Western Springs Football Club Magazine March 2017

MARCH 2017

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JUNIOR COORDINATORS

6th Grade Sat 1 April at 8am 7th Grade Sat 1 April at 9am

Hello All, Three weeks to the start of the football season, it is so exciting to see the number of kids and teams building on the turf as we head toward the first weekend of games.

We’ve had a great pre-season at the club culminating in a fantastic Open Day and Boot Swap on the first Sunday of March.

For those of you that were there, thanks for coming down, we loved seeing you and your family having fun at the club. A big shout out to all those who helped make it such a great day: junior/youth committee members, the NZ Football Fit4Football team, McDonald’s, HungerBall, Catriona Stewart and her Boot

Swap team, Sydney Tour Group fundraising team and the face-painter. A special thanks to Andy Vernon and Tracy Cunnington for making the day run so well.

Do keep a watch on our website for details of coaching and refereeing courses on offer at the club, key dates you should be aware of and our online store for buying your Western Springs AFC football kit.

I wish you all a great season and look forward to seeing you around the club.

Phil Dunn

Junior Chairman

COACHES AND MANAGERS MEETINGS

AFF SEASON All Youth Divisions commence on 1 and 2 April 2017 No matches scheduled for AFF Youth on: Easter (14 – 17 April) and Saturday 22 April (middle of April holidays) Saturday 3 June (rain date for any postponed matches from Grading Rounds)

For all the information regarding the season and to collect your kit bag!

All AFF Teams Tuesday 14 March 7pm 5th – 8th In-House Teams Monday 20 March 7pm 9th – 10th In-House Teams Tuesday 21 March 7pm

9th and 10th Grades In House – Sunday 2 April AFF 9th – 12th Grades (all divisions) – Saturday 1 April AFF 13th – 17th Grades Metro and Conference – Sunday 2 April AFF 13 – 17 Grades all other divisions – Sat 1 April th

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IN-HOUSE SEASON Season starts (depending on grade) Friday 31 March – Sunday 2 April April school holidays – no games on all 3 weekends 14 – 16 April (Easter) 21 – 23 April 28 – 30 April Queens Birthday – no game 2 – 4 June July school holidays - no games on middle and last weekend 14 – 16 July and 21 – 23 July Season finishes last weekend in August 25 – 27 August

APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Neil Emblen and Rico Wilson programmes are now open for registration.

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Turf requests are being worked on and will be communicated via your Grade Coordinator.

Team Photos

The allocation will kick of the week commencing 3 April.

9th and 10th Grades – w/c 11 or 18 September at Western Springs College Hall

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

TEAM PHOTOS & PRIZEGIVING

TURF ALLOCATION

5th Grade – TBC Contact Joanne Powell in the meantime on jopowellnz@gmail.com

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

TBC – but will be June/July 2017

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

5th – 8th Grades – Sunday 10 September at Western Springs College Hall 11th Grades+ w/c 11 or 18 September at Auckland Girls Grammar School

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APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

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

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

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

When: Where:

Wednesday 26 April – Friday 28 April Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

Register by: Wednesday 19 April 2017

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

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

Cost:

$115 incl GST – for all three days

Please register by Monday 19 April at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given.

Please bring a change of clothing, towel, mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=68043

If your current CBR registration is up for renewal this season, book yourself onto a CBR Refresher Course.

The course involves one theory session and gives the candidates an update on changes to the Laws of the Game, since their accreditation plus an emphasis on the major aspects of refereeing – Fouls and misconduct, Offside, Players Equipment.

The course is a participation course only.

Participants on completion of the course will have their CBR registration validated for a further three years. A new AFF CBR Registration Card will issued to each participant Participants on completion of the course will have their CBR registration validated for a further three years.

A new AFF CBR Registration Card will issued to each participant.

AVAILABLE DATES: TUESDAY 14 MARCH – 6.30PM MONDAY 20 MARCH – 6.30PM SCHEDULE TIME: 6.30PM – 9.00PM VENUE: AFF OFFICERS, MOUNT SMART STADIUM, 51 O’RORKE ROAD, PENROSE COST: FREE To register, please email Paul Smith at Auckland Football Federation on Paul@aucklandfootball.org.nz (He will need your name and CBR number).

Rico Wilson’s Programme for Girls

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

14th Grade Rachel Thomas wsafc14th@gmail.com

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

When:

Wednesday 26 April – Friday 28 April

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

WITH THE SEASON ALMOST UPON US, WE ARE HOSTING ANOTHER CLUB BASED REFEREE COURSE RUN BY AUCKLAND FOOTBALL FEDERATION (AFF).

You will 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 a CBR parent in the team is a huge asset.

Register by: Wednesday 19 April 2017

15th Grade Catriona Stewart catrionastew@gmail.com

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

CBR DATES

Our holiday programme for Western Springs girls.

Cost:

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

$115 incl GST – for all four days

Please register by Wednesday 19 April at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given.

Please bring; football boots suitable for our turf, a towel, a jacket incase it rains, a mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen.water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=68044

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

Western Springs AFC will cover the cost of your tuition and it’s only 2 sessions of 3 hours.

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

Wednesday 22 March and Wednesday 29 March 2017 6:30pm – 9:30pm

17th Grade Joe Cavanagh cavanagh0@gmail.com

WSAFC Clubrooms Seddon Fields.

To register for this course, please click on the button below.

Places are limited, so don’t miss out – book today!

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SPORTS PHYSIO

ACC & Football Private provider • Education Prevention • Treatment Rehabilitation At the start of March New Zealand This is a •great initiative and the• website has released their new Fit4Football website TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST great information on the theFOR newly PROUD OFFIFA11+, CHOICE http://fit4football.co.nz/ which gives you released FIFA11+ for kids, along with some information on how to wam up and we had the good videos. Although the video’s are really roadshow down at Seddon Fields. It was a well presented make sure that the form we are trying to achieve is better than those in the Contact Justin on 021 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz videos. Encourage your kids to try and keep Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd their hip, knee and ankle in a straight line and don’t let their knee drift in when they are doing the single leg exercises or skating hop as this technique is not shown well in the videos but it is an important movement pattern we are trying to reinforce.

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great day with a demonstration of the FIFA11+ Kids version along with the FIFA11+. BTYF Physio is keen to get all our teams including some of these strengthening and functional movements into our warm ups. It also teaches kids how to fall to avoid injuries.

There is also the FIFA 11+ for referees http://fit4football.co.nz/the-11plus/11plusreferees/ and assistant referees http://fit4football.co.nz/the-11plus/11plusassistant-referees/ along with info on the Smartstart CPR11 Action plan http://fit4football.co.nz/smart-start-aeds-clubs/ Watch this space as I understand there is going to be more information on nutrition and fitness for football and hopefully the blog will be entertaining!

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TONY BULLEN COACHNG COURSES

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We are delighted to be able to offer you a range of courses run by Tony Bullen.

Tony has coached at WSAFC since 1999 and holds the Senior Level 3 Certificate.

His coaching courses always fill up fast, so don’t delay – book today!

This is an excellent opportunity to get ready for the upcoming season and to learn from one of our most experienced and respected coaches.

CH SU NDAY 5 MAR The Western Springs Open Day was held on Sunday 5 March, and we were delighted to see so many young players and parents down at Seddon Fields to join in the fun.

NZ Football were present to launch their Fit 4 Football programme, which helps players prevent injury and be well prepared to play.

Lots of our junior players got the chance to give aspects of the programme a try, and the club will be looking to introduce the programme over the course of the season.

Andy Vernon, our new Football Development Manager, and members of the Junior Committee ran the McDonalds skill zones, and had nearly as much fun as the kids giving the skills a go! As ever, there was bucket loads of

Read through the courses below and simply click on the link to register for any of the courses.

https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=68045 enthusiasm from our junior players, and they all got to walk away with a kit bag and ball courtesy of our sponsors, McDonalds.

The Great Boot Swap was as well received as ever, with lots of members finding new homes for pre-loved boots. All boots left over will now go off to Otahuhu F.C. to have a new lease of life.

With face-painting, a sausage sizzle fundraiser and a 13th grade friendly game against Eastern Suburbs there was plenty of action to keep everyone entertained. Thanks to NZ Football, McDonalds, all our volunteers and everyone for attending – it was a great day at the club!

Mike Cunnington

We are setting up a coaches database, so please take a few minutes to complete all necessary fields. All this information will enable us to offer you relevant courses and coaching practises in the future.

Module 1 Coaching Technique and Skills the Western Springs Way (recommended for all first time coaches) Course details: Focuses on good coaching techniques and skills and how to coach them It will cover: Passing, receiving, movement and body shape, running with the ball and turns Who will benefit from attending: Coaches of grades 8th – 17th When is it: Sunday 9 April 2017 – 4.30pm – 7.00pm (Duration: 3 hours) Where is it held: Clubrooms and Seddon Fields

Module 2 Coaching to Maximise Player Development

Suzie and Katie are both away with their respective Ice Fernz teams, with Katies team winning their World Cup - a great achievement.

Suzie is away with the U18 team for a couple of weeks.

Course details: Focuses on how players learn and develop and how to construct sessions to maximise player development

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!

When is it: Sunday 7 May 2017 – 4.30pm – 7.00pm (Duration: 3 hours)

It will cover: How to structure your training session for maximum learning Who will benefit from attending: Coaches of grades 8th – 17th Where is it held: Clubrooms and Seddon Fields

Module 3 Coaching a System of Play

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 with one of us on: Justin: 021 673732 Follow us on Twitter@back2yourfeet for updates on the team Katie: 02102345503 and other BTYF activities.

Suzie: 02102664029

Course details: Focuses on how to train a team to have a common understanding of playing together within a shape/formation. It will also cover how to include set pieces into your training.

It will cover: FIFA’s Principals of play, the four moments and six pitch geographies, continuum of simple playing models to complex systems of play, planning your training sessions and the different types of sessions, five key factors to getting game day realism.

Who will benefit from attending: Coaches of A or B Development Teams from 11th – 17th grades When is it: Sunday 21 May 2017 4.30pm – 7.00pm (Duration: 3 hours)

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P14 AFF COACHING COURSE 2017 Whether you’re keen to coach a team for the first time this season, or your an experienced coach, you’ll find the coaching courses from Auckland Football Federation an excellent way to gain some knowledge and tips of the trade.

We’ve got lots of courses available this season: •

Junior introduction

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Junior Level 1

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Junior Level 2

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Youth Level 1 and 2 - TBC

The information below will give you an idea of the courses, the dates and times, and even better, WSAFC will pay for any of it’s coaches to attend these courses!

These courses generally sell-out, so book in quick!

Use the link below and make sure you state that you’re from WSAFC. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=14305

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

COACH EDUCATION – JUNIOR COACHING NZF Introduction to Junior Coaching This first step for new coaches provides information on how to organise a safe and fun football session for grassroots players aged 4-12 years. It also provides over 30 easy to follow coaching activities that players will not only enjoy, but learn from too. It is a great starting point for beginner coaches looking for friendly advice on how and what to coach your junior players.

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The role of a game leader / coach Introduction to football games & activities Meeting the needs of junior footballers

Duration: 2 hours

NZF Junior Level 1 Coaching Award This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/coaches junior players aged 4-12 years. Looking at both the ‘How’ and ‘What’ of coaching junior footballers through an interactive and practical approach, as well as providing a comprehensive resource for coaches to take away and use with their players.

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The role of a game leader / coach Introduction to football games & activities Meeting the needs of junior footballers

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What is an effective coaching session?

The qualities of a football coach working with junior players Meeting junior footballers needs

Duration: 4 hours

Duration: 2 hours Cost: FREE

Cost: Normally $80, but WSAFC will pay for coaches to attend

Date: Tuesday 4 April, 6:30-8:30pm

Date: Wednesday 12 April, 6:00-10:00pm

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Content Content covered: covered: The role of a game leader / coach What is an effective coaching session?

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Cost: Normally but WSAFC will pay for coaches to attend Date: Tuesday 4$80, April, 6:30-8:30pm Date: Wednesday 12 April, 6:00-10:00pm

NZF Junior Level 1 Coaching Award

COACH EDUCATION – YOUTH COACHING

This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/coaches junior players aged 4-12 years.

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WSAFC SPONSORS www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/coaches

Phone Paul Thomas

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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.

Cost: Normally $80, but WSAFC will pay for coaches to attend Date: Wednesday 3 May, 6:00-10:00pm

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At PBT, we operate as an extension of your business and before we do anything we take the time to understand your unique business requirements. We use these requirements to tailor and develop smart solutions that will not only work for you but will provide your business with an economic and quality service.

As part of our commitment to WSAFC, all new business bought on through a WSAFC affiliation will result in a percentage of that sale being donated back to the club.

Give us a call today – 09 250 0449 www.pbt.co.nz

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NOTICEBOARD Hello All, Three weeks to the start of the football season, it is so exciting to see the number of kids and teams building on the turf as we head toward the first weekend of games.

We’ve had a great pre-season at the club culminating in a fantastic Open Day and Boot Swap on the first Sunday of March.

For those of you that were there, thanks for coming down, we loved seeing you and your family having fun at the club. A big shout out to all those who helped make it such a great day: junior/youth committee members, the NZ Football Fit4Football team, McDonald’s, HungerBall, Catriona Stewart and her Boot

COACHES AND MANAGERS MEETINGS For all the information regarding the season and to collect your kit bag!

All AFF Teams Tuesday 14 March 7pm 5th – 8th In-House Teams Monday 20 March 7pm 9th – 10th In-House Teams Tuesday 21 March 7pm

Swap team, Sydney Tour Group fundraising team and the face-painter. A special thanks to Andy Vernon and Tracy Cunnington for making the day run so well.

Do keep a watch on our website for details of coaching and refereeing courses on offer at the club, key dates you should be aware of and our online store for buying your Western Springs AFC football kit.

I wish you all a great season and look forward to seeing you around the club.

Phil Dunn

Junior Chairman

AFF SEASON All Youth Divisions commence on 1 and 2 April 2017 No matches scheduled for AFF Youth on: Easter (14 – 17 April) and Saturday 22 April (middle of April holidays) Saturday 3 June (rain date for any postponed matches from Grading Rounds)

TURF ALLOCATION APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Neil Emblen and Rico Wilson programmes are now open for registration.

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Turf requests are being worked on and will be communicated via your Grade Coordinator.

The allocation will kick of the week commencing 3 April.

SEASON START DATES 8th Grade In House Fri 31 March at 6pm 5th Grade Sat 1 April at 8am 6th Grade Sat 1 April at 8am 7th Grade Sat 1 April at 9am 9th and 10th Grades In House – Sunday 2 April AFF 9th – 12th Grades (all divisions) – Saturday 1 April AFF 13th – 17th Grades Metro and Conference – Sunday 2 April AFF 13th – 17th Grades all other divisions – Sat 1 April

IN-HOUSE SEASON Season starts (depending on grade) Friday 31 March – Sunday 2 April April school holidays – no games on all 3 weekends 14 – 16 April (Easter) 21 – 23 April 28 – 30 April Queens Birthday – no game 2 – 4 June July school holidays - no games on middle and last weekend 14 – 16 July and 21 – 23 July Season finishes last weekend in August 25 – 27 August

TEAM PHOTOS & PRIZEGIVING Team Photos TBC – but will be June/July 2017

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2017 YOUTH AND JUNIOR COORDINATORS JUNIOR COORDINATORS 5th Grade – TBC Contact Joanne Powell in the meantime on jopowellnz@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 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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APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Neil Emblen’s Programme for Boys This programme will be skills and drills based for part one, then a mid-morning break will be followed by games and competitions in part two, so plenty of fun for all!

When:

Wednesday 26 April – Friday 28 April

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

Register by: Wednesday 19 April 2017 Cost:

$115 incl GST – for all three days

Please register by Monday 19 April at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given.

Please bring a change of clothing, towel, mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=68043

Rico Wilson’s Programme for Girls Our holiday programme for Western Springs girls.

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

When:

Wednesday 26 April – Friday 28 April

Where:

Seddon Fields

Time:

9:30am – 12:30pm

Age:

5 years upwards

Register by: Wednesday 19 April 2017 Cost:

$115 incl GST – for all four days

Please register by Wednesday 19 April at the latest. Due to coach/player ratios we cannot accept late enrolments after this date. Please note we do not accept daily bookings and no refunds will be given.

Please bring; football boots suitable for our turf, a towel, a jacket incase it rains, a mid-morning snack, water bottle and sunscreen.water bottle and sunscreen. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=68044

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OPEN TO

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SPORTS PHYSIO

ACC & Football Private provider • Education Prevention • Treatment Rehabilitation At the start of March New Zealand This is a •great initiative and the• website has released their new Fit4Football website great information on the FIFA11+, the newly PROUD TO BE PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF CHOICE FOR http://fit4football.co.nz/ which gives you released FIFA11+ for kids, along with some information on how to wam up and we had the good videos. Although the video’s are really roadshow down at Seddon Fields. It was a well presented make sure that the form we are trying to achieve is better than those in the Contact Justin on 021 673 732 www.backtoyourfeet.health.nz videos. Encourage your kids to try and keep Clinic is located upstairs at Western Springs Pavilion, Seddon Fields, 108 Meola Rd their hip, knee and ankle in a straight line and don’t let their knee drift in when they are doing the single leg exercises or skating hop as this technique is not shown well in the videos but it is an important movement pattern we are trying to reinforce.

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great day with a demonstration of the FIFA11+ Kids version along with the FIFA11+. BTYF Physio is keen to get all our teams including some of these strengthening and functional movements into our warm ups. It also teaches kids how to fall to avoid injuries.

There is also the FIFA 11+ for referees http://fit4football.co.nz/the-11plus/11plusreferees/ and assistant referees http://fit4football.co.nz/the-11plus/11plusassistant-referees/ along with info on the Smartstart CPR11 Action plan http://fit4football.co.nz/smart-start-aeds-clubs/ Watch this space as I understand there is going to be more information on nutrition and fitness for football and hopefully the blog will be entertaining!

Suzie and Katie are both away with their respective Ice Fernz teams, with Katies team winning their World Cup - a great achievement.

Suzie is away with the U18 team for a couple of weeks.

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!

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 with one of us on: Justin: 021 673732 Follow us on Twitter@back2yourfeet for updates on the team Katie: 02102345503 and other BTYF activities.

Suzie: 02102664029 10 March 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

S G N I R P S N WE STE R O PE N DAY H C R A M 5 Y A D SUN The Western Springs Open Day was held on Sunday 5 March, and we were delighted to see so many young players and parents down at Seddon Fields to join in the fun.

NZ Football were present to launch their Fit 4 Football programme, which helps players prevent injury and be well prepared to play.

Lots of our junior players got the chance to give aspects of the programme a try, and the club will be looking to introduce the programme over the course of the season.

Andy Vernon, our new Football Development Manager, and members of the Junior Committee ran the McDonalds skill zones, and had nearly as much fun as the kids giving the skills a go! As ever, there was bucket loads of

enthusiasm from our junior players, and they all got to walk away with a kit bag and ball courtesy of our sponsors, McDonalds.

The Great Boot Swap was as well received as ever, with lots of members finding new homes for pre-loved boots. All boots left over will now go off to Otahuhu F.C. to have a new lease of life.

With face-painting, a sausage sizzle fundraiser and a 13th grade friendly game against Eastern Suburbs there was plenty of action to keep everyone entertained. Thanks to NZ Football, McDonalds, all our volunteers and everyone for attending – it was a great day at the club!

Mike Cunnington

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TONY BULLEN COACHNG COURSES We are delighted to be able to offer you a range of courses run by Tony Bullen.

Tony has coached at WSAFC since 1999 and holds the Senior Level 3 Certificate.

His coaching courses always fill up fast, so don’t delay – book today!

This is an excellent opportunity to get ready for the upcoming season and to learn from one of our most experienced and respected coaches.

Read through the courses below and simply click on the link to register for any of the courses.

https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=68045 We are setting up a coaches database, so please take a few minutes to complete all necessary fields. All this information will enable us to offer you relevant courses and coaching practises in the future.

Module 1 Coaching Technique and Skills the Western Springs Way (recommended for all first time coaches) Course details: Focuses on good coaching techniques and skills and how to coach them It will cover: Passing, receiving, movement and body shape, running with the ball and turns Who will benefit from attending: Coaches of grades 8th – 17th When is it: Sunday 9 April 2017 – 4.30pm – 7.00pm (Duration: 3 hours) Where is it held: Clubrooms and Seddon Fields

Module 2 Coaching to Maximise Player Development Course details: Focuses on how players learn and develop and how to construct sessions to maximise player development It will cover: How to structure your training session for maximum learning Who will benefit from attending: Coaches of grades 8th – 17th When is it: Sunday 7 May 2017 – 4.30pm – 7.00pm (Duration: 3 hours) Where is it held: Clubrooms and Seddon Fields

Module 3 Coaching a System of Play Course details: Focuses on how to train a team to have a common understanding of playing together within a shape/formation. It will also cover how to include set pieces into your training.

It will cover: FIFA’s Principals of play, the four moments and six pitch geographies, continuum of simple playing models to complex systems of play, planning your training sessions and the different types of sessions, five key factors to getting game day realism.

Who will benefit from attending: Coaches of A or B Development Teams from 11th – 17th grades When is it: Sunday 21 May 2017 4.30pm – 7.00pm (Duration: 3 hours) Where is it held: Clubrooms and Seddon Fields 12 March 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz

CLUB BASED REFEREE – REFRESHER COURSE If your current CBR registration is up for renewal this season, book yourself onto a CBR Refresher Course.

The course involves one theory session and gives the candidates an update on changes to the Laws of the Game, since their accreditation plus an emphasis on the major aspects of refereeing – Fouls and misconduct, Offside, Players Equipment.

The course is a participation course only.

Participants on completion of the course will have their CBR registration validated for a further three years. A new AFF CBR Registration Card will issued to each participant Participants on completion of the course will have their CBR registration validated for a further three years.

A new AFF CBR Registration Card will issued to each participant.

AVAILABLE DATES: TUESDAY 14 MARCH – 6.30PM MONDAY 20 MARCH – 6.30PM SCHEDULE TIME: 6.30PM – 9.00PM VENUE: AFF OFFICERS, MOUNT SMART STADIUM, 51 O’RORKE ROAD, PENROSE COST: FREE To register, please email Paul Smith at Auckland Football Federation on Paul@aucklandfootball.org.nz (He will need your name and CBR number).

CBR DATES WITH THE SEASON ALMOST UPON US, WE ARE HOSTING ANOTHER CLUB BASED REFEREE COURSE RUN BY AUCKLAND FOOTBALL FEDERATION (AFF).

You will 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 a 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!

Western Springs AFC will cover the cost of your tuition and it’s only 2 sessions of 3 hours.

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

Wednesday 22 March and Wednesday 29 March 2017 6:30pm – 9:30pm WSAFC Clubrooms Seddon Fields.

To register for this course, please click on the button below.

Places are limited, so don’t miss out – book today! https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform cgi?formID=66653 www.wsafc.org.nz March 2017 13

AFF COACHING COURSE 2017 Whether you’re keen to coach a team for the first time this season, or your an experienced coach, you’ll find the coaching courses from Auckland Football Federation an excellent way to gain some knowledge and tips of the trade.

We’ve got lots of courses available this season: •

Junior introduction

•

Junior Level 1

•

Junior Level 2

•

Youth Level 1 and 2 - TBC

The information below will give you an idea of the courses, the dates and times, and even better, WSAFC will pay for any of it’s coaches to attend these courses!

These courses generally sell-out, so book in quick!

Use the link below and make sure you state that you’re from WSAFC. https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?formID=14305

COACH EDUCATION – JUNIOR COACHING NZF Introduction to Junior Coaching This first step for new coaches provides information on how to organise a safe and fun football session for grassroots players aged 4-12 years. It also provides over 30 easy to follow coaching activities that players will not only enjoy, but learn from too. It is a great starting point for beginner coaches looking for friendly advice on how and what to coach your junior players.

Content covered:   

The role of a game leader / coach Introduction to football games & activities Meeting the needs of junior footballers

Duration: 2 hours Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday 4 April, 6:30-8:30pm

NZF Junior Level 1 Coaching Award This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/coaches junior players aged 4-12 years. Looking at both the ‘How’ and ‘What’ of coaching junior footballers through an interactive and practical approach, as well as 14 March 2017 www.wsafc.org.nz providing a comprehensive resource for coaches to take away and use with their

Cost: FREE Date: Tuesday 4 April, 6:30-8:30pm

COACH EDUCATION – JUNIOR COACHING NZF Junior Level 1 Coaching Award NZF Introduction to Junior Coaching This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and This first step forknowledge new coaches information onto how to effectively organise a with safe to develop their andprovides understanding of how work and fun football session grassroots 4-12 and years.

It also junior players aged 4-12 for years.

Looking players at both aged the ‘How’ ‘What’ of provides coaching over easy to follow coaching activities and thatpractical players will not onlyasenjoy, but junior30footballers through an interactive approach, well as learn from too.

It is a great starting point for beginner coaches looking for providing a comprehensive resource for coaches to take away and use with their friendly players. advice on how and what to coach your junior players.

Content Content covered: covered: The role of a game leader / coach What is an effective coaching session?

Introduction to football games & activities The qualities of a football coach working with junior players Meeting the needs of junior footballers  Meeting junior footballers needs Duration: 2 hours Duration: 4 hours Cost: FREE     

Cost: Normally but WSAFC will pay for coaches to attend Date: Tuesday 4$80, April, 6:30-8:30pm Date: Wednesday 12 April, 6:00-10:00pm

NZF Junior Level 1 Coaching Award

COACH EDUCATION – YOUTH COACHING

This course is perfect for people who are looking to improve their coaching and to develop their knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/coaches junior players aged 4-12 years.

Looking at both the ‘How’ and ‘What’ of coaching NZF Youth Level 1 Coaching Award junior footballers through an interactive and practical approach, as well as This course is ideal for coaches who want to workto with groups of young players providing a comprehensive resource for coaches take away and use with their aged 13-19 years and provides a fantastic insight into how to coach football at players. this important age. Full of modern coaching sessions that emphasise developing Content covered: players in a fun environment, it is a great introduction for anyone with an interest in the youth game.  What is an effective coaching session?

Content covered:  The qualities of a football coach working with junior players  Meeting junior footballers needs  The playing environment  Meeting youth footballers’ needs Duration: 4 hours  Dealing with difference  Normally How to progress regresswill activities Cost: $80, but /WSAFC pay for coaches to attend Date: Wednesday Duration: 4 hours 12 April, 6:00-10:00pm Cost: Normally $80, but WSAFC will pay for coaches to attend Date: Wednesday 3 May, 6:00-10:00pm www.aucklandfootball.org.nz/coaches

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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 16 March 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

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Justin Lopes and Back To Your Feet Physiotherapy are proud to be the physiotherapists of choice for WSAFC. We provide physiotherapy services to both WSAFC Senior Mens and Womens teams, New Zealand Football. the New Zealand Roller Derby Team, the New Zealand Ice Fernz, Auckland City FC, Pirate City Rollers and Auckland Roller Derby League.

Justin has a 10 year history working in football at national and international level with all age groups. We play the game, we know the game and we know how to get you back playing.

Our passion for prevention, rehabilitation and performance is what drives us to make us the premier football physiotherapy clinic in the country... all on your doorstep!

Our clinic is based upstairs in the WSAFC pavilion and we are here to provide ACC covered treatments for no charge to all WSAFC members, we offer discounted rates for their families, and the public only has to pay $20.00 for an ACC consultation.

We are open all day Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings.

Please text Justin for an appointment on 021 673 732

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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, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland, Barry Noyer, Phil Dunn

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

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 March 2017 19

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