Whilst positively embracing the use of social media, Central Football cautions those who use this medium to express individual views on referee decisions or make defamatory personal remarks against individuals will not be tolerated.  

Such behaviour is a breach of NZ Football’s Code of Conduct and charges will be bought against offenders.

 I thank you for your understanding.  

John McGifford Chief Executive Officer  

 Click here to view the Annual Report 2011

To help coaches get the best out of themselves and their players, NZF’s Coach Education framework offers a range of high-quality flexible options ranging from junior and youth football right through to course for coaches working in the senior competitive arena.

If you are thinking about becoming a coach there’s no time like the present. If you’re a parent looking to lend a hand or a current or former player looking for a new challenge then NZF through Central Football has a course tailored for your needs. And if you are already a coach and want a recognised qualification or just want to upskill, there is something for you too.

Improve your effectiveness as a coach and give you and your team an edge in performance and enjoymentHigh-Quality Coaching: The New Zealand Way

New Zealand Football has implemented a quality coach education programme designed to be the equal of anything worldwide.

Qualification will be recognised internationally and relate to other courses and content offered by other associations.

CLICK HERE  for dates

Please contact Leon 021 734 379 / leon@centralfootball.co.nz

Central Football is pleased to announce that a Regional Advisory Group has been appointed for Hawke's Bay, which means such groups have now being appointed in the each of the Federations 5 regions. Appointees to the Hawke's Bay Regional Advisory Group are: 

·           Nigel Hoare

·           Terry O’Neill      

·           Bob Patterson                  

·           Ian Waters         

·           Paula Wherahiko                              

 Central Football Chief Executive Officer John McGifford commented “having a regional management level is crucial to our activities and the Board is committed to working with all the Regional Advisory Groups in understanding issues, needs, opportunities and drivers across the Federation. On behalf of the Board of Central Football I thank all those working in these groups for their time, support and contribution”.  

 Marewa Park, Herrick Street Napier

Start Date: Monday 16^th April

Finish Date: Friday 20th April

Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm 

Cost: $100.00 or $80.00 for members

Click here for registration

WHEN Monday 16th toThursday 19th April 2012

WHERE Woodhouse House, Iona Rd Havelock North

TIME 9am – 3pm

WHO 5years old – 12 years old

COST $100 for 4 days or $30 per day

BRING Please bring a packed lunch, shin pads, football boots, rain jacket

To book a place, please contact admin@centralfootball.co.nz or Leon on 021 734 379

Click here for registration

The team consists of mainly older, experienced and more
social players and tend to be fairly self sufficient.

If you have a passion for the game or would even like the challenge of winning the league then give me a call.

Tim on 021 514809

Tenders are required for the repair and repainting of the Junior and Senior Goalposts that are used on the Football (soccer) grounds in the Hastings District Council region.

No of Intermediate goals = 9 – 2 x 3.14m uprights & 6.60m xbar per goal

No of Junior goals = 14 – 2 x 2.44m uprights & 5.31m xbar per goal

Majority of posts are made of 75mm round steel tube.

Tenders should include the following

Details of any repairs i.e. 4 x Junior goalposts require treatment for rust or upright needs replacing

Quantity of Primer including cost

Quantity of topcoat including cost

Cost of additional material.

Hourly rate

All replies to:

Phil Holt

Eastern Operations Manager

Central Football

Ph: 06-835-5072

Mob: 021-984-900

Fax: 06-835-5033

phil@centralfootball.co.nz

17 November 2011  

FEDERATION LEAGUE COMPETITION for 2012 

The Central Football Competition Review Panel has considered opportunities for Federation League in 2012. As part of this process the panel considered: 

• A paper from Red Sox Manawatu
• A paper from Maycenvale United
• Discussions at a meeting of the Federation Senior clubs in Palmerston North on 11 September 2011

 Recommendations have been presented to the CF Board and as a result of those recommendations the Board has elected to retain the status quo for the 2012 season, with the intent of introducing a single Federation League for the 2013 season. 

The Federation League Competition structure for 2012 will therefore be: 

Pacific and Western Premiership Leagues

 1.       Both Leagues will be based on a maximum of 8 (no less than 6) team competition per League. 

a)      8 team - League split after 14 matches and teams stay within top four or bottom four regardless of points won. (Total 17 games)
b)      6 team – Teams will play each other 3 times (Total 15 games)
c)       No byes will be permitted 

2.       Composite teams based upon set criteria will be allowed.  

3.       Any region represented by a composite team will not be allowed to have separate club entries. 

4.       Teams will only contest their regional competitions i.e. Central Hawke’s Bay, Hawke’s Bay and Poverty Bay will contest the Eastern competition and Tararua, Manawatu, Wanganui and Taranaki the Western Competition.   

 5.       The winners of the Pacific and Western Leagues will play off against the winner of the comparable Capital Federation competition for the right to play off for the Central League 

6.       Play – Offs

     a)         Pacific  and Western Premiership League Play-Offs    

  i.            The two top eligible teams (one from each League) are able to compete for a Central League playoff position. The winner of each premiership will go into a home and away play-off to determine the team allowed to play-off for Central League. If the winners of each league are not eligible or do not wish to enter the Central League then the 2^nd place teams may compete for a position.                                                      

 ii.            Reserve teams of clubs who are participating in the Central League cannot enter the play-offs.                                                     

iii.            Players of the Club taking part in the playoffs are required to be registered players of the club concerned and have been registered for that Club prior to 1^st July of that year.                                                    

 iv.            The play-offs are considered to be an extension of a Club’s season. Therefore, cautions and suspensions will carry over into a playoff series.                                                      

 v.            After match functions must be provided by the home team for all fixtures in the play offs 

7.       There will be an entry fee of $200.00 (including GST) which will contribute towards prize money and referee expenses

 8.       Any club entering the Premiership competitions must confirm in writing whether they will or will not contest the Central League play offs if successful in finishing in a position to do so 

9.       Entries for the 2012 Pacific  and Western Premiership Leagues will close on 1 February 2012. Earlier confirmation would be appreciated. 

10.   Waikato/Bay of Plenty Football, Mainland Football and Capital Football have been approached regarding the possibility of the winner under clause 5 above playing off comparable competition winners in a NZF Club Championship on artificial turf in Wellington in September 2012. This still to be confirmed but Central Football will confirm further details as soon as they available. 

Central Football would like to thank all those that have contributed their thoughts and papers for consideration for the 2012 League. All thoughts and papers have been retained for future consideration.  

Phil Holt

Federation League Manager  

Summer Football for girls means:

• Fine weather means less chance of cancellation and no muddy pitches
• League’s are played at the same time and place each week - all you need to do is turn up and play.
• Girls will be able to play with others of the same age and sex - there is U-8, U-10 and U-12 leagues
• Small team formats (5 v 5 or 7 v 7) so players get more touches of the ball, which increases development. Get your team together today and be part of Hawke’s Bays first summer girl’s competition. 

Venue: Marewa Park, Napier 

Team Size: 5 aside (U8, U10) & 7aside (U12) - (2 subs per team maximum)

Cost:  $130 per team (7 players), or $20 per player (U8, U10)            

           $170 per team (9 players), or $20 per player (U12)   

Date: Wednesday 26^th October – 14^th December (8 weeks)                   

Time:  U8 & U10 4.00pm – 4.50pm (25mins each way)

            U12            5.00pm – 6.00pm (30mins each way)    

 To Register: click here 

Contact: Leon Birnie leon@centralfootball.co.nz 

Level 1 Junior Football Coaching Award

This four hour workshop provides coaches with a deeper insight into age appropriate, effective coaching for players aged 6-8 years and or 9-12 years. This course of learning combines an examination of both the ‘How’ and ‘What’ of coaching junior players through an interactive and practical approach as well as providing a comprehensive resource for coaches to take away and use with their players. What's on offer:

·         NZF formal qualification - silver & gold levels
·         Understanding the player-centred coaching philosphy
·         Developing strategies to make your coaching more effective
·         Understanding how to use player-centred coaching tools
·         Practice planning and delivering age-appropriate actitivites
·         Training resource - catalogue of games & practices for your designated
       age group

Dates: Tues 4th October 6-8pm-Theory

           Wed, 5th October 6-8pm-Practical 

Venue: Napier City Rovers Clubrooms

Cost:    $75.00 

Contact: Leon birnie 021 734 379 leon@centralfootball.co.nz

This two hour workshop blends together demonstrations of practical activities with good advice on how to survive your first coaching season

Specifically targeting new and inexperienced coaches, this course and supporting resources is a great starting point for coaches looking for friendly advice on how and what to coach your junior players.

What's on offer:
·         Age-appropriate practical demonstrations
·         Age-appropriate coaching techniques
·         The Small Whites coaching resource
·         Coaching resources - ideas for training

Date: Mon 31st October 6.00-8.00pm

Venue: Western Rangers Clubrooms

Contact: Leon Birnie 021 734 379 leon@centralfootball.co.nz

Level 1 Coaching Certificate

• Formal qualification - silver & gold levels
• Understanding players' age related characteristics and needs
• Introduction to a player-centred coaching philosophy for youth coaches
• Developing player-centred coaching tools
• Practice planning and delivering age and football development stage appropriate activities
• Training catalogue for players transitioning from the intermediate to the advanced stage of development (12 -19 years)
• Training catalalogue for players in the advanced stage of development (12 - 19 years)

Date: Wed, 26th October and Friday 28th October 6.00-8.00pm

Venue: Western Rangers Clubrooms

Cost: $75.00

Contact: Leon Birnie 021 734 379 leon@centralfootball.co.nz

Level 2 Youth Coaching Certificate

The system is designed to provide you with a smorgasbord of bite sized learning opportunities that when accumulated develop your knowledge and skills in a wide range of coaching related subject areas.

The module content has been carefully designed to provide you with the relevant knowledge and skills to progress your learning and help you to work effectively within this particular age group of players. The modules have been classified as either age specific modules or generic modules.

The generic modules involve content and learning that is relevant to all coaches regardless of the age of the players they coach, i.e. Player Centred Coaching and the specific modules contain content that is relevant to a designated community of players (i.e. Game Day Coaching 9v9 & 11v11). These modules are perfect for beginner and developing coaches who want to increase their effectiveness in key areas of coaching pertaining to youth players.

What's on offer:

Module 1: Gamed Day Coaching 9v9 & 11v11 (4 hours)

• Creating a game day coaching philosophy
• Understanding the needs of your players on game days
• Introducing a system of play to youth players
• Overview of the basic tactics and principles of play and diagnosing football problems to support player learning
• Developing player-centred coaching strategies to support player learning on game day

• Understanding how to use the "Teaching Games For Understanding" coaching tool
• Understanding how to use "questioning" effectively
• Understanding how players learn and developing strategies to promote learning
• Practical coaching ideas to develop a player centred approach to coaching

Tactical

Dates: Monday 14 & 16 Wednesday 16 November 6.00-8.00pm

Costs: $60

Technique & Skills

Dates: Monday 21 & Wednesdy 23 November 6.00-8.00pm

Cost: $60

Venue: Western Rangers Clubrooms

Contact: Leon Birnie 021 734 379 leon@centralfootball.co.nz

Eskview Football club is running its very successful mixed 7 a side tournament at Petane Domain from mid October to the end of February 2012. Teams must have at least 3 females playing.

It is an ideal opportunity for families and groups of friends to put together a team and enjoy the social atmosphere while enjoying 2 games a night. If you are interested in putting in a team please email eskview@xtra.co.nz ASAP as places are limited.