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2019 FINALS WAIKATO CUP PLATE &

August 24 & 25, 2019 John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge

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‘... enjoy your day as we celebrate the sport we love, and thank those who make it possible ... ’ Steve Thomas, the chairman of Cambridge Football Club, welcomes our finals weekend visitors ...  BEHIND EVERY game of football is a vast amount of effort ­— work that often goes unnoticed.

Whether the game is a cup final, such as this weekend’s games at John Kerkhof Park, or a pre–season friendly, it takes an army of people to make it happen.

As the 2019 winter season nears its end, we should reflect on the people who make our weekly football possible.

Our regional federation has scheduled thousands of fixtures, juggling kick off times, ground availability and competition requirements, trying to keep one step ahead of nature and the inevitability of

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postponements. Every week, referees travel to and from matches in every part of our region.

And at club level, volunteers ensure pitches are mown and line–marked, and that facilities are provided for players to change, shower and enjoy post-match food and drink.

This weekend, our club has taken time out to remind ourselves that we shouldn’t take for granted the work that so many put in, week in and week out.

We’re proud to host the Soccer Shop Waikato Cup and Plate finals again, and we see them as a celebration for everyone involved in our game, not just those whose teams will take the field.

Our guests today include many who help make the sport possible in our region — administrators, sponsors, WaiBOP Football staff and board members, and many volunteers.

To everyone visiting John Kerkhof Park, welcome ... please enjoy your day as we celebrate the sport we love and thank those who make it possible.

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Men’s schedule John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge Saturday, August 24, 2019 10.00am: 11.00am: 11.53am: 12.00pm:

Grounds open Clubrooms open Plate finalists led onto pitch Plate final kicks off

The Plate final is expected to finish about 1.45pm unless scores are level after 90 minutes in which case extra time of 15 minutes each way will be played. If scores remain level, the match will be decided by penalty shootout.

2.23pm: Cup finalists led onto pitch 2.30pm: Cup final kicks off

The Cup final expected to finish about 4.15pm unless scores are level after 90 minutes in which case extra time of 15 minutes each way will be played. If scores remain level, the match will be decided by penalty shootout.

Hot meals will be served to players and coaching staff for all teams participating in the finals, and we warmly invite supporters to share our hospitality in our clubrooms.

We ask that visitors respect the terms of our club licence that restricts consumption of alcohol to on–site purchases only.

Please enjoy your day at Cambridge FC.

Points of interest * Otorohanga have built a reputation for being one of the Waikato’s strongest cup achievers in recent years.

After winning the men’s Waikato Cup in 2017 and 2018, the club is chasing a hat-trick of silverware this year with the men playing in the Waikato Plate final and their women’s team chasing their own Waikato Plate on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Hamilton Wanderers feature in their fifth cup/plate final in 10 years.

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Waikato Plate final (men) OTOROHANGA

HAMILTON WANDERERS

Founded 1956

Founded 1913

Paths to the final Otorohanga Reserves

Wanderers Classics

Round 1 Bye

Round 1 Won 2-1 v Claudelands Rovers Over 35s

Round 2 Won 13-0 v Huntly Thistle Reserves

Round 2 Won 3-1 v Ngaruawahia United Division 1

Semi–final Won 2-1 v Putaruru Rangers

Semi–final Won 2-1 v Waikato Unicol Red

Recent winners 2018: Waikato Unicol 2017: Waihi B 2016: Melville United C 2015: Melville United C 2014: Waikato Unicol Black 2013: Cambridge C1

2012: Matamata Swifts 3rds 2011: Claudelands Rovers 2010: Waikato Unicol 2009: Waikato Unicol 2008: FOSS

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Waikato Cup final (men) Recent winners 2018 Otorohanga 2 Melville United Nobs 1 Venue: Gower Park, Hamilton

Ron White Trophy

2009 Claudelands Rovers A Cambridge A (after extra time)

2017 Otorohanga 2 Cambridge B 0

2008 Winners — Cambridge

Venue: John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge

2007 Winners — Hamilton Wanderers

2016 Northern United A Te Awamutu B

3 2

1 0

Venue: John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge

2015 Eastern City Claudelands Rovers

2 0

Venue: Te Awamutu Stadium

2014 Claudelands Rovers A Hamilton Wanderers A

2 1

Past winners: Northern United line up before kicking off in 2016. Photo: Northern United

Venue: Te Awamutu Stadium

2013 Hamilton Wanderers A Cambridge A

5 2

2012 Claudelands Rovers A Claudelands Rovers B

4 3

Venue: John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge

(after extra time) Venue: Galloway Park, Claudelands

2011 Hamilton Wanderers A Hamilton North

Venue: Porritt Stadium, Hamilton

2010 Hamilton Wanderers A beat Otorohanga D

2 0

Past winners: Hamilton Wanderers (and a few Smurf supporters) celebrate winning the cup in 2011. Photo: WaiBOP Football.

(after extra time)

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Waikato Cup final (men) MELVILLE UNITED

HUNTLY THISTLE

Founded 1920

Established: 1972

The teams will play for the Ron White Trophy, named in memory of the late Ron White, long-time Waikato administrator.

Paths to the final Melville United Nobs

Huntly Thistle A

Round 1 Won 3-1 v Hamilton Wanderers Classics

Round 1 Won 10-2 v Otorohanga Reserves

Round 2 Won 7-0 v Waikato Unicol Vets

Round 2 Won 3-0 v Northern United Debacles

Quarter-final Won 9-1 v West Hamilton United C

Quarter-final Won 4-0 v Te Awamutu C

Semi–final Won 3-0 v Claudelands Rovers Wallies

Semi–final Won 6-1 v Te Awamutu A

Points of interest * While these two teams meet in the Waikato Cup Final, they’ve also been the top two teams in this year’s Waikato Division 1.

* Interestingly, the two teams they knocked out of the cup in the first round of the cup will meet in today’s Waikato Plate final.

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Reigning champions Canterbury United Pride celebrate after last year’s Grand Final. Photo: NZ Football.

NWL kicks off next month  THE COUNTRY’S BEST New Zealand-based women footballers are coming to play in Cambridge again this year.

Cambridge FC’s John Kerkhof Park has been named as the home ground and training base for the WaiBOP team to represent the Waikato/Bay of Plenty in the 2019 National Women’s League.

Cambridge will host six games in the competition: WaiBOP’s home games: Auckland: Sunday September 15, 2pm Southern: Sunday September 22, 1pm Canterbury United: Sunday October 6, 12pm Capital – Sunday October 26, 1.30pm Central – Sunday November 17, 2pm Northern Lights – Sunday December 8, 2pm (Kick-off times vary to accommodate flight times for visiting teams).

Cambridge last hosted the WaiBOP team in 2017 and first held NWL matches in 2016.

Last month, WaiBOP held three player trials at John Kerkhof Park for about 40 prospective players and the squad will start training at the club’s grounds in September.

Newly-appointed coach Nico Girard and assistant Cliff Harris will be looking to recruit the best women players from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region to take part in the highest level of domestic competition.

Cambridge will also be the training base for WaiBOP’s U-14 and U-16 Girls National Age Group squads, for the fourth year in succession.

The competition has existed in some format since 2002 with the country’s top female players taking part.

The double-round format is set to return for a second season running with all seven sides coming up against each other both home and away.

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Women’s schedule John Kerkhof Park, Cambridge Sunday, August 25, 2019 9.30am: 10.00am: 10.53am: 11.00am:

Grounds open Clubrooms open Plate finalists led onto pitch Plate final kicks off

The Plate final is expected to finish about 12.45pm unless scores are level after 90 minutes in which case extra time of 15 minutes each way will be played. If scores remain level, the match will be decided by penalty shootout.

1.23pm: Cup finalists led onto pitch 1.30pm: Cup final kicks off

The Cup final expected to finish about 3.15pm unless scores are level after 90 minutes in which case extra time of 15 minutes each way will be played. If scores remain level, the match will be decided by penalty shootout.

Hot meals will be served to players and coaching staff for all teams participating in the finals, and we warmly invite supporters to share our hospitality in our clubrooms.

We ask that visitors respect the terms of our club licence that restricts consumption of alcohol to on–site purchases only.

Please enjoy your day at Cambridge FC.

Points of interest * Otorohanga women are trying to help their club achieve a rare double with the appearance of teams in both the men’s and women’s Waikato Plate finals this weekend. Regardless of who wins this year’s women’s plate, a new name will be engraved on the silverware. * If West Hamilton United win the Waikato Cup for a second year in a row, it will be the third time this decade that a club has won back-to-back cups. Previous winners Hamilton Wanderers and Claudelands Rovers have both achieved the feat.

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Waikato Plate final (women) OTOROHANGA

TE AROHA COBRAS

Founded 1956

Founded 1976

Paths to the final Otorohanga Women

Te Aroha Cobras Women

Round 1 Won 4-1 v Huntly Thistle

Round 1 Won 6-0 v Mangokina United

Quarter-final Bye

Quarter-final Won 11-1 v Waihi

Semi–final Won 4-2 v Matamata Swifts

Semi–final Won 2-1 v Te Awamutu Pink Ladies

Recent winners 2018: Matamata Swifts 2017: Tokoroa AFC 2016: Claudelands Rovers 2015: Matamata Swifts

2014: Morrinsville AFC 2013: Matamata Swifts 2012: Tokoroa AFC

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Waikato Cup final (women) WEST HAMILTON UTD

TOKOROA

Founded 1953

Established: 1999

Paths to the final West Hamilton Utd Women Tokoroa Women Round 1 Won 4-2 v Otorohanga

Round 1 Won 8-1 v Huntly Thistle

Round 2 Bye

Round 2 Won 3-0 v Cambridge

Quarter-final Won 4-1 v Melville United Development

Quarter-final Bye

Semi–final Won 10-2 v Waikato Unicol

Semi–final Won 2-1 v Northern United Fiasco

Recent winners 2018: West Hamilton United 2017: Melville United Premier 2016: Hamilton Wanderers 2015: Hamilton Wanderers

2014: Cambridge 2013: Claudelands Rovers 2012: Claudelands Rovers

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Men’s Futsal SuperLeague  WAIKATO AND BAY OF PLENTY futsal fans can enjoy a revamped national competition with top players on display in Hamilton and Tauranga.

The draw for the rebranded Men’s Futsal SuperLeague has been released with the season starting next month.

The league follows a similar format to the previous edition and brings high-quality futsal to many regions with Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington and Christchurch all set to host matches.

The play will get going from 21 September at multiple venues and will wrap up in Wellington two months later when the finals are staged on 24 November at the ASB Sports Centre.

The release of the draw is the latest exciting development for futsal in this country, which has experienced rapid growth in recent years.

“This league is one of our premier domestic competitions and is a key driver for the

development of futsal across the country,” says Josh Margetts, New Zealand Football’s Futsal Development Manager.

“With the league being the main selection tool for the Futsal Whites, it goes without saying how important it is for the success of the national team. And, from an engagement point of view, last year’s competition was the best yet with crowds continuing to grow all over the country and thousands more tuning in to watch the live streaming,” he adds.

“We are expecting even more interest this year as the profile of the competition continues to increase and are looking forward to our best futsal players showcasing their skills across the country.”

Auckland are the current holders of the national futsal title.

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Waikato Finals Weekend Saturday August 24, 2019

Sunday August 25, 2019

Men’s Waikato Plate (kick off 12-noon)

Women’s Waikato Plate (kick off 11am)

Otorohanga v Hamilton Wanderers

Otorohanga v Te Aroha Cobras

Men’s Waikato Cup (kick off 2.30pm)

Women’s Waikato Cup (kick off 1.30pm)

Melville United v Huntly Thistle

West Hamilton United v Tokoroa

Cambridge FC gratefully acknowledge the support of RICOH who have helped us produce more than 130 matchday magazines over the past 10 years.

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