Avon United Soccer Club

REFEREES ROOM PROJECT - It's Happened
Finally on the last day of the playoffs we got the new referees room up and working. A big thanks to Brian Anderson and Mark Heath for their last minute work on Saturday morning.
The hot shower was appreciated by the refs and will help to maintain our credibility as a Mainland League club. There's still some decorating and finishing off to do over the summer.

CLUBROOMS ARE SMOKE FREE THIS YEAR
A reminder that from this year the clubrooms and changing rooms are smoke free. This is in line with government regulations, please assist us by not smoking anywhere inside the clubrooms.

MISSING SENIOR & JUNIOR SHIRTS AND SHORTS
We seem to have lost a number of shirts and shorts. This is a real pain as we have a number of good strips with shirts missing, number 9 and number 11 seem especially popular. We have also lost a large number of shorts. The real difficulty is it's hard to match numbers and some styles of shirt/shorts are no longer made. Pub charity funding is REALLY tight this year and we cannot afford to replace whole strips at a cost of $2000 each. Please look at home and bring your gear back, thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS TO PREMIER YOUTH DIV 3 TEAM These lads won the Div 3 plate game on Saturday at Halswell Domain. On a freezing cold moring they came back from 1-0 down to win 4-2 for the club's only Silverware this season. Well done Mark Burns & co, the club's only successful prize-winning coaching team this year.

STEEL NET PEGS BANNED BY COUNCIL
Effective from 25 June the council has banned the use of steel/aluminium net pegs from all its grounds. This is because too many people have left them on fields after games. A peg through their mowers causes thousands of dollars of damage and is dangerous to their workers when bits fly though the air.

This Week's Results (August 27)
Pres CA, 1 - Nomads 2, Avonhead
Prem Youth Div 2, 2 - St Bedes 2nd XI 1, Avonhead

This Week's Results (August 20)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Chch Tech 2, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 0 - Chch Tech 3, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League No Game
Div 2, 2 - Hornby, Warren S1
Div 3, 1 - Burnham 2, Burnham Camp S1
Pres A, 1 - Rangers Dips 0, Avonhead S1
Pres B Defaulted to Rangers Bees
Masters 0 - Cashmere Juniors 4, Beckenham S1
Prem Youth Div 2 The Bye

This Week's Results (August 13)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Chch Utd 4, QE2
Mainland Reserves 2 - Chch Utd 5, QE2
Canterbury League No Game
Div 2, 0 - University Eng 1, Avonhead S2
Div 3, 1 - Christchurch Utd 2, Spreydon S2
Pres A No Game
Pres B, 0 - Rangers B 6, Avonhead S1
Masters, 1 - Rangers White 4, Cuthberts S6
Prem Youth Div 2, ? - Rolleston ?, Avonhead S2

CLUB DAY SUNDAY 7 AUGUST A very good day, though the early drizzle may have lowered the numbers who turned up. Easily the best crowd of the season with an estimated 250 at the game. The sausages went very well (all 230 of them) and we had great support from the club and the committee members. A special thanks also to Morgan's mum for helping out.
Unfortunately the cheerleaders weren't prepared to perform in the damp/mud as their uniform is white, hopefully we can get them to come along during the playoffs.

The draw for the early raffle returners has been done and the winner was Luke Conden (book 2411-2420). You will receive your fantastic Canterbury United Shirt very shortly - thanks Canterbury United.

This Week's Results (August 6 & 7)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Nelson 2, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 0 - Burnside 0, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 0 - Burnside 4, Burnside S1
Div 2, 0 - Hornby 1, Warren S1
Div 3 Bye
Pres A, 5 - Ashburton 1, Avonhead S3
Pres B Defaulted
Masters, 0 - Brighton 0, Ray Blank S1
Prem Youth Div 2 ? - CBHS-B ?, Avonhead S1

This Week's Results (August 2)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Halswell 1, English Park

This Week's Results (July 30)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Western 6, Walter S1
Mainland Reserves 3 - Western 3, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 3 - Mid Canterbury 2, Riccarton Domain
Div 2, 1 - HSOB 2, Edgar McIntosh S1
Div 3, 1 - Burnham 4, Avonhead S1
Pres A, 6 - Pres B 2, Avonhead S2
Pres B, 2 -Pres A 6, Avonhead S2
Masters 0 - Cashmere Juniors 7, Beckenham S1
Prem Youth Div 2 win - Ferrymead lose, Avonhead S3

This Week's Results (July 23)
Mainland Premier League No Game
Mainland Reserves 1 - Halswell 2, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 0 - Burnside 3, Riccarton Domain
Div 2, 2 - Hornby 0, Avonhead
Div 3, 1 - Ashburton Eastern 2, Ashburton Domain
Pres A, 7 - Ashburton Eastern 2, Ashburton Domain
Pres B, 0 - Woolston 5, Garrick
Masters 2 - Brighton 2, Bexley
Prem Youth Div 2 1 - SBHS 6, SBHS

This Week's Results (July 16)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Ferrymead 4, Barnett Park
Mainland Reserves 0 - Ferrymead 3, Barnett Park
Canterbury League 4 - Halswell 2, Riccarton Domain
Div 2, 1 - Ferrymead 2, Barnett Park
Div 3, 1 - Rakaia 4, Avonhead
Pres A 2 - Rangers Dips 5, Avonhead
Pres B 1 - Technical 3, Ray Blank
Masters 1 - Halswell 6, Halswell
Prem Youth Div 2 - School Holidays

This Week's Results (July 9)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Nomads 2, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 0 - Nomads 3, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 3 - Cashmere 2, Somerfield S1
Div 2, 0 - University A 0, Ilam S1
Div 3, 2 Burnside 4, Avonhead S2
Pres A, 3 - Nomads 2, Avonhead S1
Pres B, No Game
Masters, 2 - Technical 7, Hillsborough S2
Prem Youth Div 2, 2 - Western 2, McFarlane S1

This Week's Results (July 2)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Rangers 2, Eric Adam Park
Mainland Reserves 0 - Rangers 1, Eric Adam Park
Canterbury League 0 - University 3, University Oval
Div 2, 1 - University Engineers 0, Ilam S1
Div 3 win by default v University
Pres A, 4 - Rangers B 7, Cuthberts S5
Pres B defaulted to Ashburton Eastern
Masters 1 - Burnside 2, Avonhead S3
Prem Youth Div 2, 1 - Rolleston 0, Avonhead S1

This Week's Results (June 25)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Brighton 2, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 0 - Brighton 3, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 2 - Western 2, Avonhead S3
Div 2, 2 - Rangers 0, Ray Blank S1
Div 3, 0 New Brighton 2, Bexley S3
Pres A, 1 - Technical 0, Avonhead S1
Pres B defaulted to Cashmere
Masters 1 - Rangers White 4, Cuthberts S5
Prem Youth Div 2 defaulted in second half to Rangers, Cuthberts S7

This Week's Results (June 18)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Technical 5, Ensors Road
Mainland Reserves 0 - Technical 3, Ensors Road
Canterbury League 3 - Nomads 0, Tullett Park
Div 2, 2 - North Canterbury 0, Avonhead S1
Div 3, 0 - Cashmere 10, Avonhead S2
Pres A 1 - Cashmere 5, Beckenham S1
Pres B Defaulted to University, Ilam S2
Masters 1 - Ferrymead 1, Barnett Park S1

Pre Youth Div 2, 1 - Burnside 2, Avonhead Park S1

LOST AT AVONHEAD PARK SATURDAY, JUNE 4
A brand new pack of 10 Blue Velcro Legbands - these are used to hold nets onto posts. If someone picked them up can they give Nick Williams a call (see contacts info) as it would be nice to have them back.

This Week's Results (June 11)
Mainland Premier League no game
Mainland Reserves 2 - Burnside 2 (lost 4-3 on pens), Burnside
Canterbury League 0 - North Canterbury 6, Riccarton
Div 2, 3 - Burnside 0, Avonhead S1
Div 3, 1 - Western 0, Elmwood S1
Pres A, 1 - Woolston 1, Garrick
Pres B, 1 - Nomads 3, Tullett S2
Masters 7 - Kaiapoi 1, Kendall S2

This Weekend's Results (June 4)
Mainland Premier League 3 - Chch Utd 6, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 0 - Chch Utd 1, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 0 - Woolston 3, Garrick S1
Div 2, 2 - Western 1, Avonhead S3
Div 3, 2 - Chch Utd 5, Ray Blank S1
Pres A, 3 - University 1, Avonhead S1
Pres B, 3 - Rangers B 6, Cuthberts 6
Masters, 1 - Rangiora A 4, Avonhead S2

This Weekend's Results (May 28)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Nelson 5, Saxton
Mainland Reserves 0 - Burnside 0, Burnside S1
Canterbury League 2 - Mid Canterbury 3, Ashburton Domain S1
Div 1, 1 - Parklands 4, Avonhead S3
Div 2, 2 - HSOB 2, Avonhead S1
Pres A, 8 - Pres B 0, Ray Blank S1
Pres B, 0 - Pres A 8, Ray Blank S1
Masters 0 - Cashmere Juniors 4, Avonhead S2

This Weekend's Results (May 14) - Lots of Draws
Mainland Premier League 0 - Western 5, English Park
Mainland Reserves 0 - Western 1, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 0 - Halswell 0, Halswell Domain
Div 1, 2 - Tech 6, Avonhead S3
Div 2, 1 - Ferrymead 1, Ray Blank
Pres A, 3 - Rangers Dips 1, Cuthberts S5
Pres B, 1 - Tech 1, Avonhead S2
Masters 1 - Halswell 1, Avonhead S1

This Weekend's Results (May 7)
Mainland Premier League (Chatham Cup) 1 - Western 3, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves (Knockout Cup) 1 - New Brighton 0, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 1 - Cashmere 4, Avonhead S3
Div 1, 0 - Nomads 8, Tullet S1
Div 2, 0 - University A 2, Avonhead S1
Pres A, 6 - Nomads 2, Tullet S3
Pres B, 3 - Rangers Dips 3, Avonhead S2
Masters, 2 - Tech 5, Ray Blank S1

WORKING BEE SUNDAY MAY 1
Thanks to all those who attended. Some great work was done including painting the away changing room floor, fixing the TV aerial, cleaning out the bar/kitchen, cleaning and fixing windows, fixing kids room etc.
Special thanks to Barb, Nicki, Terry, Morgan, Ryan, Danny, Kay, Mark, James, Brian, Milts & Cameron. I'm sure I've forgotten someone, but it was a great turnout and a good day to Christen the BBQ for lunch.

This Weekend's Results (April 30)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Halswell 4, Halswell Domain
Mainland Reserves 3 - Halswell 2, Halswell Domain
Canterbury League 2 - University 3, Riccarton Domain
Div 1, 0 - Burnside 1, Avonhead S3
Div 2, 4 - University Eng 2, Avonhead S2
Pres A, 4 - Rangers Bees 6, Avonhead S1
Pres B, Win by Default v Ashburton Eastern
Masters 2 - Burnside 1, Burnside S2

This Weekend's Results (April 23)
Mainland Premier League 0 - Ferrymead Bays 5, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 2 - Ferrymead Bays 3, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 0 - Western 2, Walter Park 2
Div 1, 3 - Christchurch United 5, Avonhead 3
Div 2, 3 - Rangers 1, Cuthberts 7
Pres A, 2 - Technical 4, Ray Blank 1
Pres B, 2 - Cashmere 2, Beckenham 1
Masters, 3 - Rangers 5, Ferrier

ANZAC DAY - APRIL 25
Although our club didn't exist during World War 1, seventy five of our club members served in World War 2. Of these seven were killed in action:
 N.De Roo
 L.A.Fleete
 T.McGlinchy
 J.O'Connor
 D.Spiers
 J.Savage
 J.Murphy

This Weekend's Results (April 16)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Nomads 6, Tullett Park
Mainland Reserves 0 - Nomads 5, Tullett Park
Canterbury League 4 - Nomads 2, Avonhead 3
Div 1, v Bye, 2.30pm
Div 2, 8 - North Canterbury 0, Rangiora Rec
Pres A, 3 - Cashmere 4, Avonhead 1
Pres B, 5 - University 1, Avonhead 2
Masters, 3 - Ferrymead 1, Ray Blank 1

This Weekend's Results (April 9)
Mainland Premier League 1 - Rangers 3, Riccarton Domain
Mainland Reserves 1 - Rangers 2, Riccarton Domain
Canterbury League 1 - North Canterbury 0, Kendall Park
Div 1, 2 - Western 6, Elmwood Park
Div 2, 1 Burnside 0, Burnside 2
Pres A, 2 - Woolston 3, Avonhead 2
Pres B, 3 - Nomads 2, Avonhead 1
Masters, 4 - Kaiapoi 2, Avonhead 3

SCOTT CAMPBELL - INJURED
The club wishes Scott a speedy recovery after his horror injury at the weekend. Playing in the first game of the year for Pressies C (B) Scott suffered a multiple break of the leg.

This Weekend's Results (April 2)
Mainland Premier League 1 - New Brighton 3
Mainland Reserves 0 - New Brighton 2
Canterbury League 0 - Woolston 3
Division 1, 0 - Woolston 9
Division 2, lost to Western
Presidents C (A), beat University
Presidents C (B), 2 - Rangers 2
Masters, 3 - Rangiora 8 (HT 2-1 to Avon)

RANGERS TOURNAMENT
First game Avon 0 - Technical 3. Despite dominating large parts of the game we lost. The result was a cruel reflection of the game.
Second game Avon 0 - Western 4. Not our best game.
Third game Avon 0 - Rangers 4. Need to work on defending against corners

NEW BRIGHTON TOURNAMENT
First game for our reserves was a 3-0 loss to Brighton A. A good result for a new team against a first team.
Second game was a 2-1 win v Technical (goals Glenn Williams, Innocent)
Third game was a 1-0 win v Halswell (goal Innocent)
Fourth game was a 4-0 loss to Western
Fifth game was a 1-1 draw with Pegasus (goal Mohammed)
Next game 2pm Saturday 19th at Bexley v Brighton A.

CANTERBURY UNITED - LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT OCTOBER
Final home game was a 2-1 win against Wellington on Sunday 27th February 2005. Canterbury finished a creditable 4th in the League. If you didn't make it this season make sure you are there come October.

Golden Boot 2004
11 goals - Jun Madonno (Div 1). 
 8 goals - Jason Paul (Reserves).
 5 goals - Aaron Essenberg (Div 1).
 5 goals - Dave Shannon (Div 1).

Latest News Final League Placings 2004
Mainland Premier, 9th of 10.
Mainland Reserves, 9th of 10.
Division 1, 3rd of 9.
Division 2, 4th of 10.
Pressies C (A), 5th of 10.
Pressies C (B), 4th of 10.
Masters, 5th of 9.
Women Division 2, 7th of 8.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - CLUB NAME CHANGE
The meeting on Monday 7 March was attended by a good selection of members past and present. The result was the motion to change the name being defeated at this stage. The main reason for this is to allow us as a club to work on developing the idea further. This means the name will not be changed this season.

The consensus was that we do need to move on changing the club culture and that a name change and rebrand will be part of this. It seems that no one is particularly comfortable with the present name but there wasn't the required 75% of members willing to commit to a new name straight away. The general view seems to be that maybe a geographical name together with Shamrock may work best for us, eg Shamrock Riccarton being used for general advertising and promotion with maybe the shorter more catchy name of Shamrock being used on the field. This could result in say a logo with a Shamrock and the letters SRFC. The club will be working on this over the coming months with the aim to have a proposal to present to the members by mid season.

Thanks very much to all those who attended and presented their views.

THANKS TO DAVE BRISTOW
Dave is taking a well earned break after 3 seasons as manager of our Mainland team. In these 3 years Dave has worked with 4 first team coaches and close to 100 players. This culminated with him being nominated as a Canterbury coach of the season last year.

Dave was a former member of our Shamrock masters team when they were in their golden years. Hopefully Dave will find time to come along and watch a few games this year. We would encourage all former club members to do what Dave has and put something back into the club after you have hung up your boots. Thanks Dave.