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7th

7th Grade Whales (End of sesason report)

7th Grade Orcas (End of sesason report)

The team this year consisted of eight five year olds playing in the 7^th grade.  Their stats were:

             Won                5            Drew               3            Lost                 8 

Out of all their games, there were only three games in which they didn’t score.  All players and parents had an outstanding season on and off the field and we look forward to another successful season next year.

 Special mention goes to Joshua Primmer and Michael Leeder who equally had the highest goal count scoring 7 goals a piece.

 Another special mention goes to their sponsor, Graeme Snook, South Island Manager of Mother Earth.

 Player of the Year:               Joshua Primmer

Most Improved Player:            Jayden Watson

Highest Goal Scorer:            Joshua Primmer and Michael Leeder

By Glenn Lapslie   

8th

8th Grade Tigers  

8th Grade Panthers   (End of sesason report)

The team this year consisted of four existing and four new players playing in the 8^th grade.  Their stats were:

             Won                9             Drew               1            Lost                 6

 All players and parents had an outstanding season on and off the field and we look forward to another successful season next year.

 Special mention goes to Lewis Leeder who had the highest goal count scoring 18 goals.

 Player of the Year:               Samuel Lapslie

Most Improved Player:            Matthew Cohr

Highest Goal Scorer:            Lewis Leeder

By Glenn Lapslie

 The 7th grade Sharks from last season form the basis for this seasons 8th grade Panthers and after a good start last year were looking for a good performance to start this years campaign. The team didn't get off to the start they would have hoped with just one win and four losses coming in the first 5 games , but then with what seemed a complete turn around in their fortunes came three very good performances and three wins scoring 12 and conceding only 3, a brief loss of two games and a draw was the catalyst for the amazing end to a great season , the team won the last five games scoring 23 goals and letting their guard down only four times. The players of the Panthers all deserve to have special awards for the high standard of soccer that they have achieved this season, our Player of the Year  Samuel Lapslie is a very keen and good all round player, who has a natural ability to run the team from midfield ,who can get back and tackle in defence and a total of 9 goals shows he knows how to score. Our Most Improved Player goes to a player new to the team this year Matthew Cohr , he was a little shy but also a very good listener and would learn to move into positions around the park that often stopped attacking teams in their tracks. The only girl in our team Julia Dalrymple is a prodigy from the mini league who has the boys falling at her feet as she tackles them without a care ,and then stands over them as they pull themselves from the dirt. Two players that played much of the season at the back mainly due to their superior height and big kicking advantage were Michael Townshend and Jarrod Stoop each played a role in supplying our forwards with goals. Our striking partnership of Taylor Britt and Lewis Leeder was a pleasure to watch this year as they both seemed to be able to score at will, leaving many defences standing with their speed and good first time touches. As the goals went in the confidence could be seen throughout the rest of the team and the smiles on their faces told the story , The Coach's Award was presented to Lewis Leeder for a total of 18 goals and a close second on 15 goals was Taylor Britt. Once again it has been good to be part of a great team and Glen Lapslie and myself would like to thank the great support from all the parents each week ,keep coming its fun . Thanks to Julie and Sheree for all organizing, transport washing and oranges etc...   
                                                                               

 Cheers Danny Leeder

8th Grade - Leopards (End of sesason report)

Despite a rocky patch near the start of the season where we lost 6 games in a row,the Lepoards finished the season in fine style,winning 5 and drawing 1 of our last 7 games.We finished with 6 wins,2 draws and 8 losses.It was exciting to see all our players showing great improvement from last years 7^th grade side,it helped having kept the same team together.Special mention to Joe Brodie who again was our player of the year,scoring 12 goals.Joseph Durkin-Gorman,Andrew Hyde and Sheldon Isitt also stood out in a very good team effort,well done to all the Leopards! Hope to see you back next year.

 Cheers

Coach Geoff Hyde

8th Grade The Lions 

9th

9th Grade Magpies    

10th

10th Grade Bobcats    (End of sesason report)

Team Members:  Myles Cameron, Robert Passe, Georgia Leonard, Matt Watts, Maddy George, Scott Tynan, Kieran McCann, Nathan Hight, Brooke Queree, Toby Tainui, Te-Tua Tainui.

 For a brand new team, this season has been both challenging and very rewarding. Some players had  never played soccer before and most had only played for one season. Yet from the first game each and every team member played with passion and commitment. For our 16 games, we won 7, drew 3 and lost 6 ( mostly by a very narrow margin). Early in the season we lost 2 very good players, brothers Toby and Te Tua, who moved to the North Island. Te Tua played mainly in mid-field and was great on attack. Toby was our specialist goalie who made many brilliant and brave saves. Obviously with our squad of 10 reduced to 8 it could have been very challenging. However we gained a British import, Robert, who proved himself to be an extraordinary defender. Our strong centre, Myles, then changed to become goalie and impressed everybody with his expertise including his huge kicks which helped set up many fine goals. Helping  Robert in defence was Scott who proved to be a determined player in his first season of soccer and gained in confidence and skills as the season progressed. His dad Mark helped out by refereeing most games ( and very well I must say ) taking alot of pressure off the coach. Playing in mid-field on the left was Nathan who in his first year of playing ended up slotting 7 great goals and setting up many more. His skills were superb and he finished the season on a high winning the player of the year trophy. On the right mid-field were Georgina and Brooke who displayed great versatility by playing in other positions when asked. Georgina had many fine runs and set up many goals for the strikers. Brooke was also excellent in his positional play and grew in strength in his defensive abilities. Playing most of the season at centre was Kieran who was especially good at his strong tackling and often displayed great speed around the pitch. Up front on the right was Matt who was especially good at his positional play and set up many goals with his magnificent crosses. Playing at left forward was Maddy who always had a high work-rate and was impressive with his elusive dribbling techniques. As the top goal scorer with a tally of 14 it was deserving that he was awarded the most improved player trophy. Finally, thanks to each player for playing as a great team member and we look forward to seeing you all next season.

Coach Barry George

10th grade Bears/ (Hippos)

10th grade Cheetahs

The 10th Grade Cheetahs are enjoying a successful season already and have had some exciting games , notably the Hornby Eels game  (3-3 )on the 5th which  had everyone biting theit nails until the final whistle and also the
Avonhead Puma game (6-1) on the 12th .The team is in its 4th year together .There is a feeling of cameradarie that the guys enjoy  and it is evident on the field ,very supportive , honest with their calls and excellent
sportsmanship .The boys have also made Kate welcome .We unfortunately  lost Alex Doe to the 10th premier team , however Kate Adams has replaced him and is an assett to the team , playing couragously in
the forwards and midfield and helped set up a goal just last week .The team is doing the basics well ,good passing ,communicating well and stong shots at goal as well as a very strong defence .The Cheetahs have up
to now :  played    8  won       5 drawn     2  lost         1
goals scored  25 and  19 against
Our forwards have provided some exciting combinations and scoring opportunities .Nathan Campbell has scored 11 goals this season followed by Liam with 6 and Nick and Braedyn on 4 each  , also Cameron with 3,well done guys !
Our defence consists of Tim Jamison ,Ryan DeLeijer Rhodes ,and Connor Hoffman who have shown real commitment especially under pressure ,good tackles and clearance kicks. Braedyn Campbell has enjoyed midfield play
along with Stephen Collins . Both boys having a sizzling season with  very distinctive styles and supporting forwards and defence well . Generally however the team has really improved and we are looking forward to the rest
of the season . Our players mum's ,dads and grandparents  have been hugely supportive and
are always encouraging .Its always neat to see every one at the games and the kids love having them there.  Thanks especially to Paul Hoffman for his help at training .
 Coach Mark Thompson

11th

11 B   

12th

12 A   

12C

13th

13A (End of sesason report)

I’d like to introduce the team to you:

 From the very start of the season it was evident that we had a very good and well balanced team. For most players this was the 3^rd season together in the A Team. Everyone was keen to play well and also enjoy themselves.  It is interesting to note that many of the players are friends of the pitch and atay over at each others homes both during and between seasons. So as you can probably guess we have had a reasonably successful season. We have played 12 games, won 6, lost 5 and drawn 1. 

Game statistics for the season were goals for 54, against 21, difference + 33. By our calculations we think we came 4^th in the Round Robin competition.

Every week the team was supported by a large number of parents, grand parents and siblings. The individual skills, hunger for the ball, and willingness to pass provided us all with many memorable moments. Because the players all seem to connect and support each other so well any where on the pitch we often forgot they are only 13. Many parents also helped with training, coaching, ‘subbing’ and refereeing

In the final of the Knock Out competition the boys played extremely well in a game that used every ‘mm’ of the pitch and could have gone either way right up to the final whistle. The final score was 3-2 to Ferrymead Bays with all players absolutely exhausted. This team may not have won the Knock Out Competition 2 years in a row but the boys can hold their heads high because they competed for everything and contributed to great finals game. We were also proud of the way the boys congratulated the winning team.

 Congratulations to Team Player of the year Jack Nash for way he controlled the midfield and fed the ball to the forwards and to Most Improved Player Kyle Osborne for his strong defence and for ‘knowing’ when to carry  the ball and when to release it.

 Congratulations and thank you to every player for your great skills, attitude and behaviour. We are very proud of you and appreciate what you do. See you next season.

 Phill Melligan (Coach)                                    Graeme Barber (Manager)

Mid season reports

 From the very start of the season it was evident that we had a very good and well balanced team. Everyone was keen to play well and also enjoy themselves.  So as you can probably guess we have had a reasonably successful season so far. We have played 12 games, won 6, lost 5 and drawn 1.  

 Game statistics so far are goals for 40, against 16, difference + 24 and total points  19.

 Every week the team has been supported by a large number of parents, grand parents and siblings. The individual skills, hunger for the ball, and willingness to pass have provided us all with many memorable moments. Because the players all seem to connect and support each other so well any where on the pitch we often forget they are only 13.

 Congratulations and thank you to every one who has had anything to do with this team so far for the excellent way you have promoted Nomads and the sport of soccer.

 Graeme Barber (Manager)

14th

Junior Youth

JUNIOR YOUTH A   

Junior Premier Youth

Premier Youth

Nomads/ Western  16th grade Premier youth ( End of season report)

ladies Section  from the Convenors report June 2004

Welcome back to all the ladies frpom 2003 and a special welcome to all ladies transfering & rejoining Nomads. Jason is still coaching & is assisted by Gavin Dickinson. We also have a new mangeress Julie Lawry as  Julie Hammond has retired,I would like to thank her for all the support and great job she has done over the many years.  

This year the season is in two parts 

Premier League which was on a saturday ten games, Nomads won this league with 7 wins 1 draw & 2 losses.

The second part of the season is now on Sunday mornings which is the Divison One League  5 team 8 games  2 byes

SWANZ Cup

Nomads were knock out in round one by Halswell 3-2 this was played at English park. 

All the best for the rest of the season. 

Ken Drake Ladies Convenor 

For further information please send an email to info@nomadsafc.org.nz