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Midget & Junior Pre-season and Trial information

Please read this important information for the coming 2012 season – with dates for pre-season training and trials

Metropolitan Teams: Grade 13,14 & 15 (boys only) - 2012 TRIALS

This season, we have decided to manage trials for these Metropolitan grades at an earlier date than the general trials (see other information above). This will allow better pre-season preparation and earlier decisions for players and parents. We have appointed team coaches for these grades and in the trial process an independent selector appointed by the club will be involved.

These are the initial trial dates - and all current and new players are welcome to attend. We may need further trials and will manage this as required. Any questions please contact David Johnson (DJ) in the first instance - 021 2745741

Grade 13 - Coach: Michael McDowall - Trials Sunday 12 Feb, 9-10.30am & Thurs 16 Feb, 5-6.15pm

Grade 14 - Coaches: Chris Turner and Gary Moore - Trials Sun 12 Feb 10-11.30am & Thurs 16 Feb, 6-7.15pm

Grade 15 - Coach: Mark Mesias - Trials Sun 12 Feb 10.30am-12noon & Thurs 16 Feb 6-7.15pm

All trials at Fred Taylor Park (wear appropriate playing gear, including shin pads and bring a drink)

Ticket pre-sale offer for the All Whites v Jamaica match on February 29

As a special offer for members of Northern Football Federation we have access to an exclusive ticket pre-sale for the ASB Summer International between New Zealand and Jamaica at Mt. Smart Stadium on Wednesday 29 February in Auckland.

Help the All Whites kick-off their campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and see the cream of our overseas talent return home for the clash against the 52nd ranked Reggae Boyz in the summer sun.

Should the All Whites successfully navigate their way through the Oceania qualifiers over the next 18 months a team from CONCACAF will be the last hurdle before qualification for Brazil.

There is a lot that can happen between now and then but this provides an opportunity to send a message that we mean business.

So get up, stand up and be part of the crowd that relives the passion of ’82 at one of the sacred sites of football in New Zealand as Mt. Smart Stadium promises an action-packed evening for the whole family.

The Football Family pre-sale lasts from 9am Saturday 28 January until midday Tuesday 31 January. Reserved seating, family zone embankment tickets and family packages will all be available from Saturday morning but if you feel your vocal chords are up to it, tickets to the White Noise Zone – powered by Yellow Fever – are available already from the same link. Click here to purchase tickets.

Purchase your ticket through this Football Family offer  and you will enter the draw to win one of five All Whites Experience prizes packages for two including All Whites replica shirts, All Whites scarves, Official Match Day programmes and exclusive attendance at the captain’s run the day before the match.

2012 Preseason Training

Waitakere City Football Club preseason training for 2012 will kick-off Wednesday 8 February @ 6.00pm. Preseason training will be held at Fred Taylor Park, Fred Taylor Drive (old State Highway 16)

Preseason training is open to all players from Youth U17/U19 to Premier and Premier Reserve grades

Preseason sessions will be held under the guidance of Premier Coaches Carl (Jaws) Jorgensen and Danny (Robbo) Robinson and Premier Reserve Coach Justin (Justy) Shepherd

As part of preseason training, WCFC will be looking to enter a team in the NFF Preseason Tournament

For any queries please contact:

David Johnson (DJ) 021-2745741 or Maurie Shepherd (027-4587182) in the first instance

Coaches Wanted

If you are interested in coaching for the 2012 season, we would like to hear from you.

Women's First Team Coach required - Please contact us with your interest. Plenty of assistance from the club will be provided, including support from Carl Jorgensen (previous Women's First Team Coach, 2012 Men's First Team Coach)

 

Opportunities exist at all levels, from 4-year olds to youth and senior teams (male and female).

We are particularly interested to hear from coaches in the Youth age-group (age 12-19 years).

We are looking to improve opportunities for players in these age-groups - and if you would like to be involved, please get in touch.

Contact: David Johnson (DJ) 021-2745741 in the first instance

Club AGM 2011

The Annual General Meeting for the year ended 30 September 2011 was held on Monday 7th November, 7.30pm in the clubrooms.

The following were elected/ remain on the Executive Board for the new period:

Peter Bult, Nicky Frith, David Johnson, Maurie Shepherd.

Opportunities for members to get involved with the management of junior and senior sections of the club will be available, and we will be advertising for your assistance!

For further information, please contact David Johnson (021 2745741)

Tournament updates:

On the weekend 14-16 October the Norwest club hosted the 10th Grade National club tournament.

Congratulations to our Girls team, winning the Plate Final, with Madeline Speck being awarded Player of the Tournament for Waitakere City

Our Boys team made it to the semi-final of the Bowl. Jarrod Toia was awarded Player of the Tournament for Waitakere City

Over Labour Weekend, Waitakere City took part in the 12th Grade Champions Trophy Tournament, with our team finishing 8th. Jack McQuoid was awarded the Tournament Goal-Keeper Award.

Our Under-19 players competed in the National Youth Championship in Napier over the long weekend, qualifying through group play, but losing to Lower Hutt (Tournament Champions) in the quarter final.

The club would like to thank all coaches, parents and players for their hard work over various tournaments and in the preparations for them.

 

9th Grade Champions!

Congratulations to our Girls and Boys teams who played over the weekend at the Three Kings Age-group National Tournament.

9th Grade Girls - Championship Winners

9th Grade Boys - Plate Winners

Well done to all the kids in these teams and thanks to the parents and coaches who supported them over the 3-day tournament

Girls' Squad: Chloe Bellamy, Grace Haylor, Gabrielle Chandler, Paige Blake, Olivia Rowe, Alice Donovan, Rebecca McCready, Caitlin Adcock & Mikayla-Rose Judd

Boys' Squad: Liam Cross, Luka Vlasic, Matthew Darrah, Ben Stuart, Finnley Woolnough, Nate Morris, Leighton Coutts, Caleb McLeod, Tyler Jones & Ben Eldridge

Congratulations

Our Women's First team finished their season on a high with a 2-2 draw against Glenfield Reserves, which gave us the NFF Championship League title. Well done to Carl Jorgensen, Annie Lydon and the team for this result.

Our Under-19 team also finished with a draw (1-1) in their final game, which guaranteed them the Northern Under-19 league title

Well done to all club teams who have done so well in their leagues this season. We will provide a full list at prize-giving but acknowledge the following:

G15 Div 1 - Champions

Girls G13 Div 3 - Champions

G11 SW Div 2 - Champions

G10 A2 Brazil - Champions

G10 B Anawhata - Champions

 

URGENT safety notice

We have had reports of a man acting inappropriately at Fred Taylor Park. If you have any incidents which are suspicious, please contact a member of the Executive to notify them. If any incidents do happen, please contact the police and notify a member of the Executive that you have done so.

In what we believe to be an unrelated matter - we had people driving over one of our playing fields that has damaged it. If you notice anyone "hanging around" the park, please note their car details and report to the Executive

These incidents are reminders to ensure you and your children's safety and also your possessions while at the park (and other grounds)

Season PRIZEGIVING:

JUNIOR

Congratulations to all players and coaches for your season. Teams and individual players were recognized at our Junior Prizegiving on 17 September.

The club would like to thank Nicky Frith for all her organization in managing this event - a huge amount of work, done very well.

Thank you also to Michelle Chandler and John Lee for their assistance

SENIOR:

This was held in the clubrooms on Friday 30 September.

Congratulations to all teams and their respective award winners.

The Men's First team awards were handed to:

Young Player of the Year - Rory Turner

Players' Player of the Year - Stephan Schmid

Player of the Year - Sheldon Pillay

And for the Women's First Team:

Young Player of the Year - Katie Wivell

Players' Player of the Year - Katie Wivell

Player of the Year - Annie Lydon & Tekura Tutai

Sponsors

As always we wouldn’t be where we are without the help of our sponsors and we ask that you support them in return for them supporting our club.