Liquid IT Petone vs Wellington Olympic Central League 2020 | 3pm, Saturday July 25 | Memorial Park
Powerex Petone vs Palmerston Nth Marist W-League 2020 | 1pm, Saturday August 1 | Memorial Park Proudly supporting Petone FC liquidit.nz Chairman’s Corner
elcome to Wellington Olympic playing our Liquid IT Petone Men’s WFirst Team today and to Palmerston North Marist playing our Powerex Petone Women’s First Team on August 1. A big welcome also to all of our loyal supporters as well as those supporting our opposition. A quick recap of the last two weekends. The Liquid IT Men’s First Team had a win and a loss and continue to sit mid table, the Men’s Reserve Team had two good wins and are now on top of Capital 2, the Men’s Third Team had one win and a loss with 16 goals over the two games and the Men’s Fourth Team with a win and a loss and also continue to sit nicely on top of Wellington 3. The Powerex Women’s First Team had a loss and a draw and are now fourth in the W-League, the Women’s Reserve Team had two losses and need some wins to push up the table, and the Thoughts with Clare U18 Team continues to do well in its league. The pick of the bunch Sadly we learned in the weekend of our closed-shop teams is the that Clare Ladd – a very much valued and loved Petone FC Left Over Stews who are sitting second volunteer – is in Hutt Hospital in Masters 4, while the Dreamers after having suffered a stroke. are third in Masters Over 44 and the Mighty Masters are fourth in Masters 5. Ever busy around the club, Clare’s ongoing contributions With a full round of games for all of our have included acting as teams over the next two weeks, and recording secretary, being some great late-winter weather on a member of the Executive the grass fields, it looks good for some Committee and serving as great footballing fun for everyone. co-ordinator for the matchday programme. Husband Andy is In the main game today, our Liquid IT also a regular supporter of the Petone Men’s First Team will be Men’s First Team and a valued looking to bounce back strongly volunteer for the Hilton-Petone. against Wellington Olympic after last week’s results, with the curtain- On behalf of the entire club, we raiser between Petone Reserves and send Clare heartfelt best wishes Waikanae. So get in behind them and for a prompt and full recovery. let them hear your support. We will be thinking of you and your family. The juniors also return to action after the school holiday break and will no Matt Bliss Chairman doubt be eager to get back on the field with their friends. Electrical - Data - Security - Heat Pumps
www.powerex.nz (04) 891-0154 73 Sydney Street, Petone Our sponsors are so important to us. The committee works hard to recognise the support of these key club conributors and to secure new sponsors. You will see new billboards popping up around the ground as we do this. Please support our sponsors!!! Be sure to pick up a couple of calendars on the way home today and put them on your wall and give to friends or family. The calendar this year features both the Liquid IT Men’s First Team and Powerex Women’s First Team, along with all of their fixtures – a great thing to have in your kitchen or home office. Good luck everybody – play hard and fair for your club this weekend. Matt Bliss Chairman [email protected] Shirt Sponsorship
ur club has introduced a new supporters’ package this year, whereby Osponsors have the opportunity to advertise on the back of player shirts in both the Petone FC Liquid IT Men’s First Team and Powerex Women’s First Team. These much-appreciated financial supporters will also be named match-day sponsor for one game per year, in which their business and the players proudly wearing their shirts will be profiled in the following pages of this programme. Hospitality will be provided to the sponsor at that game and, additionally, framed pictures will feature in the club stairwell during the season. A few shirts are still available, so any businesses who may be interested – and any club members who have any potential contacts – please advise club chairman Matt Bliss
Powerex Powerex is a locally-owned company which has been operating in Lower Hutt and the greater Wellington region for over 16 years. Over this time we have built up an accomplished and skilled team ready to take on any electrical, data, security or heating challenge. We’ve been a proud supporter of Petone FC for over nine years and naming sponsor for the Powerex Petone Women’s Team for six years now. Electrical, data, security or heat pumps – no matter what you need – we’ve got you covered. Everything from that little repair job through to full design and build on a commercial scale. We can visit your premises (home or work) and, upon gaining an understanding of your requirements, will provide you with a no-obligation solution that meets or hopefully even exceeds your expectations.
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Why choose us? we are friendly and organised – Powerex staff are friendly, approachable and well organised we’re reliable and are always on time – we will turn up when we say we will and we will do what we say we will do! we care about health and safety – health and safety is not to be taken lightly! Our team are handpicked and then trained to become the best at their game
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Jordan Pickering Centre back/team manager Why have you chosen football over other codes? I’m a Pickering so I didn’t have much of a choice.
Do you have a lucky charm or ritual that you observe before playing? Wearing the same shin pads as I have done my whole senior career.
What do you do outside of football? Work full time in IT and the rest of my time is spent between my family, girlfriend, friends and personal hobbies such as playing the guitar and gaming.
Petone FC Programme Info editor/designer – Iain MacIntyre (MacIntyre Public Relations Ltd)
he following is an update on the progress of four of our club’s girls-only (GO) Tjunior teams.
U8 GO Petone Settlers The U8 GO Petone Settlers team has had a great start to the season. All girls are enthusiastic and embracing the team spirit – learning not just football skills but also how to work as a team and be good sports. With nine players in the team, there are plenty of subs each week and all take turns on and off the field. Training on Friday nights is going well and is well timed – just before the girls play their games at Alex Moore on Sunday mornings. Everyone is loving the football season so far and we can see the girls improving each week and all becoming great friends.
U12 GO Petone Villagers The U12 GO Petone Villagers have started the season really well and it was pleasing to have two brand new players to football and one who has returned after three years away. I thought moving to the bigger fields with nine-a-side might be a big jump for a group of mostly ten-turning-11 year olds. However, the team has gone from strength to strength. The team has a positive, supportive environment with a great group of willing parents/guardians – and some mostly-supportive siblings! – on the sidelines each week. We have started the season in a really positive fashion, winning every game to date and scoring 19 goals in the previous two games – so it looks like we will be promoted. The team needs a few harder games to really develop their play, but I have been so impressed with their desire to listen/learn, keep a good structure and really enjoy themselves when on the field. We are looking forward to the games ahead.
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U12 GO Petone Wanderers The U12 GO Petone Wanderers kicked off the season strongly and raring to go. With the first round completed, we have four wins and one narrow loss, 23 goals for and four against. We’re a mix of a few players new to football and others with more experience. They are all keen to learn, are enjoying the season, and positional play and passing is improving a lot. Bring on Sundays!
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38-42 Railway Ave Ph: 04 887 1311 U14 GO Petone Settlers Currently sitting in second place on the table with four wins and a draw from our six matches, the U14 GO Petone Settlers have had a great start to the season. Unfortunately, we recently dropped two points in the last couple of minutes – conceding a late goal against the league leaders. We do need to be more ruthless in making our dominance on the field count. But some great football is being played and the girls should be proud of their season so far.
Junior articles kindly provided by Jibu Stephen, Richard Arkinstall, Michelle Ross and Alan Nixon/Bruce Jensen. We will aim to cover our two additional GO junior teams later in the season Central League 2020 Saturday July 25 | Memorial Park
Liquid IT Petone Wellington Olympic GK (1) Ethan Claridge GK (1) Scott Basalaj
GK (22) Nick Ashford 3 Aleem Sheik
2 James Nash 4 Dylan Wood
3 Nick Edginton 6 Tor Davenport-Peterson
4 Oliver Whitehead 7 Jack-Henry Sinclair
5 Ethan Findley 8 Ahmad Othman
6 Jake Harris 9 Gianni Bouzoukis
7 Jaga Scott-Greenfield 10 Jimmy Haidakis
8 Hami Paranihi-Nuku 15 Ben Mata
9 Kieran Cripps 17 Alex Palezevic (c)
10 Michael Pickering (c) 20 Mario Barcia
11 Ta Eh Doe 26 George Walker
12 Ollie Pickering 28 Tom Jackson
13 Isaac Snell 29 Theo Ettema
14 Luke Grindlay 30 Levi McFarlane
16 Alex Shepherd-Reynolds 33 Sean Lane-Turnbull
17 Sho Watanabe 34 Lukas Halikias
18 Mark Webber Coach Martin Pereyra-Garcia
19 Zach Watson Asst-coach Matt Kolic
20 Peter Howe Physio Jamie Belesky
21 Sam Pickering Manager Peter Ettema Coach Charlie Howe Asst-coach Kieran Cripps Manager Phil Pickering Asst-manager Jordan Pickering Physio TBI Health Video analyst Terry Douglas W-League 2020 Saturday August 1 | Memorial Park
Powerex Petone Palmerston Nth Marist GK (1) Ariana Gray Mikaela Boxall (c)
GK (22) Aoife Gallagher-Forbes GK Brooke Bennett
2 Haley Pllu RGK Nicole Hyland
3 Charlotte Smith Erin Carpenter
4 Katie McKenzie Mackenna Chittenden
5 Carolyn O’Reilly Jessie Falloon
6 Libby Boobyer Georgie Furnell
7 Eleanor Humphrey Aniela Jensen
8 Olivia Gibbs Charlotte Lancaster
9 Tallulah Nemet-Sargent Jana Niedermayr
10 Ella Verhoeven Charlotte Noakes
11 Emily Yates Freya Partridge-Moore
12 Jess Henn Zoe Perks
13 Caelin Patterson Abby Rankin
14 Alex McIntosh Nicole Robertson
15 Ellen Fibbes (c) Grace Smith
17 Laura Nottle Rebekah Trewhitt
19 Jess Kincaid Kaitlyn Watts
Coach Kevin Torres Tyler Wood
Asst-coach Roger Torres Sam Woolley Manager Caitlin Hendry Coach Barry Scullion Asst-manager Jinece Bakhos Asst-coach Kyle Jensen
Manager Duncan Muir
Please note: Palmerston Nth Marist shirt numbers are assigned on matchdays Men’s First Team Matches
June 13 | Miramar Rangers | home – 0-2
June 20 | North Wellington | away – 1-0 M Pickering
June 27 | Napier City Rovers | home – 1-6 Ta Eh Doe
July 5 | Wairarapa United | away – 2-2 M Pickering, S Pickering
July 11 | Waterside Karori | home – 3-0 J Scott-Greenfield 2, S Pickering
July 18 | Stop Out | away – 1-3 L Grindlay
July 25 | Wellington Olympic | home –
August 2 | Western Suburbs | away –
August 8 | Lower Hutt City | away –
August 15 | Miramar Rangers | away –
August 22 | North Wellington | home –
August 30 | Napier City Rovers | away –
September 5 | Wairarapa United | home –
September 12 | Waterside Karori | away –
September 19 | Stop Out | home –
September 26 | Wellington Olympic | away –
October 3 | Western Suburbs | home –
October 10 | Lower Hutt City | home – Women’s First Team Matches
June 13 | Seatoun | away – 4-1 L Boobyer 3, T Nemet-Sargent
June 20 | Wellington Utd Diamonds | home – 0-3
June 27 | North Wellington | away – 1-0 L Boobyer
July 4 | Western Suburbs | home – 2-0 E Fibbes, E Yates
July 11 | Palmerston Nth Marist | away – 3-5 C O’Reilly 3
July 18 | Waterside Karori | home – 0-0
July 25 | Western Suburbs | away –
August 1 | Palmerston Nth Marist | home –
August 8 | Wairarapa United | home –
August 15 | Seatoun | home –
August 22 | Wellington Utd Diamonds | away –
August 29 | North Wellington | home –
September 5 | Waterside Karori | away –
September 12 | Wairarapa United | away – Central League and W-League Tables
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Miramar Rangers 6 5 0 1 22 8 14 15 Western Suburbs 6 5 0 1 11 4 7 15 Wellington Olympic 6 4 0 2 23 6 17 12 Napier City Rovers 6 4 0 2 17 11 6 12 Lower Hutt City 6 2 1 3 16 18 -2 7 Liquid IT Petone 6 2 1 3 8 13 -5 7 Stop Out 6 2 1 3 8 18 -10 7 North Wellington 6 2 0 4 16 12 4 6 Wairarapa United 6 1 1 4 10 25 -15 4 Waterside Karori 6 0 2 4 5 21 -16 2
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Wellington Utd Diamonds 6 5 0 1 23 4 19 15 Palmerston Nth Marist 6 5 0 1 21 7 14 15 Waterside Karori 6 3 2 1 10 5 5 11 Powerex Petone 6 3 1 2 10 9 1 10 Wairarapa United 6 1 3 2 9 10 -1 6 Seatoun 6 1 2 3 9 19 -10 5 Western Suburbs 6 1 1 4 4 12 -8 4 North Wellington 6 0 1 5 3 23 -20 1 Volunteering and Events
etone FC relies on the support of our community to maintain our family- Pfriendly club and we are always in need of both volunteers and funding. We would love to see you attend this season’s functions, as listed in our events calendar below, and would welcome any offers of a little time to help out. This could be helping run gamedays, manning the bar or you may have a particular skill the club could use on one of our committees. If interested please contact Matt Bliss
Next Club Event! Dave Agent Memorial Darts Night July 25 U17s Report
020 so far has been an eventful year for everyone, with COVID-19 disrupting 2the country as well as the start of the football season. Against this background, the new Petone U17 Talent Development Programme (TDP) Team has had a hard introduction to the elite youth level with no wins so far. However, the point of the league is in the title – “development” – and for the coaching team and players, this is the mantra we have taken to heart. With the Petone TDP in its first year we have found ourselves up against clubs with well-developed academy structures – such as Western Suburbs (Olé) and Lower Hutt (Wellington Phoenix) – and others who seem to have forgotten the aims of the league and have focused on short-term results over long-term development. From the coaches’ perspective we are here to improve the players’ abilities (what I like to call the “three Cs” – cognition, competence and character), have them enjoy their football and enable us look to develop players that can become Petone FC stars of the future. As someone who has only joined the club this season, I am impressed with the work Roger Torres and the wider club are doing with the TDP and think that going forward this programme will only get better. In our first game of the season we came up against Lower Hutt (Phoenix Academy) and it was a somewhat brutal lesson of the level we need to aim for. However, there were signs from a number of players that they could step up. Our next game was against local rivals Stop Out and, although we lost a game marred by a couple of nasty challenges on our players, the character and level of dominance for large parts of the match was pleasing to see. A harder task followed against Wests (Olé) and it indeed did prove to be a challenge too far at this stage. North Wellington was the next cab off the rank and again we knew this was going to be difficult as they had changed most of their squad from last season, recruiting players from outside in an effort to chase those short-term results. The quality of those players did indeed ensure that they prevailed, but again the improvement by our team was pleasing. In our most recent game we played Miramar Rangers and this was where we could see the development of the team starting to show out. Although the final score was 3-1, we controlled portions of the game very well and our goal was a fantastic team effort, highlighted by quick passing and a great finish. But for a disallowed goal, the result could have been different. The results on the field don’t quite tell the whole story though. As a coaching team we can see the step by step improvement that is occurring each week by the lads as they adjust to the level of competition. With such a young team – at least half will be back next year – it is a big challenge for them. But it is very pleasing to see that they are willing to take it on. We will continue to work on the three Cs at each session and I am sure the results will come. From a coaching perspective it is great to have Shea Stapleton and Sam Pickering involved. The lads know and respect them and it provides a great link into the senior side of the club. A big shout out to Jody Siegel as well – you make all of our lives so much easier and are doing a fantastic job wrangling the players (and the coaches). I’d also like to thank First Team coach Charlie Howe for taking some time out a few weeks ago to talk to the lads and give them a great insight into the attitudes and commitment required to reach the next level – they were amazed that even Chris Wood used to sweep out the changing rooms after games. It hasn’t quite inspired them to follow suit yet but we are ever hopeful. To the parents of the players, thank you very much for the work you do behind the scenes ferrying the lads around, making sure they have their boots and turn up on time for games etc. You are an important part of our team and I’m sure the lads appreciate it (or will once they are no longer teenagers). Terry Douglas U17s coach Life Member – Andy Badrick
ndy joined the club in 1984 as a Men’s First Team player coming from the AStokes Valley club. In the years since he has established a fine reputation as a player, coach, administrator and strategic football advisor.
Andy had a long and distinguished career as a player, making 230 First Team league appearances from 1984-1994 and a lone appearance in 1999. He was the first player to reach 200 First Team games and, for 20 years, he held the club record for most First Team appearances, until surpassed by David Lane in 2013. A highlight was winning Central League One in 1990. Also, in 1989, he was awarded the club’s Footballer of the Year trophy. During his years in the First Team he scored 23 goals.
As well as the First Team, Andy played for the Men’s Reserve Team and was awarded Player of the Year in the side that won Central League Division Three in 1995. He was also a member of the 1997 Third Team that won Wellington Division One and thereby the Venus Shield. This gives Andy the unusual distinction of playing in each of the club’s top-three teams when they have won their respective leagues.
Specialising in Sign Manufacture and Installation www.signfoundry.co.nz 0508 FOUNDRY Wellington - Auckland - Christchurch Andy was also selected in the Wellington Representative Team of 1989, playing in all five games as the team was unbeaten. With Petone becoming part of the Hutt Valley United setup for the National League, Andy also played 20 games for the combined team from 1987 to 1990. In 1999 and 2000 Andy was assistant coach for the Men’s First Team. His coaching then took a back seat until 2013 when he looked after the Men’s U17 Reserve Team for two years and jointly coached the Men’s Fourth Team in 2015. It is notable that he coached age-group teams while not having his own kids involved. He also helped out coaching the women’s teams when others were away. Andy was elected onto the Management Committee in 2004 and, during his first year, took over as treasurer – a role which the club had struggled to fill. He remained treasurer Andy Badrick pictured during his through until 2008, stepping down playing years when he was posted overseas by his employer. He was also a member of the Men’s Football Committee for two years. Andy kept in contact with the club while overseas and, upon his return, provided valuable contributions to the running of men’s football – in 2014 becoming a member of the Football Advisory Committee. Andy came back onto the Executive Committee in 2016 and immediately picked up the vacant chairperson’s role which he held until being posted overseas again at the end of 2018. Once again, while overseas Andy has kept a close interest in the club and continues to provide valuable insights, and has represented the club in discussions with potential players. In recognition of Andy’s very substantial contribution to many areas of Petone FC since joining in 1984, the club awarded him Life Membership at the 2019 AGM. Article kindly provided by Barry Pickering and Ray Bell Take control back from those ongoing aches! All registered Petone football players in any team with an ACC injury are eligible for fully-subsidised physiotherapy treatment at any TBI Health Wellington clinic: • Wellington CBD – L5, 111 Customhouse Quay, CBD • Newtown – 90 Hanson Street, Southern Cross Hospital, Newtown • Lower Hutt – L1, 21-23 Andrews Ave, Lower Hutt • Ropata – 135 Witako Street, Epuni • Mana – Level 1, 107 Mana Esplanade, Mana • Kapiti – 112 Rimu Rd, Paraparaumu Life Member – Craig Deadman
raig joined the club in 1993, Cimmediately becoming manager of the Men’s Third Team. After managing the team for two years, he then coached it for four years. During that time the team won Wellington Division One three times, each time being awarded the prestigious Venus Shield for winning the highest Wellington division. Craig then stepped up to coaching the Men’s Reserve Team in 1999 and 2000, and was also co-coach of the Men’s U19 Team in 2000. In 2003 Craig helped establish the Armanis – a team comprising mostly Craig Deadman (right) pictured with former First and Reserve Team players Ray Bell at the official opening of the who wanted to continue playing Honours Board in September 2011 but at a slightly lower level. Craig played several seasons for the Armanis and, although the team has had many personnel changes over the years and now plays in the highest masters division, Craig still holds the team very dear. Craig was elected onto the Management Committee in 2004, becoming the deputy chair. The following year he was elected chairperson, a role he held for 12 years. This role is not to be underestimated and during that time he led a Management/Executive Committee that not only: kept the club profile high maintained the club’s very strong reputation maintained the club’s strength in terms of financials, supporters and playing numbers also continued to take the club forward, particularly in terms of junior development, growing the women’s game and diversifying the club’s revenue streams In his role as chair, Craig represented Petone FC in the media and was also very active in all aspects of the club. He did a lot of work behind the scenes – the things that people take for granted. A major health episode in 2016 saw Craig step aside for a couple of years and he has now returned to the club • Home Loans • Life Insurance • Commercial Loans • Health Insurance • Construction Loans • Business Insurance • Home Loans • Life Insurance • Commercial Loans • Health Insurance • Construction Loans • Business Insurance • Vehicle & Asset Finance • Vehicle & Asset Finance
BrendonBrendon May May 021 875 700 | 04 939 8230 Level 1, 14-18 Pretoria19 CornwallStreet, Lower Street, HuttLower Hutt04 5010 939 8230 021 875 700 [email protected]@mandishop.co.nzwww.mortgageandinsuranceshop.co.nz | www.mandishop.co.nz Brendon May Level 1, 14-18 Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt 04 939 8230 021 875 700 [email protected] www.mortgageandinsuranceshop.co.nz taking on organisation of Old Timers’ Day, the U19s fundraising raffle and senior prizegiving. Craig has also been involved in various Capital Football committees over the years, particularly the Artificial Turf Working Party and the Men’s Advisory Group for four years, and more recently he was appointed to the Capital Football Board. His ongoing involvement in the wider football community speaks volumes of his commitment to contributing to football but is also a reflection of both his and the club’s reputation. Craig’s Saturday afternoon announcements were also an area he excelled in and helped foster the great club atmosphere in the John Bradbury Lounge. In recognition of Craig’s very substantial contribution to many areas of the club, and the football community, since joining Petone FC in 1993 the club awarded him Life Membership at the 2019 AGM. Article kindly provided by Barry Pickering and Ray Bell
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Wellington, New Zealand A Brief History Formed in 1898, Petone FC is one of the oldest football clubs in New Zealand and is the longest-surviving in our original form – non-amalgamated – in Wellington. Major on-field achievements have included: Chatham Cup winners – 1928, 1930 and 1949 Chatham Cup semifinalists – 1994 Chatham Cup quarterfinalists – 1995 Junior National Cup (New Zealand U18) winners – 1979 National Youth Championship (New Zealand U19) winners – 2008 annual Wellington preseason tournament (progressively known as the Hilton-Petone Cup) winners – 1956, 1985, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013 Central League Premier Division winners – 1990 Capital Federation Premier League winners – 2006, 2007 and 2019 Women’s Central League winners – 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Petone FC also finished runners-up in the Central League Premier Division in 1992, 1996 and 2008 as well as the Capital Federation Premier League in 2005, 2017 and 2018. The club organises the annual preseason Hilton-Petone Cup tournament which, since 1955, has attracted an almost maximum number of entries from clubs in the Wellington region and which is an established part of the local football scene.