MIRAMAR RANGERS AFC
Junior Club Newsletter
25 March 2017

In this issue...

A feast of top level football - and the kids go free!
Parents Evening, Wednesday 29 March
Referee Course, Tuesday 4 April
Team Wellington, Semi Final, Sunday 26 March
Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets, Sunday 26 March
All Whites, Tuesday 28 March
Photo Night, Wednesday 3 May
Futsal Nationals - Trial dates
2017 Fees due 1 April
Gear
Hoodies
Key dates in 2017
Masters football
FCB Escola
Where to get information
Opportunities to assist your club

A feast of top level football - and the kids go free!

As we count down to the beginning of the season there are three opportunities for families to enjoy New Zealand football at it's highest levels - all in our own backyard:

26/3 Stirling Sports Premiership Semi-Final: Team Wellington v Waitakere United
26/3 A-League finals decider: Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets
28/3 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: All Whites v Fiji

And, kids go free for all of them! Check out the details below.

Parents Evening, 5.30-6.30pm Wedneday 29 March

Many thanks to all of the coaches who turned out for José's Coaches Evening last Wednesday. There was a fantastic turnout and we've received some great feedback!

Next up, Parents Evening. All of our parents are invited to come and meet José and hear about his vision for the Club. José will be giving a presentation on Wednesday 29 March from 5.30-6.30pm at the clubrooms The bar will be open and the Team Wellington boys will be training on the pitch from 6pm, which you're welcome to watch. This session is designed for adults. If you do need to bring your kids, they are more than welcome, they just won't be able to play on the pitch so space is limited.

Referee Course, 6.30pm Tuesday 4 April

Jamie Cross from Capital Football will be running an introductory refereeing course at the clubrooms from 6.30pm on Tuesday 4 April.

The Club Based Referees Course (CBR) runs for approximately 3 hours, depending on the number of questions asked. This course is a short introduction to the Laws of the Game for those interested in the way the game is officiated and who wish to learn a little more.

The course is open to adults and, for this first time, kids aged 13 and up who may wish to referee our younger kids at some point (as they do in other sports like futsal and floorball).

This is a great opportunity to hear from an expert and to gain confidence for a challenging but highly necessay role in our game.

We will be sending out a registration link early next week.

Team Wellington, Semi Final, Sunday 26 March

The Stirling Sports Premiership Semi Final match this weekend sees José and the boys take on Waitakere United for a crucial spot in the final.

Date: Sunday 26 March
Kick off: 4.05pm
Venue: Dave Farrington Park

José, Stu, Tom, Joel, Cole, Niko and the rest of the team would love to see you there!

Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets, Sunday 26 March

Thanks for your support this season - we've had some ups and down but with a spot in the finals on the line this Sunday we need you more than ever!

International call-ups may have affected our first team - seven players are unavailable representing the All Whites and Fiji - but we have every confidence in our remaining squad of players.

What an opportunity for our #NixGeneration to show they've got the talent to wear the yellow and black with pride! To celebrate the emergence of such great young talent and to commemorate ten years since the Wellington Phoenix were founded - this Sunday, kids up to 12 years old will GO FREE at Westpac Stadium.

It's a slightly earlier kickoff at 7pm, bring the family and help support the #NixGeneration as they step up for the Wellington Phoenix!

All Whites, Tuesday 28 March

Capital Football and New Zealand Football would like to offer you the opportunity see the All Whites take on Fiji and take up to three children for FREE on Tuesday 28 March at Westpac Stadium.

You can be there as we welcome back Chris Wood and the rest of the All Whites team for the home leg of their OFC Stage Three Qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

As a parent of a registered junior player you are eligible to purchase one adult’s ticket and get up to three children (under 16) to the game for FREE!

Date: Tuesday 28 March, 2017
Venue: Westpac Stadium
Kick-off: 7.35pm

Visit the Ticketek website now to order your tickets here.

Photo Night, Wednesday 3 May

Pop in in the diary now! Photo Night will be held at the clubrooms on Wednesday 3 May - exact times for each grade will be published beforehand.

Futsal Nationals - Trial dates

Capital Football is pleased to confirm trial dates for the teams to compete at the NZ Football Futsal Youth Nationals. The 2017 tournament will be held in Palmerston North over the weekend of 14-16 July. This is a great chance for our Capital teams to compete against the rest of the country. There is a cost to each player to cover training, travel, accommodation and meals. Players need to commit to the cost in order to travel with their respective teams.

Trials will be held over two weekends at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie.

AGE GROUPS:

Under 12 Boys - born 2005 - 2006

Under 14 Boys - born 2003 - 2004

Under 15 Girls - born 2002 - 2003

Under 16 Boys - born 2001 - 2002

Under 19 Boys and Girls - born 1998 - 2000

BOYS TRIALS - SUNDAYS 7 and 14 May:

Under 12* – 10.00-11.30am

Under 14* – 11.30-1.00pm

Under 16 – 5.00-6.30pm

Under 19 – 3.00-4.30pm (Sunday 7) and 1.00-2.30pm (Sunday 14)

GIRLS TRIALS - SATURDAYS 6 and 13 May

Under 15* – 4.00-5.30pm

Under 19 – 5.30-7.00pm

*Capital Football will select two Under 12 Boys, Under 14 Boys, and Under 15 Girls teams to take to Palmerston North. These teams will be streamed ‘A’ and ‘B’.

If you are interested in trialling for any of the age groups listed below, please complete the registration form HERE.

If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch; todd@capitalfootball.org.nz.

2017 Fees due 1 April

Should fees remain unpaid at April 1st, and no payment arrangement has been made, they will increase to $155/$265 and $265 Girls Saturday + GOSL.

At $7 a week for a 20-week season (for most junior leagues) – including indoor training from June - this continues to represent very good value for money.

First Kicks (per player) - $70
Grades 7 – 17 (1 player) - $145
Grade 7 - 17 (2+ players per family) - $255
GOSL (Girls Only Sunday League) - $145
Girls Saturday + GOSL - $255

For more information about fees and ways to pay them, please visit the Registrations, Fees + Trials page of the Miramar Rangers website.

Gear

The Club supplies football shirts for all players, and jackets for JPL teams. These remain the property of Miramar Rangers and have to be returned at the end of the season. Very, very important! Please take care of your gear as you will be invoiced the cost of a new shirt or jacket if yours is lost or destroyed. A reminder too that club shirts and jackets are only to be worn when representing the Club (not at school etc.).

Shorts (black Nike), socks (black Nike) and Miramar Rangers hoodies can be purchased instore or online from Football Central, Top of Tory Complex, 133-139 Tory Street Wellington.

Hoodies

Our famous Miramar Rangers hoodies are a special item printed just for us and sold on a pre-order basis. Order before 31st March for delivery from 10th April.

Key dates in 2017

29 March Junior Parents Evening 5.30-6.30pm at the clubrooms
1-2 April Season commences
14-16 April Kapiti Easter Tournament (Grades 10-17 only - selected teams)
15-16 April No Junior Games Easter and School Holidays
18-20 April School Holiday Programme
22-23 April No Junior Games School Holidays
1 May Term Two Team Wellington Player Development Programme commences
3 May Photo Night
21 May Wynton Rufer Tournament 9-10 Grade (selected teams)
28 May Wynton Rufer Tournament 7,8 and 11 Grade (selected teams)
11-13 July School Holiday Programme
15 July No Junior Games School Holidays
26-27 August Last games of the regular 2016 Season
9 September Prizegiving St Patricks College (TBC)
16-17 September Douglas Villa Tournament – Wairarapa (TBC)

Masters football

Miramar Masters 4 are on the lookout for additional players for the 2017 season.

We are a social grade team who enjoy a game each week and more importantly a beer. If you are looking for a social team to have a good run around with each week please email steve.scannell@beca.com.

FCB Escola

Team Wellington are delighted to support the first ever FC Barcelona Football Camps ANZ right here in the capital. For more information on a wonderful experience with top class coaches direct from FC Barcelona Escola, visit the website.

Where to get information

JUNIOR RANGER NEWSLETTER
These newsletters are sent throughout the year and always contain important information for all parents of MRFC players. Some email platforms automatically filter newsletters into 'Junk','Promotions' or 'Clutter' folders. To make sure you receive these into your regular Indox, please add us (mrfc@paradise.net.nz) to your contact list.

FACEBOOK
We have a very active Miramar Rangers Facebook page and this is a great way for us to keep members informed - especially on days when cancellations are likely. If you are a Facebook user, please like and follow our page.

INSTAGRAM
We have just started a Miramar Rangers Instagram account and this is a great option if you are not on Facebook - or if you are and you love your social media. You'll find us @miramarrangers.

WEBSITE
Our Miramar Rangers Website is a goldmine of information. There you will find the latest newsletter along with pages about policies and regulations, coaching resources, First Kicks, age grades and Girls Only football and the Team Wellington Player Development Programme, plus heaps more.

Opportunities to assist your club

The Junior arm of the club is run by a small committee, supported by the coaches and managers of the teams. If you are able to contribute in ANY way, please contact Andrew Wilson (Junior Chairman) email mrfcjuniors@xtra.co.nz. Volunteers are the lifeline of any club and any assistance that can be offered, big or small is greatly appreciated by your club.

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