2 November Lots of fun at the family soccer first night. One more team would be OK, so don't be shy!!

1 November Family soccer kicks off tomorrow night, still seven teams. One more would eliminate having a bye. Click here for the draw.

29 October Well anyone who went to that Phoenix game will never forget it! Beating Gold Coast 6 - 0. Aaawweessoommee!!
Entries are coming in for Family Soccer starting Monday (see Oct 20 News). Be quick! Seven teams in already. We only want ten.

23 October Anyone down Wellington way this long weekend? Go see the Phoenix game against league leaders Gold Coast, 5 pm Sunday. Should be good.

20 October Entries are now being taken for Family Summer Soccer. Mixed, adults and kids, males and females. Click here to check out the rules. Email Barrie or phone 3222076 to enter. Monday evenings, 5.45 - 6.45 pm. Three games a night, $30 team entry.
A huge game of football for NZ, coming up in Wellington on Nov 14th. Beat Bahrain and we go to the World Cup! Tickets all sold out.

5 October Woh, a couple of huge games for NZ football coming up soon. The All Whites are playing Bahrain early Sunday morning (4.30am) over there and then at home (Wellington) on Nov 14th. If we beat them, we get to the World Cup finals in South Africa next year. The only other time was the famous 1982 All Whites team. Watch it on TV, or even go to Wellington to watch the second game. You could be part of history!

26 September Prize giving was today. Rain cut things short, but we did manage the presentations and photos, just not the games. Congratulations to all our players, specially those who were given awards. Check them out on our honours board. Team photos are on the Teams page, some teams have done their own pics and need to get them to Barrie. If you want a larger file size of any team photo, email Barrie and he'll send you one.

9 September Here is the latest report.

8 September Soccer club break up to be Saturday 26 September, the first Saturday of the school holidays. 10am to 12 noon. Team photos will be taken unless previously taken, prize giving and then games against parents. Can all sportsmanship tropies please be returned to Mr Hawkes as soon as possible.
This Thursday morning, a rare treat, the NZ All Whites are on TV playing a friendly game against Jordan, starts 7am. This is a build up game for the crucial World Cup qualifiers coming soon.
The EBOP competitive league tables are up to date.

7 September Club meeting Tuesday 7 pm at Awakeri school. Sorry, reports for last two weeks running late. Finn Spod scored a hat-trick for 8th gr Aces on Saturday.

25 August Good wins and another good 9th grade derby. Zac Fretwell scored 6 in the 13th grade. Three different girls scored in the 6th grade Warriors 3 - 0 win against Allandale. Here are the reports so far. The league tables.

20 August Most games weren't played last Saturday, although 9th gr Awakeri Mosquitoes had a narrow 1 - 0 loss to Whakatane Magpies. Today 11th grade Awakeri Wildhogs played their postponed game against Whakatane Stealth. Wildhogs did very well, despite being exhausted from a whole day of interschool soccer. Stealth won 6 - 0 in the end, but were made to work hard for it.

12 August Here are the up to date league tables, courtesy of Chris Whitaker. 9th grade new rosters were handed out to all players today. This Saturday 8th gr Awakeri Aces are playing the catch up game against Opotiki. Johnny will let you know the details.

9 August Neither team wanted to lose to their mates, so the contest between 9th grade teams Mosquitoes and Sharks was a beauty. Read about it and more in our report.

7 August The Wellington Phoenix start their new A league season this Sunday, away to Newcastle Jets. It's on Sky TV at 5 pm. Check out our senior club's Phoenix pages.

3 August The junior girls Awakeri Angels had their first win ever. Congrats to Geoff and the team! Here are the reports.

28 July Soccer's back on after the holidays. The best result was probably a 3 - 3 draw for Sharks in the 9th grade against one of the top teams. The match up between the two 7th grade teams was a good one as well. Here are the reports.
Mike Learmond's 11th grade team have a new draw coming out this week. It is being given out at school tomorrow (Wednesday). Hawks play Ohope on Saturday.

10 July Very muddy conditions, and a first win the 9th grade Awakeri Sharks were highlights. Three wins and a draw on Saturday! Here's the report. Our highest placed team is Awakeri Hawks in the 11th grade 1st division. Well done Mike and team!
Lucas Schlepers looks like he's got into the 10th grade reps. Good one!

30 June Congratulations to Jacob Davis, selected in the 8th grade rep squad, and Quest Tipping in the 9th grade squad. Shane Hope got into the 11th grade team too. Here are the latest reports. We managed one draw!

22 June The league tables are up to date. Which Awakeri team is highest in their table???

21 June First wins of the season for 13th grade Avatars and 7th grade Midgets. Emily Julian hit the post four times, leaving her dad "needing counseling after the game"! Read the reports. Good luck to our players going to rep trials today and tomorrow.
Coaches are invited to an informal coaching session this Friday night (26th) at Matata Rugby and Sports Club, starting at 6.30 pm. Should be some work outdoors and indoors. Very valuable if you haven't been to any coaching training. Other interested parents welcome too.

12 June The Awakeri fields are closed for junior soccer tomorrow. If you're playing away from home, listen to radio 1XX for cancellations.

10 June Tomorrow morning NZ v World champions Italy, live Sky Sport 2 starts 6.45 am. Woohoo!
The Eastern Bay league tables are up to date on here too. Who is doing the best of the Awakeri teams???
Here is the draw for the 6th&7th grade girls tournament this Saturday.

7 May Another day of few wins, but a first win for 6th grade Awakeri Fliers... Well done to Craig and the team. Here are the reports. Watch out for the All Whites playing in the Confederations Cup over the next week. We're playing the World's best!

31 May Some teams played and some didn't (Queen's Birthday weekend) but some good games especially in the younger age groups. Here are the reports.

26 May Ouch!! 11 losses out of 13 games! Oh well, we had some pretty strong opposition.
T-Rexes won in the junior girls. After Emily Julian had scored five goals against Thornton Reds, her dad, Paul, who was refereeing, said he'd tackle her if she ran with the ball any more. So after being tackled by the ref a few times, Emily and team mates started passing the ball!! Read the reports.
Christian Wetting went on a level one coaching course on Sunday too, and said it was very useful.
The league tables for the competitive grades (8th and up) are here. Results officer Chris Whitaker has them right up to date.

22 May At last, here are some pics of the 11th grade game at Matata last Saturday. Good luck tomorrow everyone! If anyone takes photos of games that can be published, contact Barrie Hawkes.
Soccer Changes in the 7th grade:
Paroa Strikers have pulled out of the 7th grade. On the following days, the team affected could have a bye or arrange to play the other team with the bye (the coach has the full draw):
June 13 Awakeri Midgets
August 29 Awakeri Incredibles

17 May Both Awakeri's junior girls team playing each other was a hgihlight for Saturday's games. Emily Julian scored a hat trick. Jacob Davis, Marshall McGuire and Liam McCormick all scored 2 goals each. Read the reports.

11 May A good start for our teams on Saturday, with lots of close games in the competitive grades and more wins than losses. Quite a few players in their first ever games of soccer won players of the day. Only a brief report this week, with, sorry not all teams listed.

6 May The first games for all teams are this Saturday. Coaches make sure you have your gear.
Coaching course, there is an informal coaching course this Friday at Whakatane. It's practical and has lots of helpful ideas for the beginning coach. 6 - 7.30pm. Contact Barrie to let him know you're going.

27 April Players have been given their schedule of games for the season today, with also the roster of who is on manager and transport for each game (although younger age groups are being given out tomorrow). Most teams are entered in Bay Day on Saturday, but a few are not. Check your child's roster for that info. The start times for Saturday are not yet available. Most teams are starting to practice this week.
Coaches your gear will be ready to collect from about Thursday.

8 April Team lists have been given out at school today, just the 11th grade teams to be given out tomorrow (Thursday). Make sure you got yours! We still need a coach for one of the 8th grade teams, urgently!! Email me or ring 3222076

31 March There is a coaches' meeting at school, Room 14, this Sunday morning, 10 am. All welcome. We are still looking for a 6th gr, a 7th gr, and an 8th gr coach. Ring Barrie 073222076 urgently if you're keen, or email. Team lists should start coming out next week. There are also coaching courses available on May 1st and May 15th, again, let Barrie know if you're interested.

4 March The AGM was successful, with the finances in good heart and officers elected (see club history). Discussion on the plans for all girls leagues in 6th and 7th grades, the state of the fields, coaches and enrolments. Read the president's report. There is a referees course this Sunday, if anyone is keen, contact Barrie immediately.

1 March A good lot of enrolments. Hurry up if you are enrolling late!! You might miss out!
The final night of Family Soccer tomorrow night. It's been fun.

23 Feb Enrolments are this Friday, from 3 - 5 pm at Awakeri School. Forms will be handed out to students at Awakeri School on Tuesday. They are also available here.
There is one more Monday of Family Soccer.
Next Tuesday (3rd March) is the AGM of the Awakeri Soccer Club. All welcome. Intending coaches please attend.
Our senior club, Plains Rangers is training at the Edgecumbe Domain Mondays and Thursdays at 6.30 pm.

10 Feb The family soccer draw is in the links column to the left.

31 Jan 09 Our senior club Plains Rangers are starting pre-season training, at Awakeri on Sunday 8th Feb at 4.30pm, with a friendly kick-around. If you want to join in, just turn up or email Barrie Hawkes. Plains Rangers senior mens team plays in BOP div one. If there is enough interest there could be a women's team too.
Family soccer restarts on Monday 9th February, 6pm as usual. We do have space for another team.

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