Western Springs Football Club Magazine Dec 2017

WESTERN SPRINGS

DECEMBER 2017

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A GREAT CHR IST MAS PRE SENT...

You never know when a cold spell will come, so be prepared with a warm WSAFC scarf.

The perfect Christmas present... at only $30.

If you’re keen to make someone happy this Christmas, buy them a scarf, you won’t be disappointed!

Contact Tracy on comm s@wsafc.org.nz to organise purchase.

P8 MEN’S RESERVE TEAM COACH

GET YOUR GEAR FOR THE SUMMER FOOTBALL SEASON

We are pleased to announce that Matt Munford has been appointed the Men’s Reserve Team Coach for the 2018 season.

We wish Matt all the best for the coming season as we continue our focus on a developing a pathway for WSAFC players.

Through the WSAFC on-line shop with Lotto, you can purchase not only Western Springs kit, but also shirts, shorts, socks and boots from their full catalogue. So, if you need some new gear for summer, go on-line now and purchase.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank Howard John for his contributions with the Reserve Team last season and in particular their success in reaching the cup final and a credible league table result.

http://www.lottosports.co.nz/catalog/western-springs-afc-100869.htmx

On behalf of WSAFC Senior Committee

Here you can search through the WSAFC products, or any of the Lotto catalogues. For instance, training shirts come in 6 colours, and you can include your team or individual names.

COACHING VACANCY

Available colours:

WSAFC WOMEN’S DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL/NRFL WSAFC are looking for a Women’s Director of Football and coach for their Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier Division side for the 2018 season This role will also have responsibility for building and implementing a development program for Junior and Youth Girls grades. This includes running Holiday programs and Academies.

The successful candidate will ideally posess a minimum NZF Senior Level 2 coaching qualification, or be in a position to attain this qualification in the near future, as this is a requirement for the Coaching of an NRFL Women’s team.

RESERVED PARKING

WSAFC are looking to continue the progress made in building a strong Women’s club culture and are looking for a candidate who willing and able to support these goals.

Unless you have an authorised parking sticker, please do not park in the reserved spaces outside the clubhouse.

Interested candidates should apply to: Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz by the 15 December 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz December 2017 7

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P10 MYER BEVAN STRIKER TRAINING We are delighted that the All Whites, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and ex-WSAFC centre forward, Myer Bevan will be at Seddon Fields during December. He’ll be offering our younger players the opportunity to learn the art of being a great goal scorer.

PLEASE NOTE SOME SESSIONS ARE ALREADY FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday 12 Dec – 8–12years

Many of the 60 players enjoyed a laugh, a scream and a tear.

Wednesday 13 Dec – 8–12years Tuesday 19 Dec – 8–12years Wednesday 20 Dec – 8–12years Friday 22 Dec : 10am – midday CLINICAL FINISHING

CLINICAL FINISHING AND GAME DAY

During each 1 hour session, Myer will coach a group of players, taking them through some of his favourite training drills and pass on some top tips. Groups will be limited to 10 players to give them the best possible experience.

These 2 hour sessions will give the kids the opportunity to learn from Myer as he takes them through some of his favourite training drills. They will then be able to showcase these skills during game time. Throughout the session Myer will look to pass on some of his top tips and also provide time for Q & A. Players will train with similarly matched players to increase the competitiveness of the finishing activities. Groups will be limited in size to allow Myer opportunities to work with each player.

Tuesday 12 December 4.20pm – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (fully booked)

5.30pm – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20 Wednesday 13 December 4.20pm – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (Fully booked)

5.30 – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20

THE NOVEMBER 2017 EVERGREENS ‘SUMMER’ TRIVIA QUIZ NIGHT WAS ANOTHER SUCCESS, TO MIRROR THE PREVIOUS FOUR.

Friday 22 December 10am – midday $40 per session (fully booked)

1pm – 3pm $40 per session

Team “Flowery Twots”, who have close connections to WS Mens Steamboats and our Marketing officer, again took to the podium for first place with a laugh and a scream. But Team “Smart Arses”, who have connection to the organising team, plundered to the bottom and shed a few tears.

The Evergreens club culture and welfare focus received solid support and the bank account was boosted by another several hundred dollars.

We had tremendous support from the sponsors: Score Sportswear (Lotto), Peter Baker Transport (PBT), Warner Music, Ebos Healthcare, and Scott Shepherd Harley Trips.

For the chance to train with a former Springs favourite and All White simply book online using the link below.

Alex and Mandy Flood (WS Steamboats) took out the “Scott Shepherd Harley Trips” auction. Mandy was last seen, with arms locked around Scott, cruising State Highway 16, with 100 riders, to an un-named pub near Kumeu.

5.30pm – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20

Please use your regular WSAFC password and username to log-in.

April 2018 will showcase our 5th quiz night.

Wednesday 20 December

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Many thanks to contributor “QWizard”

Tuesday 19 December 4.20pm – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (Fully booked)

4.20 – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (Fully booked)

5.30pm – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20

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P12 TESTING TIMES AT THE

NEIL EMBLEN ACADEMY Over the last few weeks attendees to the Neil Academy have been put to their paces in the annual Fitness Test. The players are measured (height and weight) and are then tested on their jumping and sprinting – we leave our favourite, the ‘endurance test’ to the end! Well done to all players!

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2018 JUNIOR AND YOUTH TRIALS

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

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

It wasn’t too long after the final tournaments of 2017 finished that we started to think about trials for our junior and youth teams for 2018. With over 1800 junior and youth members at Springs, organising teams for everybody takes a fair bit of time! We’re very fortunate in that we have many volunteers who give up their time to help us with this. Our wonderful grade coordinators help to raise awareness and organise registrations for trials, and on trials day ensure that each of the players is ready to go and bibbed up appropriately! We are always in need of referees to help with the smooth running of trials and by keeping games flowing they allow the assessors the time to focus on watching the skills shown by the players.

senior football – 17th to 20th grade – it gives females across four grades, the opportunity to play with friends. Our trials for 13th to 19th grade Metro and Conference teams begin in December, with trials for other mixed teams from 8th to 12th grade and all of our girls teams starting early in February. All open trials will be advertised on our website, with additional trials being shared directly with trialists using the contact details supplied when you register for trials.

The links to register for Metro and Conference trials are available on our website while registration links for our February trials will be online later this month. If you have any queries about trials then you can contact me on fdm@wsafc.org.nz.

Thanks

In 2018 we will have teams competing in mixed football from 9th to 19th grades and in girl’s football from 9th to 20th grades. With AFF introducing a new grade for females to link youth and

Andy

Hey team,

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR BASE TRAINNG IS BACK WESTERN SPRINGS AFC

on 021physiotherapy 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz Seasons Greetings to you allContact and a I Justin hope you or BASE Training. You no is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd have a very merry break fromClinic football! longer need to enter a confirmation code to confirm the booking, just click ‘confirm Suzie is unfortunately reducing her hours as booking’ and your session will be locked she is going to work for Netballsmart – Thank in. If you need to cancel or change your you for all your hard work and we wish you all appointment just rebook yourself in at the new the best for the new chapter. Hopefully she time then text Justin on 021 673 732 to notify will continue to help out on a few shifts as she him to cancel the appointment. transitions to the new role. We are excited

to have a new football physiotherapist, Silas Bong joining the team and he will be starting at the clinic in February.

Katie will be dropping her Monday shift but will continue to work Wednesday and Friday.

Remember we are here for our members – no surcharge for ACC consultations, sponsored rates for private consultations and tell your mum – we give discounts for family of WSAFC members!

I have made it easier to book your appointments on our website for

Lead Physio WSAFC

Justin

Check out our new website: www.backtoyourfeet.co.nz If you want to make an appointment down at the club you can book online or text one of us on:

Justin: Katie: Suzie: Silas:

021 673 732 021 023 45503 021 026 64029 021 0533 639

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

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Remember we are here for our members: No surcharge for ACC consultations, sponsored rates for private consultations and tell your mum – we give discounts for family of WSAFC members!

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FRONT COVER DESIGN Mini Reis CONTRIBUTORS Tracy Cunnington Grant Russell Warwick Hooper Phil Dunn Justin Lopes Andy Vernon

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Thanks to our major sponsors:

Western Springs U14 Monaco Girls at the McCartney Tournament in Taupo

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

Eva Vujnovich, Emma Pijenburg and Molly Cavanagh.

Champio ns Youth Cup’ in the we had thre Gold Co e girls rep ast where resenting AFF U13

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P18 9TH GR AD E UN ITE D TH RE E KI NG S UR NAM ENT NATI ONALS TO Our three Springs teams experienced a few ups and downs during three great days of football with all teams playing some super football and showcasing their talents in some mixed playing conditions. Our Sevilla girls team had a great start to the tournament with three wins on day one before coming up against some tougher opposition and finishing 7th – a great outcome considering half the team were from the 8th grade!

The Kaha team had a great tournament and played some great football during the three days with some super skills on display. They scored 13 goals on day one and 16 on day two in winning five games from 6 as the goals were shared around the team. The Championship quarter final beckoned and Kaha shaded a close game 2–1 against Christchurch United – a

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great start to day three. The semi final pitched them against Fencibles, a team they had played earlier in the tournament. In a close game with defences very much on top, Fencibles scored the only goal of the game during the second half. A great performance to finish in the final four of the Championship – well done Kaha!

Mana were involved in three close games on day one but triumphed in two of those, demonstrating some great teamwork. After drawing day two’s first game, Mana then scored 19 goals in their final two games to qualify for the Championship quarter finals – a great achievement and reward for their efforts so far. In the quarter final, Mana put in a great performance but eventually went out, losing 2–0 to the beaten finalists from Eastern Suburbs.

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Each of our teams enjoyed the challenge of lots of game time over 3 days played largely in some beautiful spring weather. Liguero, got off to a tricky start with a few new players taking time to settle during a defeat to Bay Olympic. They they went on to win two and draw one of their group matches which put them into the Bowl Knockout where they beat Hibiscus Coast 4–0 and then East Coast Bays 2–0 setting them up for a re-match with Bay Olympic in the Bowl final. In a great team performance, Liguero won 3–0, entertaining the crowds under blue skies with some fine attacking football and thoroughly deserved their victory – Bowl Winners for 2017!

Our girl’s 10th grade Fiorentina team got off to a great start with a 3–1 win against Ellerslie and looked well set for a good 3 days. The challenge picked up later in the group stages and Fiorentina despite having lots of possession in games couldn’t find another winning goal.

The girl’s defended with great determination throughout the tournament but had found goals a little bit harder to come by. They had a great tournament experience and bowed out in the Plate Semi-final losing a close game 1–0 against Ellerslie again. It didn’t dampen the spirits of the girls too much and they were all smiles after a great weekend!

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WSAFC SPONSORS Phone Paul Thomas

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.

National Business Development Manager, Production Systems

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

Call Bernadette Morrison on 021 345 520 20 December 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

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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.

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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.

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Please see his website for free information or call Jeremy on 09 309 4647

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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Bayleys are pleased to be able to offer all WSAFC members an opportunity to support their local club by way of a $1,500 donation for every property which is listed exclusively and sold by Bayleys Real Estate Ltd. If you’re thinking that this might be the time to sell, let’s make a time to discuss the possibilities.

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

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The Rebels were in a tough group against some other teams that they knew well. In a mixed first day they won one, drew one, lost one which set them up for a challenging second day! The team arrived full focused and amassed four wins and a total of 31 goals during five wins from their seven group matches. In the Championship quarter final, the Rebels beat a strong Birkenhead team 3–1 which gave them a couple of hours rest before their semi-final against Fencibles. The Rebels saved their best performance of the tournament for a fiercely contested semi-final, going a goal down but bouncing straight back to equalise. As the game headed into the final five minutes, Fencibles managed to go ahead for the second time and in their 10th game, the Rebel’s energy tanks were empty and the referee blew his whistle with the Rebels finishing in the tournaments top four – a great achievement!

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EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO THE AGM Personally though, my greatest thrill Firstly, my apologies as I am unable to attend this season, was to see a young this year’s AGM. Springs man, cap a remarkable Once again, I am indebted to my fellow year by being selected for the All Executive Committee members and I wish to Whites in the World Cup Qualifiers. express my appreciation for their continued Myer Bevan is a wonderful young man, who commitment to this club. We are very grew up and learned his football at Springs and fortunate to have such a strong, diverse and deserves all the success that comes his way. experienced team. This year we welcomed Mike Now an overseas professional he is still happy as e mitte Com utive Exec the onto n ingto Cunn to come down to Seddon Fields, support his Mike e. mitte Com r Junio the of tive a representa club, his mates and help out with coaching our for and all footb both for ion pass g brings a stron Juniors. Thank you, Myer, we’re all proud the club as well as a commitment to of you. good governance.

Lastly off the field, an update on the proposed Thank you as always to our wonderful transport changes as they affect us at the sponsors for their support during the last year.

Club. Safe parking – or the lack of it – are my of ber mem a n Sutto y Jerem tely, rtuna Unfo major priority for next year. Auckland Transport his ing renew not is group sor Spon our Gold are pushing ahead with the construction of him thank we and n seaso next sponsorship cycleways in our community and the debate over last the over n ibutio contr g for his outstandin this is growing within our community and the rous gene his for ful three years and are grate media. As a club our concern has not been over involvement as a sponsor, a parent and a club the cycleway, it is over the loss of parking and supporter. We wish him well, though he’ll still the disruption to the public transport network. be on the sidelines at Seddon Fields. We As a result, the wider Western Springs precinct are always looking for and working with new have got together and Regional Facilities businesses that would like to become involved Auckland have taken the lead on this issue. with our community and whose brand we can A working group has been formed, that I am part help promote. of and includes representatives from MOTAT, I would also like to acknowledge and thank the Zoo, WS College, Pasadena Intermediate Rico Wilson, our Women’s Director of Football and Tapac. Western Springs is a key destination for the last three years, who has resigned his within Auckland and the Group has identified te clima er warm the to g movin is and ion posit that there is a high demand for parking in the nce guida the r Unde alia.

Austr d, nslan of Quee area at different times of the day, week and gone have s team en’s Wom r of Rico, the Senio year and that there is limited off-street and oncially espe was I and gth from strength to stren street parking for the range of current activities.

Lizzie d raise gs Sprin excited to see Western There is a need to improve the efficiency and Anton selected for the full NZ Women’s White management of existing parking areas and to Ferns squad this season. Well-deserved and increase the supply of parking for visitors and congratulations to Lizzie, Rico and also to users of facilities in the area. an.

Brog f Geof and ld Upfo n Steve I am hopeful that with the will of the whole n Verno Andy and en Embl Neil to A big thank you community and the backing of Regional Facilities this ger Mana ent lopm Deve our new Football Auckland we can improve the short and longer lop deve to nuing conti season. Neil, thanks for term parking situation for our members and our best young players and for successfully community users. gaining promotion straight back to the Premier Thank you to all of the club committees and to Division. The icing on the cake was winning the all of our coaches, managers and coordinators Division 1 title on the last day of the season. for the fantastic job you do. I wish you all, an Andy, it has been great to have you on board enjoyable summer and look forward to next year. this season and we really appreciate the time Cheers and effort you have put into your new role. my n, ingto Cunn Tracy and Lastly to Paul Rutland sincere thanks for your continued commitment to making Western Springs the great club it is.

Chairman

Grant Russell Executive

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THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEER S! Festive greetings and happy holiday season to you all.

With Christmas fast approaching you’d think we’d all be feet up and relaxin g here at the club. Well, cricket may well be in full swing but around here you almost wouldn’t know it. We have summer football and developmen t programmes on almost every night, trials in some of next years grades are already underway. There really is is no off-season!

What is nice though, is that most of those who give so much time during the pre-season and throughout the season, get to have a bit of a break, and they deserve it. So in acknowledgement of all the volunteers and your name s are too many to mention, from the club, we thank you! Though I risk missin g some of you, I am thinking of all coaches, managers, assistants, committee memb ers, grade coordinators and tournament helpers, referees and anyone else who has helped out over the season. Please take the moment this summer, sip a beer or a glass of wine, and reflect proudly on what you have done how your efforts both help the club run so successfully and bring so much enjoyment to others.

We are incredibly grateful for the time and effort you put in, we toast your good health and marvellous contribution you bring to our club.

Lastly, if you are keen to help out in any way, please call out. We are alway s on the lookout for more helpers and grateful for any contribution. It is so rewar ding to stand on the deck at the club or wander the turf and see how the effort you put in results in so much healthy fun and happiness #rewarding Enjoy the holidays and stay safe out there.

Phil Dunn

Junior Chairman Email: phillip@annecy.co.nz 021 807 640

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NOTICEBOARD I DAY L O H RY A E U N M JA M A R mme: a PROG r g o r P er

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2018

R EG ISTRATION S Registrations will open in January for the 2 0 18 se early ason.

A G R EAT CH R IS TMAS PR E S E NT...

You never know when a cold spell will come, so be prepared with a warm WSAFC scarf.

The perfect Christmas present... at only $3 0.

If you’re keen to make someone happy this Christmas, buy them a scarf, you won’t be disappointed!

Contact Tracy on comm s@wsafc.org.nz to organise purchase.

Unless you have an authorised parking sticker, please do not park in the reserved spaces outside the clubhouse.

GET YOUR GEAR FOR THE SUMMER FOOTBALL SEASON Through the WSAFC on-line shop with Lotto, you can purchase not only Western Springs kit, but also shirts, shorts, socks and boots from their full catalogue. So, if you need some new gear for summer, go on-line now and purchase. http://www.lottosports.co.nz/catalog/western-springs-afc-100869.htmx

Here you can search through the WSAFC products, or any of the Lotto catalogues. For instance, training shirts come in 6 colours, and you can include your team or individual names.

Available colours:

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MEN’S RESERVE TEAM COACH We are pleased to announce that Matt Munford has been appointed the Men’s Reserve Team Coach for the 2018 season.

We wish Matt all the best for the coming season as we continue our focus on a developing a pathway for WSAFC players.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank Howard John for his contributions with the Reserve Team last season and in particular their success in reaching the cup final and a credible league table result.

On behalf of WSAFC Senior Committee

COACHING VACANCY WSAFC WOMEN’S DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL/NRFL WSAFC are looking for a Women’s Director of Football and coach for their Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier Division side for the 2018 season This role will also have responsibility for building and implementing a development program for Junior and Youth Girls grades. This includes running Holiday programs and Academies.

The successful candidate will ideally posess a minimum NZF Senior Level 2 coaching qualification, or be in a position to attain this qualification in the near future, as this is a requirement for the Coaching of an NRFL Women’s team.

WSAFC are looking to continue the progress made in building a strong Women’s club culture and are looking for a candidate who willing and able to support these goals.

Interested candidates should apply to: Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz by the 15 December 2017

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MYER BEVAN STRIKER TRAINING We are delighted that the All Whites, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and ex-WSAFC centre forward, Myer Bevan will be at Seddon Fields during December. He’ll be offering our younger players the opportunity to learn the art of being a great goal scorer.

PLEASE NOTE SOME SESSIONS ARE ALREADY FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday 12 Dec – 8–12years Wednesday 13 Dec – 8–12years Tuesday 19 Dec – 8–12years Wednesday 20 Dec – 8–12years Friday 22 Dec : 10am – midday CLINICAL FINISHING

CLINICAL FINISHING AND GAME DAY

During each 1 hour session, Myer will coach a group of players, taking them through some of his favourite training drills and pass on some top tips. Groups will be limited to 10 players to give them the best possible experience.

These 2 hour sessions will give the kids the opportunity to learn from Myer as he takes them through some of his favourite training drills. They will then be able to showcase these skills during game time. Throughout the session Myer will look to pass on some of his top tips and also provide time for Q & A. Players will train with similarly matched players to increase the competitiveness of the finishing activities. Groups will be limited in size to allow Myer opportunities to work with each player.

Tuesday 12 December 4.20pm – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (fully booked)

5.30pm – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20 Wednesday 13 December 4.20pm – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (Fully booked)

5.30 – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20 Tuesday 19 December 4.20pm – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20

Friday 22 December 10am – midday $40 per session (fully booked)

1pm – 3pm $40 per session For the chance to train with a former Springs favourite and All White simply book online using the link below.

(Fully booked)

5.30pm – 6.30pm 13+yrs: $20

Please use your regular WSAFC password and username to log-in.

Wednesday 20 December

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4.20 – 5.20pm 8–12yrs: $20 (Fully booked)

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THE NOVEMBER 2017 EVERGREENS ‘SUMMER’ TRIVIA QUIZ NIGHT WAS ANOTHER SUCCESS, TO MIRROR THE PREVIOUS FOUR. Many of the 60 players enjoyed a laugh, a scream and a tear.

Team “Flowery Twots”, who have close connections to WS Mens Steamboats and our Marketing officer, again took to the podium for first place with a laugh and a scream. But Team “Smart Arses”, who have connection to the organising team, plundered to the bottom and shed a few tears.

The Evergreens club culture and welfare focus received solid support and the bank account was boosted by another several hundred dollars.

We had tremendous support from the sponsors: Score Sportswear (Lotto), Peter Baker Transport (PBT), Warner Music, Ebos Healthcare, and Scott Shepherd Harley Trips.

Alex and Mandy Flood (WS Steamboats) took out the “Scott Shepherd Harley Trips” auction. Mandy was last seen, with arms locked around Scott, cruising State Highway 16, with 100 riders, to an un-named pub near Kumeu.

April 2018 will showcase our 5th quiz night.

Many thanks to contributor “QWizard” Regards The WS Evergreens Club 10 December 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

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TESTING TIMES AT THE

NEIL EMBLEN ACADEMY Over the last few weeks attendees to the Neil Academy have been put to their paces in the annual Fitness Test. The players are measured (height and weight) and are then tested on their jumping and sprinting – we leave our favourite, the ‘endurance test’ to the end! Well done to all players!

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2018 JUNIOR AND YOUTH TRIALS It wasn’t too long after the final tournaments of 2017 finished that we started to think about trials for our junior and youth teams for 2018. With over 1800 junior and youth members at Springs, organising teams for everybody takes a fair bit of time! We’re very fortunate in that we have many volunteers who give up their time to help us with this. Our wonderful grade coordinators help to raise awareness and organise registrations for trials, and on trials day ensure that each of the players is ready to go and bibbed up appropriately! We are always in need of referees to help with the smooth running of trials and by keeping games flowing they allow the assessors the time to focus on watching the skills shown by the players.

senior football – 17th to 20th grade – it gives females across four grades, the opportunity to play with friends. Our trials for 13th to 19th grade Metro and Conference teams begin in December, with trials for other mixed teams from 8th to 12th grade and all of our girls teams starting early in February. All open trials will be advertised on our website, with additional trials being shared directly with trialists using the contact details supplied when you register for trials.

The links to register for Metro and Conference trials are available on our website while registration links for our February trials will be online later this month. If you have any queries about trials then you can contact me on fdm@wsafc.org.nz.

Thanks

In 2018 we will have teams competing in mixed football from 9th to 19th grades and in girl’s football from 9th to 20th grades. With AFF introducing a new grade for females to link youth and

Andy

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PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR BASE TRAINNG IS BACK WESTERN SPRINGS AFC

on 021physiotherapy 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz Seasons Greetings to you allContact and a I Justin hope you or BASE Training. You no Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd have a very merry break from football! longer need to enter a confirmation code to confirm the booking, just click ‘confirm Suzie is unfortunately reducing her hours as booking’ and your session will be locked she is going to work for Netballsmart – Thank in. If you need to cancel or change your you for all your hard work and we wish you all appointment just rebook yourself in at the new the best for the new chapter. Hopefully she will continue to help out on a few shifts as she time then text Justin on 021 673 732 to notify him to cancel the appointment. transitions to the new role. We are excited

to have a new football physiotherapist, Silas Bong joining the team and he will be starting at the clinic in February.

Katie will be dropping her Monday shift but will continue to work Wednesday and Friday.

Remember we are here for our members – no surcharge for ACC consultations, sponsored rates for private consultations and tell your mum – we give discounts for family of WSAFC members!

I have made it easier to book your appointments on our website for

Lead Physio WSAFC

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Check out our new website: www.backtoyourfeet.co.nz If you want to make an appointment down at the club you can book online or text one of us on:

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021 673 732 021 023 45503 021 026 64029 021 0533 639

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Will Smith (Left) and Joshua Lochead (Right) WSAFC Nero, 12th Grade 16 September 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

Western Springs U14 Monaco Girls at the McCartney Tournament in Taupo

Eva Vujnovich, Emma Pijenburg and Molly Cavanagh.

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9TH G R AD E D E T I N U S G N TH R E E KI T N E M A N R U NATI O NALS TO Our three Springs teams experienced a few ups and downs during three great days of football with all teams playing some super football and showcasing their talents in some mixed playing conditions. Our Sevilla girls team had a great start to the tournament with three wins on day one before coming up against some tougher opposition and finishing 7th – a great outcome considering half the team were from the 8th grade!

The Kaha team had a great tournament and played some great football during the three days with some super skills on display. They scored 13 goals on day one and 16 on day two in winning five games from 6 as the goals were shared around the team. The Championship quarter final beckoned and Kaha shaded a close game 2–1 against Christchurch United

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– a great start to day three. The semi final pitched them against Fencibles, a team they had played earlier in the tournament. In a close game with defences very much on top, Fencibles scored the only goal of the game during the second half. A great performance to finish in the final four of the Championship – well done Kaha!

Mana were involved in three close games on day one but triumphed in two of those, demonstrating some great teamwork. After drawing day two’s first game, Mana then scored 19 goals in their final two games to qualify for the Championship quarter finals – a great achievement and reward for their efforts so far. In the quarter final, Mana put in a great performance but eventually went out, losing 2–0 to the beaten finalists from Eastern Suburbs.

10TH G R AD E N O RWE ST

T N E M A N R U NATI O NALS TO Each of our teams enjoyed the challenge of lots of game time over three days played largely in some beautiful spring weather. Liguero, got off to a tricky start with a few new players taking time to settle during a defeat to Bay Olympic. They they went on to win two and draw one of their group matches which put them into the Bowl Knockout where they beat Hibiscus Coast 4–0 and then East Coast Bays 2–0 setting them up for a re-match with Bay Olympic in the Bowl final. In a great team performance, Liguero won 3–0, entertaining the crowds under blue skies with some fine attacking football and thoroughly deserved their victory – Bowl Winners for 2017!

Our girl’s 10th grade Fiorentina team got off to a great start with a 3–1 win against Ellerslie and looked well set for a good three days. The challenge picked up later in the group stages and Fiorentina despite having lots of possession in games couldn’t find another winning goal. The girl’s defended with great determination throughout the tournament but had found goals a little bit harder to come by. They had a great tournament experience and bowed out in the Plate Semi-final losing a close game 1–0 against Ellerslie again. It didn’t dampen the spirits of the girls too much and they were all smiles after a great weekend!

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The Rebels were in a tough group against some other teams that they knew well. In a mixed first day they won one, drew one, lost one which set them up for a challenging second day! The team arrived full focused and amassed four wins and a total of 31 goals during five wins from their seven group matches. In the Championship quarter final, the Rebels beat a strong Birkenhead team 3–1 which gave them a couple of hours rest before their semi-final against Fencibles. The Rebels saved their best performance of the tournament for a fiercely contested semi-final, going a goal down but bouncing straight back to equalise. As the game headed into the final five minutes, Fencibles managed to go ahead for the second time and in their 10th game, the Rebel’s energy tanks were empty and the referee blew his whistle with the Rebels finishing in the tournaments top four – a great achievement!

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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.

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

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 20 December 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

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

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.

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

Grey Lynn Store 09 360 2014 6/29 Surrey CresentGrey Lynn Auckland 1021 sales@playmakersports.co.nz www.playmakersports.co.nz

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

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

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

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.

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

BRAND NEW GOLD SPONSOR 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. www.wsafc.org.nz December 2017 21

2017 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS JUNIOR COORDINATORS 5th Grade Racheal Monks racheal.monks@gmail.com

6th Grade Renai MacPherson

7th Grade Spencer and Claire Turner spencerandclaire@gmail.com

8th Grade Majella McIntosh majellamcintosh@gmail.com

renai.macpherson@y7mail.com

GIRLS GRADE COORDINATORS 11th Grade Ange Southgate ange@southgate.net.nz

12th Grade Girls Gary Dalhousie gary.dalhousie@me.com

13th Grade Girls Phillip Dunn phillip@annecy.co.nz

14th Grade Girls Rachel Thomas wsafc14th@gmail.com

15th Grade Girls Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

16th and 17th Grade Girls Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz

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2017 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS YOUTH COORDINATORS 9th Grade Jo Lloyd jo@lloydexecutive.co.nz

10th Grade Paul Speary paul.speary@nice1.co.nz

11th Grade Ange Southgate ange@southgate.net.nz

12th Grade Gary Dalhousie gary.dalhousie@me.com

13th Grade Phillip Dunn phillip@annecy.co.nz

14th Grade Rachel Thomas wsafc14th@gmail.com

15th Grade Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

16th Grade Al Best al@modsquad.co.nz

17th Grade Joe Cavanagh cavanagh0@gmail.com

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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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2017 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2017 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

2017 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 – paulb@pbt.co.nz Tony Jones – tony@artbureau.co.nz Howard John – howardwjohn@gmail.com Paul Rutland clubmanager@wsafc.org.nz 027 294 7984

2017 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

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

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 2017 25

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