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The Christchurch Football Club (Inc.) Established 1863 – Registered 1905 – Colours Red & Black

The 149th Annual Report and Financial Statement of Accounts For Year Ending 31st August 2012

Cover photo and other action shots provided by Ken Baker photography. Prizegiving shots supplied by Phil Arvidson. Printed in Christchurch by Maxim Print

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given of the 149th Annual General Meeting to be held at the Clubrooms, Christchurch Park, 250 Westminster Street, Christchurch on Monday 26th November 2012 at 7.30 pm. Business: 1.

Obituaries

2.

To confirm the minutes of the 148th Annual General Meeting.

3.

To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statements.

4.

To receive and approve the recommendation of the Executive that the subscriptions for 2013 be as follows:

a. b. c. d.

Senior Div 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & Women’s (reducible to $150 if paid by 31st May 2013 [or earlier]) Colts and any Under 21 player (reducible to $120 if paid by 31st May 2013 [or earlier]) General Old Member

$190 $160 $45 $40

5. To receive and approve the recommendation of the Executive that a Ground Maintenance Levy be approved for the 2013 playing season in addition to the annual subscription, on all registered players of the Club as follows:

Senior players including Colts Junior players

6.

Members eligible to become 40 Year Old Members:

7.

Members eligible to become Old Members:

8.

Election of Office Bearers.

9.

General Business.

$20 $10

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CONTENTS

Notice of Annual Meeting 1 Contents 2 Season’s Highlights 3 Office Bearers 4 Obituaries 5 Chairman’s Report 10 Christchurch Park Report 12 Representative Honours 14 Club Captain’s Report 16 Awards 19 Senior Division One 20 Senior Division Two 22 Senior Division Three 24 Colts Premier 27 Colts U20’s 36 Canardlys 37 Junior Club 38 Junior Advisory Board Competition Placings 41 Axemen 42 Christchurch Gentlemen (Golden Oldies) 43 CFC Netball – Season’s Review 44 Awards 45 WSI Report 46 New Zealand Representatives 47 Canterbury Representatives 48 Members 49 Financial Statements 53 150th Jubilee Programme Inside Back Cover

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Annual Report and Financial Statement of Accounts 2012

SEASON’S HIGHLIGHTS

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The Colts premier team winning their competition

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A record forty junior teams competing

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The club retaining the prestigious CRFU Evans Shield and Wilson 45 South Cup

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A much improved financial result

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Visit by the Irish team and the William Webb Ellis Cup to the club

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The sad loss of club members Hugh Cottrell, Jock Hobbs and Maurice Ryan

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The massive contribution of Richie McCaw to New Zealand Rugby

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Preparations commencing for the 150th Jubilee Celebrations

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OFFICE BEARERS

Patron K C Allsop President G P Wilson Life Members D J Abbott, K C Allsop, M J Ambler, K S Chambers, J C H Mill, E M Ferguson, J M Rowberry, M P Ryan ( deceased) R D Smith, A I Stoneman, T A Thompson, S R Wilder, D G Wilson Board Chairman ACS Trent Board Members V de Beus, T R Giles, N Martin, B K Thomson Club Captain P Gargiulo Rugby Committee T Giles ( Chairman ),P Bowden, M Don, J Fahey, C Hammett, T Hussey (JAB representative), J Nash, A Thompson Delegates to the CRFU P Bowden, P Gargiulo, T Giles, M J O’Donovan Solicitor T Giles Auditor Marriotts Audit Partnership

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OBITUARIES

HC (Hugh) Cottrell 1946-2011

A former Senior captain and member of one of the Club’s most famous families, died while playing tennis on 9th December 2011. Hugh Crispe Cottrell was born in Christchurch on 2nd May 1946. After attending Fendalton Primary and Medbury School, he went on to Christ’s College (1959-1963) where he was a Prefect and a member of the 1st XV 1962-63 (as a first five eighth) and Athletic team 1963. On leaving school he began a law degree at Canterbury University and joined the Christchurch Football Club, where his father, A.I. ‘Beau’ Cottrell had been a 1929-32 All Black and later a long serving and respected President and Patron and his older brother Richard had also played. Hugh played in the Under 20 A side in 1964 and after three seasons in Senior B team and a Canterbury representative in the grade, he was selected as a loose forward in the Senior A side in 1968. He played four seasons in the Seniors and was always a very fit, honest and hard working forward. He captained the side in 1971, who were Joint Championship winners with New Brighton. He also served on the Club’s Management Committee from 1968 -71 and was for many years the Club’s Honorary Solicitor. In 1974 Hugh married a Hawkes Bay girl Jane Waldin and soon after they left for two years in Europe. On his return Hugh played a couple of seasons as a very experienced leader in the Senior B side.

As a lawyer Hugh worked firstly for the family firm of Joynt, Andrews, Cottrell and Dawson. He had the distinction of being appointed early in his career a Notary Public and became a well respected practioner in Family law, both as a mediator and a Counsel for Children. He later set up Cottrell Law with his brother Richard and after Richard retired he worked firstly for Meares Williams and then Mortlock McCormack. On his passing the Mortlock McCormack website said that, “Hugh brought a special brand of fun and vitality to the office and his sincerity, honesty and integrity were beyond reproach and served as an outstanding example to all our staff and to the law profession in general”. Hugh also served as a Fellow on the Christ’s College Board of Governors from 1991-1993 and was a long time member of the Axemen’s Club. He had a wide range of interests and hobbies. Hugh played the piano, trumpet and the guitar, was a very keen tramper, tennis player and enjoyed surfing at the family bach at Gore Bay. Hugh was pre-deceased by his son Ben and is survived by his wife Jane and daughters Charlotte, Sussanah and Millie. Jerry Rowberry

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MJB (Jock) Hobbs 1960 - 2012

It is unlikely that any New Zealand rugby man will ever have the overall impact on the game that Jock Hobbs had. Jock was an All Black captain, but his greatest contribution to rugby and to New Zealand was made off the field.

Jock married Nicky, the sister of Canterbury and All Black team mates Robbie and Bruce Deans. He went to South Africa with the rebel Cavaliers in 1986, a tour he later regretted making.

Michael James Bowie Hobbs was born in Christchurch on 15 February 1960. He attended Christ’s College, where he was in the 1st cricket Xl 1974-77 and the 1st XV 1975-77. On leaving school, Jock joined the Christchurch Football Club in 1978, while studying Law at Canterbury University and captained a very successful Under 19 team. The following year he went straight into the Seniors and played over 100 Senior games for the club over the next eight seasons. He captained the side in his last six years.

After moving to Wellington in 1987, he suffered a number of bouts of concussion and chose to retire from the game in the year of the inaugural World Cup in New Zealand.

He represented Canterbury from 1980-1986, during which time it held the Ranfurly Shield from 1982-1985. Jock’s outstanding play during this era as a combative and tireless loose forward, saw him selected for the All Blacks in 1983 against the British and Irish Lions. He played 39 times for New Zealand, including 21 Tests and his leadership qualities saw him captain the All Blacks on a short tour to Fiji in 1984 and on a tour to Argentina a year later.

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In Christchurch Jock worked as a barrister, firstly for Cavell Leitch and later Cameron and Company. In Wellington he joined Rainey Collins, becoming a managing partner in 1991. As a barrister, Jock never lost a jury trial. He was later Executive Director of Strategic Finance and a member of the NZ Institute of Directors. He also did an MBA. Jock was coach/selector for NZ Universities rugby from 1990-1995. He also chaired the Stadium Supporters Club that helped secure the Westpac Stadium on the Wellington waterfront. Former Wellington mayor, Fran Wilde said, “He chaired the meetings, worked out the tactics and then rolled up his sleeves and got on with it!” As an administrator, Jock’s epitaph will always be ‘the man who saved the game’.

He became a NZRU Councillor in 1995 and emerged as the crucial figure when the game went professional that year. He worked around the clock for six weeks to get the key players to sign with the NZRU and save the game from the Kerry Packer-backed World Rugby Corporation.

triumph in the final. Who will ever forget the sight of a very ill Jock presenting silver caps to Richie McCaw and Mils Muliaina for their 100th test, during the Tournament and receiving the Vernon Pugh Award for distinguished service to rugby at the IRB Awards in Auckland the night after the Final.

He lost his place on the NZRU Council the following year, when the number of seats was reduced. However, after losing the subhosting rights for the 2003 World Cup, Jock was once again called on. He became Board chairman in 2002 and his crowning rugby achievement came in 2005 when he led the successful delegation in gaining the hosting rights to the 2011 World Cup. This was the same year he was diagnosed with leukaemia. It remained relatively dormant over the next five years, but in 2010 he needed six months of chemotherapy and late that year was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma which required more aggressive treatment and much rest. He chose to resign from the NZRU and Rugby World Cup NZ Ltd boards to focus on his health. He was the longest serving chairman in NZRU history.

Christchurch was always Jock’s club. He presented his Member of the New Zealand order of Merit, for services to rugby, to the club in 1996. In 2006 he was made a Companion of the New Zealand order of Merit. He was a member of the Axemen’s Club and was always ready to help the Christchurch Football Club when he could. He listened carefully and gave sound advice.

Thankfully, Jock with his typical bravery and determination, lived long enough to see the hugely successful 2011 World Cup tournament and see his beloved All Blacks

Jock would be happy to be remembered as a man who loved his family, loved having a bit of fun and who always gave nothing but his best. He is survived by his wife, Nicky, and children Emily, Michael, Penny and Isabelle. Michael summed up everyone’s feelings for Jock, in front of 800 people at his funeral when he said, “we love you Dad, enjoy your rest you’ve earned it”. Jerry Rowberry

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Maurice Ryan 1918 - 2012

For older club members Maurice Ryan, always immaculately dressed and usually smoking a pipe, was a familiar figure at both Bangor Street and at Westminster Street. This well respected and liked Life Member passed away peacefully in September. He was 94 and his association with the Christchurch Football Club extended back to the years before World war II. At the time of his death he was the oldest living life member and one of the few remaining links to the club in the 1930s. Maurice joined the Club in 1938. Previously he attended St Bede’s College and may well have joined Christchurch because the Marist Club decided to go on-mass to rugby league following a well -documented dispute with the CRFU in 1923. He played through the grades eventually reaching the senior team as a loose forward before military service saw his playing career end. In 1948 he joined the committee and over the next two decades held a number of administrative positions. These included the role of Assistant Secretary for two years and, Secretary for another three and Deputy Club captain for a year. His tenure on the committee ended in 1968 when he stepped

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down having served a year as Vice President. He also found time to coach underweight teams in the mid-1950s. Ken Allsop, Club patron, remembered Maurice fondly saying that he was “ a dignified man, a good citizen who always gave of his best...he supported every club event and was a key figure in the 1963 centennial celebrations... his meeting notes and letters were always in long-hand, immaculately written.” Ken laughingly recalled trips with Maurice to Dunedin to watch test matches and also the AGM where they each received life membership. “I was one of four that night and because my surname name was Allsop I was first... good old Maurice was last..we often had a laugh over that.” The Club extends its sincere sympathy to his family. Tony Murdoch

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

For the first time since 2004 the Christchurch Football Club has been able to report a surplus for the year. This is mainly attributable to the profit that the motels have generated because of the increased patronage due to the earthquakes. Other contributing factors have been the Bar & Restaurant’s continued profitability and the Rugby Committee going from a Loss of $54,540 in 2011 to a surplus of $38,894 in 2012. The Club’s financials are covered in more detail at the end of this report. On the rugby field we promised so much but, in the end, only one team delivered – The Colts Premiers – and they did it well! Congratulations go to them and their support team of Ross, Daniel, Dave, Peter, Kashi and Kurt. We were well represented by the other teams: Div 1 & Div 2 both nearly made the Top 4 in their respective grades, Div 3 tripped up in the final in a game they would normally have won, the Colts Under 20s can be very proud of their efforts to reach the final, only to go down to a very well drilled team, and the Canardlys continued to be the Canardlys – a team of great guys who add so much to the Club. The Junior section of the Club continues to grow under the leadership and guidance of its very good Committee chaired by Tony Hussey. They fielded forty Junior teams this season which must have taken some organising. Tony and his team can be justifiably proud of their work during the year. The process of organising the earthquake repairs to the carpark and driveway is nearly

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complete and the contractors have assured the Club that these will be completed by the middle of March next year. The other repairs to the Clubrooms and the Motels will be carried out after the 150th Celebrations have been held at Easter next year. As always our grounds require care and work to be carried out on them during the summer months. We are very fortunate to have Russell Bayliss looking after the grounds but he would be the first to admit that he can’t do it on his own. To maintain the grounds successfully requires planning and money. The money will be coming from Grants and the Grounds Levy that all players have paid. The Executive are hopeful that we will not have to use all of the Grounds Levy collected this year and that with the Grounds Levies collected in future years we can be in a position in a few years time to carry out a major upgrade of No 2 Ground. A decision has been made to sell the Aylesford Street section and we are confident that this will be done by the middle of next year. Our 150th Jubilee celebrations, to be held at Easter next year, are being organised by Tony Murdoch and a very able committee comprising some long time members who are very passionate about the Club. It promises to be a weekend to remember. Lorna and Mike continue to do an excellent job in looking after the motels, the bar and the restaurant – this is very evident from the financial results that they have realised. On top of this Mike has, as in previous years,

done an excellent job in his position of Rugby Development Manager.

the Club as she is involved with the Junior Boys’ section of the Club.

The Club and our teams continue to be more and more reliant on sponsorship. We are very fortunate and grateful for the sponsorship that we receive. Please show your appreciation by supporting our sponsors.

As in previous years Eddie Cropley, Westminster Sports’ CEO, has assisted the Club by way of carrying out secretarial tasks for the executive, identifying and negotiating sponsorship deals and by preparing and submitting the Club’s applications for Grants. His assistance has been invaluable and we are extremely appreciative for his contribution to the Club.

Over the years the Christchurch Football Club has been well served by the Club members that have been on the Rugby Committee and on the Executive. This year is no exception with Mike O’Donovan, Toby Giles and Pierre Gargiulio leading a very good Rugby Committee. I know I have been very fortunate to have an Executive comprising Gerald Wilson, Toby Giles, Nick Martin and Bryce Thomson working with me. Unfortunately, early in the year Nick had to stand down due to personal reasons but I am hopeful that he will return some time in the future as he has a lot to offer. I wish to make special mention of Peter Bowden. He is on the Rugby Committee, he has up graded the Club’s website and he is at present up grading the Christchurch Park website. He also updates the Club’s website on a regular basis. Many thanks Peter. As most of you are aware Tanyia Legge resigned from her position as the Club’s Administration Assistant in late June. Tanyia had been in this position for seven years and in that time she had become the Club’s go to person if you wanted to know something or you needed something done in a hurry. The Club is extremely grateful for all that she has done. Fortunately, Tanyia will still be around

In August the Executive decided that if the Club was to progress it required a Business Development Manager and on 3 September Tim Murdoch started in the position. Prior to this Tim had worked for New Zealand Cricket for a number of years. Tim is responsible for the successful running of the Club and has a number of projects that when they are completed should see the Club in a very healthy position for the next long while. 2013 promises to be a huge year for the Christchurch Football Club. I believe that we have every thing in place to ensure that this occurs. Alan Trent

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CHRISTCHURCH PARK REPORT

MOTELS Turnover for the year ended August 2012 was $239,825, a 27.6% increase on last year. This compares very favourably with last year’s 13.6% increase, however the occupancy rate can still improve. The units are yet to have earthquake repairs but general maintenance has continued with units 1 to 5 having had their roofs painted. Some couches have been purchased along with beds as on-going upgrades. A new barbecue with improved roof has been installed. PLAYING FIELDS It was alluded to last year that steps would be taken to control the poa annua in the grass sward. This was done by killing all vegetation with Roundup and resulted in an improvement, in particular on No.2 where the wireweed was controlled.

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Emergency field repairs were undertaken pre-season when we found that grass was not growing on the drain-line depressions running the length of No.2. Thanks to some outstanding organising by Pierre, Toby and Mike, along with the army of volunteers, this work was completed. We are always looking to maintain and improve the grounds but funding is the restraint. In spite of this, and the hammering, particularly No.2 ground gets with practices as well as games, the grounds came through the season well. The No. 2 ground will again be sprayed this off-season for further improvement and it is planned to skim this ground next season to correct the undulations which were inflicted by the earthquakes. Two significant plant items were purchased, a new John Deere mower, and a spray unit which reduces the need for contractors.

MAINTENANCE Maintenance is on going. Notably the clubrooms roof was painted, trees in the driveway have been trimmed as well as three trees threatening neighbours’ properties were removed. The removal of all trees along the drain to stop the shading of the grounds although desirable has not been carried out owing to cost. All earthquake related maintenance is still awaiting the green light. A number of projects are under-way to ensure the facility is in pristine condition for the 150th celebration.

Russell Bayliss, our groundsman and fix-it man continues to give extra-ordinary service. Thank you Russell. Mac Ferguson, our relief manager and maintenance (and crisis) electrician is outstanding, together with Ken Charlton who is always just a call away to offer assistance. Eddie Cropley, David Wilson and many others, who contribute, a huge thanks, your help is very much appreciated. Bryce Thomson

STAFF AND HELPERS Lorna O’Donovan, our Complex Manager, together with husband Michael, have continued to manage and promote our operation and the results speak volumes for their effort. Thank you to them and their staff.

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REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS

All Blacks Richie McCaw (Captain) Crusaders Richie McCaw (Captain), Matt Todd South Island Matt Todd Canterbury ITM Squad Joel Everson, Richie McCaw, Sam Monaghan, Matt Todd Tasman ITM Squad Steve Alfeld Northland ITM Squad Scott Vessey Canterbury B Mark Abbott (Captain), Sam Cottam, Matt Thatcher Canterbury Metro Mark Abbott (Captain), Sam Cottam Canterbury Maori Dave Ruha, Matt Thatcher Canterbury Colts Trevor Best (Manager), Angus Middleton, William Mills Town Colts Dwayne Prendergast (Coach), Trevor Best (Manager), Angus Middleton, William Mills, Hayden O’Donnell Canterbury Metro Under 20’s Peter Bowden (Technical Advisor), Mark Brown (Coach), Muir Don (Manager), Nick Mannering, Brad Tucker Canterbury Maori Colts Mitch Harding

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Cantabrians Under 19 Scott Harpum, Matt Kottier, Hamish Munro, Ethan Plaskett, Andy Williams Canterbury Metro Under 18 Development Peter Donaldson, Will Duncan, Daniel O’Brien (Coach) Mid Canterbury Heartland Squad Matt Groom West Coast Heartland Squad Harry Jones

TROPHIES WON BY CHRISTCHURCH FOOTBALL CLUB IN 2012 Evans Shield (Total aggregate of points for Open grade and Junior competitive grade teams) Redpath Shield (Total aggregate of points for Junior Competitive grade teams) Div 1 Tom George Cup Div 3 Hawkins Championship Cup Colts Premier

Charlie Rhodes Memorial Cup Metropolitan Challenge Shield Hawkins Championship Trophy

Under 11 Challenge Shield Under 11 Section 3 Plaque Winner Under 12 Championship Cup Winner

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CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT

The 149th year has been another successful season for the Christchurch Football Club on and off the paddock. This was evident with our Colts U20’s making the final, Division 3 playing in their fourth consecutive final and the very well drilled Colts Premier team who took out the competition in a gripping final against Sydenham. All teams represented Christchurch Football Club upholding the traditions and the club’s fine reputation. The highlight of the year was seeing the Colts Premier team take out the final having lost last year. The success of this team can be attributed to the hard-work of the coaches Ross Tarawhiti and Daniel O’Brien. The team is to be commended on their level of professionalism on and off the pitch. This was a direct result of the time and effort put in behind the scenes by the management team of Dave Stuthridge (Sponge) and Kashi. Within this team there are some great “club men” who have shown rugby ability far beyond their age. This bodes well for the club and its future.

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The Division 1 and Division 2 teams had mixed results in 2012. Although the results did not always go our way, all team members should feel proud of the way they played, demonstrating great heart and spirit. A big thank you has to be made to the coaches and managers of Division 1, Matt Mustchin, Johnny Seque, Matt Lewis, Duncan Trevella and Leanne Curgenven. This team will learn a lot from this season and will stand them in good stead for the 150th celebration year in 2013. The Division 2 team, coached by new combination Terrence Hunkin and Aidan Don, started the season well but a few results went against them, pushing them out of the top 6. A special thank you must be made to managers Graham Mitchell and Chris Hammett for another well organised Division 2 team. This years Under 20 team proved to be a successful team in what is traditionally a hard fought grade. This team made the final against Boys High 2nd XV (coached by Daniel O’Brien), but couldn’t quite beat the team they had previously lost twice to throughout the season. Thank you to Bruce Morton, Allen Harding and Peter Freeman.

In their fourth consecutive final the Division 3 team came unstuck against their old foe Burnside. Heading into the final they had beaten each other once during the season, which set the scene for an exciting final. Here’s hoping this team can continue with its great success in the many years to come. The Canardlys had a somewhat inconsistent season, leaving them to battle out the bottom 4 places of their respective section. This grade is proving harder and harder to attract new players but there has been a massive effort put in by the team to try and grow the Canardly’s for future years. A special mention has to be made to Tommo, Wee Dave and (captain) Lefty. A very special mention must be made to Mike O’Donnovan for his relentless hard work and effort that he puts in to provide what is undoubtedly one of the best-managed clubs in New Zealand. His wife Lorna plays not only a huge part in allowing Mike to be so successful but finds the time to ensure the clubrooms are a success.

Thanks must be given to all the volunteers for their unfailing hard work. This ensures the club remains successful and at the fore front of Club rugby in New Zealand. Thank you also to the partners and families for allowing the volunteers the time that is needed. 2013 will be the year that Christchurch Football Club celebrates its 150th jubilee. It will be a season filled with excitement, opportunities and a chance to catch up with members and players from previous eras. It will be great to see you all join in amongst the festivities. Give ‘em the Axe.

Pierre Gargiulo

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AWARDS

AWARD

DESCRIPTION

RECIPIENT

Millar Cup

Club Sportsperson of the Year

Matt Groom

Catherall Cup

Player of the Year - First Year Senior Division 1 Matt Etheredge

Harvey Batchelor Cup

Most Helpful to Senior Division 1 Team

Jake Ashby

Allan Robilliard Cup

Senior Division 1 Player’s Player of the Year

Angus Middleton

A.I. Cottrell Cup

Senior Division 2 Back of the Year

Karl Uilelea

Mickey Seed Cup

Senior Division 2 Forward of the Year

Ben Anderson

TR Barber Cup

Senior Division 3 Back of the Year

Brendan Hall

Tom Mullan Cup

Senior Division 3 Forward of the Year

Jason Hand

CFC Cup

Colts Premier Back of the Year

Nick Mannering

Carl Palmer Cup

Colts Premier Forward of the Year

Harry Jones

Fred Forsythe Cup

Colts U20’s Back of the Year

Will Duncan

Eric Phillips Cup

Colts U20’s Forward of the Year

Luke de Beus

Keith Torrance Cup

Canardly’s Back of the Year

Rangi ( Sooty ) Te Amo

Alby Johnson Cup

Canardly’s Forward of the Year

James ( Fluffy ) Lee-Sang

Ray Whitaker Trophy

Canardly’s Players Player of the Year

Cameron ( Mac ) Kelly

O’Loughlin Family Cup

JAB Team of the year

Under 12 Gold

Les Donaldson Cup Outstanding Team Coach for the Year

Ross Tarawhiti & Daniel O’Brien

Denys Hoare Cup Outstanding Team Manager for the Year

Graham Mitchell & Chris Hammett

Craig Calder Cup

Team of the Year

Colts Premier

Hardy Johnstone Cup

Top Goal Kicking for the Year

Brook Retallick

McCully Cup

Athlete for the Year

Kimeon Reade

Tui Jim Gregg Cup

Administrator of the Year

Peter Bowden

Tui

Player of the Year

Matt Etheredge

Chapman Cup

Outstanding JAB Administrator

Amber Field

Bryan Mustchin Trophy

Outstanding JAB Coach

Graeme Moody

Bob Hearn Memorial Trophy

Most Improved Front Rower

Jack Burmester

David Burke Memorial Trophy The Most Supportive Club Member or Friend to the Players

Dave Stuthridge

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SENIOR DIVISION ONE

Playing Record Played

Won

Lost

Draws

Points For

Points Against

Placing

17

10

5

2

366

328

7th

Key Achievements: • Highest Points Scorer Brook Retallick 187 • Top Try Scorer Mark Abbott 6 • Eight players selected for representative honours four selected for the ITM Cup, • One for Mid Canterbury and one player taking up an overseas contract • Handing the crying towel back • Two DCL Shield defence’s The 2012 season was a new beginning for the coaching and management staff of the division one team with John Seque (Head Coach), Matt Mustchin (Asst Coach) and Matt Lewis (Manager). The preseason got off to a good start and with wins against Southbridge, Burnside and University, a twenty-six strong squad was named. We headed to Hanmer Springs for a team camp where there was training, team building and everyone just getting to know each other as a group. We came back from camp with a really positive and good feel about the season ahead. Our season was plagued by some serious injuries with Jake Ashby (Knee), James Owens (Broken Leg), Jade Rauhihi (Knee) Sam Cottam (Shoulder) just to name a few, also there was the normal pulls and sprains

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associated with rugby. This stretched our depth of the squad very early on. After winning our first two games defending the DCL shield and handing the Crying Towel back to Linwood our season was off to a good start. Unfortunately we went backwards the very next week and also relinquished the DCL shield to Marist Albion at Rugby Park. After a stern talking to after what we all agreed was a poor performance, it was critical to get our season back on track as there were some tough games to follow. The season to follow was a not what we had all trained and worked towards with a narrow loss to Sydenham, wins against Sumner and Shirley a loss to HSOB left us needing to win two of the next three to make the top section. A win against New Brighton had us feeling positive, but things only got worse with consecutive losses to Burnside and University, we now needed results to go our way. We didn’t make the top section so our sights shifted to finishing fifth by winning the bottom section and playing the bottom two of the top six. We finished top of section two winning five in a row. This setup a semi final with New Brighton at Rawiti Domain, but once again

we only had ourselves to blame though some poor option taking and poor execution losing 29-19. In closing this off I would like to thank Mike and Lorna O’Donovan for the help and support throughout the season and also Megan Williams and her team at Christchurch Park Physiotherapy for the countless hours spent fixing our players and enabling them to play. Also the support and commitment of the following sponsors: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

And the faithful supporters that turn up week after week. I hope everyone is looking forward to the 2013 season and especially the 150th year of our great club. Matt Lewis Coaches: Managers: Physio: Trainer:

Johnny Seque, Matt Mustchin Matt Lewis, Leanne Curgenven Megan Williams Duncan Trevella

March Construction (Major Sponsor) Christchurch Park Physiotherapy Fitz Tui Clubrooms Thirsty Marriner Bar and Restaurant Igloo Ice Kiwi Cuisine Planit Associates Rough and Milne Landscape Architects Trent Construction Plumbing World Stirling Sports Northlands Marshlands Produce High Fly Roofing Riddiford Financial Frontrunner Bush Inn CCC Teamwear

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SENIOR DIVISION TWO


Won

Lost

Draws

Points For

Points Against

Placing

16

10

5

1

376

238

4th

The 2012 season has been another satisfying year for Div 2. With a number of players not returning from previous year/s it was a challenge for the coaching staff to get the new boys up to speed and put out a competitive side. To all accounts this was quite a success, with our losses in the first round being close games able to have gone either way. We managed to finish in the top eight however we made a bad start with a draw against Burnside, then had a good win over University, but with losing our last two games against Old Boys and Brighton ending our season. We had seventeen new players joining us this year, Ben Anderson, Stefan Bendall, Jock Mugford, Karl Uilelea, Tevita Pongi, Heath

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Forsyth, Sam Milne, Alex Wenden, Sam Jeffries, David Murphy, Liam Heneghan, Dan Young, Simione Taufaeteau, Tevita Tupou, Saia Tuionetoa, Sioeli Kolo and Tevita Taulani, joining the seven guys returning, Andre Thompson, Kyle Brewer, James Fahey, Matt Casper, Tom Angus, Ricky Hollamby and Kimeon Reade. Ben Anderson had a solid year leading from the front and was one of only two who played in all games the other being our halfback Jock, with stalwarts James Fahey and Kyle Brewer only missing a game each, the backs showed skill and excitement at times scoring some great tries with Heath and Karl being the standout backs.

With Chris Hammett unavailable to coach this year, Aidan Donn joined the team as coach to help out Terrance, both Terrance and Aidan had a good relationship with all the team and made it an enjoyable year. Chris was a great asset to the team as co manager, and I look forward to another year of working alongside these guys. Must pay thanks to our team sponsor Mark from Project 1 Design, for his support throughout the season and we look forward to your support next year. Thanks also to Mike

for his help throughout the year, and Lorna and her staff for the enjoyable evenings at the club on Saturday’s. Graham Mitchell Coaches: Managers: Physio:

Aidan Don, Terence Hunkin Graham Mitchell, Chris Hammett Scott Suen

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SENIOR DIVISION THREE


Won

Lost

Draws

Points For

Points Against

Placing

18

15

3

0

572

135

2nd

The 2012 season was always going to be a challenge with the expectation of going for a four-peat of all the trophies on offer and unfortunately in the final we had our chances to take it but played poorly as a team on the day. However we still did remarkably well taking out the Cup and leading the Trophy round up to the final.

showed his class and even showed the backs how to score some tries. There was a welcome return from Ned Leatua who settled back into the team after a two year sabbatical in Wales, although a little slower but still putting in some good hits. Was great having Lee Temomo join us from Div 2 who worked well in tandem with JD as they alternated at nine throughout the year.

The team was bitterly disappointed straight after the final but held their heads up and took it on the chin. I’m sure we’ll be more motivated to come out and smash Burnside in our Clubs 150th celebration season.

Some retirements and departures have been noted. Garg moved to Nelson, Andy Broomhall old age, and myself heading to the GC.

Off the field there were plenty of antics with our preseason trip to Nelson and postseason trip to Wanaka, along with plenty of great nights at the club and some impromptu team parties.

2012 has also been a year where it seemed like ½ the team’s partners were having babies. From memory the tally so far seven babies born with another three on the way, and still counting.

It’s been a pleasure bringing some new and not so new players into the team. Young fellas like Justin (Bieber) Hill and Josh (Beiber2) Hamilton typified the Div 3 spirit and got amongst it. New recruit Pete Bowden

Thanks to the Div 2 boys that filled in when we were short, much appreciated.

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Special thanks must go out to our Sponsors below, it makes a huge difference having

your support to be able to run this team successfully: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

AME Brick and Blocklaying – Stu Atkins C.A.R.S. – Aidan Don Dormer Construction – Peter and Ben Dormer East Coast Industrial – Chris van Groen Estimating Services Ltd – Steve Bree Homebuild – Matt Cross Hydraulink – Rob Naughton JD Interior Plaster and Paint – John Deacon Saunders and Co – Toby Giles Scott Structural Ltd – Jayden Scott Southern Construction – Dave Southen Think Water – Andy Broomhall Trent Building Solutions – Richard Trent Tui – Casey Smith

To Mike and Lorna a huge thanks from the team, its great when both rugby and the clubrooms are so well organised. The great work you both do doesn’t happen by chance and the club is very lucky to have you both!!

Thanks to Toby and Garg for helping me out during the year especially on game day, and good luck finding a couple of replacement managers for 2013. If anyone is interested email [email protected] . From my point of view the last four years managing Div 3 has been fantastic. Both Tania and I have enjoyed every minute and met some great friends, and look forward to catching up next time you’re in Aus. Well done to all the other teams. Have a safe and enjoyable off season. Greg Lee Player/Coaches: Manager:

Pierre Gargiulo, Toby Giles Greg Lee

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COLTS PREMIER


Won

Lost

Draws

Points For

Points Against

Placing

18

16

1

1

493

221

1st

Leading points scorer: Nick Mannering 145 After the great effort last year and the disappointment of the loss at the last hurdle the Grand Final the goals were set to win this very tough championship this year and finish the business. With the loss of twelve players from last years squad it was always going to be a big ask, but recruitment went well and on board came Andy Williams (fullback) Brad Tucker (lock) Scott Harpham (flanker) Angus Hawke (hooker) Brydon Fonotia (Utility back) Jayden Goodyear (wing) Peter Donaldson (loose forward). Graduating from the under 20’s Chris Kerslake (half back) Ethan Plaskett (No8) Henry Marchant (lock). The team was very fortunate to have two great leaders in William Mills and Nick Mannering and when Milsie was called into Div 1 part way through the season Nick took over the reigns. The combined efforts of these two were outstanding. Ross had the forward pack well drilled and hardened for the business end of the season and this showed particularly in our last four

games. No forward pack got the better of them all season. Dan produced a varied attacking plan for the backs and made some clever and bold decisions at crucial times. He also coached the ChCh Boys High 2nd fifteen to success in the Under 20 competition. Whilst we scored 65 tries during the season, the cornerstone of our success was magnificent defence, no more epitomised than in our tough Grand Final against Sydenham who had a huge forward pack. Another huge factor during the season was the strength of our bench where no matter who was used contributed significantly when they came on. Every single member of this team contributed to our success both on and off the field and whilst I am reluctant to single out individuals no one will forget the tries Sam Jamieson (Grandad) scored against Lincoln University one in each game, Sydenham (first round) and the two in the semi final against Burnside. All of which turned those games and ensured victory, William Mills, Nick Mannering, Andy

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Williams, Hamish Munro Sam Jamieson were all deservedly given game time in Div 1 at various stages during the year and all added value. Hayden O’Donnell half back, whilst used primarily in Div 1, also played well for the Colts and his experience was an asset in the final.

Last but not least the wonderful group of family supporters and club stalwarts who rode every try each week and in particular to Life member Jerry Rowberry who did us the honour of presenting jerseys to the players both on the first day of the season and on Grand Final day.

I would like to thank Ross and Dan for their hard work as coaches. They not only helped the guys become better footballers but helped grow them as young men with good life skills moving forward.

We also could not function without the support from our sponsors Dwayne Prendergast and his team at Benchmark Homes, Nick and Phil Mills at European Cars and Paul Herring at Ideal Electrical Supplies for his continued support in supplying our much needed tape requirements.

A big thank you to Pete Bowden who assisted at various times during the season particularly leading to Grand Final day. Kurt Harrington our physio who has kept the bodies together and been a great help to the players. Our great friend Kashi who always unselfishly gives great support to the team and management each week. Those leaving Colts this season: William Mills, Jack Burmester Chris Kerslake Brad Murchison Sam Jamieson Others may make Div 1 but wherever life takes them they can be proud of the fact they all made a huge contribution to this club in Colts Premier 2012. The club can look forward to seeing some of this team reaching higher honours. A big thank you to Mike O’Donovan for his continued support and also to the under 20 coaches for their understanding and support of Ross and Dan during the season.

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“We run until we’re buggered and then increase the pace” Summer well and look forward to the 150th 2013 Dave Stuthridge (Sponge) Coaches: Manager: Physiotherapist: Support assistant:

Ross Tarawhiti, Daniel O’Brien Dave Stuthridge Kurt Harrington Kashi Yasutake

Christchurch Football Club Colts Premier Team 2012

Back Row Jackson Taylor, Brad Tucker, Henry Marchant, Jack Burmester Third Row Kurt Harrington (Physiotherapist), Mitch Harding, Will Duncan, Ethan Plaskett, Peter Donaldson, Alexander Hastings, Luke De Beus, Kashi Yasutake (Assistant Manager) Second Row Toby Giles (Rugby Committee Chairman), Gerald Wilson (President), Scott Harpham, Brydon Fonotia, Harry Jones, James Richards, Bradley Murchison, David Stuthridge (Manager), Peter Bowden (Technical Assistant) Front Row Daniel O’Brien (Coach), Angus Hawke, Chris Kerslake, Nick Mannering (Capt), William Mills (Vice-Captain), Andy Williams, Jayden Goodyear, Ross Tarawhiti (Coach) Absent Sam Jamieson, Hamish Munro, Matt Kottier, Hayden O’Donnell, Duncan Ewart

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GOLD CLUB SPONSORS

The Christchurch Football Club sincerely thanks the listed Gold Club Sponsors, Sponsors and Supporters and Funding Organisations for their generous support of the club and its activities. We greatly appreciate their involvement in the club and their support enhances our ability to provide an enjoyable experience for club members and to help retain our position as one of the Premier rugby clubs in Christchurch and New Zealand. Their support does make a difference to the clubs ability to function effectively and efficiently. In addition to those listed above we also wish to acknowledge the support received from the Bluegrass Trust and the Canterbury Rugby Football Unions Earthquake Fund.

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SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

FUNDING PARTNERS

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COLTS UNDER 20’s


Won

Lost

Draws

Points For

Points Against

Placing

18

14

4

0

495

150

2nd

The Under 20’s had a very successful season, just falling at the last hurdle. We reached the final but lost to CBHS (we will do better next year). With a new coaching team of Alan Harding and Bruce Morton, and the return to manager of Peter Freeman, we approached the season with vigour and enthusiasm (honestly we did). Despite the tireless efforts of Mike O’Donovan, pre-season training revealed a continuation of a trend for the U 20’s of a plethora of forwards and a dearth of backs. Working with these very limited resources, Bruce (backs coach), managed to convert some of the loose forwards to backs, (Thanks boys for having such a wonderful team spirit and going over to the dark side – the BACKS). We started the season with a fantastic win against Shirley of 61–0 and in only one game did we have more than seventeen points scored against us, and in four we held the opposition to a doughnut. We greatly enjoyed our winning streak in the middle of the season of eleven games. Overall a very successful season, but from the coaching teams point of view, equally important is that we had a team of well rounded, enthusiastic young men who wanted to work together and for each other. Their commitment to the team and the club was very satisfying to witness and if we can keep the members of this team within the club, we are sure that they will make significant contributions to the club. 36


That being said, as most of the team will still be eligible next year, we very selfishly hope that the eligible ones will turn out for the U 20’s next year. However we are realistic enough to believe some will go to other teams (within Christchurch), the Prem Colts, and probably some to Div 1. Another aspect of this season was the camaraderie shown by and between the U 20’s and Colts Prems, it was refreshingly different to last season, and long may it continue. The coaching team would like to say thank you to the Christchurch Football Club, its officers and members, parents, friends, hangers on and other sundry people for their support, encouragement and well-meant banter during the season for without you we would not have had such a successful and satisfying season. Finally from the Coaches (Alan and Bruce), and me the manager (Peter), we decided not to single out individual players in this report as they were a team, and we have spoken (hopefully) to them all. Though we would like to say thank you to the members of our team, for you were a team, for a great season, Well done lads, see you all next year. Peter Freeman Coaches Manager

Alan Harding, Bruce Morten Peter Freeman

CANARDLYS


Won

Lost

Draws

Points For

Points Against

Placing

8

3

5

0

114

170

6th

The Canardly’s had a very interesting season this year. It was a up and down one for us being more on the down side though. We gave it the old all but couldn’t put anything into cabinet this year. With the normal unexpected injuries this season we lost a few key players that we couldn’t afford to lose which made it a even harder job for the coaches and the boys, having to make up some kind of back up plan and put a lot of boys playing in unfamiliar positions. This as normal caused a lot of headaches for everyone involved but made some players shine even more than normal. With us losing a few of the old team members this season due to them hanging up their boots but hopefully not for good, we also picked up few new ones that were welcomed to the team and club. The team also had a few call ups to the union this year in which I hope we learned from this experience as we need to so we can come back as stronger team next year.

break from coaching the Canardly’s but still will be supporting us and helping us when and where he can. We will be back next season with new head coach and a strong team and a fit one by the time the season kicks off. With the return of a few of the past players next season on the cards We are also looking for new players and their mates, so anyone interested please contact us for a good time. The Canardly’s would also like to thank the club and the players that helped us out this season, big thanks. We look forward to next one. John Gapper Coaches Managers

Mark Thomson, Aiden O’Connor Daniel Latimer John Grapper, Brent Parker

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JUNIOR CLUB

When Graham Mitchell handed over the reins at the end of the 2011 season he handed the Junior section over in very fine form. Evans Shield & Redpath Shield holders, U13 Championship Cup and Challenge Shield holders, U12 Championship Cup and Challenge Shield holders and U11 Championship Cup and Challenge Shield holders. Would 2012 be as successful?

us a bit off guard in regard to playing gear. Under 6 is regarded as a hard section to look after with so many new players, and parents, to the Club. Amber did a great job in finding places in teams for all the children and finding coaches as well. Not to mention finding ten different colours for the team names. She was a deserved winner of the Chapman Cup Amber.

If registration numbers were anything to go by 2012 was shaping to be a great season. Five hundred and seventy seven boys and girls registered to play for CFC. This can be attributable to a few events including the earthquakes which resulted in families moving around the city, spin off for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the great reputation CFC has as a Club.

Under 7 was looked after by Rhonda Kennett this season. Rhonda looked after the majority of these players last season. We had six teams and just on seventy players in Under 7. This was in line with the number of teams and players the previous year. In the second year of Rippa it is a good steeping stone into ten aside and tackle rugby in 2013.

Record numbers registering is a fantastic achievement however having this number of players also takes in strain on your resources. Slotting five hundred and seventy seven children into forty Under 6 to Under 13 teams is no easy task. Having to find forty plus coaches & managers, playing strips at the rights sizes, balls, bags, rippas & mouthguards was a challenge in itself. It was fair to say the cupboard was bare as we started the first games of the season and we still handed over four hundred jerseys on back order. Forty junior teams was another record for CFC this season.

Under 8s this year were looked after by new committee member Michael Sheedy. Challenges for Michael included the loss of a few coaches that had moved away from the area and the need to increase the number sin each team to allow for ten aside rugby. It was great to see a few parents put their hands to cover the shortfall in coaches. There were five Under 8 teams with around seventy five players. Numbers were similar to 2011. Most of the teams were in Section 1 with some good rivalry between the teams. There are some very talented players in these teams and the future competitive grades looks exciting.

The Under 6 grade had ten teams this year (six teams in 2011). New committee Amber Field was literally thrown in the deep end. With over one hundred children in this grade the amount of new players to the Club caught

Steve Leiataua has looked after the majority of the Under 9 teams for a few years now. He has good coaches and players in these teams that have been together for two to three years, if not longer. These five teams are consistently

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playing good rugby. A highlight for the Under 9’s this year was their end of season mini tournament. It was very competitive, on and off the field, with the final going into extra time. This is a great way of showing Club spirit as individual teams can come together and have fun day like this. Steve also arranged coaching nights for coaches on various topics such as tackling. This was done with Mike O’Donovan, the clubs RDO, and was much appreciated by all those in attendance. Like Steve, Margaret Harry has been looking after her teams for a few years now and had the five Under 10 teams of around seventy players on track for a good season also. Next season brings new challenges to this section as they move to competitive grades and also will be playing fifteen aside. Due to a vacancy in the committee I had the privilege of looking after the Under 11 grade. Player numbers and being fifteen aside saw five teams into merge into three. The teams played well in their respective sections with all three making semi finals. The Black and Red teams won their semi final games and went onto the finals. Black won the section 3 final comfortably and the Red team made a great comeback but narrowly went down 24-27 in the section 2 final. The Gold team also regained the Section 1 Challenge Shield lost earlier in the season. Under 12s continued to be under the watchful eye of Taniya Legge. This year we had four Under 12 teams which we have not had before. This had its own challenges in placing players into the best and appropriate teams. The Yellow team were in the Section 4 Plaque

Final and went down in an epic battle against Hornby 7-0. The Black team made Section 2 semi finals. An achievement they can be proud of. In the U12 Championship section we had the Gold and Red teams competing. The Red team finished sixth overall. The Gold team, having only lost one game all year to Burnside, turned the tables and took out the U12 Championship final beating Burnside 2214. The Gold team also had honours of being the inaugural recipients of the O’Loughlin Family Cup as 2012 JAB team of the year. Coach Graeme Moody also received the Bryan Mustchin Trophy for JAB coach of the year. Under 13s this year fielded two teams and continued to be looked after by Aaron Kitto. It was a challenge for our teams to be competing against in this open weight grade. Christchurch is traditionally known to have smaller boys as the schools quickly snapple up the much bigger players. Both teams can be proud of their achievements. The Red team made the Section 4 plaque semi final losing out to New Brighton in a close match 17-21. The Black team also made the Championship semi final and went down to CBHS 12-28. Aaron was also instrumental in organising referring courses for our JAB coaches in conjunction with the Canterbury Rugby Referees Association. We also have two other fellows that go about doing their bit for the Club being Graham Austin and Mike Verheul. Both these gentlemen do a fine job representing CFC on the CRFU Metro JAB committee, which we thank them for giving up their time to do.

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And lastly, a relatively silent member of the team, Murray McEwan our treasurer. Murray has the daunting task of keeping the books straight and monitoring our spending to ensure all our teams are kitted out each season and we operate within budget. Not an east task when you have so many teams and players. Club Day was a great success. Although other parks such as Plylimon, Fendalton and Jeffreys Rd are considered home grounds, to have all forty teams play at Westminster St on this day took a great deal of organising. The weather was on our side and the fields held up well as each field had four to five games played on it that day. With so many teams this year it was going to be impossible to have our team nights as in the past. In an attempt to have all teams enjoy our great facilities we split team times into afternoon and nights. Whilst the night sessions ran as normal having five teams at the club on a Saturday afternoon while the seniors were playing gave the place more atmosphere. It seems the children, an mums and dads, enjoyed a nice Saturday afternoon out. Having done it this way also meant teams would be at the Clubrooms two to three times during the season opposed to once. Prize Giving was run in similar lines to the last season as well with splitting the competition/ non competition grades. This gave all teams/ grades a chance to do their thing without the facilities being too stretched to handle it.

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Sponsors play a big part in JAB. Jeremy & Ang De Gouw of Marshlands Fresh Produce continued to supply all teams with oranges for the season. Roughly four thousand oranges! Mark O’Loughlin of Bayleys (now Harcourts Gold) supplied all the teams with player of the day trophies. This year we also did Player of the Day T-Shirts on team day/nights. Our thanks to Christchurch Electrical, Frontrunner Bush Inn, Vat 42 and Shaun Bradley Builders for covering the cost of these. So was 2012 as successful as 2011. We may not have as many trophies in the cupboard this year. However, if you take into consideration the record number of players we have, the record number of teams we have, the ability to arrange coaches/managers for all these teams and a well run JAB section I would say we have been successful on and off the field. 2013 looks to be a promising season for the JAB. It all starts with our 150th celebrations at Easter. We look forward to playing our part in these celebrations with games schedule for the Saturday. It’s hard to imagine but some of the juniors players we will have at the 150th will be there to celebrate the Clubs 200th birthday on 2063. Tony Hussey Chairman

JUNIOR ADVISORY BOARD COMPETITIONS

CFC Team Placings Played

Won

Lost

Drawn

Points For

Points Against

Placing

Gold Section 1

11

4

1

6

146

214

4th

Red Section 2

5

3

1

1

73

54

3rd

Black Section 3

4

4

-

-

211

47

2nd

Gold Section 1

5

5

-

-

299

35

1st

Gold Section 1 Champ

5

4

1

-

246

70

2nd

Yellow Section 2

5

3

2

-

142

89

7th

Black Section 2 Plaque

5

3

2

-

168

137

3rd

Yellow Section 4 Plaque

5

4

1

-

195

96

2nd

Black Section 1

5

1

4

-

101

159

6th

Black Section 1 Champ

5

2

3

-

95

115

4th

Red Section 3

6

3

3

-

210

206

4th

Red Section 4 Plaque

4

2

2

-

95

103

3rd

Under 11

Under 12

Under 13

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AXEMEN

Trustees Dale Cooper (Chairman) Don Quested, (Secretary) Bryan South (Treasurer) Jerry Rowberry, Stephen Dillon, Andrew McKeller, Derrek Abbott (Immediate past Chairman) For local participating Axemen members we had a ‘Meet the seniors’ evening at the start of the season. This was the first function of its kind after a long break and with the playing rosters changing so quickly these days the Axemen viewed this as a very welcome return. The senior team had about twelve new members this year and we enjoyed a great night with Andrew McKeller’s presentation of the team making the evening. Next we had a well attended lunch with interesting and entertaining presentations from Tony Murdoch on the plans for the Jubilee celebrations and also from Bob Eastgate. Buck Anderson from New Zealand Rugby brought with him the William Webb Ellis Cup which club members loved seeing, touching and having photos taken with it. He also told some funny and good tales. A very special best wishes and farewell was given to Brad Mooar, another Axeman, furthering his coaching dreams as an assistant coach of the new Kings franchise in the Super 15 competition. Axemen participating at the club know the support and backing all our members make to the on going strength and success of the club today. Coaching staff make regular references to players and teams that have preceded them and a number of members receive invitations

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to address club teams prior to key matches. The Axemen continue to financially support the club and this season have assisted with the up grade of the clubs sound system, a new sail cloth over the BBQ pit and the electronic copying the club’s extensive photographic history. These club enhancements are all made possible by the continued membership and support of the Axemen. Axemen have a long list of members who live away from Christchurch who continue to unselfishly support the club. For those members if you are considering coming to the 150th celebrations we want to assist you in any shape or form we can. There are home stay accommodation options that you may wish to enquire about or if it’s just transport over the weekend. Please get cracking and registrar and if you have any special requests we will put in place the necessary arrangements. The Axemen Christmas dinner is on the 28th of November and we look forward to another great turnout and a most enjoyable evening. Seasons greetings to all the Axemen family and a sincere thanks for all your support and positive encouragement of the Christchurch Football Club. Dale Cooper

CHRISTCHURCH GENTLEMEN (GOLDEN OLDIES)

149 years ago the “Gentlemen of Christchurch” played a “Christ College’ team in a game of rugby football. This was considered (in our eyes) the first game of rugby in NZ. Whilst Kit Chambers “KC” may be the only current Gentlemen that played in the original match of 1863 there was a new look to the Christchurch Gentlemen of 2012 in more ways than one. The new playing strip made its debut in the opening season tournament in Woodend. Thanks largely to The Axemens Club, Marshlands Fresh Produce, Golden Homes and VAT42 Limited (SS Roofing) the playing strip of sixteen years has been retired. With a new strip also came new players. A few making their debuts this season were Bruce Moreton (CFC U20 Coach), Tabai Matson (CFC U11 coach but may be known for other reasons) and Andy March, finally, after much banter, made it onto the field for a game.

match against the Hurunui Rams. Was a great weekend. Highlight, apart from Eme’s table surf, was a cameo appearance by none other than former CFC RDO Bryan Mustchin. As we all know Bryans no spring chicken. His build would indicate he’s a front rower by trade, but, paired up with son Mat he looked right at home on the wing. The trip being so successful will be on the Gentlemen’s calendar of regular matches, game or not! Overall game results are irrelevant. Success is measured on how many substitutes you have at the beginning and end of a game. The Gentlemen are looking forward to next year, the 150th jubilee celebrations especially, where we will feature in the Easter weekend’s celebrations. Tony Hussey

The Gentlemens usual calendar of games included the Woodend tournament, Burnside Battlers, Prebbleton Blue Bullets and the Kaiapoi tournament. This year a weekend the team headed away with families in toe to Hanmer Springs with a

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CFC NETBALL – SEASON’S REVIEW

The start and end of the season comes round pretty quick, we started this year with earthquake damaged courts being repaired which meant an extra round on a Saturday being added so here we were for the first part of the season playing at 4pm on a Saturday, once that sun goes down at the courts it gets pretty cold, not to many of us enjoyed that, once the courts were fixed things went back to normal and the 4pm round was dropped. We had seven teams this year, including a young U17 team join the club. Our Senior A Team started the season in Senior Reserve and had to win most of the games to stay there, unfortunately things didn’t go to plan and they slipped down to 2A. They fought hard all season to get back up the grades and found themselves in the playoffs for Senior Reserve once again, unfortunately it was not there year and lost that game. I would like to congratulate Helen Abernethy on being the Player of the year, a welldeserved award and hope to see you back next season. I would like to thank the team for their hard work and commitment this season and to the coach Andrew Jarvie, for your time and contribution; I know the girls appreciated it.

awesome bunch of people and I hope to see you all back next year. Each year we struggle with coaches and managers and we know everyone is busy but without the people we have, we wouldn’t have the teams. So thank you for your commitment and for giving up your time. Every year we have to supply three club umpires who commit to umpiring every Saturday before or after their own games. Umpiring is not for everyone and most people would prefer not to do this at all so to Lisa Gordon, Andrew Jarvie & Kerriann Gardner a huge thank you for committing your time every Saturday to do this for the club. It has been tough finding the time this year with everyone being so busy and running the netball club has been challenging, we always struggle for new committee members so I would like to thank Sophie Foote for coming on board, it’s great to have a new member. Everyone contributed a huge amount and we got through. If it wasn’t for the great team we have, we wouldn’t be where we are today. I would like to thank the committee for your time, hard work and commitment this year, I know it doesn’t get any easier.

Hopefully we will see the girls back next season to help get this team back to Senior Reserve.

I would like to congratulate Anne McIntyre on getting married this season and they are expecting their first child, so congratulations Anne we look forward to photos when bub is born.

To all the teams, thank you for your continued support of the club. You guys are what make it a great club to play for, you are such an

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presented with a spectacular visual presentation of the wonderful times she has had at the club over the years, great to see such a deserving person win this award. Next year will be upon us before we know it and we look forward some exciting things happening that will hopefully help move the club forward. We are always looking for new players, coaches and committee members so if anyone is interested or is aware of players who need a club to play for or want to be part of a great committee in 2013 then please

contact Stacey Hosking on 021 1616 349 or [email protected], we would love to hear from you. On behalf of the committee I would like to thank everyone that has supported the netball club this year and we look forward to the 2013 season Lynette O’Neill Club President

AWARDS Player of the Year

Helen Abernethy

Club Spirit of the Year

Lynette O’Neil

Team Awards A Team

Anna Milner

Most Valuable

A Team

Carla Campbell

Most Valuable

B Team

Amanda Gale

Most Improved

B Team

Sue Bergin

Most Valuable

D Team

Rachel Henderson

Most reliable Attacker of the year

D Team

Jayne O’Connor

Most Valuable on & off the court

E Team

Rachel Russell

Most Improved

E Team

Amy Brewer

Outstanding commitment on court

F Team

Anne McIntyre

Long standing & Outstanding Contribution to the team

F Team

Holly Grady

Players Player of the Year 2012

G -U17

Lorretta Woodham

Most Improved

G -U17

Grace McLelland

Player of the Year

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WESTMINSTER SPORTS INCORPORATED ‘Growing Sport, Serving the Community’

Collaboration and partnerships with kindred groups, schools and the community are critical to sustainability in grass roots sport. Not only do these relationships better utilise existing resources facilities and infrastructure it also provides the critical mass (numbers) and wider reach that the funders and stakeholders put value in and financially support. The value of working together cannot be underestimated. For the financial year a total of $87, 456 funding/grants was procured by Westminster Sports CEO for the rugby club’s purposes along with sponsorships totalling $32,406. It is prudent to point out that again at least a third of the funding secured goes into maintenance of the fields. The Club still has to decide how it will manage a total replacement of the turf in the next 2-3 years and if an artificial surface is worth consideration. Westminster Sports building plans have recently been re-tabled with the Community Board and Council staff and we have engaged a project manager to progress our plans. The multi purpose sports and community facility is still being advocated – however the design, type and size of structure may change as budget and our community needs are determined along with how it fits with the Council’s and sport sector planned rebuild of sports infrastructure across the city. Our KiwiSport Coordinator continues to do an excellent job working with a cluster of six local primary and intermediate schools providing daily quality sport and physical activity opportunities and events for the students and schools whilst also providing professional 46


guidance and direction for the schools in this space. In Feb 2012 our Co Managed Sports Coordinator at Mairehau High School commenced. This position is in partnership with the school and provides a near full time resource in the school which is enabling us to influence and have more input into how sport and physical activity is delivered in this school setting. Whilst we have managed to provide access to a host of new sport opportunities through our contacts and networks with our member clubs and other organizations in our local community getting the transfer of these students to link with the clubs outside of the school hours is not as easy to do. With some new initiatives in the pipeline for term 4 and 2013 we should hopefully see this situation change! In the past year WSI also successfully delivered a number of school holiday sport based/specific programmes for youth (aged 11-17) in this community. We also await the outcomes of recent Ministry of Education announcements of mergers, closures etc of some schools which we work in to see what effects that will have on our operations going forward. Westminster Sports wishes to thank CFC for its provision of office space and access to facilities along with the contribution at Board level of Alan Trent. Eddie Cropley Chief Executive Officer

NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVES

Men’s DA Arnold MR Brewer WM Birtwhistle SC Cartwright AI Cottrell RH Duff H Frost FC Fryer

ET Harper GF Hart P Harvey GH Helmore SF Hill MJB Hobbs J Hotop GW Humphreys

R H McCaw NP McGregor BE McPhail JE Manchester MA Mayerhofler EB Milton W V Milton PK Rhind

AC Robilliard G Scrimshaw RM Smith RT Stewart BA Watt RG Wilson ME Wood

Women’s M Bosman KM Cocksedge SA Mortimer C Ross

MJ Ruscoe K Smith SA Te Ohaere-Fox

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CANTERBURY REPRESENTATIVES

Abbott M Allsop K C Anderson A H Anderson J Jnr Anderson J S Applyby L W Archer F Arnold D A Aspell T Ayres H Baird J S Ballantyne J M Bateman T Barber R J Bellamore A H Beswick H I Birtwistle W M Boulton C Bouterey N Bowden P Brewer M R Brown I H Bruce O D Busfield G J Button E Cartwright S C Charteris D Childs W J Clarke R Cochrane A R Cochrane B C Cochrane C F Coleman P Collinson J Corlett L Corsbie D Cottam S Cotterill E J Cotterill H Cotterill W J Cotton H M Cottrell A I Cowlishaw F I Crawford W J Croxton C H Deans R Denham C 48

Denniston G G Dobson E Driver M Duff R H Ebert A Eggleton G P Ellison D M Evans J R Everson J Field J S Fisher F M B Fleming F R Fleming J Fleming W Frost H Fryer F C Fulton R A Gaskin J K Gerard G V Glendinning H L Godfrey H B Going M Gold M Gordon G D Gordon T Green C Grigg J Hamersely A Hanna D F J Harley I W Harman R D Harman T D Harper E T Hart G F Hartland J F Hartland W Harvey B Harvey P Hawkes E G Hawkes J Hedge B R Helmore G H Henderson M B Hill S F Hobbs M J B Hore C Hotop J

Houghton J H P Humphreys G W Humphries C F Hutton G Irons J C Ironside J Jack A Jackson J B Jacobson A R Johnson G E Jones D M Kilpatrick R Kerr J E B King C Kirby P Knight H B Knight R J Latham R Laurie J Le Cren W J Leahy G Lee A Lee H Lenihan B Leota J Lewin M Linkhorn B Lorimar G MacAtamney M McCardell H McCaw R H McDonald A McEwan M R McGregor N P McGuigan J F McKinley R J McNeight T McPhail B E MacQuarrie G Mahoney B Mahoney J Malcom J P Manchester J E Marshall G Mathias G Mathias H R Mayerhofler M A Melvin W


Mendelson W Middleton J S Miller D E Mills J Milton E B Milton J D Milton W V Mitchell J H Moller O A Monaghan S Moore H W Morgan J W Morris R R Morton J D Mullan F Murray C R Murray F L Murtagh M J Mustchin M Naufahu J Nixon P Nowell B Ollivier K Ollivier A M O’Neill K Orr N W Orsbourn K G N Osborne J M G Parry T E Pascoe G D Paterson M Pawson J C Payton E W Phillips A E Polson J G Porter N Potts A Potts D Potts W Powley M Proctor R Proctor W I Rhind P K Rice E D Risman W J Robilliard A C Robilliard J

Robilliard N Rutherford G Scrimshaw G Simpson D G Smart G J C Smith R M Staines J N Steel C G Stewart R T Stokes J Stonehouse W G Stringer H G Stringer T W Talbot R O Tamou C Tawera T Taylor C Taylor J B Teen B M Thatcher M Thompson H D Tito M Todd M Tosswill LW Turnbull J M Turthill HS Vernon W H Wachsmann J F Wade J F Wainohu R M Waller D M Walter W J Watt B A Watterreus G J Webb E R Wells M Wells R S White A E Wilders J E Wilkin J Wilson G B Wilson H A Wilson R G Wood M E

MEMBERS

Life Members D J Abbott K C Allsop M J Ambler K S Chambers E M Ferguson J C H Mill J M Rowberry R D Smith A I Stoneman T A Thompson S R Wilder D G Wilson 40 Year Members/ Old Members/General Members/Axemen C Abbot A D J Abbott LOFA G Abbot O B Alborough A M J Ambler LOA J Anderson A B Archer OA R G Archer OA C Armstrong OP G Barclay OA G J Barclay A R Barnett A A J Barron 4 R A Bayliss 4A L W Beattie A P Bellam O A H Bellamore 4 P Bowden A D Bone G G Braithwaite OF G Bree O M Bremner A B Bruce 4 T Bunker 4F

C Calder I Cartwright K S Chambers M Chapman K Charlton D Charteris M Chin A Clarke G Clarke M L Coffey C Comyns D Cooper G Cooper A Cotter R Cottrell C A Cox T Cox M Cron P Crothall R J Crouch R Curragh E Cutts B Davis V de Beus R Deans J Dench S Dillon M Don L Dungey B Durham R Eastgate G P Eggleton J Elley B Evertzen E M Ferguson P Fisher D P Fitzgerald F R Fleming M Forrester B K Foulds R Fuller C S Fyfe P Fyfe

OA A L4OA A OA O A OF OF4 4 GF OA A O 4 O OAF FA O G OA F O4 OA A A4F AG O O AO A 4 4 A L4A OF 4 4 F A F AO A4

S G Gardner T Giles L B Glass R Gould J D Gregg N Hampton B Harvey G Henderson Q Henderson B Hedge V Hensley E Hilson T Harwood B D Hooper T Hooper D Hunter P Hunter A Hussey L Iosefa M Ireland B Jamison W Jefferson G Kilday R J Kilpatrick J Kirk A Kitto C Knibb A Langley D Lawrence D Lean D M Leckie G Lee M Levington I Little P Low W Lundy G J McAuley W B McCallum D J McCaw R McCaw I McCaw G McClurg M R McEwan

4 O 4 O G A A A A A O A4 O O4 OF G A OA PAO A A O A OA O A OA OA OF A A O OP G G G GA 4 G PAO A A 4F

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P E McEwan M McGuinness A McKellar J D McKenzie J D McKeown J McKinley C W McLachlan G McNicholl B McPhail J A McRae N Mahan A G March B G March D Menzies J C Mill G J Mitchell M D Monk Brad Mooar Bryan L Mooar J P Morrissey A Morten T Murdoch S Murray B M Mustchin M Mustchin S Myers M Nutt J O’Brien G Odams J Pankhurst B Parker J Paterson R Patrick M L Pearce A T Penny N Pollock L A Polson S Pomeroy N Porter A R Pullar D E Quested D M Quested C N Rattray

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G C N Rattray A G J Stanley A A J W H Reddiford O B J Stewart A A D Rees A A I Stoneman LA A4 P C Rhodes A P Stoneman 4 4 S Rice 4FA C Tamou OP 4 N Robb A A Thomson OP 4 G Robb AO J Thompson A AO B Roberston A M Thompson O A M A Robertson A4 T A Thompson LA O N C Robinson 4 B K Thomson OA O J M Rowberry LA4 W Thomson 4 O M Ruscoe O R Todd FO A W Sapwell A A C S Trent 4OA A4 D Scott F R Trent OP LOA Murray Scott AO B J Vieceli G OA Murray C Scott A L Vieceli A OF W Scott A R Waghorn OA AO G Scrimshaw O R Wainohu A A K J Seque A J Wallace A A W V Shea 4 N Walton A O K Shearer 4A B Watt 4 A4 P Shennan O R Whitaker F AG J Sherratt AO E Williamson F OA D Sherriff O D G Wilson LAO4 A Peter R Smith A4 G P Wilson A4 A Phil Smith A M Withers A OAF4 R D Smith L4OA J Wood A A4 B South OA R Wyeth O4 A J Spiers O4 G OP A LEGEND A P = PLAYER A A = AXEMEN 4A O = OLD MEMBER G L = LIFE MEMBER 4 4 = 40 YEAR MEMBER A G = GENERAL MEMBER A F = FULLY PAID MEMBER A A4F F Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that this is a true and A correct record of CFC members, we apologise for any errors or omissions. Please notify us if there are any corrections required.


Team Division One

Team Division Two

Team Division Three

Coaches Johnny Seque Matt Mustchin

Coaches Aidan Don Terence Hunkin

Player/Coaches Pierre Gargiulo Toby Giles

Managers Matt Lewis Leanne Curgenven

Managers Graham Mitchell Chris Hammett

Manager Greg Lee

Physio Megan Williams

Physio Scott Suen

Trainer Duncan Trevella

Players Alexander Wenden Andre Thompson Ben Anderson Daniel Young David Murphy Heath Forsythe James Fahey Jock Mugford Karl Uilelea Kimeon Reade Kyle Brewer Liam Heneghan Matthew Casper Ricky Hollamby Saia Tuionetoa Sam Jeffries Sioeli Kolo Tevita Pongi Tevita Tualani Tevita Tupou Thomas Angus Timothy Syme

Players Angus Middleton Brad Inerson Brook Retallick Chris Mason Dave Ruha George Talboys Hayden O’Donnell Henry Taylor Jade Rauhihi Jake Ashby Jimmy McLeod Jimmy Owens Joel Everson Mark Abbot Matt Etheridge Matt Groom Matt Thatcher Nev Magee Peter Valavala Sam Cottam Sam Monaghan Scott Vessey Steve Alfeld Taina Tamou Tim Emery Tino Tom Casey

Players Andrew Broomhall Andrew Cross Benjamin Drury Carlos Sumner Chris Van Groen Clinton Chase Corey Tamou Dave Southen Dave Tuliau Jason Hand Jayden Scott Jeremy Van Ameyde John Deacon Josh Hamilton Justin Hill Lee Temomo Matt Whittleston Matthew Aked Matthew Ashworth Matthew Cross Ned Leatua Peter Bowden Richard Trent Robo Smith Stuart Atkins

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Team Colts Premier

Team Colts U20

Team Canardlys

Coaches Ross Tarawhiti Daniel O’Brien

Coaches Alan Harding Bruce Morton

Manager Dave Stuthridge Kashi Yasutake (Assistant)

Manager Peter Freeman

Player/Coaches Mark Thompson Aidan O’Connor Daniel Latimer

Physio Kurt Harvington Players Alex Hastings Andy Wiliams Angus Hawke Brad Murchison Brad Tucker Brydon Fonotia Chris Kerslake Duncan Ewart Ethan Plaskett Hamish Munro Hayden O’Donnell Henry Jones Henry Merchant Jack Burmester Jackson Taylor James Richards Jayden Goodyear Matt Kottier Mitch Harding Nick Mannering Peter Donaldson Sam Houston Sam Jamieson Scott Harpham Will Duncan William Mills

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Players Andy Williams Angus Hawke Angus McKellar Chris Matthews Chris Thomson Daniel Chamberlain Daniel Davies Elliott Scott Geoff Wingfield Geoge Enwood Harry Hawke Harry Taff Henry Merchant James Richards Jason Thomas Jayden Goodyear Liam Geer Logan Allen Luke De Beus Matt Brabazon Ollie Ashby Rupert Chapman Sam Rogers Sam Watts Stewart Whitehead Will Duncan


Player/Managers John Gapper Brent Parker Players Aaron Donk Alistair Watmuff Ashley Cole Ben Andrews Bruce Paulo Cameron Kelly Craig Armstrong Daniel Clarke Daniel Irvine Daniel Nia Daryl Cole Dave Elvidge Dean Delore Gary Clarke James Lee Sang Leighton McEwan Leon Huddleston Michael Levington Rangi Teamo Scott Sparks Taina Houkamau Zane Tate

Page Number F S2 F S3 F S4 F S5 F S6 F S7 F S8-12

Auditor’s Report to Members of the Christchurch Football Club Inc (to be received) Financial Report Statement of Financial Position Statement of Cashflow Statement of Financial Performance Trading Accounts Notes to the Accounts

The 2011/12 Financial Accounts published here are subject to audit and at the time of publication, the audit had not been completed . The Audit report will be available at the AGM.

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FINANCIAL REPORT

I present this report in Nick Martin’s absence. Nick stood down from his position as Financial Director on the Executive earlier in the year for personal reasons. We are hopeful that Nick will, in time, take up a position on the Executive again. As I noted in my Chairman’s Report, this is the first time, since 2004, that the Club’s Financial Statements have reported a surplus for the year - $38,894. This is a very pleasing result but before we get too excited about it we need to identify what factors have contributed to this result and we also need to ensure that we achieve a similar result next year. Motels This is the first year that a full twelve months trading from the Motels has been included in the Club’s accounts. Also, the occupancy of the motels has been favourably affected by the shortage of accommodation in Christchurch. How long this will continue is unknown but while it does the Club must take advantage of it. Bar, Restaurant & Shop Even though sales were down on last year’s the net trading profit increased. This was an excellent result. Football Administration Running Football this year cost $17,407 compared to last year when it cost $54,540. This is all thanks to a substantial increase in grants and sponsorship, and a donation from the Junior Boys section of the Club. Dividend A dividend of $20,000 was received from CFC World Co Ltd. No dividend was received in 2011. Grants Grants received this year are on a par to last year’s. The only difference being that, rather than being mainly for Grounds Maintenance, this year they have been mainly for Football Administration. My thanks go to Charles Knibb for his continued work behind the scenes in preparing the monthly Financial Reports and in preparing these Financial Statements. Alan Trent

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A summary of the results for the current and the prior four years is as follows: 2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

$

$

$

$

$

Contributions from trading operations

74,019

65,437

50,780

41,431

50,434

Trading surplus/(loss) before depn & fundraising

30,654

(21,508)

(62,512)

(84,827)

(82,545)

Fundraising (net)

24,434

23,189

31,948

39,500

22,236

Surplus/(loss) before depn & other items

55,088

1,681

(30,564)

(45,327)

(60,309)

(36,194)

(43,318)

(47,892)

(53,604)

(54,384)

-

-

-

6,760

7,206

Dividends

20,000

-

25,252

46,327

-

Surplus/(loss) for year

38,894

(41,637)

(53,204)

(45,844)

(107,487)

Depreciation Grants for capital items/ loan written off

55

56


57

58


59

60


61

62


63

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150th Jubilee - easter 2013 Programme of events Date

event

venue

time

27 March

CFC v Brothers

Christchurch Park

7.00pm

28 March

Golf tournament

Christchurch Golf Club

12.00pm

29 March

Re-enactment game

Christchurch Park

2.00pm

Conversazione

Christchurch Park

7.00pm

Junior fixtures

Christchurch Park

From 10.30am

CFC v Linwood

Christchurch Park

2.30pm

Jubilee Dinner

Air Museum, Wigram

6.45pm

Remembrance service

Christchurch Park

10.00am

Christ’s v STAC

Christchurch Park

10.45am

Golden Oldies

Christchurch Park

12.15pm

Jubilee Luncheon

Christchurch Park

1.30pm

30 March

31 March

Jubilee History Photographs And General Memorabilia A history covering the clubs 150 years will be published in 2013. The club is looking for photographs, annual reports and other memorabilia. Please contact Tony Murdoch 326 6072 or email [email protected]

For further information www.cfc.co.nz - Phone 03 385 1991

Christchurch Football Club [email protected] Phone 03 385 1991