On the grass this week 📅

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Firstly, I would like to start this newsletter by welcoming our new Club Administrator, Juanita Vaszilyko. We are excited to have Juanita on board and I know you will all welcome her to the Coastal family. Find out a little more about Juanita later in this newsletter.

It’s been another busy week at the club with all the teams still in full training as the season moves in to the home straight. Our 9^th and 10^th grade Academies are winding down and Stroudy did a grand job as usual with the Keepers Academy. This week we launched the new Pre 9^th grade Academy aimed at our Fun Footballers who want to play 9^th grade football next season.

It's congratulations to the WPL team who retained the Hawkey Shield with a 5-0 win over Universities, with 4 goals from Mel Cameron. Also a big congrats to the U15 Boys who won Division 1 with a 3-1 win over Cashmere Tech.

This weeks Senior Premier fixtures are big games. The MPL guys take on second placed Nomads at Linfield Park number 1 pitch kicking off at 3pm. The team are sitting in third spot just one point behind Nomads. The boys will be upbeat after a fine 4-0 victory over neighbors Western last week and will be hoping for another 3 points on Saturday to leapfrog their opponents in to second place.

The WPL season goes in to its last round. The Girls have already secured the title but will not be taking tomorrows game v Cashmere Tech lightly, 12:30 at Garrick Park. The 2 teams could meet again in the Reta Cup so statements still need to be made.

Good luck to all our teams this weekend

#Upcoastal #strongertogether

Hawkey Shield winners again

2 goals each for Mika Rabuka and Dom McGarr

Gary Bennett
Director of Football

Players of the day

Junior
9th grade White - Cadence Ross
9th grade Black - Jed Millson and Devlyn Hare-Leathers
11th Grade - Nimit Singh
11th Grade Players of Month: Ben Pearson & Cameron Gillard
12th grade Girls - Lola Riley

Youth
U13 - George Croton
U14 Girls – Kateah Shankland

Seniors
WPL - Mel Cameron
MPL – Jack Michell
MPL reserves - Hugh Charles

Masters
35 Snowmen – Mark Davidson
50 O’Sheas – Dunnie

Coaches please email in you score and Player of the Day. We want to give the players credit for their performances but can’t do this without your help.

Welcome Juanita

Juanita joins us with an experience background in both administration and football. She has 2 sons who play the game with her eldest son currently at the Wellington Pheonix. Juanita has coached juniors in the past and has a real passion for sport and football in particular. Originally from Hawkes Bay, Juanita moved to Christchurch with husband Miki and 2 boys Memphis and Brooklyn 2010.

Welcome to the Coastal Family Juanita!

Margi joined Coastal at the start of this season from Halswell United. It’s been a great move for both club and player, with Margi playing an important role in the team winning the WPL title this season. The Dias family moved to Christchurch in 2010 shortly after the earthquakes as her father is in construction and relocated as part of the city’s rebuild. Once in the area Margi joined Selwyn and played boys football before moving in to the WPL.

We are lucky to have you Margi!

Name: Margarida Dias

Born: Hamilton

Favorite place: Portugal

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite group/singer: Ed Sheeran

Favorite Film: Any Marvel film

Favorite football team: Sporting Lisbon

What age did you start playing football: I was 5 years

What do you like most about playing football: The technical side of the game and I love to challenge myself. It is in my culture as my Dad is Portuguese.

Biggest football Influence: My Dad. He got me playing from an early age.

Most memorable personal moment in football: Part of Coastal team that won the league this season.

What do you like most about Coastal Spirit: It’s a nice family culture. Everyone has so much experience which you can learn from.

Personal ambition: To play for pride this summer

Junior prize Giving. Friday 16th October 2020 - 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Senior Prize Giving. Saturday 17^th October 2020 – 6.00pm – 12.00pm

Adidas U19 Tournament. 24 – 26^th October

Team Focus
Our team focus this week has to be on the U15 Boys coached by Adan Searle and John Reynolds. The boys 3-1 win over Cashmere Tech last week secured the U15 Division 1 title. The team has played some really good football this season and are worthy winners.

Well done Boys we are proud of you and good luck in the cup competition that starts a week tomorrow.

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