Western Springs Football Club Magazine March 2018

WESTERN SPRINGS

MARCH 2018

FOOTBALL MAGAZI N E

2018 PRE-SEASON HAS KICKED OFF

SC HO OL HOLI DAY

PROGRAMME

Monday 16 April – Thursday 19 April

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GO GREEN!

NEW RECYCLING BINS AT SPRINGS Sunday 25 March

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APRIL 2018 SUNDAY

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WE’RE GREEN AND WHITE AT SPRINGS, BUT WE WANT TO BE A LITTLE BIT GREENER

D COACHE S AN ETI NG S MANAGE RS ME NEW DATES

Thanks to some innovative thinking at our club, and a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, you will see new recycling and compost bins around our grounds.

JU N IO OPE N DA R CLU B Y AN D TH G R EAT BO E OT SWAP

After a recent audit, most of the rubbish found in our landfill bins comprised of coffee cups, paper food packaging and recyclable bottles. Aside from all that going into landfill unnecessarily, the bins often overflow on busy weekends. All that is about to change...

Monday 26 March

th - 5th to 8 grade teams se teams th 9th and 10 grade in-hou

Tuesday 27 March -

Thursday 29 March

Alongside the existing rubbish bins dotted around the turf, there are new yellow-lidded bins for mixed recycling and green-lidded bins for compostable rubbish. Food bought from the club cafe downstairs is sold in compostable packaging (thanks to Geoff and Tara), so coffee cups, lids, paper bags and plates can now be placed into the new compost bins. These bins are emptied by WeCompost who turn this waste into, you guessed it, compost! The yellow bins will take all the usual suspects that you are used to recycling at home, such as glass and plastic bottles, and aluminium cans.

INHOUSE TEAMS

15 JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMM E

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FRIDAY

KICK-OFF!

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SATURDAY

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INHOUSE TEAMS INHOUSE TEAMS 8th Grade 6pm

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SC HO OL HOLI DAY

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day 19 July Monday 16 July to Thurs 9.30am – 12.30pm daily

5 - 8th Inhouse Sunday 9 September from th

5th Grade 8am 6th Grade 8am 7th Grade 9am

13th + Metro & Conference

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NO GAMES

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AFF TEAMS

NO GAMES

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9th to 12th Grade all divisions 13th + Div 1 and below

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9am

9 /10th Grades Thursday 13 September from 6.30pm 11th Grade+ Thursday 20 September from 7pm th

THE LAST STRAW...

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

PRI ZEG IVING DAT

WE WANT TO BE A LEADING CLUB ON THE FIELD AS WELL AS OFF IT. WE HOPE YOU’LL SUPPORT THIS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE, AND THAT IT WILL SPUR OTHER CLUBS TO FOLLOW OUR LEAD BY GOING GREEN!

Plastic straws are among the top five plastics found in our oceans and waterways (and our club sits right beside one!) so the club has decided to stop providing plastic straws at the bar. HOORAY! www.wsafc.org.nz

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9th Grade 9am or 10am 10th Grade 9am or 10am

nce teams

Monday 16 April - Thurs day 19 April 9.30am – 12.30pm daily $145 for the 4 days

All club members, players, supporters and visitors are encouraged to help us do our bit for the community and the environment by sorting their own rubbish.

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- AFF/Metro/Confere

APR IL SCHOOL HOLID AY PROGRAM ME

TUESDAY

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Season start dates are as follows:

Sunday 25 Ma rch 10.00am – 1.00 2018 pm Seddon Fields

hes and managers The dates for our coac changed. meetings have

MONDAY

RESERVED PARKING

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Unless you have an authorised parking sticker, please do not park in the reserved spaces outside the clubhouse. www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 7

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2018 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS JUNIOR COORDINATORS 6th Grade Racheal Monks racheal.monks@gmail.com

7th Grade Renai MacPherson

8th Grade Spencer and Claire Turner spencerandclaire@gmail.com

GIRLS GRADE COORDINATORS 12th Grade Girls Jane Welsh janemareewelsh@gmail.com

13th Grade Girls Claire-Louise Wilson wsafc2005grade@gmail.com

14th Grade Girls Joe Cavanagh cavanagh0@gmail.com

15th Grade Girls Rachel Thomas wsafc15th@gmail.com

15th Grade Girls Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

Come on down!

YOUTH COORDINATORS

5th Grade TBC - please contact Jo Powell in the meantime on jopowellnz@gmail.com

renai.macpherson@y7mail.com

2018 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS

17th and 20th Grade Girls Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz

9th Grade Majella McIntosh majellamcintosh@gmail.com

11th Grade Paul Speary paul.speary@nice1.co.nz

13th Grade Claire-Louise Wilson wsafc2005grade@gmail.com

10th Grade Jo Lloyd jo@lloydexecutive.co.nz

SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018 10.00am – 1.00pm

Fun ided s smalla-mes g

12th Grade Jane Welsh janemareewelsh@gmail.com

ENTRY IS FREE

Practise core skills

AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME NOW’S THE CHANCE FOR YOUR KIDS TO DUST OFF THEIR FOOTBALL BOOTS OR GIVE FOOTBALL A TRY.

14th Grade Joe Cavanagh cavanagh0@gmail.com

PERFECT FOR CHILDREN AGED 5–12YRS 15th Grade Rachel Thomas wsafc15th@gmail.com

16th Grade Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

17th – 19th Grade Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz

The event will be supported by McDonald’s, who sponsor WSAFC and are the national partner to NZ Football Juniors, and our new sponsors Giltrap Nissan.

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GREAT WSAFC BOOT SWAP WSAFC PLAYING GEAR AVAILABLE NOW Order on-line now and get your gear delivered to your door.

Just go to the WSAFC website and go to the online shop tab at the top of the screen, and click SHOP NOW. All your playing gear, plus jackets, boots, shin-pads, balls and everything else you may need.

THIS INITIATIVE GETS BIGGER AND BETTER EACH YEAR! Simply bring in a pair of your old boots (tied together by the laces) in a bag marked with the size and drop them in the specially marked boxes in the clubrooms.

During the CLUB OPEN DAY you are invited to select a pair of boots that fit you/your child and swap them. We’d appreciate a $5 voluntary donation if you take a pair of boots*. The idea is that you are able to pass your old boots to others, and in turn, you get another pair. Even if you don’t have a pair of old boots to donate, you can come and chose a pair. Likewise, please feel free to donate old boots, even if you do not require a pair in return.

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

STARTER KIT FOR JUNIORS

only

$135

APRIL

SC HO OL HOLI DAY

E PROGRAMM2018 Monday 16 April – Thursday 19 April 9.30am – 12.30pm daily $145 for the 4 days

To make starting the season easy for junior players, we have included a Starter Kit, with shirt, shorts, socks, shin pads and a ball.

CLUB OPEN DAY

*one pair of boots per person

NEED A NEW KIT?

WSAFC junior shirts, shorts and socks will be for sale at the Club Open Day on Sunday 25 March

We will be selling our WSAFC team gear on the day.

If you don’t want to wait till then, you should pop onto our online store: http://wsafc.org.nz/on-line-shop/

We’ll have the cafe open serving drinks and delicious treats to eat, so come on down and have a fun football inspired morning at WSAFC! www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 11

2 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

If you have not yet ordered on-line then come down and purchase (EFTPOS available, no credit card facilities).

12 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

Go to your MyCOMET account and Register for ‘The April 2018 School Holiday Programme’ www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 13

FRONT COVER DESIGN Mini Reis CONTRIBUTORS Tracy Cunnington Grant Russell Steve Lowe Justin Lopes Jane Welsh

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P14 WANT TO BE A REFEREE THIS SEASON OR NEED A REFRESHER COURSE? Due to popular demand, and in preparation to the season ahead, we are hosting another round of Club Based Referee Courses and a CBR Refresher Course run

by Auckland Football Federation (AFF) in March/April 2018.

CLUB BASED REFEREE When: Tuesday 27 March and Tuesday 10 April 2018 Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: WSAFC Clubrooms – Seddon Fields When you attend this course, you’ll learn all you need to know on how to properly referee a game and your qualification will allow you to step up on the day with confidence.

This is a great way to get involved with football and having at least one CBR parent in the team is a huge asset.

If your team has a CBR and the opposition don’t, you are entitled to ref the whole game.

The course is fun, interesting and if you think “I could never do that...” you can!

The course is over 2 x Tuesday evenings and you must attend both nights to obtain accreditation.

To sign up for the Club Based Referee Course, click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAllnPz9HjPlLRqmHBRJE4u3FeEyr8wF9l64irycHTmZkOLg/viewform

CBR - REFRESHER COURSE When: Tuesday 3 April 2018 Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: WSAFC Clubrooms – Seddon Fields

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

SPORTS PHYSIO WINTER IS COMING

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

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR • Leather boots will be a little more forgiving than other materials usually.

We are proud to continue to support our club and there members. Whether you are a social player or • Wear your new boots in – this can mean just Justin on 021 673using 732 them www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz in one of our elite teams we wantContact to help support for a short period in training before Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd you to achieve your goals at WSAFC. This year we using them in a game. If they are leather you are working on bringing you some more educational can wet them then wear them, this can help evenings in conjunction with New Zealand Football’s them to mould to your feet.

Fit4Football group.

• Take your time and try on a number of different Hey team,

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC

This time of year is often when we start to think about purchasing football boots. There are so many different brands and models to choose from it can be a daunting (and expensive) process.

Here are some things to think about when selecting your boots: • Boots must be comfortable. If they are uncomfortable you are more likely to get blisters or an injury.

• Choose the boot that is most suited to the conditions – ie turf boots for artificial surfaces, moulded studs for firm ground, metal studs for soft ground.

• If you suffer from a lot of calf or hamstring injuries consider selecting boots that have a higher heel pitch (longer studs or raised back part of the shoe) to offload your calf and hamstring muscles.

boots. Often one brand fits better than others

• Be careful buying online – not all sizes are the same Back To Your Feet Physiotherapy stocks insoles and heel wedges which we can fit to your boot to help support your feet and lower limbs. Make an appointment to see how we can help.

We are delighted to have Silas Bong join our team, he is a keen futsal player and has been physio for Bay Olympic last season and Hamilton Wanderers Youth team too. It’s great to have another passionate football physio on board. Katie has been away during March at the Ice Hockey World Champs with the New Zealand team but will be back on board in April.

Justin

Lead Physio WSAFC

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd52eQT_b0CWdLuroQaj5u0vHX2_8PL_UZ6SELWRcl110YEBg/viewform

Justin: 021 673 732

Katie: 021 023 45503

Like us on Facebook: Back To your Feet Physio

Silas: 021 053 3639

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

Remember we are here for our members: Sponsored No surcharge for ACC consultations, disounted rates for family members and service with a smile everytime! www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 15

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P16 PRE-SEASON GALLERY

11th Grade develo

NFF WOMEN’S PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT

11th Grade development team trials

14th Grade Bullets preparing for their friendly v Eastern Suburbs

14th Grade Vipers v Eastern Suburbs

11th Grade development team trials

14th Grade Vipers

APRIL MAGAZINE DEADLINE Material THURSDAY 12 APRIL Distribution THURSDAY 19 APRIL

Sunday 11 March Eastern Suburbs 0-1 Western Springs 11th Grade development team trials

Fuji Xerox, McDonald’s, Bayleys, PBT, and Giltrap Nissan

If you want to make an appointment down at the club please book online at: http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio or get in touch, text is best!

If your existing CBR registration has expired (after 3 years of accreditation), we recommend attending a CBR Refresher Course to give you an update on any changes to the Laws of the Game. It also gives you an emphasis on the major aspects of refereeing – Fouls and misconduct, Offside and Players Equipment.

On completion of the course you will have your CBR registration validated for a further three years and a new AFF CBR Registration Card will issued. To sign up for the Refresher course, click here:

pment team trials

Thanks to our major sponsors:

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v Eastern Suburb

Magazine coordinator and layout Mini Reis © 2018

14th Grade Vipers v Eastern Suburbs

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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 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

National Business Development Manager, Production Systems

DDI: 09 356 4381 Mobile: 027 499 5909 Email: paul.thomas@nzl.fujixerox.com

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.

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

www.lottosports.co.nz info@scoresportswear.co.nz 09 828 7430

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.

minimaxdesignstudio@gmail.com

West Lynn Painters & Panelbeaters is a local family business run by father and son, Barry and Drago Jujnovich. Using the most up-to-date services available, your car will look like new.

www.harmonyhomes.co.nz

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

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

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

Giltrap Nissan has a star studded line up in its vehicles which will suit all members of the family.

You can check out all the latest models on our website

www.giltrapnissan.co.nz.

027 403 6793

Call Alan Yates on 09 522 9925 or 021 465 545 or email ayates@giltrapnissan.co.nz for a competitive quote and join the team. www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 19

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WELCOME TO THE 2018 SEASON ing After the hottest summer on record I’m sure you’re all look pitch. forward to some cooler winter days down on the football you The new season is nearly upon us and I’d like to welcome are all back to Western Springs particularly those of you who . beginning their football careers and those new to the club t changes around Over the summer there have been some pretty significan new registration the club. Firstly, you will have noticed that we have a duced COMET. system. The old GoalNet is gone and NZ Football have intro its name and has Unfortunately, the system delivery didn’t quite live up to e coordinators. led to a really difficult time for Tracy, Paul, Andy and our Grad untered and I’d like We apologise for any frustrations that you may have enco g to implement it. to acknowledge the efforts of the staff that have been tryin . Neil has moved We have also had a number of changes on the footballing side a professional MLS to the colder climes of Colorado and a coaching role with and and a new side, whilst Rico is moving to the warmer climes of Queensl ile Tracy is moving business venture involving his other passion, dogs. Meanwh acknowledge and back into the corporate world in a city tower. I’d also like to has moved on due thank Ian Heath, last year ’s Senior Coach of the Year who to family and work commitments. . Chris Zoricich This means some new and exciting faces around the club of the Mens and and Matt Upton have taken on new roles as Head Coaches s. We welcome Womens First Teams as well as running our youth academie wonderful work both of them and look forward to helping them carry on the Vernon. that has gone before and is currently being delivered by Andy We wish everyone a very enjoyable and successful season. es

Cheers from Grant and all of us on the WSAFC Committe

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the Earth

WE’RE GREEN AND WHITE AT SPRINGS, BUT WE WANT TO BE A LITTLE BIT GREENER Thanks to some innovative thinking at our club, and a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, you will see new recycling and compost bins around our grounds.

After a recent audit, most of the rubbish found in our landfill bins comprised of coffee cups, paper food packaging and recyclable bottles. Aside from all that going into landfill unnecessarily, the bins often overflow on busy weekends. All that is about to change...

Alongside the existing rubbish bins dotted around the turf, there are new yellow-lidded bins for mixed recycling and green-lidded bins for compostable rubbish. Food bought from the club cafe downstairs is sold in compostable packaging (thanks to Geoff and Tara), so coffee cups, lids, paper bags and plates can now be placed into the new compost bins. These bins are emptied by WeCompost who turn this waste into, you guessed it, compost! The yellow bins will take all the usual suspects that you are used to recycling at home, such as glass and plastic bottles, and aluminium cans.

All club members, players, supporters and visitors are encouraged to help us do our bit for the community and the environment by sorting their own rubbish.

WE WANT TO BE A LEADING CLUB ON THE FIELD AS WELL AS OFF IT. WE HOPE YOU’LL SUPPORT THIS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE, AND THAT IT WILL SPUR OTHER CLUBS TO FOLLOW OUR LEAD BY GOING GREEN!

THE LAST STRAW...

Plastic straws are among the top five plastics found in our oceans and waterways (and our club sits right beside one!) so the club has decided to stop providing plastic straws at the bar. HOORAY! www.wsafc.org.nz

March 2018 5

PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY D COACH E S AN G S E ETI N MANAG E R S M S N EW DATE nagers

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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 Septembe r from 7pm 6 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

APRIL 2018 SUNDAY

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MONDAY

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TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

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KICK-OFF!

FRIDAY

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INHOUSE TEAMS

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INHOUSE TEAMS INHOUSE TEAMS 8th Grade 6pm

Season start dates are as follows:

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5th Grade 8am 6th Grade 8am 7th Grade 9am

13th + Metro & Conference

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NO GAMES

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AFF TEAMS 9th to 12th Grade all divisions 13th + Div 1 and below

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RESERVED PARKING

Unless you have an authorised parking sticker, please do not park in the reserved spaces outside the clubhouse. www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 7

2018 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS JUNIOR COORDINATORS 5th Grade TBC - please contact Jo Powell in the meantime on jopowellnz@gmail.com

6th Grade Racheal Monks racheal.monks@gmail.com

7th Grade Renai MacPherson

8th Grade Spencer and Claire Turner spencerandclaire@gmail.com

renai.macpherson@y7mail.com

GIRLS GRADE COORDINATORS 12th Grade Girls Jane Welsh janemareewelsh@gmail.com

13th Grade Girls Claire-Louise Wilson wsafc2005grade@gmail.com

14th Grade Girls Joe Cavanagh cavanagh0@gmail.com

15th Grade Girls Rachel Thomas wsafc15th@gmail.com

15th Grade Girls Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

8 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

17th and 20th Grade Girls Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz

2018 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS YOUTH COORDINATORS 9th Grade Majella McIntosh majellamcintosh@gmail.com

10th Grade Jo Lloyd jo@lloydexecutive.co.nz

11th Grade Paul Speary paul.speary@nice1.co.nz

12th Grade Jane Welsh janemareewelsh@gmail.com

13th Grade Claire-Louise Wilson wsafc2005grade@gmail.com

14th Grade Joe Cavanagh cavanagh0@gmail.com

15th Grade Rachel Thomas wsafc15th@gmail.com

16th Grade Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

17th – 19th Grade Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz

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Come on down!

SUNDAY 25 MARCH 2018 10.00am – 1.00pm

Fun ided s l l a sm ames g

ENTRY IS FREE

Practise core skills

AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME NOW’S THE CHANCE FOR YOUR KIDS TO DUST OFF THEIR FOOTBALL BOOTS OR GIVE FOOTBALL A TRY. PERFECT FOR CHILDREN AGED 5–12YRS

The event will be supported by McDonald’s, who sponsor WSAFC and are the national partner to NZ Football Juniors, and our new sponsors Giltrap Nissan.

10 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

GREAT WSAFC BOOT SWAP

THIS INITIATIVE GETS BIGGER AND BETTER EACH YEAR! Simply bring in a pair of your old boots (tied together by the laces) in a bag marked with the size and drop them in the specially marked boxes in the clubrooms.

During the CLUB OPEN DAY you are invited to select a pair of boots that fit you/your child and swap them. We’d appreciate a $5 voluntary donation if you take a pair of boots*. The idea is that you are able to pass your old boots to others, and in turn, you get another pair. Even if you don’t have a pair of old boots to donate, you can come and chose a pair. Likewise, please feel free to donate old boots, even if you do not require a pair in return.

Any surplus boots will be donated to a club who needs them. *one pair of boots per person

NEED A NEW KIT?

We will be selling our WSAFC team gear on the day.

If you don’t want to wait till then, you should pop onto our online store: http://wsafc.org.nz/on-line-shop/

We’ll have the cafe open serving drinks and delicious treats to eat, so come on down and have a fun football inspired morning at WSAFC! www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 11

WSAFC PLAYING GEAR AVAILABLE NOW Order on-line now and get your gear delivered to your door.

Just go to the WSAFC website and go to the online shop tab at the top of the screen, and click SHOP NOW. All your playing gear, plus jackets, boots, shin-pads, balls and everything else you may need.

STARTER KIT FOR JUNIORS To make starting the season easy for junior players, we have included a Starter Kit, with shirt, shorts, socks, shin pads and a ball.

CLUB OPEN DAY

WSAFC junior shirts, shorts and socks will be for sale at the Club Open Day on Sunday 25 March If you have not yet ordered on-line then come down and purchase (EFTPOS available, no credit card facilities).

12 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

only

$135

APRIL

L O H SC O HOLI DAY

E PROGRAMM2018 Monday 16 April – Thursday 19 April 9.30am – 12.30pm daily $145 for the 4 days

Go to your MyCOMET account and Register for ‘The April 2018 School Holiday Programme’ www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 13

WANT TO BE A REFEREE THIS SEASON OR NEED A REFRESHER COURSE? Due to popular demand, and in preparation to the season ahead, we are hosting another round of Club Based Referee Courses and a CBR Refresher Course run

by Auckland Football Federation (AFF) in March/April 2018.

CLUB BASED REFEREE When: Tuesday 27 March and Tuesday 10 April 2018 Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: WSAFC Clubrooms – Seddon Fields When you attend this course, you’ll learn all you need to know on how to properly referee a game and your qualification will allow you to step up on the day with confidence.

This is a great way to get involved with football and having at least one CBR parent in the team is a huge asset.

If your team has a CBR and the opposition don’t, you are entitled to ref the whole game.

The course is fun, interesting and if you think “I could never do that...” you can!

The course is over 2 x Tuesday evenings and you must attend both nights to obtain accreditation.

To sign up for the Club Based Referee Course, click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAllnPz9HjPlLRqmHBRJE4u3FeEyr8wF9l64irycHTmZkOLg/viewform

CBR - REFRESHER COURSE When: Tuesday 3 April 2018 Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: WSAFC Clubrooms – Seddon Fields If your existing CBR registration has expired (after 3 years of accreditation), we recommend attending a CBR Refresher Course to give you an update on any changes to the Laws of the Game. It also gives you an emphasis on the major aspects of refereeing – Fouls and misconduct, Offside and Players Equipment.

On completion of the course you will have your CBR registration validated for a further three years and a new AFF CBR Registration Card will issued. To sign up for the Refresher course, click here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd52eQT_b0CWdLuroQaj5u0vHX2_8PL_UZ6SELWRcl110YEBg/viewform 14 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

SPORTS PHYSIO WINTER IS COMING PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR ACC & Private provider • Education • Prevention • Treatment • Rehabilitation

Hey team,

• Leather boots will be a little more forgiving than other materials usually.

WESTERN SPRINGS AFC

We are proud to continue to support our club and there members. Whether you are a social player or • Wear your new boots in – this can mean just Contact Justin on 021 673 732 them www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz in one of our elite teams we want to help support using for a short period in training before Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd you to achieve your goals at WSAFC. This year we using them in a game. If they are leather you are working on bringing you some more educational can wet them then wear them, this can help evenings in conjunction with New Zealand Football’s them to mould to your feet.

Fit4Football group.

• Take your time and try on a number of different This time of year is often when we start to think about purchasing football boots. There are so many different brands and models to choose from it can be a daunting (and expensive) process.

Here are some things to think about when selecting your boots: • Boots must be comfortable. If they are uncomfortable you are more likely to get blisters or an injury.

• Choose the boot that is most suited to the conditions – ie turf boots for artificial surfaces, moulded studs for firm ground, metal studs for soft ground.

• If you suffer from a lot of calf or hamstring injuries consider selecting boots that have a higher heel pitch (longer studs or raised back part of the shoe) to offload your calf and hamstring muscles.

boots. Often one brand fits better than others

• Be careful buying online – not all sizes are the same Back To Your Feet Physiotherapy stocks insoles and heel wedges which we can fit to your boot to help support your feet and lower limbs. Make an appointment to see how we can help.

We are delighted to have Silas Bong join our team, he is a keen futsal player and has been physio for Bay Olympic last season and Hamilton Wanderers Youth team too. It’s great to have another passionate football physio on board. Katie has been away during March at the Ice Hockey World Champs with the New Zealand team but will be back on board in April.

Justin

Lead Physio WSAFC

If you want to make an appointment down at the club please book online at: http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio or get in touch, text is best!

Justin: 021 673 732

Katie: 021 023 45503

Like us on Facebook: Back To your Feet Physio

Silas: 021 053 3639

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

Remember we are here for our members: Sponsored No surcharge for ACC consultations, disounted rates for family members and service with a smile everytime! www.wsafc.org.nz March 2018 15

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11th Grade development team trials

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NFF WOMEN’S PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT

Sunday 11 March Eastern Suburbs 0-1 Western Springs

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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 March 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

National Business Development Manager, Production Systems

DDI: 09 356 4381 Mobile: 027 499 5909 Email: paul.thomas@nzl.fujixerox.com

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

Giltrap Nissan has a star studded line up in its vehicles which will suit all members of the family.

You can check out all the latest models on our website

www.giltrapnissan.co.nz.

Call Alan Yates on 09 522 9925 or 021 465 545 or email ayates@giltrapnissan.co.nz for a competitive quote and join the team.

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.

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

www.lottosports.co.nz info@scoresportswear.co.nz 09 828 7430 West Lynn Painters & Panelbeaters is a local family business run by father and son, Barry and Drago Jujnovich. Using the most up-to-date services available, your car will look like new.

www.harmonyhomes.co.nz

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

PREVENTION TREATMENT PERFORMANCE

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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

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

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Will Smith (Left) and Joshua Lochead (Right) WSAFC Nero, 12th Grade 22 September 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz