Western Springs December 2016 Football Magazine by Minimax Design

WESTERN SPRINGS

DECEMBER 2016

FOOTBALL CLUB MAGAZI N E

Merry

Christmas and a Happy New Year

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NOTICEBOARD Merry Christmas This year I really want to start by acknowledging and thanking the entire Executive Committee for their time, expertise and support this year. As the club continues to grow and expand, the demands on all of our volunteer committee members increases. We are really fortunate to have a strong and committed leadership team focused on continuing to look after and govern this club for the benefit of its members and its community. Warwick Hooper and Phil Dunn were new to the committee this year and along with Joanne Powell, Zoran Jerkovic, Barry Noyer, Michael Hope, Steve Lowe and Peter Andrew, I acknowledge and thank you all for your contributions to the club. We are very proud of the achievements we have made as a club both on and off the field, though we are also aware of the challenges we face to maintain our momentum and success. The Executive Committee have recently completed an exhaustive review of the five year plan for the club. This document outlines the club’s recent history and achievements and sets out our goals, plans and direction for the next five years. I encourage you all to read this document and to support us to achieve our goals. As always sponsors are an integral part of our club and I am pleased to

welcome Fuji Xerox as our new lead sponsor of the club. I thank them for joining us and for providing the fantastic new Toblerone pitch dividers that are a real asset to our facilities. I would also like to acknowledge our Gold Sponsors Jeremy Sutton Family Law, McDonald’s, PBT Transport, Bayleys and our Community Sponsors for their continuing support and engagement with the club. Together these sponsors enable the club to continue to develop our resources and to provide new activities, programmes and initiatives for our members and community. Our football programs and coaching have continued to develop better footballers and I’m really proud of the success and recognition our girls and boys, men and women are receiving at the highest level. This is a reflection of the plans and systems we have implemented and my sincere thanks to Neil, Rico, Geoff and all of our coaches. In particular, it is really pleasing to see our goal of representation in all of the Youth Metro Boys and Premier Girls grades fulfilled for next year.

Winter football sports registrations are already in full swing, with teams being put together, pre-season training starting and coaches and managers signing up.

2017 SEASON TEAM TRIALS

PRE–CHRISTMAS CAMP

Hello All,

Dates and times have been set for our 8th –14th grade trials.

COERVER

Wed 21 Dec to Fri 23 Dec

See page 8 for more details.

See page 15 for more details

2017 REGISTRATIONS

JANUARY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Registrations for our 2017 Season will open on Wednesday 21 Dec and close Friday 17 Feb.

COERVER Monday 16 Jan to Thursday 19 Jan NEIL’S BOYS PROGRAMME Monday 23 Jan to Thursday 26 Jan

JUNIOR FOOTBALL OPEN DAY AT WESTERN SPRINGS 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 Sunday 5 March 10am – 1pm 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.

Details:

WSAFC Skills Zone Open Day

Where:

Western Springs Association Football Club, Meola Road, Westmere

When:

Sunday 5 March

Time:

10am – 1pm

Entry cost:

Free!

Who:

Everyone is welcome – a community event

More details will be sent by email.

RICO’S GIRLS PROGRAMME Monday 23 Jan to Thursday 26 Jan

PARKING REMINDER

See page 9 for more details and links to register.

To ensure safe access for emergency vehicles it is important all restricted parking areas remain clear.

I wish you all an enjoyable and safe summer and look forward to another exiting season next year.

Please respect the parking restrictions

Cheers

Grant Russell

WSAFC OPEN DAY AND THE GREAT BOOT SWAP

Pop Sunday 5 March 10am – 1pm in your diary for this fabulous occasion! 6 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

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P7 SEDDON FIELDS THE PERFECT VENUE TO FILM THE LATEST MCDONALD’S JUNIOR FOOTBALL VIDEO. Andy Boyens coordinated the filming, which included a drone camera, which got some great shots. Simon Kenny, McDonald’s head of communications, was also at the filming, and is looking forward to seeing the end product.

New Zealand Football was at Seddon Fields on November 9 doing more filming for McDonald’s Junior Football. The weather gods smiled on the crew once again, with local children from Point Chevalier Primary going through a number of the official junior football coaches handbook drills. Former All White

“We’ve had a great response to the skills videos we’ve recorded at Western Springs AFC over the last few years,” says Simon. “Having a number of the key drills on video will be a great resource for coaches around the country. From personal experience I know trying to work out the drills at 8am on a winter’s morning at Seddon Fields can be a challenge!” The videos are expected to be on nzfootball. co.nz/juniors before Christmas and further filming is planned in early 2017.

TRIALS MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY

2 017 SE A SON

BOYS/MIXED 1st Trial

Yr of birth 2000/01

15th

2002

Tues 6 Dec 5.15-6.30pm N/A

Time

2nd Trial

14th

2003

Wed 1 Feb

5.15pm

Sun 12 Feb

5.30pm

13th

2004

Thurs 2 Feb

5.15pm

Sun 12 Feb

3.30pm

12th

2005

Sun 12 Feb

1.30pm

Mon 20 Feb

5.15pm

11th

2006

Tue 31 Jan

5pm

Sun 12 Feb

11am

10th

2007

Sun 12 Feb

9am

Mon 20 Feb

4pm

9th

2008

Thurs 2 Feb

4pm

Sun 19 Feb

5.15pm

2009

Wed 1 Feb

4pm

Sun 19 Feb

4pm

7th

2010

April

TBC

5-6.30pm

It may seem a long way off, but the school holiday programmes will be here before you know it. Give you and the kids a break from each other at the end of January and book them into one of our holiday programmes! Our January programmes are now available for bookings. With trials for our development teams taking place in early February (for grades 8–14), it’s the perfect opportunity for the kids to keep up their skills and confidence whilst having loads of fun!

Neil Emblen’s Programme for Boys This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games and competitions in part two, so plenty of fun for all! When:

Grade 17th & 16th

Sun 4 Dec

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Time

Where:

N/A

9:30am – 12:30pm 5 years upwards

Please bring a change of clothing, towel, mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=64680

Our holiday programme for Western Springs girls. This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games in part two, so lots of fun for everyone!

Yrs of birth

1st Trial

Time

9th & 10th

2008, 2007

11th, 12th & 13th

2006, 2005, 2004

Wed 15 Feb

5pm

14th, 15th & 17th

2003, 2002, 2000

Wed 22 Feb

5pm

As you may know, Evergreens gave some support to Myer as he embarked on his journey overseas to the Nike Academy. It is a truly awesome opportunity, so we asked his uncle, Murray Bevan, to give us an update. “The Nike Academy has proven to be the perfect home away from home for Myer, and has provided an exceptional platform for him to develop his game at an elite level. Since leaving for Birmingham on June 28th this year, Myer has been whisked along by the juggernaut that is The Nike Academy, travelling to Portland for pre-season, then around England and even to Moscow for games against local clubs and elite Nike academies there. Myer’s progress has been noticed by several clubs and agents (he’s currently the academy’s top scorer with 13 goals), and just recently he signed with ex-pro player-turnedagent Dean Gordon. Dean’s small stable of players means he can focus on positioning the boys with clubs that suit their skills and game

play, rather than being fed out by the bigger agencies who look to turn players over to clubs quickly for a profit. Dean has connections in the UK, Germany, Holland and Sweden so is casting the net wide for Myer. Western Springs’ support and development helped Myer achieve another milestone this year, as he was called up for the NZ U-20 squad that travelled to Vanuatu in August to play for a berth in next year’s FIFA World Cup in Korea. Under the watchful eye of Neil and Zoro, Myer’s game had excelled to the point where he was in the frame to be selected alongside some other promising young Springs boys. The kiwi lads were victorious in Vanuatu, routing the home side 5-0 in the final, with Myer collecting trophies for Golden Boot (5 goals) and Best Player in the OFC U-20 tournament, a feat that left even him speechless! Now into his fifth month at St. George’s Park in Birmingham, Myer’s crossed paths with the Liverpool and Barcelona first teams, and warmed up on the bikes with Julio Cesar from Benfica. His squad has had coaching sessions with the likes of Steve McLaren, and visits from the Australian league team as they prepared for their northern hemisphere games. It’s an experience that is constantly enriching him not only as a player but as a young man, offering chances that he would simply never have had if he hadn’t made the Academy’s final cut.

Myer’s devotion to carving out a career in football is stronger than ever, fuelled in no small part by the community of friends, coaches, managers, players and experts who guided him for many years at Springs.”

Myer with trophies for Golden Boot and Best Player in the OFC U-20 tournament in Vanuatu. He was one of 6 WSAFC members of the U-20 Oceania Championships winning squad that won entry to the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea. Testament to our success in Youth development ,this season WSAFC also have had one player signed to the Phoenix Academy, one squad member at the FIFA Women’s U-17 World cup, and one squad member at the FIFA Women’s U-20 World cup, and WSAFC won the national U-19 tournament at Napier.

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Monday 23 January – Thursday 26 January Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

MYER BEVAN AND HIS EXPLOITS TO DATE

Where:

CI CL L AT ION F OTBAL O

$140 incl GST – for all four days

Please register by Wednesday 19 January 2017 at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given. Please bring; football boots suitable for our turf, a towel, a jacket incase it rains, a mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen.water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=64676 www.wsafc.org.nz December 2016 9

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In November the Evergreens sent Caleb Ward, who coached the 16th Conference team in 2016, to a coaching course with NZ Football, part of their Advanced Coaching Pathway, and one way we can help support coaching development.

N SPRI N

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THE PUBLIC

COACHING SUPPORT

Tues 14 Feb 4.30pm

ER ST

Grade

For more information on any of these trials, please contact the Grade Coordinator.

Welcome to the WSAFC Evergreens newsletter. It been a busy few months, so have included a brief update on what’s been happening;

$140 incl GST – for all four days

When:

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Seddon Fields

Age:

Rico Wilson’s Programme for Girls

GIRLS

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Monday 23 January – Thursday 26 January

Time:

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

PROUD TO BE OF CHOICE FOR in Festive greetings to all our members andPHYSIOTHERAPIST their families. It seems the only time the calendar now that we get a break from organized football and it is important that you do take a mental and physical break from football so you can come back refreshed and ready for Contact the newJustin season. on 021 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC

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

Staying conditioned over the break is important as it means that as your build up into preseason or 7-a-side next year. Doing a couple of runs or strength and conditioning sessions such as the FIFA 11+ will ensure that you don’t get a sudden peak in load when you return into training. Below are a couple of good running drills that will build your cardio base. Aleshia is unfortunately leaving us as she is moving to Hamilton after looking after our Senior Women’s First and Reserves teams, and our U19’s in Napier, the U15’s tournament in Taupo, the U13 WSAFC Cup and a whole lot more this year. She is keen to continue to stay involved and I am hoping she will be able to help us out at some of those events again next year.

We will be welcoming Suzie Belcher to our team and she will be covering the teams that Aleshia was this year. Suzie has a Masters in Sport’s Injury Management and Therapy, and has work with international athletes from the UK and NZ, in Winter and Summer sports up to Olympic/Paralympic level and she will bring some heavy hitting experience to the BTY Physio team.

Happy Holidays Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had an excellent football season, our family has certainly enjoyed it!

Jeremy Sutton

We had a huge response to our action shots competition. Check out the pics on our Facebook page Western Springs Action Shots if you haven’t already. Thank you to the supporters who took these amazing photos, they are a great record of our football year.

NZ Family Law

www.jeremysutton.co.nz

Have a wonderful Christmas and see you next year for another exciting season. Jeremy

10th grade team Porto with Jeremy, receiving their prize

We are proud to have been able to support WSAFC this year, and are looking forward to continuing to sponsor and support the club in 2017. Enjoy your break, stay on your feet and see you on the sideline!

Justin Lopes

5th grade team Ronaldo at Uptown Bounce

You can book online or text us to arrange an appointment

• Have the whole family practice their photography and share their favourite photos at the end of each day

Justin: 021 673 732 Katie: 021 023 45503

• They can earn screen-time by doing extra chores; vacuuming = 20 mins screen-time, folding washing = 10 mins etc. Good luck! 14 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

FRONT COVER DESIGN Mini Reis CONTRIBUTORS

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P15 COERVER PRE CHRISTMAS COERVER / WESTERN SPRINGS HOLIDAY CAMP 3 DAYS! PRE-XMAS CAMP

THE GREAT WSAFC BOOT SWAP

COERVER / WESTERN SPRINGS

Wednesday 21 December 2016 – Friday PRE-XMAS 23 DecemberCAMP 2016 Seddon Fields, WSAFC 9am – 3pm daily $45 per day or $145 for all 3 days Seddon fields (WSAFC)

Look forward to seeing you there! http://coerver.co.nz/wp/aucklandcentral/programs/coerver-pre-christmas-holiday-camp-3-days/

Paul Thomas – Myer Bevan photography

SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2017

We are very excited! Christmas is coming and we are having one more final Camp for 2016. Come and join in the fun with us. Dates: Venue: Time: Price: Location:

Tracy Cunnington Steve Lowe

(CLUB OPEN DAY)

BEFORE THE KICK-OFF TO THE 2017 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:

Thanks to our major sponsors: Fuji Xerox, McDonald’s, Bayleys, PBT and Jeremy Sutton

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 Sunday 5 March you are invited to come along and select a pair of boots that will fit you/your child for the 2017 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. www.wsafc.org.nz December 2016 15

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WSAFC SPONSORS

Phone Paul Thomas

We feel really privileged to have been able to support the club for another year, Western Springs is such an impressive club and we really love the fact that our partnership allows us to support a wide range of members from the local community.

Fuji Xerox delivers market-leading document services and print solutions.

PBT is particularly passionate about providing young Kiwis’ with positive opportunities- we see team sports as a big part of this, giving young people purpose, direction and an appreciation for teamwork.

www.fujixerox.co.nz

The PBT family wish you a safe a happy festive season- see you back here next year!

Shopping Without Borders PBT has partnered up with Your Personal Shopper to bring you a solution for getting your online purchases from websites that don’t ship to New Zealand home. Giving you access to brands and deals you couldn’t get before.

AN OFFER for WSAFC club members

$5 OFF

HOW IT WORKS Sign up at

www.yourpersonalshopper.com You will be given a virtual address for either Europe, US or China depending on your requirements.

3. Once your item arrives at our YPS facility you can pay for shipping. 4. Goods will than be sent to you in NZ at your chosen address.

ON YOUR FIRST SHIPMENT USE CODE: YPSVIRTUALNZ

Get Shopping- www.yourpersonalshopper.com

Visit yourpersonalshopper.com for more info including a handy rate calculator. www.wsafc.org.nz December 2016 17

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Darren White +64 9 3030778 dwhite@deloitte.co.nz www.deloitteprivate.co.nz

Mobile: 027 499 5909 Email: paul.thomas@nzl.fujixerox.com

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.

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 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.

Call Bernadette Morrison on 021 345 520

www.jeremysutton.co.nz

Know your legal rights and options Jeremy is a specialist family lawyer with over 20 years experience in family law. Please see his website for free information or call Jeremy on 09 309 4647

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WSAFC FAMILY SPONSORS Deloitte Private works with individuals, families and privately owned businesses to complete accounting & tax compliance work cost effectively using cloud based technology. Whatever your ambition for your business – boosting performance, expansion, solving operational issues or selling – we also have the specialists, strategies and connections to make it happen.

DDI: 09 356 4381

Proud supporters of Western Springs AFC

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

1. shop at your fave online shops 2. Enter your YPS virtual address in the delivery information on checkout

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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.

Justin Lopes and Back To Your Feet Physiotherapy are 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.

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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We are open all day Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Please text Justin for an appointment on 021 673 732

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Merry Christmas Hello All, This year I really want to start by acknowledging and thanking the entire Executive Committee for their time, expertise and support this year. As the club continues to grow and expand, the demands on all of our volunteer committee members increases. We are really fortunate to have a strong and committed leadership team focused on continuing to look after and govern this club for the benefit of its members and its community. Warwick Hooper and Phil Dunn were new to the committee this year and along with Joanne Powell, Zoran Jerkovic, Barry Noyer, Michael Hope, Steve Lowe and Peter Andrew, I acknowledge and thank you all for your contributions to the club. We are very proud of the achievements we have made as a club both on and off the field, though we are also aware of the challenges we face to maintain our momentum and success. The Executive Committee have recently completed an exhaustive review of the five year plan for the club. This document outlines the club’s recent history and achievements and sets out our goals, plans and direction for the next five years. I encourage you all to read this document and to support us to achieve our goals. As always sponsors are an integral part of our club and I am pleased to

Grant Russell

NOTICEBOARD PRE–CHRISTMAS CAMP COERVER

Wed 21 Dec to Fri 23 Dec See page 15 for more details

JANUARY HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES COERVER Monday 16 Jan to Thursday 19 Jan NEIL’S BOYS PROGRAMME Monday 23 Jan to Thursday 26 Jan

2017 SEASON TEAM TRIALS Dates and times have been set for our 8th –14th grade trials. See page 8 for more details.

2017 REGISTRATIONS Registrations for our 2017 Season will open on Wednesday 21 Dec and close Friday 17 Feb. More details will be sent by email.

RICO’S GIRLS PROGRAMME Monday 23 Jan to Thursday 26 Jan See page 9 for more details and links to register.

PARKING REMINDER To ensure safe access for emergency vehicles it is important all restricted parking areas remain clear. Please respect the parking restrictions

WSAFC OPEN DAY AND THE GREAT BOOT SWAP

Pop Sunday 5 March 10am – 1pm in your diary for this fabulous occasion!

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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 Sunday 5 March 10am – 1pm 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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Details:

WSAFC Skills Zone Open Day

Where:

Western Springs Association Football Club, Meola Road, Westmere

When:

Sunday 5 March

Time:

10am – 1pm

Entry cost: Free! Who: Everyone is welcome – a community event

SEDDON FIELDS THE PERFECT VENUE TO FILM THE LATEST MCDONALD’S JUNIOR FOOTBALL VIDEO. Andy Boyens coordinated the filming, which included a drone camera, which got some great shots. Simon Kenny, McDonald’s head of communications, was also at the filming, and is looking forward to seeing the end product.

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TRIALS MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY

2 017 SE A SON

BOYS/MIXED Grade

Yr of birth

1st Trial

17th & 16th

2000/01

15th

2002

Tues 6 Dec 5.15-6.30pm N/A

14th

2003

Wed 1 Feb

5.15pm

Sun 12 Feb

5.30pm

13th

2004

Thurs 2 Feb

5.15pm

Sun 12 Feb

3.30pm

12th

2005

Sun 12 Feb

1.30pm

Mon 20 Feb

5.15pm

11th

2006

Tue 31 Jan

5pm

Sun 12 Feb

11am

10th

2007

Sun 12 Feb

9am

Mon 20 Feb

4pm

9th

2008

Thurs 2 Feb

4pm

Sun 19 Feb

5.15pm

8th

2009

Wed 1 Feb

4pm

Sun 19 Feb

4pm

7th

2010

April

TBC

Sun 4 Dec

Time 5-6.30pm

2nd Trial

Time

N/A

GIRLS 1st Trial

Time

9th & 10th

2008, 2007

Tues 14 Feb 4.30pm

11th, 12th & 13th

2006, 2005, 2004

Wed 15 Feb

5pm

14th, 15th & 17th

2003, 2002, 2000

Wed 22 Feb

5pm

For more information on any of these trials, please contact the Grade Coordinator. 8 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

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Yrs of birth

S AS

Grade

CI CL L AT ION F OTBAL O

JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES It may seem a long way off, but the school holiday programmes will be here before you know it. Give you and the kids a break from each other at the end of January and book them into one of our holiday programmes! Our January programmes are now available for bookings. With trials for our development teams taking place in early February (for grades 8–14), it’s the perfect opportunity for the kids to keep up their skills and confidence whilst having loads of fun!

Monday 23 January – Thursday 26 January

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

$140 incl GST – for all four days

Please register by Wednesday 19 January 2017 at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given. Please bring a change of clothing, towel, mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=64680

Rico Wilson’s Programme for Girls Our holiday programme for Western Springs girls. This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games in part two, so lots of fun for everyone! When:

Monday 23 January – Thursday 26 January

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

$140 incl GST – for all four days

Welcome to the WSAFC Evergreens newsletter. It been a busy few months, so have included a brief update on what’s been happening; COACHING SUPPORT In November the Evergreens sent Caleb Ward, who coached the 16th Conference team in 2016, to a coaching course with NZ Football, part of their Advanced Coaching Pathway, and one way we can help support coaching development. MYER BEVAN AND HIS EXPLOITS TO DATE As you may know, Evergreens gave some support to Myer as he embarked on his journey overseas to the Nike Academy. It is a truly awesome opportunity, so we asked his uncle, Murray Bevan, to give us an update. “The Nike Academy has proven to be the perfect home away from home for Myer, and has provided an exceptional platform for him to develop his game at an elite level. Since leaving for Birmingham on June 28th this year, Myer has been whisked along by the juggernaut that is The Nike Academy, travelling to Portland for pre-season, then around England and even to Moscow for games against local clubs and elite Nike academies there. Myer’s progress has been noticed by several clubs and agents (he’s currently the academy’s top scorer with 13 goals), and just recently he signed with ex-pro player-turnedagent Dean Gordon. Dean’s small stable of players means he can focus on positioning the boys with clubs that suit their skills and game 10 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

OVER 40’S TOURNAMENT A great day to promote our club, and our club spirit. Teams from all over Auckland, and thanks go to the organisation by the Evergreen members, and especially Sean MacKinnon, it was a fabulous day, raising funds for the kitty. WSAFC Royal reached the final of the Evergreens Over 40’s Tournament, with 16 teams competing for the Cup. With an average age of over 50, two team members re-livened in the last 8 months, and no ring-ins, Royal only conceded one goal in their six games (unfortunately that one was in the final which Royal lost 1-0). QUIZ NIGHT – RAISED $1,500 PLUS!! On Friday 11 November, the 3rd Evergreens Trivia Quiz function was another success, to mirror the inaugural and successful November 2015 “summer” quiz night.

About 50% of the 80 players were first-timers, who all enjoyed a laugh, a gasp, a scream and a tear. Two new teams took to the podium at the end. Team Quizlamic Extremists took out 1st place and Team Bellies & Babes the 2nd place. The Evergreens “club culture and welfare” focus received solid support and the back account has been boosted another $1,500 plus! Acknowledgements were called, for tremendous support from the sponsors, Scoresportwear (Lotto), The Crown Hotel, Peter Baker Transport, Steve Noyer Moselle Racing Team Pukekohe, Warner Music, Mud Pie deli, Ebos Healthcare, Universal Video, Scott Sheppard Harley Club, The Mad Butcher, Nomads Bar & Restaurant, Mini Golf Enchanted Forest and Uptown Bounce. We were well supported in the auctions, led by Willie Sellars (Moselle Racing Team) and Dave……. (Scott Harley Club).

Quiz Facility operator “QWizard”, (Shane O’Driscoll) again officiated with their audio-video programme. (see https://www.facebook.com/ qwizard.net/ ) We look forward to the 2017 early season function this April SPONSORSHIP TO KANGA CUP The Junior Committee have confirmed they will be sending a team to the Kanga Cup held in Australia in July 2017 with the support of Evergreens – more details in the next newsletter. We plan this to be an annual event, giving our youth a goal to strive for to experience international competition. AND A REMINDER If you have not renewed your membership, just go to this link – we need your support. https:// membership.sportstg.com/ regoform.cgi?formID=58333

Photos by Paul Thomas @pthomas_photo

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We’re proudly shaping the next generation of footballers. Fuji Xerox is a proud sponsor of Western Springs Football Association. We’re committed to supporting the next generation so that we see more young Kiwis making big shapes in the future. For more information about our investment in youth visit fujixerox.co.nz or phone 0800 FUJI XEROX.

CELEBRATING OUR BOY’S AND GIRL’S SUCCESS STORIES Ashleigh Emery

post operation and is now fit again to play.

Ashleigh went to the FIFA Women’s Under 17’s World cup in October in Jordan.

He is leaving these shores in January to Missouri State University and we wish him well in this next stage of his life .

Liz Anton Liz went to the FIFA Women’s Under 20’s World cup, in PNG.

Lucas Imrie Lucas has been accepted at Loyola University in Chicago and hopes to leave in January, if all his paperwork comes through in time . Lucas was available during parts of last season and always looked capable of scoring and always gave his opposing defenders a very physical game. We will hopefully have Lucas back for spells in the season as they have a mid term break.

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Both boys will be in contact with clips and information on how they are doing as both are hoping to be going to South Korea in May for the U20 World Cup representing NZ .

Oscar Browne (15yrs) Oscar is continuing to be utilised for the Wellington Phoenix Youth side in the U19 National Youth League. The league finishes just before Xmas and it has been a superb opportunity for Oscar. I look forward to Oscar joining Senior team training in February 2017 and seeing where that takes him as he is one of our top prospects.

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Happy Holidays Hi everyone, I hope you’ve had an excellent football season, our family has certainly enjoyed it!

Jeremy Sutton

NZ Family Law

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Have a wonderful Christmas and see you next year for another exciting season. Jeremy

10th grade team Porto with Jeremy, receiving their prize

5th grade team Ronaldo at Uptown Bounce

DO YOUR CHILDREN LOVE SCREEN-TIME? Try these tips to keep everyone happy these holidays: • Make it a rule that kids do a few activities of your choosing every day before any screen-time, e.g. played outside for 60 mins, played nicely with a sibling, phoned a relative or sent a card, 30 mins of creative play (such as Lego, drawing or baking), 30 mins of reading. You get the idea! • Search out apps which encourage creativity. Stop motion videos are really popular right now and are easy to make • Check out star-gazing apps in the holidays when kids get to stay up later • Have the whole family practice their photography and share their favourite photos at the end of each day • They can earn screen-time by doing extra chores; vacuuming = 20 mins screen-time, folding washing = 10 mins etc. Good luck! 14 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

COERVER PRE CHRISTMAS COERVER / WESTER HOLIDAY CAMP 3 DAYS! PRE-XMAS CA We are very excited! Christmas is coming and we are having one more final Camp for 2016. Come and join in the fun with us.

COERVER / WESTERN SPRINGS Wednesday 21 December 2016 – Friday PRE-XMAS 23 DecemberCAMP 2016

Dates: Venue: Seddon Fields, WSAFC Time: 9am – 3pm daily Price: $45 per day or $145 for all 3 days Location: Seddon fields (WSAFC) Look forward to seeing you there!

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THE GREAT WSAFC BOOT SWAP SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2017 (CLUB OPEN DAY)

BEFORE THE KICK-OFF TO THE 2017 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 Sunday 5 March you are invited to come along and select a pair of boots that will fit you/your child for the 2017 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. 16 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

A note from T H E P B T G R O U P Wow! What a year- At the risk of sounding clichéd- where has it gone? Congratulations to the teams who finished at the top of their league this season, the amount of dedication and hard work you have all put in to achieve success in your respective tournaments is inspiring. We feel really privileged to have been able to support the club for another year, Western Springs is such an impressive club and we really love the fact that our partnership allows us to support a wide range of members from the local community. PBT is particularly passionate about providing young Kiwis’ with positive opportunities- we see team sports as a big part of this, giving young people purpose, direction and an appreciation for teamwork. The PBT family wish you a safe a happy festive season- see you back here next year!

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WSAFC SPONSORS Phone Paul Thomas

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National Business Development Manager, Production Systems

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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

Call Bernadette Morrison on 021 345 520 18 December 2016 www.wsafc.org.nz

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We are open all day Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Please text Justin for an appointment on 021 673 732

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2016 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016 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 Registrar & Junior Controller 5th-8th grade Peter Andrew, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland, Barry Noyer, Phil Dunn

2016 Senior Committee Warwick Hooper – warwick.hooper@lionco.com Senior Chairman – 027 445 3538 Mark Evans – mark.evans@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 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 Paul Blanchard – paul.blanchard@transdiesel.co.nz Tony Jones – tony@artbureau.co.nz Howard John – howard @mindfood.com

2016 Junior/Youth Committee Phil Dunn – phillip@annecy.co.nz Junior/Youth Chairman – 021 807 640 Michael Hope , Jason Laing, Kate Beddoe, Paul Thomas, Mike Cunnington, Ralph Walker, Gary Hughes

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 December 2016 21

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