Western Springs Football Club Magazine Dec 2018

WESTERN SPRINGS

DECEMBER 2018

FOOTBALL MAGAZI N E

MERRY The team at WSAFC would like to wish you all a safe holiday season

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P4 EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO THE AGM

Firstly, welcome to the AGM of the Western Springs Association Football I’d like to start by saying that it was quite a testing start to 2018 for the Executive, our Committees and all of the Grade Coordinators and Volunteers. Firstly, we had the transition from Neil and Rico to new First Team Coaching Staff. Then we also had to deal with the introduction of the NZ Football COMET database for registrations. The continuous delays and lack of support during the COMET implementation can only really be described as a shambles and caused immense difficulties for our staff and Volunteers. I would really like to acknowledge the hard work and many hours that were put into this by our staff, in particular Paul Rutland, Tracy Cunnington and Andy Vernon, and by the whole of the Junior Committee and the Grade coordinators. Thank you and I hope and pray that the system works far better for all members in 2019.

I have spoken on this previously, however I’d like to say again a very big thank you to Neil Emblen and Rico Wilson who both left the Club at the end of last year. Both of these fine Coaches poured a lot of themselves into this Club and we are always very grateful to them, their families and their support staff.

From the Men’s perspective we welcomed Chris Zoricich on board and I’d like to congratulate Chris and all of his staff on a terrific first season in charge. Chris brings a real level of professionalism and passion and I wish him and the Team all the success they deserve.

On the Women’s side the transition wasn’t as smooth as we would have liked, however I can only say how very grateful I am to Matt Upton and Rebecca O’Neill for all of their effort, support and maturity in dealing with a difficult season. I must also acknowledge the time and effort that Warwick Hooper put in to assist Matt and Rebecca, so a big thank you Warwick.

We have continued to invest in facilities at the Club this season, with the new scoreboard, the renovated changing rooms and the Box nets all adding to the experience at Springs. At the

Club for 2018.

Executive we have begun discussions about our priorities for the next capital improvement projects and a number of good ideas have come from this which will be investigated further in the new year.

With regard to the proposed Meola Road streetscape improvements, cycleway and proposed off street parking, all I can say is that the wheels of Local Government bureaucracy are turning very slowly. At both the Auckland Transport led Local Community Consultation Group and the wider Regional Facilities led Western Springs Precinct Group meetings, I have made our position very clear. We support improvements to Meola Road, including the addition of a cycleway and the elimination of Parking on the street on the condition that a safe and practical carpark is developed and built on the land between Field 3 and MOTAT. We are all in favour of improvements to Meola Road that provide for a safer and better integrated streetscape for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and vehicles. We should continue to support this and encourage as many of our community to use alternative means of transport s possible. However, we do need to also recognise, that this is not always possible, that a large number of our members and visitors travel from other parts of Auckland and that safe parking is still an absolute priority.

Personally, I have decided that after 4 years in this role and previously as Treasurer that its time for change and for me to take a break. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time and all of my involvement in the various Committees and feel privileged to have been involved with the Club and some of the large changes that have occurred.

I feel more confident than ever though, that the Club is in a very strong position financially, but also particularly with the calibre of committed people we have here, who give up an enormous amount of their time and energy to ensure its success. Thank you to all of those who have

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served and continue to serve the Club. I’d like to particularly acknowledge Joanne Powell, Zoran Jerkovic and Paul Rutland who have all been there with me the last 10 years and who have all been invaluable supporters and terrific to work with. Also, to my wife Alex and my family, thanks for your support.

To the Executive, the other Committees, the Staff and all of our Members, thank you again and I wish you all the very best for the future. Please remember that this Club represents a wonderful community and it is the whole community that is vital to the success of this Club. Success comes in many forms.

I look forward to supporting this Club for many years to come.

Kia Ora

2018 has absolutely flown by with lots of changes taking place both on and off the field – both at Springs and within the New Zealand Football landscape! Term 1 was super busy, as always, with organising our teams for 2018. With over 170 junior/youth teams playing weekly from April through to September the time our volunteer coordinators give, particularly during February and March, is invaluable! Our football programmes kicked off during Term 1 and these have grown steadily throughout each term to provide opportunities for all players to access further training.

As the season began, our weekly in-house football kicked off our weekends on a Friday evening and continued to be a great success – and come rain or shine the kids kept playing, smiling and showing off their skills. Saturdays were again action-packed with games coming thick and fast from when the 5th & 6th grade kids arrive with wooly hats on shortly before 8am! We have great facilities at the club and in trying to ensure we make as much of them as possible and provide plenty of training/playing time, a big thank you to our coaches/managers who work together to ensure the changeover between games/trainings are seamless and allow the kids the time with the ball that they crave!

Regards

Grant Russell

Executive Chairman

ANNOUNCEM ENT FROM THE AGM At the 2018 Club AGM Grant Russell (Chairman) and Zoran Jerkovic (Treasurer) have both stood down following a number of years on the Executive.

Warwick Hooper was unanimously elected to the role of Executive Chairman and therefore vacated his previous position as Senior Committee Chairman.

Tony Jones was elected as the new Senior Committee chairman.

Grant Lester was elected to the role of Executive Treasurer.

Joanne Powell remains as Executive secretary and Phil Dunn remains as Junior Committee Chairman.

The Club is in good strong hands and we wish the new Executive all

the best for 2019.

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SPRINGS’ SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE

LET’S TACKLE TAPE

Enjoy the summer holidays and remember to keep on playing the sport we all love – that includes on the beach!

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

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P8 GREEN CORNER

During 2018, it’s been fantastic to see the progress made by Springs players of all levels – some of them taking their first steps into football (with shorts past their knees)! and others realising their dreams of representing New Zealand’s senior and age group teams – achieving individual and team successes. These achievements show that dreams do come true, and are amazing signs of what can be achieved when one ‘dares to dream’!

Andy

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We’re super excited about 2019 and taking further steps forward.

Shortly, we’ll announce training opportunities for all junior/youth members to access our football programmes from February onwards, as we strive to meet the changing needs of boys and girls of all ages and abilities and with differing motivations. February is a long way off but I appreciate getting some football activities in the Term 1 calendars is the perfect start to the holiday period for many – look out for announcements on our website and Facebook page during December!

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

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR

A common type of waste found on our football pitches and surrounds is electrical insulation tape.

It’s found everywhere at Seddon Fields: on the turf, in the dugouts and changing rooms, in the carpark, on the footpaths, in the gardens, on the grass pitches, sometimes even in the rubbish bins!

A lot of players, mainly seniors, still use tape to keep their socks up or hold their shin pads in place. It’s used just once, usually on average for 90 minutes, before being thrown away. But it never really goes away...

Insulation tape can’t be recycled and it takes decades to break down in a landfill. Even then it only breaks down into micro plastic. It’s this micro plastic that’s causing a new wave of hazard; one that’s now found in our drinking water and in our food. But most of the insulation tape on sports fields doesn’t even make it into landfill. A lot of it stays on the fringes of our parks and playing fields. It gets chopped into smaller pieces by mowers and makes its way into local waterways, where it contributes to the global plastic problem.

STAYING ON YOUR FEET OVER THE HOLIDAYS! WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Hey Team,

Contact Justin on 021 673 732

www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

is located Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 so Meola Everybody is probably lookingClinic forward to a upstairs well at Western BASE Training has been going well far Rd earned break over the holiday season. Having this summer and we will be running the injury a mental and physical break from football is a prevention and performance enhancement good idea over the break, but don’t let yourself bootcamp again next year on Tuesdays and get too deconditioned… Go for a few jog’s, Fridays. Come on down, have some fun and get and keep doing some key exercises to keep yourself fit for the season. you strong so you can hit the season running.

Enjoy your break and stay on your feet Doing the strengthening exercises from the over summer, FIFA 11+ a couple of times a week will keep you in good shape. https://fit4football.co.nz/theLead Physio WSAFC 11plus/11plus/

Justin

You can book online at: http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio or text us for an appointment.

It’s not just an issue for us, it’s a problem for many other sports codes in New Zealand too.

But it’s one that together we can easily solve.

Justin: 021 673 732

Try using ‘old school’ reusable elastic garters to keep those socks up. Velcro ‘stays’ are great to hold shin pads in place too. They’re cheap and can be used many times from season to season. Most of our Springs kids use them, so why not adults too? You’ll be doing the club - and the planet - a big favour! They make a great Christmas stocking filler!

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.

If you have any questions about this or our other sustainability initiatives, contact Jane Welsh at janemareewelsh@gmail.com

“TOGETHER LET’S SORT IT OUT”

DID YOU KNOW? New Zealanders throw away 295 million takeaway coffee cups a year! Most end up in landfill. Our club cups are 100% compostable.

Better yet, try bringing a reusable cup with you next season. www.wsafc.org.nz December 2018 7

Remember we are here for our members: Sponsored rates with NO SURCHARGE for ACC consultations, discounted rates for family members, and you can refer your friends as we are open to the public!

We will be open over the break but working limited hours.

We are increasing our private rate for initial assessments to $55.00 next year to keep in line with ACC funding. www.wsafc.org.nz December 2018 9

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P10 Come on down! Come on down!

SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2019 10.00am – 1.00pm

Fun ided s smalla-mes g

ENTRY IS FREE

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GREAT WSAFC BOOT SWAP

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

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/

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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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 December 2018 11

FRONT COVER DESIGN Mini Reis CONTRIBUTORS Tracy Cunnington Grant Russell Justin Lopes Andy Vernon Scott McKee

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SC HO OL HOLI DAY

PROGRAMME Wednesday 19 Dec – Friday 21 Dec 9.00am – 1.00pm daily Monday 21 Jan – Thursday 24 Jan 9.00am – 12.00pm daily

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

Myer Bevan’s Finishing like an

ALL WHITE We’re delighted to confirm some pre-xmas dates when All White and former Western Springs attacker, Myer Bevan, will be running finishing sessions for our members. Myer will once again be offering up top tips to our Springs boys and girls while taking them through some of his favourite finishing drills. Each session will include lots of opportunities to hit the back of the net!

The sessions are: Tues 18 Dec 3.30–5.00pm for players aged 8–11 years Wed 19 Dec 3.30–5.00pm for players aged 8–11 years Thur 20 Dec 3.30–5.00pm for players aged 8–11 years Tues 18 Dec 5.15–6.45pm for players aged 12+ years Wed 19 Dec 5.15–6.45pm for players aged 12+ years Thur 20 Dec 5.15–6.45pm for players aged 12+ years For further information and to register, go to My Comet:

For further information and to register for either holiday programme, go to My Comet: https://mycomet-oceania.analyticom.de/en_NZ/login

https://mycomet-oceania.analyticom.de/en_NZ/login * Places are limited and registrations will close for individual sessions once fully subscribed

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WSAFC SPONSORS Phone Paul Thomas

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

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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.

Yours in Football The team at WSAFC

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

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 Renate Smit on 09 522 9925 or 027 627 1333 or email rsmit@giltrapnissan.co.nz for a competitive quote and join the team.

Magazine layout Mini Reis © 2018

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P17 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

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

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

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EXE CUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO THE AGM

Firstly, welcome to the AGM of the Western Springs Association Footba

ll Club for 2018.

I’d like to start by saying that it was quite a testing start to 2018 for the Executive, our Committees and all of the Grade Coordinators and Volunteers. Firstly, we had the transition from Neil and Rico to new First Team Coaching Staff. Then we also had to deal with the introduction of the NZ Football COMET database for registrations. The continuous delays and lack of support during the COMET implementation can only really be described as a shambles and caused immense difficulties for our staff and Volunteers. I would really like to acknowledge the hard work and many hours that were put into this by our staff, in particular Paul Rutland, Tracy Cunnington and Andy Vernon, and by the whole of the Junior Committee and the Grade coordinators. Thank you and I hope and pray that the system works far better for all members in 2019.

I have spoken on this previously, however I’d like to say again a very big thank you to Neil Emblen and Rico Wilson who both left the Club at the end of last year. Both of these fine Coaches poured a lot of themselves into this Club and we are always very grateful to them, their families and their support staff.

From the Men’s perspective we welcomed Chris Zoricich on board and I’d like to congratulate Chris and all of his staff on a terrific first season in charge. Chris brings a real level of professionalism and passion and I wish him and the Team all the success they deserve.

On the Women’s side the transition wasn’t as smooth as we would have liked, however I can only say how very grateful I am to Matt Upton and Rebecca O’Neill for all of their effort, support and maturity in dealing with a difficult season. I must also acknowledge the time and effort that Warwick Hooper put in to assist Matt and Rebecca, so a big thank you Warwick.

We have continued to invest in facilities at the Club this season, with the new scoreboard, the renovated changing rooms and the Box nets all adding to the experience at Springs. At the

4 December 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

Executive we have begun discussions about our priorities for the next capital improvement projects and a number of good ideas have come from this which will be investigated further in the new year.

With regard to the proposed Meola Road streetscape improvements, cycleway and proposed off street parking, all I can say is that the wheels of Local Government bureaucracy are turning very slowly. At both the Auckland Transport led Local Community Consultation Group and the wider Regional Facilities led Western Springs Precinct Group meetings, I have made our position very clear. We support improvements to Meola Road, including the addition of a cycleway and the elimination of Parking on the street on the condition that a safe and practical carpark is developed and built on the land between Field 3 and MOTAT. We are all in favour of improvements to Meola Road that provide for a safer and better integrated streetscape for all users including pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and vehicles. We should continue to support this and encourage as many of our community to use alternative means of transport s possible. However, we do need to also recognise, that this is not always possible, that a large number of our members and visitors travel from other parts of Auckland and that safe parking is still an absolute priority.

Personally, I have decided that after 4 years in this role and previously as Treasurer that its time for change and for me to take a break. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time and all of my involvement in the various Committees and feel privileged to have been involved with the Club and some of the large changes that have occurred.

I feel more confident than ever though, that the Club is in a very strong position financially, but also particularly with the calibre of committed people we have here, who give up an enormous amount of their time and energy to ensure its success. Thank you to all of those who have

served and continue to serve the Club. I’d like to particularly acknowledge Joanne Powell, Zoran Jerkovic and Paul Rutland who have all been there with me the last 10 years and who have all been invaluable supporters and terrific to work with. Also, to my wife Alex and my family, thanks for your support.

To the Executive, the other Committees, the Staff and all of our Members, thank you again and I wish you all the very best for the future. Please remember that this Club represents a wonderful community and it is the whole community that is vital to the success of this Club. Success comes in many forms.

I look forward to supporting this Club for many years to come.

Regards

Grant Russell

Executive Chairman

ANN OUN CEM ENT FRO M THE AGM At the 2018 Club AGM Grant Russell (Chairman) and Zoran Jerko vic (Treasurer) have both stood down following a number of years on the Executive.

Warwick Hooper was unanimously elected to the role of Executive Chairman and therefore vacated his previous position as Senior Committee Chair man.

Tony Jones was elected as the new Senior Committee chairman.

Grant Lester was elected to the role of Executive Treasurer.

Joanne Powell remains as Executive secretary and Phil Dunn remai ns as Junior Committee Chairman.

The Club is in good strong hands and we wish the new Executive all

the best for 2019.

www.wsafc.org.nz December 2018 5

It's a wrap...

Kia Ora

2018 has absolutely flown by with lots of changes taking place both on and off the field – both at Springs and within the New Zealand Football landscape! Term 1 was super busy, as always, with organising our teams for 2018. With over 170 junior/youth teams playing weekly from April through to September the time our volunteer coordinators give, particularly during February and March, is invaluable! Our football programmes kicked off during Term 1 and these have grown steadily throughout each term to provide opportunities for all players to access further training.

As the season began, our weekly in-house football kicked off our weekends on a Friday evening and continued to be a great success – and come rain or shine the kids kept playing, smiling and showing off their skills. Saturdays were again action-packed with games coming thick and fast from when the 5th & 6th grade kids arrive with wooly hats on shortly before 8am! We have great facilities at the club and in trying to ensure we make as much of them as possible and provide plenty of training/playing time, a big thank you to our coaches/managers who work together to ensure the changeover between games/trainings are seamless and allow the kids the time with the ball that they crave!

We’re super excited about 2019 and taking further steps forward.

Shortly, we’ll announce training opportunities for all junior/youth members to access our football programmes from February onwards, as we strive to meet the changing needs of boys and girls of all ages and abilities and with differing motivations. February is a long way off but I appreciate getting some football activities in the Term 1 calendars is the perfect start to the holiday period for many – look out for announcements on our website and Facebook page during December!

During 2018, it’s been fantastic to see the progress made by Springs players of all levels – some of them taking their first steps into football (with shorts past their knees)! and others realising their dreams of representing New Zealand’s senior and age group teams – achieving individual and team successes. These achievements show that dreams do come true, and are amazing signs of what can be achieved when one ‘dares to dream’!

Enjoy the summer holidays and remember to keep on playing the sport we all love – that includes on the beach!

Andy

6 December 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

GREEN CORNER SPRINGS’ SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE

LET’S TACKLE TAPE A common type of waste found on our football pitches and surrounds is electrical insulation tape.

It’s found everywhere at Seddon Fields: on the turf, in the dugouts and changing rooms, in the carpark, on the footpaths, in the gardens, on the grass pitches, sometimes even in the rubbish bins!

A lot of players, mainly seniors, still use tape to keep their socks up or hold their shin pads in place. It’s used just once, usually on average for 90 minutes, before being thrown away. But it never really goes away...

Insulation tape can’t be recycled and it takes decades to break down in a landfill. Even then it only breaks down into micro plastic. It’s this micro plastic that’s causing a new wave of hazard; one that’s now found in our drinking water and in our food. But most of the insulation tape on sports fields doesn’t even make it into landfill. A lot of it stays on the fringes of our parks and playing fields. It gets chopped into smaller pieces by mowers and makes its way into local waterways, where it contributes to the global plastic problem.

It’s not just an issue for us, it’s a problem for many other sports codes in New Zealand too.

But it’s one that together we can easily solve.

Try using ‘old school’ reusable elastic garters to keep those socks up. Velcro ‘stays’ are great to hold shin pads in place too. They’re cheap and can be used many times from season to season. Most of our Springs kids use them, so why not adults too? You’ll be doing the club - and the planet - a big favour! They make a great Christmas stocking filler!

If you have any questions about this or our other sustainability initiatives, contact Jane Welsh at janemareewelsh@gmail.com

“TOGETHER LET’S SORT IT OUT”

DID YOU KNOW? New Zealanders throw away 295 million takeaway coffee cups a year! Most end up in landfill. Our club cups are 100% compostable.

Better yet, try bringing a reusable cup with you next season. www.wsafc.org.nz December 2018 7

OPEN TO

THE PUBLIC

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

PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR

STAYING ON YOUR FEET OVER THE HOLIDAYS! WESTERN SPRINGS AFC Hey Team,

Contact Justin on 021 673 732

Everybody is probably looking forward to a well earned break over the holiday season. Having a mental and physical break from football is a good idea over the break, but don’t let yourself get too deconditioned… Go for a few jog’s, and keep doing some key exercises to keep you strong so you can hit the season running. Doing the strengthening exercises from the FIFA 11+ a couple of times a week will keep you in good shape. https://fit4football.co.nz/the-11plus/11plus/

www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz

BASE Training has been going well so far this summer and we will be running the injury prevention and performance enhancement bootcamp again next year on Tuesdays and Fridays. Come on down, have some fun and get yourself fit for the season.

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

Enjoy your break and stay on your feet over summer,

Justin

Lead Physio WSAFC

You can book online at: http://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_to_your_feet_physio or text us for an appointment.

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 rates with NO SURCHARGE for ACC consultations, discounted rates for family members, and you can refer your friends as we are open to the public!

We will be open over the break but working limited hours.

We are increasing our private rate for initial assessments to $55.00 next year to keep in line with ACC funding.

8 December 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

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Come on down!

SUNDAY 3 MARCH 2019 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.

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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 December 2018 11

DECEMBER 2018 & JANUARY 2019

L O H SC O HOLI DAY

PROGRAMME Wednesday 19 Dec – Friday 21 Dec 9.00am – 1.00pm daily Monday 21 Jan – Thursday 24 Jan 9.00am – 12.00pm daily

For further information and to register for either holiday programme, go to My Comet: https://mycomet-oceania.analyticom.de/en_NZ/login

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Myer Bevan’s Finishing like an

ALL WHITE We’re delighted to confirm some pre-xmas dates when All White and former Western Springs attacker, Myer Bevan, will be running finishing sessions for our members. Myer will once again be offering up top tips to our Springs boys and girls while taking them through some of his favourite finishing drills. Each session will include lots of opportunities to hit the back of the net!

The sessions are: Tues 18 Dec 3.30–5.00pm for players aged 8–11 years Wed 19 Dec 3.30–5.00pm for players aged 8–11 years Thur 20 Dec 3.30–5.00pm for players aged 8–11 years Tues 18 Dec 5.15–6.45pm for players aged 12+ years Wed 19 Dec 5.15–6.45pm for players aged 12+ years Thur 20 Dec 5.15–6.45pm for players aged 12+ years For further information and to register, go to My Comet: https://mycomet-oceania.analyticom.de/en_NZ/login * Places are limited and registrations will close for individual sessions once fully subscribed 14 December 2018 www.wsafc.org.nz

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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

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 Renate Smit on 09 522 9925 or 027 627 1333 or email rsmit@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

Back To Your Feet Physio are proud WSAFC Physiotherapists.

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 December 2018 19

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