Greetings all! It’s been a few weeks since we checked in with the club, but things are ticking along nicely at all levels. Winter has truly set in across our region now, and while there’s no hiding from the bitter chill out there on a Saturday, all our teams are still out doing what they do best.
A couple of quick notes from the committee before we dive into the report:
Please remember that fees are what enable us to keep our club running, and paying them is the only way we stay in the game. If you aren’t sure how much you owe for this season, please contact your coach so we can get this sorted out for you.
While it may seem like we’re still deep in the mire of the season, the end of year is drawing ever closer. If you’ve ever given a thought to being part of a committee, why not start with ours? The Takaro AFC committee is looking for fresh faces to help make the 2017 season and beyond better than any before. You don’t need to take on an official role if you don’t want, and general committee members are always welcome and appreciated, but we are especially keen to find a new Secretary for the 2017 season. If you think you might have what it takes to get stuck in with our great team of leaders, get in touch at contact@takaroafc.org.nz to find out when our next committee meeting is.
Unfortunately, due to the horrendous weather, all senior men’s games from Western Premiership down were cancelled over the weekend, and with the Maidens on hiatus while the Tingey Cup is played, it was our junior teams flying the banner for our club this weekend.
Our smallest players were out in force one again for First Kick’s with Coach Adrian. A smaller than usual team due to illness still left him with eleven wee footballers rearing to go on a crisp Saturday morning, and they had a great time running their drills with an equally chilly Red Sox. The game went wonderfully, and this week yielded joint Players of the Week – Ashton and Grayson Wagener. Grayson was especially enthusiastic, which was wonderful to see as the wee lad has only just turned 3!
The 7th Grade were hit especially hard by illness, with all but three players knocked out by winter bugs. With a kindly loaned player, they played their skins off against the odds and had a fantastic time doing it.
The 8th Grade Magpies are having a stunner of a season thanks to top flight striker, Alex Bradley. Each and every week this team of tiny titans has been storming out onto the field and playing their hearts out, and this week was no exception. A fantastic show of teamwork, and huge improvements in passing and calling led the team to victory once more, and this team also had two Players of the Day; Lily Holtslag for battling through an injury to have great attacking power, and Hunter Taylor for confidence and determination.
The 11th Grade Lions are also continuing a great season with a fair and well-played victory over Levin in an away match. The team are playing fantastically together, developing their teamwork and skills, and the Player of the Day was Xavier Lynch for his attacking skills and fantastic attitude.
As ever, if you have any great photos of footballing moments, players in action, or someone being a great member of our Takaro community, send them our way with your shout-outs for inclusion in this newsletter, to contact@takaroafc.org.nz
Until next game day, yours in Football,
Rachel