Western Springs Football Club Magazine July 2018

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OPMENT TEAM GRADE 10 GIRLS DEVEL

S EVI LLA BULLETS WIN THE CUP & SAM AWARDED GOLDEN GLOVE

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FROM THE JUNIOR COMMITTEE

Friday 20 July – 7.45pm

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields

Sunday 29 July – 1.00pm

What a feast of football we’ve experienced in the last month. of football The FIFA World Cup in Russia delivered hours upon hours in front of the of the highest quality and I for one have spent far too long I found as the television enjoying almost every moment of it. Personally, ultimate prize. football’s claim winner tournament went on I wanted to see a new from Belgium, Croatia, Japan, I couldn’t help but admire and get in behind the teams and hoping that this Mexico and Peru. The football they played left me spellbound a new nation game, global the of World Cup could deliver the ultimate validation winning the cup? Not this time...

Congratulations France, 2018 FIFA World Cup champions. our Premier Men’s team At a local level, I hope all of you who came along to see the game as much as I take on the NZ Under 17s at Springs earlier in July enjoyed and not just those Springs did. What a great night of football, such skill on display, players on the NZ team. the next Modri or Speaking of talent, if you are looking for your kids to become and let us set them on the Mbappe, get them signed up to the Springs Skills Centre right path. Term three schedules out soon and found here http://wsafc.org.nz/playerssprings-skills-centre/ programmes And if you have an aspiring Courtois, check out our goalkeeping on offer in term three rm-3/ http://wsafc.org.nz/western-springs-afc-gk-skill-centre-te

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Sunday 5 August – 1.00pm

WSAFC v Papakura City at Seddon Fields

Sunday 19 August – 1.00pm

Hamilton Wanderers v WSAFC at Porritt Stadium

MEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES

Our adventure south hit a snag not long after we arrived at the airport. The flight most of the team was travelling on got cancelled, meaning there was a last minute scramble to rebook flights. With the school holidays on, and most of the following flights full, the quick actions from parents Phil, Kate and Rich, ensured we were rebooked and six hours after arriving, we finally departed for Christchurch!

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields

The CHCH supporters were full of praise for the Bullets, commenting on the team’s communication, style of play and how they were happy to take the draw!

Saturday 28 July – 3.00pm

Saturday 18 August – 3.00pm

Man of the Match: Adama Couilbaly

Saturday 4 August – 3.00pm

Saturday 1 September – 3.00pm

Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park

of dedicated volunteers.

Lastly, for the most part, our club is run by a fine collection or drop me an email, If you are able to give a little time, or a lot, give me a call we welcome new volunteers. the club. at you seeing Enjoy the rest of the season, I look forward to

Our first pool game was against Christchurch United. The boys dominated the game with lots of shots on goal and a brilliant out stretched save

by Sam. We could all feel the momentum building however that winning goal just didn’t come. The game ended in a 0–0 draw.

WSAFC v Onehunga Sports at Seddon Fields

Saturday 21 July – 5.15pm

of support.

Junior Chairman

CHAMPIONS!

Wednesday 15 Aug – 7.15pm

WSAFC v Glenfield Rovers at Seddon Fields

DAY 1 – Even with a late check in, the boys were up early and we arrived at the Christchurch Football Centre for the Opening Ceremony and were well impressed with the facilities; impeccable pitch, EPL grade dug outs, impressive grandstand, football tennis courts etc.

Men’s and Women’s Keep an eye out for the upcoming fixtures of our Premier for our juniors and youths, teams. Our players and these teams are an inspiration top club players a shout pop down yourselves or bring the kids along and give our

Phil

BULLETS

Sunday 12 August – 1.00pm

Forrest Hill Milford Utd v WSAFC at Becroft Park

Central United v WSAFC at Kiwitea Street

Saturday 11 August – 5.15pm

Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC at McFetridge Park

Second game of the day, was against Haslwell United AFC. The boys again performed outstandingly and controlled the game, coming away with 6–0 win.

Goal scorers; Flynn Saxon (2), Jude Beullen (1), Shaan Vaidya (1), Gamado Kedir (1), Miles Ellis (1).

Man of the Match: Cooper Malofie-Law DAY 2 – Our last pool game and first for the day, was against FC Twenty 11. This performance wasn’t as fine tuned as the previous matches, however the boys didn’t disappoint and continued their winning streak with a 3–1 win.

Goal scorers: Rayan Tayeb, Shaan Vaidya and Gamado Keidr.

Man of the Match: Tadhg Collie This win meant that the Bullets topped their pool, on goal difference, with one draw and two wins.

QUARTER FINAL TIME! The boys saved their best performance for the day with a 10–0 win against Maori Hill. Some great individual and team performances in this match and as the Manager of Maori Hill said “You guys were just too good for us!”

Goal scorers: Flynn Saxon (3), Shaan Vaidya (3), Luca Aitken (2), Gamado Kedir (1). Miles Ellis (1).

Man of the Match: Flynn Saxon

WSAFC v East Coast Bays at Seddon Fields

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P7 That night we all relaxed at the hotel with a team dinner prepared by our Masterchefs Blair and Tania, followed with a World Cup quiz.

DAY 3 – SEMI FINALS! We knew going into this game that the opposition was going to be tougher than what we had previously experienced.

Richmond FC was a physically aggressive team, with a strong midfield and dangerous striker.

However, again the boys dominated throughout the game and had multiple shots on goal, unfortunately none of which found the back of the net. A little déjà vu was starting to set in… With momentum building and time ticking down, the boys kept us on the edge of our seats and with one minute to go, a cross from Miles, found Gamado in the box, who put it away with a tidy volley. Bullets were through to the finals with a 1–0 WIN! Goal scorers: Gamado Kedir Man of the Match: Aidan Price FINALS! With the final upon us, Joe’s advise for the boys was to have no regrets and to give it their all. The team’s performances throughout the tournament had been constantly high and they were well deserving of their spot in the final.

Nomads FC were a solid side and great competitor however within the first few minutes of play, the Bullets were on attack with a shot on goal that narrowly missed. It was another game of

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possession and shot after shot on goal, with the crossbar taking a hammering and the Nomads GK working overtime. Watching the boys perform you could see that they wanted the win, with every player on the pitch giving 110%.

They were rewarded with a great goal by Gamado, which sent the crowd into overdrive. Although there were many more opportunities for other Bullets goals, the score remained 1–0 and was enough to give Joe and the boys their welldeserved victory!

Like the First Team, the Reserves also had a new look this year. The senior committee demanded that the Reserves be the second best team in the club and wanted an open trials for all club members. From the first training session of over 40 players, a little over a month later, the lucky 16 were chosen. Key to the selection was the fact that reserves league will be an under 23s competition next year so youth was given a chance over... the more experienced. The squad was made up of the best of the Diamond Geezers and 2017 AFF Men’s Division three winners, Munro, a few under 19s and only one player joined from outside of Springs.

Goal scorers: Gamado Kedir Man of the Match: Aidan Price To top off the evening, Sam McLaggan our God in Goal, was awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament. An achievement we were all extremely proud of.

A MASSIVE THANK YOU, to all of the parents and siblings who supported the Bullets on this journey. From the early season fundraising, to the tournament cooking, washing, car-pool all (in particular Blair and Tania who were up each day at the crack of dawn!).

And CONGRATULATIONS to the Joe and Bullets team, who the MC said was best football he’d seen, played by 14 year olds for a very long time!

You’ve made us all so very proud!

It has been a successful season to date and are currently sat in third place. Whilst first place seems settled by East Coast Bays, we are keen to take that second place from Three Kings. We have been competitive in all of the games and adapted to a very typical reserves league in that you don’t know what sort of team you will face each week. A team can have a few first players included or turn up under strength due to losing players to their first team. We’ve always tried to respect each opponent we have faced. We currently

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SEVILLA

have the best defence in the league conceding less than a goal a game. We haven’t scored more than we would’ve liked (not for want of trying or luck) but does reflect on our tactics of keeping games tight over the first 60 minutes. Key to this is the boys have been very flexible to playing different formations to match the opponent to to maximise who we have available on the day.

Without a cup to keep us focused, we go into the last six games with second place our goal.

Four of the six teams we play, we failed to beat first time round, so this will be our challenge and to prove to the senior committee we are the second best team in the club.

Whilst the 2018 Reserves was set up to be independent of the first team, we have played some first team players and also encouraged under 19s and 17s players to train with us and get some game time where they can. It was great to see two regular reserves players, Nick Mann and Brendan Speakman, play for the first team in the recent Waitakere game. Our goalkeeper Alex McLean is also the reserve keeper for the first team and hopefully we’ll get to see him in action before the season is out.

(Come on Zoro!!)

Season highlight saw us gain revenge on Birkenhead who narrowly (ahem!) beat us in last years Reserves Cup final.

It’s been great to have long time Geezers Ryan, Alex H, Nick, Brendan, Tom Mc and Jonny Reed play at a level they deserve too.

Doug Robinson has been a great help as team manager and has dealt with his own kit and balls challenges admirably. I couldn’t do without him. Cheers Dougy.

It’s so rewarding as a coach and parent, seeing kids develop, learn and challenge themselves, especially against better opposition. Thanks to Andy, Matt and HPU coaches for the time and effort put in this season so far.

We may have lost 4–1 to top the team (ESAFC Gold) in our grade but vast improvement from start of the season with a ‘double figure’ loss. The first goal Eastern Suburbs have conceded today was against us!

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WESTERN SPRINGSWESTERN AFC EDUCATIONAL SPRINGS WORKSHOPS AFC EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

FOR PLAYERS/PARENTS/COACHES OF ALL AGES FOR PLAYERS/PARENTS/COACHES OF ALL AGES

Monday 23 July

6.30pm – 9.30pm Western Springs College 100 Motions Rd

On Monday 23 July, we’re holding our very own Western Springs On Monday 23 July, we’re holding our very own Western Springs AFC Education Evening which will raise awareness around specific AFC Education Evening which will raise awareness around specific topics and how they can influence our youth players.

Players, topics and how they can influence our youth players. Players, coaches and parents can pick which workshops they attend and are can pick which workshops they attend and are coaches and parents relevant for them. A short time spent at these workshops haveA short time spent at these workshops could have relevantcould for them. a positive influence on football/lifestyle for many years to come. a positive influence on football/lifestyle for many years to come.

Members of the Fit4Football and ACC SportSmartMembers team willofbe the Fit4Football and ACC SportSmart team will be conducting several educational workshops for Western Springs conducting several educational workshops for Western Springs Football Club in conjunction with Western SpringsFootball College.

Thein conjunction with Western Springs College. The Club team have a range of specialist areas all focusing team on thehave welfare a range of specialist areas all focusing on the welfare of players. of players.

Registration: It is important that you register attendance for Registration: It is important that you register attendance for workshops as minimum numbers are essentials toworkshops ensure theas minimum numbers are essentials to ensure the workshops proceed as planned. Register by clicking on the link: workshops proceed as planned. Register by clicking on the link:

The workshops are free and include…

The Female Athlete

This is a must for anyone involved in the game from players and parents through to club administrators. This workshop looks into a real life scenario on the health, wellbeing and safety of our players, with guidance as to who is responsible, who is liable and how we can provide the best possible environment for our players to thrive in. We discuss how to create an environment in all levels of football were players thrive. Here we’ll cover:

The Female Athlete Health workshop will look into the physical and The Female Athlete Health workshop will look into the physical and physiological differences between male and female athletes. We’ll physiological differences between male and female athletes. We’ll focus on the menstrual cycle and how hormones may affect training focus on the menstrual cycle and how hormones may affect training and performance, the reason behind a higher incidence of severe knee and performance, the reason behind a higher incidence of severe knee injuries and concussion in the female athlete population and we’ll touch injuries and concussion in the female athlete population and we’ll touch briefly on specific nutritional requirements for female athletes. You’ll briefly on specific nutritional requirements for female athletes. You’ll also learn about ways you can advance the 11+ to further add to the also learn about ways you can advance the 11+ to further add to the injury prevention benefits for this population. We invite an open ended injury prevention benefits for this population. We invite an open ended discussion upon completion of the workshop about the psychology of discussion upon completion of the workshop about the psychology of the female athlete and the similarities/differences found compared with the female athlete and the similarities/differences found compared with coaching male teams. We would like to create an atmosphere where coaching male teams. We would like to create an atmosphere where female players feel comfortable in sharing their own thoughts and female players feel comfortable in sharing their own thoughts and experiences also. experiences also.

• What is player welfare and why is it important?

• A look at player loading • A guide to developing our growing players/athletes • The football way to look at health, safety and wellbeing.

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6.30pm Athlete Female Fit4Football 11+ ACC SportSmart Environment Athlete (Part 1 – Theory) (Part 1 – Theory) 7.00pm Fit4Football ACC SportSmart 11+ (Part 2 – (Part 2 – Practical) Practical) 8.00pm Athlete Female Fit4Football 11+ Environment Athlete KIDS (Part 1 – Theory) 8.30pm Fit4Football 11+ KIDS (Part 2 – Practical) 9.30pm EVENING FINISHES

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ACC SportSmart Tournament Essentials The ACC SportSmart warm-up is designed to help athletes in all sports to become fitter, faster and stronger. For tournaments, this session will aid with warm-up, preparation, recovery and dealing with injuries.

Fit4Football 11+ The 11+ warm-up focuses on leaving the individuals and their bodies well prepared to undertake training and the rigours of the game. It is split onto three parts of 15 exercises in total. All exercises should take around 15 mins.

Walk on the path, NOT down the middle of the road.

Fit4Football 11+ KIDS The 11+ KIDS warm-up is designed to be fun and effective for younger players to move well and build upon their fundamental movement patterns for sport. The seven exercises should be carried and progressed relative to age and ability of the group once individuals are capable of efficiently and accurately perform the movement.

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Cover photos: Grant Davis-Calvert (Sevilla) Jim Watt (Bullets)

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CONTRIBUTORS Ange Southgate Tony Jones Andy Vernon Phil Dunn

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P15 GET KITTED OUT! Our WSAFC playing kit is now available at TWO GREAT LOCAL RETAILERS, as well as all your other football needs such as boots, shin-pads, balls etc.

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SPRINGS’ SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE OUR NEW CLUB RECYCLING AND ORGANIC COMPOST BINS HAVE BEEN A MASSIVE SUCCESS! They’ve significantly reduced the amount of rubbish needlessly going to landfill each week. And we’re no longer seeing messy, overflowing rubbish bins at Seddon Fields anymore either - hooray! It’s been an awesome effort by all club members who’ve gotten behind and supported this innovative project - we just might be the first football club in New Zealand to do it!

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www.fujixerox.co.nz 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.

You’ll notice there are now bright new labels on all the bins around the turf to help people sort their own waste properly. Generally everyone is doing well and getting it right but please remind your teams and supporters that ALL takeaway coffee cups (and their lids) sold from the club cafe are eco-friendly and compostable (but NOT recyclable!) so please put them in the green compost bins after you’ve had your morning caffeine fix. If you bring one from a neighbouring cafe, take a moment to look up from the football action and check the lids and cups - some are compostable, some are recyclable, some are neither. So be sure to put them in the right bins please.

This reduces a lot of work by club volunteers who sort and empty the bins each week.

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.

THIS MONTH...

This month is “Plastic Free July”, a national awareness campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics. We can all do our bit by using reusable drink bottles and avoiding single use plastics where possible - the fish, whales and sea birds will thank you for it!

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What a feast of football we’ve experienced in the last mon s of football The FIFA World Cup in Russia delivered hours upon hour in front of the of the highest quality and I for one have spent far too long ly, I found as the television enjoying almost every moment of it. Personal football’s ultimate prize. tournament went on I wanted to see a new winner claim from Belgium, Croatia, Japan, I couldn’t help but admire and get in behind the teams nd and hoping that this Mexico and Peru. The football they played left me spellbou al game, a new nation World Cup could deliver the ultimate validation of the glob winning the cup? Not this time... s.

Congratulations France, 2018 FIFA World Cup champion our Premier Men’s team At a local level, I hope all of you who came along to see yed the game as much as I take on the NZ Under 17s at Springs earlier in July enjo and not just those Springs did. What a great night of football, such skill on display, players on the NZ team. me the next Modri or Speaking of talent, if you are looking for your kids to beco tre and let us set them on the Mbappe, get them signed up to the Springs Skills Cen right path. Term three schedules out soon and found here http://wsafc.org.nz/playerssprings-skills-centre/ keeping programmes And if you have an aspiring Courtois, check out our goal on offer in term three rm-3/ http://wsafc.org.nz/western-springs-afc-gk-skill-centre-te Men’s and Women’s Keep an eye out for the upcoming fixtures of our Premier for our juniors and youths, teams. Our players and these teams are an inspiration top club players a shout pop down yourselves or bring the kids along and give our of support. of dedicated volunteers.

Lastly, for the most part, our club is run by a fine collection or drop me an email, If you are able to give a little time, or a lot, give me a call we welcome new volunteers. at the club.

Enjoy the rest of the season, I look forward to seeing you

Phil

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5 - 8 Inhouse Sunday 9 September fr om 9am 9th/10th Grades Thursday 13 September from 6.3 0pm 11th Grade+ Thursday 2 0 September from 7pm

WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Friday 20 July – 7.45pm

Sunday 12 August – 1.00pm

Sunday 29 July – 1.00pm

Wednesday 15 Aug – 7.15pm

Sunday 5 August – 1.00pm

Sunday 19 August – 1.00pm

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park 1 WSAFC v Papakura City at Seddon Fields

Forrest Hill Milford Utd v WSAFC at Becroft Park WSAFC v Glenfield Rovers at Seddon Fields

Hamilton Wanderers v WSAFC at Porritt Stadium

MEN’S FIRST TEAM FIXTURES Saturday 21 July – 5.15pm

Saturday 11 August – 5.15pm

Saturday 28 July – 3.00pm

Saturday 18 August – 3.00pm

Saturday 4 August – 3.00pm

Saturday 1 September – 3.00pm

WSAFC v Onehunga Sports at Seddon Fields

Three Kings United v WSAFC at Keith Hay Park Central United v WSAFC at Kiwitea Street

WSAFC v Eastern Suburbs at Seddon Fields Glenfield Rovers v WSAFC at McFetridge Park WSAFC v East Coast Bays at Seddon Fields

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CHAMPIONS! Our adventure south hit a snag not long after we arrived at the airport. The flight most of the team was travelling on got cancelled, meaning there was a last minute scramble to rebook flights. With the school holidays on, and most of the following flights full, the quick actions from parents Phil, Kate and Rich, ensured we were rebooked and six hours after arriving, we finally departed for Christchurch!

DAY 1 – Even with a late check in, the boys were up early and we arrived at the Christchurch Football Centre for the Opening Ceremony and were well impressed with the facilities; impeccable pitch, EPL grade dug outs, impressive grandstand, football tennis courts etc.

Our first pool game was against Christchurch United. The boys dominated the game with lots of shots on goal and a brilliant out stretched save

by Sam. We could all feel the momentum building however that winning goal just didn’t come. The game ended in a 0–0 draw.

The CHCH supporters were full of praise for the Bullets, commenting on the team’s communication, style of play and how they were happy to take the draw!

Man of the Match: Adama Couilbaly

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Second game of the day, was against Haslwell United AFC. The boys again performed outstandingly and controlled the game, coming away with 6–0 win.

Goal scorers; Flynn Saxon (2), Jude Beullen (1), Shaan Vaidya (1), Gamado Kedir (1), Miles Ellis (1).

Man of the Match: Cooper Malofie-Law DAY 2 – Our last pool game and first for the day, was against FC Twenty 11. This performance wasn’t as fine tuned as the previous matches, however the boys didn’t disappoint and continued their winning streak with a 3–1 win.

Goal scorers: Rayan Tayeb, Shaan Vaidya and Gamado Keidr.

Man of the Match: Tadhg Collie This win meant that the Bullets topped their pool, on goal difference, with one draw and two wins.

QUARTER FINAL TIME! The boys saved their best performance for the day with a 10–0 win against Maori Hill. Some great individual and team performances in this match and as the Manager of Maori Hill said “You guys were just too good for us!”

Goal scorers: Flynn Saxon (3), Shaan Vaidya (3), Luca Aitken (2), Gamado Kedir (1). Miles Ellis (1).

Man of the Match: Flynn Saxon

That night we all relaxed at the hotel with a team dinner prepared by our Masterchefs Blair and Tania, followed with a World Cup quiz.

DAY 3 – SEMI FINALS! We knew going into this game that the opposition was going to be tougher than what we had previously experienced.

Richmond FC was a physically aggressive team, with a strong midfield and dangerous striker.

However, again the boys dominated throughout the game and had multiple shots on goal, unfortunately none of which found the back of the net. A little déjà vu was starting to set in… With momentum building and time ticking down, the boys kept us on the edge of our seats and with one minute to go, a cross from Miles, found Gamado in the box, who put it away with a tidy volley. Bullets were through to the finals with a 1–0 WIN! Goal scorers: Gamado Kedir Man of the Match: Aidan Price FINALS! With the final upon us, Joe’s advise for the boys was to have no regrets and to give it their all. The team’s performances throughout the tournament had been constantly high and they were well deserving of their spot in the final.

Nomads FC were a solid side and great competitor however within the first few minutes of play, the Bullets were on attack with a shot on goal that narrowly missed. It was another game of

possession and shot after shot on goal, with the crossbar taking a hammering and the Nomads GK working overtime. Watching the boys perform you could see that they wanted the win, with every player on the pitch giving 110%.

They were rewarded with a great goal by Gamado, which sent the crowd into overdrive. Although there were many more opportunities for other Bullets goals, the score remained 1–0 and was enough to give Joe and the boys their welldeserved victory!

Goal scorers: Gamado Kedir Man of the Match: Aidan Price To top off the evening, Sam McLaggan our God in Goal, was awarded the Golden Glove for the tournament. An achievement we were all extremely proud of.

A MASSIVE THANK YOU, to all of the parents and siblings who supported the Bullets on this journey. From the early season fundraising, to the tournament cooking, washing, car-pool all (in particular Blair and Tania who were up each day at the crack of dawn!).

And CONGRATULATIONS to the Joe and Bullets team, who the MC said was best football he’d seen, played by 14 year olds for a very long time!

You’ve made us all so very proud!

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RESERVES UPDATE Like the First Team, the Reserves also had a new look this year. The senior committee demanded that the Reserves be the second best team in the club and wanted an open trials for all club members. From the first training session of over 40 players, a little over a month later, the lucky 16 were chosen. Key to the selection was the fact that reserves league will be an under 23s competition next year so youth was given a chance over... the more experienced. The squad was made up of the best of the Diamond Geezers and 2017 AFF Men’s Division three winners, Munro, a few under 19s and only one player joined from outside of Springs.

It has been a successful season to date and are currently sat in third place. Whilst first place seems settled by East Coast Bays, we are keen to take that second place from Three Kings. We have been competitive in all of the games and adapted to a very typical reserves league in that you don’t know what sort of team you will face each week. A team can have a few first players included or turn up under strength due to losing players to their first team. We’ve always tried to respect each opponent we have faced. We currently 8 July 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

have the best defence in the league conceding less than a goal a game. We haven’t scored more than we would’ve liked (not for want of trying or luck) but does reflect on our tactics of keeping games tight over the first 60 minutes. Key to this is the boys have been very flexible to playing different formations to match the opponent to to maximise who we have available on the day.

Without a cup to keep us focused, we go into the last six games with second place our goal.

Four of the six teams we play, we failed to beat first time round, so this will be our challenge and to prove to the senior committee we are the second best team in the club.

Whilst the 2018 Reserves was set up to be independent of the first team, we have played some first team players and also encouraged under 19s and 17s players to train with us and get some game time where they can. It was great to see two regular reserves players, Nick Mann and Brendan Speakman, play for the first team in the recent Waitakere game. Our goalkeeper Alex McLean is also the reserve keeper for the first team and hopefully we’ll get to see him in action before the season is out.

(Come on Zoro!!)

Season highlight saw us gain revenge on Birkenhead who narrowly (ahem!) beat us in last years Reserves Cup final.

It’s been great to have long time Geezers Ryan, Alex H, Nick, Brendan, Tom Mc and Jonny Reed play at a level they deserve too.

Doug Robinson has been a great help as team manager and has dealt with his own kit and balls challenges admirably. I couldn’t do without him. Cheers Dougy.

GRADE 10

SEVILLA It’s so rewarding as a coach and parent, seeing kids develop, learn and challenge themselves, especially against better opposition. Thanks to Andy, Matt and HPU coaches for the time and effort put in this season so far.

We may have lost 4–1 to top the team (ESAFC Gold) in our grade but vast improvement from start of the season with a ‘double figure’ loss. The first goal Eastern Suburbs have conceded today was against us!

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Monday 23 July

6.30pm – 9.30pm Western Springs College 100 Motions Rd

On Monday 23 July, we’re holding AFC Education Evening which wi topics and how they can influence coaches and parents can pick wh relevant for them. A short time spe a positive influence on football/life

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Athlete Environment

The Female Athlete

This is a must for anyone involved in the game from players and parents through to club administrators. This workshop looks into a real life scenario on the health, wellbeing and safety of our players, with guidance as to who is responsible, who is liable and how we can provide the best possible environment for our players to thrive in. We discuss how to create an environment in all levels of football were players thrive. Here we’ll cover:

The Female Athlete Health workshop physiological differences between m focus on the menstrual cycle and ho and performance, the reason behind injuries and concussion in the female briefly on specific nutritional requirem also learn about ways you can advan injury prevention benefits for this pop discussion upon completion of the w the female athlete and the similarities coaching male teams. We would like female players feel comfortable in sh experiences also.

• What is player welfare and why is it important?

• A look at player loading • A guide to developing our growing players/athletes • The football way to look at health, safety and wellbeing.

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PRINGS AFC EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

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ACC SportSmart team will be workshops for Western Springs Western Springs College. The reas all focusing on the welfare

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6.30pm Athlete Female Fit4Football 11+ ACC SportSmart Environment Athlete (Part 1 – Theory) (Part 1 – Theory) 7.00pm Fit4Football ACC SportSmart 11+ (Part 2 – (Part 2 – Practical) Practical) 8.00pm Athlete Female Fit4Football 11+ Environment Athlete KIDS (Part 1 – Theory) 8.30pm Fit4Football 11+ KIDS (Part 2 – Practical) 9.30pm EVENING FINISHES

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p will look into the physical and male and female athletes. We’ll ow hormones may affect training d a higher incidence of severe knee e athlete population and we’ll touch ments for female athletes. You’ll nce the 11+ to further add to the pulation. We invite an open ended workshop about the psychology of s/differences found compared with e to create an atmosphere where haring their own thoughts and

The ACC SportSmart warm-up is designed to help athletes in all sports to become fitter, faster and stronger. For tournaments, this session will aid with warm-up, preparation, recovery and dealing with injuries.

Fit4Football 11+ The 11+ warm-up focuses on leaving the individuals and their bodies well prepared to undertake training and the rigours of the game. It is split onto three parts of 15 exercises in total. All exercises should take around 15 mins.

Fit4Football 11+ KIDS The 11+ KIDS warm-up is designed to be fun and effective for younger players to move well and build upon their fundamental movement patterns for sport. The seven exercises should be carried and progressed relative to age and ability of the group once individuals are capable of efficiently and accurately perform the movement.

Register for Workshops To ensure we have appropriate space for each workshop and that we have minimum numbers for each one, we would appreciate if you could register your attendance for workshops by clicking on the link below. Please can you give an indication of attendance

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CAR PARK Drive slowly and carefully

Stop and allow people to use the crossing.

Walk on the path, NOT down the middle of the road.

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Please be considerate and only park here if you have a mobility parking permit.

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GET KITTED OUT! Our WSAFC playing kit is now available at TWO GREAT LOCAL RETAILERS, as well as all your other football needs such as boots, shin-pads, balls etc.

Purchase our official playing kit, and tell the staff instore you are a WSAFC member, and get 10% off your purchases of other products.

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SPRINGS’ SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE OUR NEW CLUB RECYCLING AND ORGANIC COMPOST BINS HAVE BEEN A MASSIVE SUCCESS! They’ve significantly reduced the amount of rubbish needlessly going to landfill each week. And we’re no longer seeing messy, overflowing rubbish bins at Seddon Fields anymore either - hooray! It’s been an awesome effort by all club members who’ve gotten behind and supported this innovative project - we just might be the first football club in New Zealand to do it!

You’ll notice there are now bright new labels on all the bins around the turf to help people sort their own waste properly. Generally everyone is doing well and getting it right but please remind your teams and supporters that ALL takeaway coffee cups (and their lids) sold from the club cafe are eco-friendly and compostable (but NOT recyclable!) so please put them in the green compost bins after you’ve had your morning caffeine fix. If you bring one from a neighbouring cafe, take a moment to look up from the football action and check the lids and cups - some are compostable, some are recyclable, some are neither. So be sure to put them in the right bins please.

This reduces a lot of work by club volunteers who sort and empty the bins each week.

THIS MONTH...

This month is “Plastic Free July”, a national awareness campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics. We can all do our bit by using reusable drink bottles and avoiding single use plastics where possible - the fish, whales and sea birds will thank you for it!

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WSAFC SPONSORS Phone Paul Thomas

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

www.fujixerox.co.nz 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.

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 18 July 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

National Business Development Manager, Production Systems

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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

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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.

Lotto is a high quality international sportswear brand, that combines Italian fashion flair with performance technologies to help athletes play and look their best. In New Zealand, Lotto is football. We sponsor and supply clubs and tournaments nationwide because we love the game.

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Pop in for all your paint or panelbeating jobs or call them on 378 6090

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Back To Your Feet Physio are proud WSAFC Physiotherapists.

We also look after New Zealand Football, Aotearoa Roller Derby, NZ Ice Fernz, Pirate City Rollers, Auckland Roller Derby League, and the West End Lawn Tennis Club.

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!

NO SURCHARGE for ACC consultations for WSAFC Members.

Discounted rates for family of WSAFC Members.

We sell tape, creams, exercise equipment and other consumables.

We are based in the WSAFC Club rooms at Seddon Fields.

Open Mon to Fri and Sat mornings, Sun by appointment To book an appointment online please go to www.backtoyourfeet.co.nz or text Justin on 021673732

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2018 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2018 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, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland, Barry Noyer, Phil Dunn, Mike Cunnington, Warwick Hooper

2018 Senior Committee Warwick Hooper – warwick.hooper@lionco.com Senior Chairman – 027 445 3538 Mario Campbell – info@greylynnglass.co.nz 0275 744 644 Barry Noyer – badbaz44@hotmail.com 021 615 881 Douglas Robinson – robinsond@poal.co.nz Paul Blanchard – paulb@pbt.co.nz Tony Jones – tony@artbureau.co.nz Howard John – howardwjohn@gmail.com Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984

2018 Junior/Youth Committee Phil Dunn – phillip@annecy.co.nz Junior/Youth Chairman – 021 807 640 Kate Beddoe, Paul Thomas, Mike Cunnington, Ralph Walker, Gary Hughes, Michael Pleciak, Dave Cranefield, Spencer Turner, Racheal Monks, Tracy Cunnington

Football Development Manager Andy Vernon – fdm@wsafc.org.nz 0204 048 2472

Football Development Officer Matt Upton – fdo@wsafc.org.nz

Club Manager Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984 www.wsafc.org.nz July 2018 21

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