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Welcome to Avon United Football
Avon United is one of the largest football (soccer) clubs in the South Island. We were formed when Riccarton was merged with Shamrock at the end of 1995. We are based in the western part of Christchurch and draw most of our players from Avonhead, Riccarton, Burnside, Fendalton, Ilam, Bryndwr and Hornby. Our club rooms are at Riccarton Domain on Yaldhurst Road.
We have around 550 junior players (boys and girls) with grades from Midget (approx 5 years) all the way to Premier Youth (under 19). We also have 10 senior mens and womens teams, with our top teams playing in the highest local leagues.
General Club News
NOVEMBER 2008 EVENTS
Significant club events and times
CLUB AGM - MONDAY 8th DECEMBER 7.30pm AT THE CLUBROOMS RICCARTON DOMAIN
Please be there for this important meeting. There are key positions to be filled so that we can run our
club in 2009.
NZFC, CANTERBURY UNITED 2008/09 SEASON AT ENGLISH PARK,
For more information go to the Canterbury United
Website.
SUMMER TRAINING 10th GRADE
Check out the Calendar for dates and times.
CLUB BASED REFEREES COURSES
Check the Calendar as there are still some of these coming up. For most grades it is compulsory to have at least 2 qualified referees in a team
from next season, without these we will have a lot of social teams as we can't enter teams if we don't have the referees.
It's a 4 hour course and I have to say it's really good. Lot's of FIFA video where you have to decide what the decisions are
so very practical. Even if you have played for years I will guarantee you will learn some useful stuff. If you are a player you can also
learn how to 'bend' some rules, probably shouldn't tell you that. The club will reimburse any player or parent wishing to attend.
CLUB GEAR - PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE RETURN IT!
Please contact Terry Mitchell if you still have junior shirts, balls or complete kits and arrange to return them. We have put
club logos on all junior competitive grade shirts over summer but as some coaches and players have kept gear we would like to
do another run before the season start so please hand them back asap!
FIFA RESPECT PROGRAM - REFEREE ABUSE MUST STOP
Next season the Fifa Respect program for referees will be introduced. Bottom line is no respect = booking or sending off
as no abuse will be tolerated.
FIFA U-17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP NEW ZEALAND 2008
It was great, we hope you got to a few of the fantastic games and watched even more on TV!.
COASTAL SPIRIT SOUTH ISLAND UNDER 19 TOURNAMENT - BEXLEY PARK LABOUR WEEKEND
We came 7th of 10, well done team a great performance.
Final results here: Coastal Spirit Under 19 SI Tournament
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 7PM AT THE RICCARTON CLUB PARKVIEW LOUNGE
And the winner were: Avon United Award Winners 2008
CLOSING DAY 6-ASIDE COMPETITION - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 10.30AM AT RICCARTON DOMAIN
Four teams were in contention when we abandoned due to rain. Any one of the Div 1 mens, womens premier, masters or under 19's could have
taken this out.
CANCELLATIONS & GROUND CHANGES
For Saturdays and Sundays games check for cancellations and transfers here Mainland Cancellations and Transfers
Before training check the CCC Ground Closures CCC Ground Closures
REMINDER - CODES OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS, PARENTS AND COACHES
A further reminder that we have codes of conduct which apply to all Avon United players, parents and coaches. We want this season to be enjoyable for
everyone. As such we want our players, coaches and supporters to treat the opposition, refs and each other with respect. Most of our teams
this year have been a credit to the club, so thanks for that. However there's been the odd minor incident reported to the committee and we do take these
seriously and investigate them.
Please take time to refresh yourself with our codes of conduct and maybe print a copy as well.
GROUND ALLOCATIONS/TRAINING TIMES 2008
The Club has arranged training times for teams
using floodlit grounds.
Coaches if your team needs to train under floodlights and you are not on this
list contact Nick Williams. Last updated May 11.
TEAM CARDS - POST THEM TO MAINLAND IF YOU GET AN OFFICIAL REF
Just a friendly reminder that if you get an official ref for a game (junior or senior) then you must post in the completed team card as soon
as possible after the game. If Mainland haven't got the card by the Tuesday following the game they fine us.
DUGOUTS AND TRAINING GOALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM RICCARTON DOMAIN AFTER USE
If you use the portable goals or dugouts it is your responsibility to
move them back off the ground, lie them face down in a safe position and padlock them back up. This is to prevent injury to people who may
climb on them or trip over them. If someone injures themselves as a result of the dugouts or portable goals being left out you will be held responsible.
Thank you.
Juniors take note, this includes you.
CLUBROOMS OPEN WINTER SATURDAYS FROM 4.30PM - ALL HOME TEAMS PLEASE COME BACK
Everyone is welcome back, seniors and juniors, on
Saturdays. The place is looking better than ever and the pies are great. Senior home teams
should come back and support the club,
if you don't we may have to raise subs again next year.
SENIOR RESULTS - RING THEM THROUGH TO NICK BY 5.30PM ON SATURDAYS
If you want your result in the paper on Monday and the correct position in the league tables then YOU
MUST text or ring us and tell us what it was (027 220 5995). Even if
you play an away game it's not hard to ring or txt the
club. You have been told, no phone = no result and the fine from
Mainland Soccer will be handed on to your team.
If you have a query about a result or league table these must also go
via Nick as Mainland Soccer have told us they will not respond to
enquiries that don't come from club officials.
CLUB PARTNER / SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
We currently have 2 club partners, United Paints and Russley Physio. Please support these businesses (first team
doing a good job keeping Russley Physio going).
We want to be active in the community much more this year and provide
an avenue for businesses to have a profile through our club's 600 plus
members and their families and friends (who number in the thousands).
Please talk to a committee member if you would like your business to be
associated with the club or a particular team.
REMINDER:NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING - TBA October, 5pm at Clubrooms
For more details contact Brent Gilpin.
(Also check the Junior and Senior sections for more news relevant to you)