WSAFC September2013 2013 FRIENDLY MATCH WESTERN SPRINGS host the OFC Champions League Winners- CITY FC

VS WESTERN SPRINGS FC AUCKLAND CITY FC (Men’s First Team) THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2013 KICK OFF - 7PM SEDDON FIELDS MEOLA ROAD AUCKLAND CONTENTS

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27 04 EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 05 SENIOR CHAIRMAN 24 WOMEN’S PLAYER PROFILE 06 MEN’S FIRST TEAM CHAMPIONS 25 MEN’S PLAYER PROFILE 07 RESERVES CHAMPIONS 27 WSAFC GALLERY 08 SENIOR LEAGUE 29 BAYLEYS 12 JUNIOR & YOUTH 30 WSAFC MAJOR SPONSORS 13 JUNIOR/YOUTH LEAGUE 31 300 CLUB MEMBERS 22 CLUB PHYSIO 32 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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October Newsletter deadline: Cover photo: Callum Jones (9th Grade Raiders) Copy: Wed 2nd Oct 2013 5pm by Mini Reis Distribution: Tues 8th Oct 2013 EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

All over bar the shouting... Hello once more. Most of the Club will have completed their season with just a small number of us still to line up this Friday or Saturday.

Much of the Junior Club internal com- It is up to the individual members of petition will continue through Sep- this Club to ensure the fields are kept tember given the late start with the in top condition. This means respect- laying of our own “field of dreams”. ing the rules outlined at each of Congratulations to every one of you the entrances. who put on a green and white shirt this It may also mean pointing these year and those who coached, managed, restrictions out to visiting teams or spec- transported or supported the Club and tators. Just a friendly conversation should players this year. be enough. If this turns out to be not so, Special mention to the First Team who are just come and find a Club committee back in division one after a 16 year member who will assist. absence. A great achievement and what a Football is about a lot of things; it is about great draw card for the Club with the late being part of something, be it team or club. Saturday kick offs. It is about getting outside and exercising Next year we will be rolling out our new with your team mates, it’s about compet- playing kit with Springs shorts, socks and ing. For some of us it’s about winning, for a new top. As a Club we want to be proud others it’s about participating. But for all of and the kit should come up to the fields us it’s got to be fun and we can all be and facilities. passionate about the game. The fields themselves deserve special Have a great Summer and look forward to mention. What a fantastic facility to have. seeing you next season. The Club and players can only get better Regards with playing on this surface. Less cancella- tions and more teams playing at Seddon. With Friday night football and the 5pm and Martin Bell possibly 7:15 kick off on a Saturday there will be plenty of football to enjoy watching or playing in 2014. SENIOR CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

SPRINGTIME IS HERE It seems rather fitting that springtime has arrived, but for the Club, it has arrived early with the Men’s First Team winning the NRFL Mens Division 2—as Champions!

After many years of trying, the Springs All in all, despite the hard start with the Men’s First Team is finally moving up pitches, it has turned out to be a stellar in the world. Special thanks go to the season for Springs; with new grounds, fantastic efforts of Neil, all his coach- new facilities and now new challenges ing staff and of course, the Men’s First ahead for all the teams and Team squad—a great season—long per- committees. The focus going forward is formance, with an even better outcome! for the Club to build on what we have and I think a special mention also belongs to the turn this into a great community—a place other three Senior League winning sides: where the whole family wants to come and Championship Division - Diamond Geezers play, watch the games, eat and drink and Men’s Division 10 - Screaming Eagles socialise—roll on the summer season! Over 40’s Division 2 - Kosmos Earlier in the season I showed a chart of Mark Evans teams currently in the top positions in their league. Now that most leagues have finished, here is how that table finished up in the standard leagues:

TEAM NAME DIVISION EARLY POSITION FINAL POSITION

Jo Womens Div 2 3rd 5th Gypsies Womens Div 4 1st 5th Fluminense Mens Div 2 3rd 3rd Green Rockets Mens Div 3 3rd 8th The Young Ones Mens Div 5 2nd 3rd Choppers Mens Div 8 2nd 4th equal Screaming Eagles Mens Div 10 2nd Champions Stuntmen Over 30s Div 2 1st 3rd Rangers Over 30s Div 2 2nd 2nd Villa Over 30s Div 3 2nd 7th Beer Bellies Over 35s Conference 2nd 2nd Geris Over 35s Div 2 1st equal 3rd equal Chevaliers Over 35s Seniors 3rd 9th Kosmos Over 40s Div 2 1st Champions Mens 1st Team NRFL Div 2 1st Champions Mens Reserves NRFL Div 2 Reserves 2nd Champions MEN’S FIRST TEAM TOP OF THE TABLE MEN’S RESERVES TOP OF THE TABLE

It’s been a great season down at the Senior Mens Reserves and we are nearing the end of another successful season. Just before the season round up, we would like to thank a few people... Justin ‘JLo’ Lopes for his physio work on the squad, Jacko Winters for his management and team sheet writing, Graham for his lollies and bananas we all stole from the First Team squads coffers, Paul for his great laundry work and last but not least Neil Emblen, for assembling a real great bunch of lads! Neil takes a genuine interest in every player, from obviously the First Team squad, but also the Reserves, U19’s and the AFF squad and is always looking out for the best interest of every player. He has done a away early, however often then relaxing a The chance to take home the quality great job in managing all the bit more after the half time break, to not player of the day trophy sharing squads in 2013. make the scoreline a little more flattering. our shed. The team’s success can usually get A Reserves game record (TBC) 20-nil Congratulations to Neil and the First drubbing of Manukau including 5 for Team Squad for their great success in attributed to some great attacking, especially with over 100 goals in the Ian Sellar in the first half before he was 2013. It is great the Club can now com- subbed for being greedy! pete at the higher lever, and may it not bank, however many games we won this stop here! But also to progress to the year started from the back. The consist- Our biggest game of the season is on top of the Auckland pile! As the ent back four led consistently by Adrian September 14 with the Cup Final and the Reserves follow the First Team Squad, Morris, really set a strong platform for the chance of another piece of silverware for it is great the Reserves now get to stacked midfield to command ownership the Club. So the season still has a lot to compete in Division One next season of games. Which then translated into a play for! So get down to the Club for the after probably deserving to play there in lot of goals from many players in every final! We need your support. seasons past when we have won titles. position. And with a mixture of youth and Thanks to the WSAFC Club and to the experience, a good recipe for management for another great season. Season 2013 Senior Mens season success. Reserves Round Up. And a great pitch! Much appreciated! Highlights for the season: Well done to the season team captain Game of the season was the 4-3 winning Matty Wildman and all the Senior Mens comeback against Forest Hill Milford in Reserves Squad, for the winning of the Round One of the Knockout Cup. 2013 title! DAZ After the disappointment of losing the 2012 season title in the crucial last game of the season against North Shore, the great news is that we have secured our title back with three rounds still remaining. With three titles in four years the Club obviously has some depth with the ongoing success of the Senior Reserves, helped due to the great calibre of players assembled by the allurement of being coached by Neil Emblen. With a great 120 goals in the bank in the league and the Reserves Bowl Knockout Cup, we averaged over 5 goals per game. Our goal of hitting a 100 goal difference in the league took a bit of a set back after taking our foot off the pedal once the title was won. With a great winning streak of 14 games with no draws this season, we definitely learned how to win, win well, and also win ugly in the semi final of the cup away in Hamilton. We did well taking it to the opposition in the first halves and putting the game SENIOR LEAGUE TOP OF THE TABLE

Mens Championship Division

Mens Division 10 SENIOR LEAGUE TOP OF THE TABLE

Meet the Western Springs Diamond Geezers. WINNERS of the AFF Men’s Championship.

Diamond Geezers began at Western Springs change in tactics, the Geezers got back to in 2000. We’ve come up seven levels, our old title winning form. winning six leagues along the way. This is The only player remaining from the 2000 our 3rd season in the Championship after team - Mike Chalberg - scored a hat-trick winning Division 1 undefeated in 2010. The to secure the title on Saturday. Championship has been a huge step up in Congrats guys, great story! class and skill level from Div 1. After a tough couple of seasons, a few new recruits and Howard John

A proud day for the Diamond Geezers. A great night at the club followed by not so great hangovers SENIOR LEAGUE TOP OF THE TABLE

Mens Over 40s Division 2 SENIOR LEAGUE 2ND PLACE

Men’s Over 30 Division 2

Men’s Over 35s Conference JUNIOR/YOUTH COMMITTEE MESSAGE

Hi All Youth and Junior Members… This month we celebrate those Western Springs teams that have won their Divisions or who have come extremely close.

There are always challenges in achieving this due to new teams coming together With the season coming to an end for or injuries sustained through the season, most teams, it is always important to often a strong team is based around recognize those people that have made a good overall work ethic and all the the season possible, this includes, members working hard for each other…. coaches, managers, parents, grandpar- well done. The winners and runners up of ents and all the family support. From a the Divisions that we would like to Club perspective, thanks must go to Coordina- recognize are: tors and Committee Members who all volunteer their time to make this Club so successful. As Boys: we have said all season, the Club is in a great position at the moment with fantastic facilities Winners and an increased focus on providing a great 11th Grade Div. 2 Corinthians offering for all members. We are expecting a 11th Grade Div. 4 Bristol great season in 2014 with your support… 12th Grade Div. 4 Baros Thank you and we will see you all Second Place at Prizegiving! 11th Grade Div. 4 Everton 13th Grade Div.4 Solars Junior/Youth Committee 14th Grade Div.1 Lampard 15th Grade Metro Calcio (still to be PS…please ensure you return all gear back to finalized) the Club, Paul (Club Manager) should be there 16th Grade Metro most weekends during September in the morn- ing, as there is a significant cost tied up in gear Girls: and we need it for next season. Winners 12th Grade Div. 2 Falcons Regards 13th Grade Div.1 Avatars Michael Hope 14th Grade Div.2 Europa 17th Grade Div.1 White Stripes JUNIOR/YOUTH TOP OF THE TABLE

Boys 11th Grade Division 2

Boys 11th Grade Division 4 JUNIOR/YOUTH TOP OF THE TABLE

Boys 12th Grade Division 4

Girls 12th Grade Division 2 JUNIOR/YOUTH TOP OF THE TABLE

Girls 13th Grade Division 1

Girls 14th Grade Division 2 JUNIOR/YOUTH TOP OF THE TABLE

Girls 17th Grade Division 1 JUNIOR/YOUTH TOP OF THE TABLE

Boys 13th Grade Division 4

Boys 14th Grade Division 1 JUNIOR/YOUTH TOP OF THE TABLE

Boys 15th Grade Metro

Boys 16th Grade Metro AVATARS 13th GRADE GIRLS DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS

The Avatars have had a great sea- But in the end, the emphasis on development son, designating this a “develop- shone through with us finishing out the season playing an expansive and entertaining brand of ment year” with a strong emphasis football, with four impressive final wins includ- on basic player skills and system of ing against our great rival and good friends at play, but none-the-less being very Eastern Suburbs. Happily results in other games successful in terms of results. went our way, and the championship was ours— definitely a thrill—not just in the victory, but also in Girls 13th is played on half fields with small goals and the very positive acclaim from our rivals. comparatively big goalies, and is vulnerable to negative play with many teams prepared to defend back in num- The team owes a great debt over years to behind the bers for almost entire games. But our mantra has been to scenes mentoring from Matt Munford, and we play good football even at the risk of losing games. We unashamedly do everything “Munford style”. have aspired to play a possession based short triangle The Club, in my opinion is fortunate to have not only a passing game, encouraging player flair, game intelligence great wealth of coaching knowledge, but also a culture and player adaptability. of nurturing coaches of all backgrounds through easily Happily in the grading round, we dominated all teams for accessible advice and support. large periods of our games, although finding the back Thanks also to Tony Bullen, Geoff Cooper, of the net proved difficult against our better rivals. The Geoff Brogan, and last but not least Neil Emblen, in grading round finished with a hard fought win over this respect. Hibiscus Coast leaving us top of the table. Then tragedy To my girls, well done and you deserved your struck with our star goalie Maya Paddy, who was al- success. It’s been a memorable season with passion and ready making a strong claim for season MVP, sustaining not without controversy—but as I’m learning, a season ending injury. We were devastated for Maya, that’s football! and this also left us the whole competition round sharing Our team: Maya Paddy, Lucy Hackett, out playing in goal. If anything this galvanised the team, Nova Peterson, Milly Heimsath, Katie Robertson, sharpening our defence but still endeavouring to unleash Nina Foley, Jess Lamont, Emma Fletcher, Tayla our wingbacks on overlap runs forward. The team was O’Brien, Becky Gillespie, Milly McWhirter, and unbowed by defeat early in the competition round, but Faye Busfield. any aspirations to win the league looked lost. Richard Busfield

Annual post match photo with Eastern Suburbs; we won 1-0 PANTHERS 15th GRADE DIV 2 MATCH REPORT

A soggy end to the season but we held Metro G15/2 to a nil all draw for our first and last game at Seddon.

It was an excellent game to watch and the Here’s what their coach has to say about girls played their best football of the sea- them: son. Roughly half the girls in this team have played together for years, and the others “I love the way they don’t get bogged were new to the team back in April. The down with results and just enjoy play- new ones were welcomed and integrated ing. Without the pressure of needing into the team rapidly and bonds were ce- to win they tried things people nor- mented on a road trip down to Whiritoa, where mally wouldn’t. Making a mistake is not Dennis has a bach, in late June. It poured the a bad thing within the group – they totally whole time we were there, so no football, but the embraced that –and that makes them quite girls were very happy to spend time together. unique as a group of players.” I really enjoyed being their manager. Their sportsmanship was unfailing and they made sure they had a lot of fun. PanthersKaren Manager Pearson

Dennis Wickstead, Coach. Standing from left: Maddy Anderson-Feeney, Lena Trnski, Grace Pooley, Mollie Fox Fraser, Teyarna Low, Tasha Baxendale, Dennis Wickstead, Lily MacDonald Murello, Chelsea Roberts, Hana Vause, Ruth Burden, Natalia Pearson. Seated: Nina Jeffs, Marianne Wren, Shayla Crombie. Absent: Amalia Wickstead.

VESPAS 11th GRADE FINALISTS PLATE

Finally we got to participate in the Fencibles Tournament after two weeks of cancellations. Due to Father’s Day, the Vespas were in need of players. Many thanks to Caleb McLeod (12th Premier Los Merengues), and Jack Duffy, Dillon Houching and Bradley Wilson (11th Premier Cruzeiro) for stepping in. A beautiful sunny day, breezy and cold, the boys ar- thankfully two found the back of the net. The Vespas rived at Greenmount Reserve not knowing each other. were off to the Semi Finals! Introductions were made, names learnt at pace and the The Semi Final was a different proposition. We were up tournament was underway. against the Waitakere premier team and this was one Our first round game was against a very passionate East tough match. They’re Jack Shiret’s old club, and it was a Coast Bays. There was a bit of feeling in this game. ECB fitting occasion when he slotted home the winning goal. is Dillon Houching’s old club, and it was obvious they 6 minutes to go we shut down the match, moved another weren’t happy he had left. A hard fought 1-0 victory, with player into defence and tried to play at the other end a superb strike from Caleb McLeod, set the Vespas on of the pitch. At this stage everyone was looking at their their way. watches and wishing the ref would blow full time. Up next was the highly fancied Eastern Suburbs premier Our cunning plan worked and we were in the final. Our team Tremlett. Some players were rested at this point, opposition was the old foe, Eastern Suburbs Tremlett with the aim of progressing through to the Plate Champi- who finished 4th in the Premier Division. We’d lost to onship. The cunning plan worked – we lost 4-0! them in the second round, but had rested some boys, so We faced Bucklands Beach premier team next. This team thought we might now stand a good chance of winning came 2nd in the Premiership, so we knew we were in the trophy. The boys played well - a good passing game, for another tough one. We threw the kitchen sink at this keeping hold of possession, but unfortunately Tremlett game and narrowly lost 1-0. Plate round here we come! were just too strong for us on the day, and we lost the final 2-0. Knock Out Plate Championship The boys had a great day and were well pleased with We were in the Quarter Finals up against the their runners up medals. Not bad for a team that got Waitakere 2nd Team. The Vespas came out and played together on the day The mix of players worked well and some great football, and the Waitakere goalkeeper by the end of the day everybody knew everyone’s name – helped to keep us in the game. There were a lot of it’s a beautiful game shots on goal, and Shane Duffy Tournament Coach The Team

Brodie McInnes Jack Shiret Max Plowman Felix Lim Destin Wellman Theo McIntosh Caio Said Dias Caleb McLeod Jack Duffy Bradley Wilson Dillon Houching CLUB PHYSIO

Hi my name is Justin Lopes and I am the physiotherapist for WSAFC. I have set up a physiotherapy clinic downstairs at the Club that will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings.

Congratulations to all the teams in the Club Nordic Hamstrings that have completed their season; hopefully  you were at the top of your table at the final whistle. Fit teams win leagues and they also have fewer injuries. Making sure you stay fit over summer and come back into the 2014 season ready for preseason training will prevent muscle strains in the New Year. Summer football is a great way to keep your touch and maintain some base fitness, but if you are only playing once a week it is not enough. Get out for a run or do some interval training to maintain your cardiovascular fitness. I guarantee you will perform better for your 7-a-side team too! Hamstring injuries are one of the most common footballing injuries and the average time a player is out after a hamstring strain is 22 days. The biggest predictor of getting an injury is previously having •Kneel on the ground with your feet hooked under had that injury and around 60% of players who a stable platform or being held by a partner at have sustained a hamstring injury will strain their your ankles hamstrings again. The good news is that there is strong research indicating that hamstring injuries •Keeping your back straight and core activated, can be prevented by doing eccentric hamstring lower yourself towards the floor using your ham- exercises. Eccentric loading of a muscle happens strings until your hamstrings can’t hold you any when the muscle is lengthened under load. The longer then fall to the floor best exercises for the hamstring are Bridging, •Immediately push yourself back up to the Single Leg Russian Deadlifts and Nordic starting position using your hands, keeping your Hamstrings; all of which can be done using only back straight body weight. A simple programme of ‘nordic’ eccentric Week Sessions/week Sets and Repetitions exercises as outlined below will reduce your 1 1 2 x 5 reps chance of sustaining a hamstring injury. 2 2 2 x 6 reps Make sure you only do these exercises when you 3 3 3 x 6-8 reps have done a full warm up and don’t do them if you 4 3 3 x 8-10 reps have a hamstring injury unless you have discussed 5-10 3 3 sets of 12-10-8 reps it with your physiotherapist. 10 onwards 1 3 sets of 12-10-8 reps

Expect your hamstrings to be a little sore when you start the programme—it means they will get strong- er, but the pain should settle after a day or too. CLUB PHYSIO

I will be at the Club over Summer looking after Recommended Contents of Basic the 7-a-side teams. Remember that it is free First Aid Kit: for club members for ACC covered treatments. Plasters (variety of different sizes and Just text me (021673732) and I will catch up shapes) with you as soon as I can. I will be at the Club Sterile gauze dressings (small, medium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and and large) or non adherent wound pads Saturday mornings, and Ruth Fletcher will be looking after the Monday and Wednesday Sterile eye dressings nights at the Club during the Triangular bandage 7-a-side tournament. Crêpe rolled bandages or tubigrip (for compression) Safety pins Disposable sterile gloves CPR mask Tweezers Scissors Dettol / antiseptic cream / antiseptic wipes Saline tubes (for washing dirt out of wounds) Vaseline Warm up rub Strapping tape and elastic adhesive bandages Sock tape (electrical tape) Spare studs / shoelaces (optional) WOMEN’S PREMIER PLAYER PROFILE

ERINNA WONG

Nickname: Reeney Where were you born? Auckland, NZ Date of birth: 07/07/1993 What position do you play? Any position (except keeper) but usually centre midfield Previous club: Three Kings When did you first start playing football? 10 years old Why do you play football? Because I love the game. Pre-match routine? Listen to music Favourite ground played at? North Harbour Stadium and now SeddonFields Best player played with/against? Maia Jackman and Abby Erceg Best goal celebration seen? On Youtube What are your best qualities on the field? Awareness, shooting, first touch, technical skills. What do you think is key to team success? A team that works well together, works hard, is committed and communicates with each other both on and off the field. Who’s your favourite professional team? Barcelona & USA National Womens Team Who’s your favourite professional player? Leo Messi Do you like marmite? No Favourite movie? There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble Favourite actor? James Franco Favourite cartoon as a kid? Snoopy Cartoons Favourite band? The Strokes

Photo by Szu Wong MEN’S FIRST TEAM PLAYER PROFILE

JOSH GAIR

Nickname: JG Where were you born? Palmerston North, NZ Date of birth: 28/10/1988 What position do you play? Left back Previous club: Wanaka F.C. When did you first start playing football? 5 Why do you play football? I play for its majestic beauty and splendor Pre-match routine? Drink a coconut Favourite ground played at? Seddon fields Best player played with/against? Wynton Rufer Best goal celebration seen? ‘Gone Fishing’ celebration by a Icelandic team on youtube What are your best qualities on the field? Winning 50/50’s, pressuring opposition on the ball, decent left foot What do you think is key to team success? Having fun, enjoying playing and training. Backing your mates on the field Who’s your favourite professional team? Phoenix Who’s your favourite professional player? Roy Keane Do you like marmite? If there’s no vegemite I’ll settle for marmite Favourite movie? Goodfellas Favourite actor? Denzel Washington Favourite cartoon as a kid? The Simpsons Favourite band? The Rolling Stones

Photo by Mini Reis The Western Springs AFC Over 40’s Tournament is proudly sponsored by Hawkes Bay Independent Breweries and Invivo Wines.

The tournament will follow its traditional roots of being based on hospitality, with bar tabs for all teams, meals for all players and live entertainment. However, 2013 will see a new level of excitement with the recent completion of two artificial pitches, so should make for some awesome football. Of course, this will require players and supporters to be familiar with the new turf rules to ensure there are no issues on the day.

OVER 40s TOURNAMENT Sat 21st September 2013

Registration and any queries can be completed via email: [email protected] WSAFC GALLERY

Photos by Mini Reis POWERADE Hydrating the Men’s First Team

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During a game or even when training, it’s easy to push your body to its limits. Water alone isn’t enough when you are playing an intensive 90 minute sport like football. Your body needs more. A sports drink like Powerade can be a key component to maintaining your performance.

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“We live in the area. We live for the area.”

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Denise Boyes Duncan Ritchie Jacqui Dellar Luke McCaw Catherine Henderson Bernadette Morrison

www.bayleys.co.nz WSAFC MAJOR SPONSORS

It is with great pleasure that I can announce that once again The PBT Group have committed to sponsoring WSAFC for the 2013 season. We have now been involved with the club for the past 6 years and it has been a privilege to watch the club grow and develop into a club that I am sure other clubs can only dream about. I do not believe the club would be as successful as it is today without the strong leadership and vision the club has shown. We at PBT also share a vision and goal to be a leader in the freight industry and to simply be the best. With this in mind we wish all teams, both Juniors and Seniors, a fantastic season for 2013 and know you will enjoy playing on the 2 new astro turf fields come rain, hail or shine.

To Neil Emblem and the WSAFC first team all the best for the season it is great to see a coach of Neil’s experience join the club, I am sure many players will benefit from his coaching and playing expertise. All the best everyone for the 2013 season. Peter Baker, The PBT Group CEO.

We are very pleased to announce that Bayleys Real Estate Maritime Square are back on board as a Major Sponsor for the club for the 2013 season. Their very generous contribution to the club is reflected in branding and signage for the Men and Ladies First Team. 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 Maritime Square. If you’re thinking that this might be the time to sell, let’s make a time to discuss the possibilities. Call Rachel Dovey on 309 6020. The 300 Club Proud Sponsors of Western Springs AFC

DEREK JONES Painting Contractors

JOHN CONSTABLE ARCHITECTS

THE SPECIALIST SOCCER SHOP 2013 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2013 Executive Committee Martin Bell—[email protected] President Grant Russell—[email protected] Treasurer Joanne Powell—[email protected] Secretary Peter Andrew, Mark Evans, Michael Hope, Zoran Jerkovic, Steve Lowe, Paul Rutland 2013 Senior Committee Mark Evans—[email protected] Senior Chairman 027 454 7242 Mario Campbell—[email protected] 0275 744 644 Dean Lawton—[email protected] 021 823 765 Zoran Jerkovic—[email protected] 027 577 3715 Barry Noyer—[email protected] 021 615 881 Tony Bullen—[email protected] Club Captain 021 384 868 Mini Reis—[email protected] Newsletter & Programme Coordinator 027 600 9562 2013 Junior/Youth Committee Michael Hope [email protected] Junior/Youth Chairman Grant Russell [email protected] Treasurer and 8th Grade Coordinator Joanne Powell [email protected] Registrar & Junior Controller 5th-8th grade Guy Chadwick [email protected] Secretary & 13th Grade Coordinator Al Best [email protected] Football Development Officer Geoff Brogan—[email protected] 021 400 480 Club Manager Paul Rutland [email protected] 027 294 7984 PRIZEGIVING FRI 13 th SEPTEMBER 2013 WSAFC SENIOR

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