament favourites from the outset) was a bit of a lop-sided affair with one team very organized and the other still finding their feet.

That was a 3–0 loss to Springs and a bit of a shake up.

Game two against Cashmere Technical was notable for a ref’s decision to award a handball in the box against Springs which basically gifted the game to Cash Tec. Springs had four shots on goal to Cashmere Tech’s one so the penalty (unfairly awarded according to Cashmere’s bench) was the only real chance they had.

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was going down on their chances of getting out of the pool rounds.

No problems though as they blew away Stop Out with a 4–1 win to close out Day One. Day Two was on the Number One in front of a packed fenceline against Glenfield, arch rivals from winter 2014. A tough battle which ended in a 1–0 win to Springs after a period of intense pressure produced an own goal.

Another win and Springs could be looking at the Championship semis… but Lynn Avon, who had no chance of getting through, had other ideas. They took out a 1–0 win to send the ‘Hoops’ to the Bowl and kindly took out Annabelle, Beth and the ‘soon to be a star’ keeper from Forrest, with one charging tackle that left all three sprawling in the box and the ref didn’t see anything wrong with it. So to the Bowl semis against Eastern Suburbs at sparrows fart on Sunday morning.

Tired legs and sore muscles groaned through the first half as

both teams looked for something.

Eastern Suburbs found the back of the net first and threw down the challenge. Springs lifted and drew level in the second half and found their form to clinch the win with a neat finish from Zoe. Now they had made the finals and looking back at last years semi they had also played Eastern Suburbs on Field 4 to go through to the final of the Bowl.

The scene was perfect. Sun out and Field 3 looking a picture.

Dunedin Technical (last years holders) were keen for some silverware while Springs had done this all last year already.

After a strong start and looking likely to score at any moment the ball was hoisted behind the back four and in the chase back the ‘soon to be a star’ keeper got the communication slightly wrong and the striker for Dunedin nipped in to pinch first blood. Oh the despair!

After all that pressure and Springs had nothing to show but a goal deficit. Then Dunedin handballed it in their own box as they tried to

clear from a corner. Surely this was the chance to equalize! But the ref had no idea what everyone was shouting about and waved them on. So then it was the turn of Emma, star of last years fightback performance, to take the ball down the left wing in the dying breath of the game and send in the most bullet-like left foot cross that flew through the keepers hands and

found the top of the net to draw level just before the ref’s final whistle and to send the crowded fans into a frenzy.

Straight to penalties and now it was up to the keeper. After four penalties each the score was four saves to Ashleigh, now a star keeper from Forrest and two goals to Springs. Our turn to shoot and Margot had the winning of

the game and one hand on the Bowl as she stepped forward and slotted home with ease.

Winning on penalties on number four after Emma dug them out of a hole with her left foot in the last seconds of the game…?

Sounds like déjà vu all over again.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL OPEN DAY AT WESTERN SPRINGS Winter football sports registrations are already in full swing, with teams being put together, pre-season training starting and coaches and managers signing up.

Now here is a chance for your kids to dust off their football boots or give football a try. Head down to Western Springs Football Club on Meola Road on Saturday 18th April 9am – for the open day. There will be various stations with coaches helping kids to learn and practice core skills, and fun small games will be run throughout the day. Targeted at junior players aged 5–12, this will give any keen or aspiring young All White the chance to show off their skills and maybe learn some new ones. Entry is free and everyone is welcome.

Supported by McDonald’s, who sponsor WSAFC and are the national partner to New Zealand Football Juniors, there will be a blow-up pitch to play on, and other football related activities for everyone to enjoy, as well as the possibility of seeing some very well-known faces. Gold coin donations will be collected with all proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House.

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Come along and have a fun football inspired morning at Western Springs.

Details:

WSAFC Skills Zone Open Day

Where: Western Springs AFC Meola Road, Westmere When:

Saturday 18th April

Time:

9am – midday

Entry cost: Free – but a gold coin donation to

Ronald McDonald House is appreciated Who: Everyone is welcome – a community event

THE GREAT WSAFC BOOT SWAP SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2015 (CLUB OPEN DAY)

BEFORE THE KICK-OFF TO THE 2015 SEASON, WE ARE ORGANISING A COLLECTION OF SECOND-HAND BOOTS IN GOOD CONDITION, TO BE ‘GIFTED’ TO KIDS WHO NEED A BIGGER PAIR OF BOOTS FOR THE NEW SEASON. How it works: Upstairs in the clubhouse, you will find a boot collection box. Bring in your old boots (tied together by the laces) in a bag marked with the size.

Drop them into the collection box.

During the Club Open Day on Saturday 18th April, you are invited to come along and select a pair of boots that will fit you/your child for the 2015 season. You can make a voluntary $5 donation if you take a pair of boots.

Strictly one pair of boots per individual.

The idea is to be able to pass on your old boots to others when they become too small, and in turn, you get to take a bigger pair for free. However, the offer of a free pair of boots is open to all families, whether you have an old pair to donate or not.

Likewise, please feel free to donate old boots even if you do not want a pair in return.

Any surplus boots will be donated to a Club who needs them.

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WSAFC GOLD SPONSORS Complimenting McDonald’s local sponsorship of clubs like Western Springs AFC, a new national sponsorship has been agreed with New Zealand Football.

Building on the Small Whites and McDonald’s Skills Zone programmes, McDonald’s Junior Football cements McDonald’s position as a key supporter of junior football in New Zealand.

McDonald’s is working with New Zealand Football to increase the number of young players registered with clubs around the country, and also providing additional resources to football development officers. 15,000 footballs will also be handed out to Kiwi kids through the season.

Proud supporters of Western Springs AFC Since planting roots in Wellington in 1972, PBT, then known as Peter Baker Transport, has grown from a one man, one truck operation to the country’s leading provider of Courier, Transport, Bulk and Logistics services.

At PBT, we operate as an extension of your business and before we do anything we take the time to understand your unique business requirements. We use these requirements to tailor and develop smart solutions that will not only work for you but will provide your business with an economic and quality service.

As part of our commitment to WSAFC, all new business bought on through a WSAFC affiliation will result in a percentage of that sale being donated back to the club.

Give us a call today – 09 250 0449 www.pbt.co.nz

Jeremy Sutton NZ Family Law Bayleys have continued to be a major sponsor of WSAFC so please make sure you support them if you are considering selling

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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 Ltd. If you’re thinking that this might be the time to sell, let’s make a time to discuss the possibilities.

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WSAFC FAMILY SPONSORS Freephone: 0800 933 008 Telephone: 09 356 6000 www.konicaminolta.co.nz

Jervois dental provides you with personal care. We specialise in managing your anxiety, with high tech sedation (if needed). Ceramic crowns, can be done in a single visit using CEREC cad cam.

Graham Shaw is the only dentist, so you know who you will be seeing.

See our website for more details: www.jervoisdental.co.nz 139 Jervois Road Herne Bay. Phone: 09 3602475 Email: admin@jervoisdental.co.nz

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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.

No barefeet.

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 unless booked through the Club or Auckland Council.

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2015 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015 Executive Committee Grant Russell – grant@harmonyhomes.co.nz Executive Chairman Zoran Jerkovic – zoran.jerkovic@bayleys.co.nz Treasurer - 027 577 3715 Joanne Powell – jopowellnz@gmail.com Secretary Peter Andrew, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland, Barry Noyer.

2015 Senior Committee Mark Evans – mark.evans@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Senior Chairman 027 454 7242 Mario Campbell – info@greylynnglass.co.nz 0275 744 644 Zoran Jerkovic – zoran.jerkovic@bayleys.co.nz 027 577 3715 Barry Noyer – badbaz44@hotmail.com 021 615 881 Douglas Robinson – robinsond@poal.co.nz Warwick Hooper – warwick.hooper@lionco.com Paul Blanchard – paul.blanchard@transdiesel.co.nz

2015 Junior/Youth Committee Michael Hope – michaelhope67@gmail.com Junior/Youth Chairman Joanne Powell – joannepowell@vodafone.co.nz Registrar & Junior Controller 5th-8th grade Al Best – al@modsquad.co.nz Jason Laing, Kate Beddoe, Paul Thomas, Mike Cunnington, Phil Dunn.

Football Development Officer Geoff Brogan – FDO@wsafc.org.nz 021 400 480

Communications & Sponsorship Coordinator Tracy Cunnington – comms@wsafc.org.nz

Club Manager Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984 www.wsafc.org.nz April 2015 25

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