New Player Developement League Coach
The 2012 season and the future in general for Christchurch United youth players moving into senior football receives a boost this year, with the appointment of former Christchurch United Senior Men's Stalwart Jason McDowall as new coach of the Player Development League.
Jason brings proven coaching pedigree and a strong career history in premier league football from his striking days in the Christchurch United Senior Men's Premier League squad. Jason's coaching ethos and playing attitude integrate well with Christchurch United, and we await some outstanding results from him in the season ahead.
2012 MPL/PDL TRAINING
2012 Here we go, here we go, here we goooo!!!
Pre-season training/trials for the 2012 season for MPL and PDL squad have begun, and are running Tues/Thurs nights at 6:30pm at Spreydon Domain, and Saturday mornings at 9:15am at New Brighton Beach.
Squad members are required to attend, and new players/hopefuls are welcome to attend and try out for a spot with the mighty Rams in their 2012 campaign.
2012 Season Div 2, Div 3, Div 4
2012 is upon us, and we have managed to gain a place in Division 2 for our senior men's divisional football players - meaning this year's teams will be placed in Div 2, Div 3 and Div 4.
All players fromn last year's Div 3A, 3B and Div 4, are welcomed back this year, along with new additions who are moving through from the junior club into senior football. NEW PLAYERS are also very welcome, and with a great spread of ability levels, all players will find their ideal home with the Rams this season.
A training/trial/sign-on day will be held very soon to get all players together and to form squads for the 2012 season. Whether you want to push for a spot in a competitive senior squad or are just keen to play with socially and with friends, then you MUST be there! Date and time to be confirmed in the next few days..
Long-serving Premier League Keeper Announces Retirement
Christchurch United players and supporters fondly farewell one of the club's brightest talents today, following the announcement from Rams custodian Robbie Barraclough of his retirement from the squad.
Barraclough has lead an impressive career in goalkeeping, representing NZ to U23 level, playing in one of Australia's top regional leagues, representing his province Canterbury, and enjoying a long career between the posts for Christchurch United, during both the National League and Mainland Premier League competitions. Robbie will always be held in high regard for his heroics in goal in many important league and cup competitions, and his contribution to the squad's culture will be missed.
2012 MPL Home Pitch Confirmed
Perfect conditions throughout the entire playing season have been secured for the Christchurch United MPL team, with our home ground for 2012 confirmed as ASB Football Park (English Park).
Playing on a state of the art, multi-million dollar artificial surface will ensure the best quality of football can be played by our lads throughout the season, not to mention the fantastic facilities for our supporters to enjoy.
COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
With strong numbers and new interest from players in our club, we are looking at another very positive season ahead. We are seeking keen coaches for teams in our competitive senior divisions and also for our junior club section.
We offer excellent equipment, facilities, training and support for our coaches - if you are interested in becoming a coach for one of NZ's most successful football clubs, contact our Club Captain via the contacts section of this website.
If you can contribute any other form of support (financial, committee or just a pair of hands) for the club, we urge you to make contact with the Club Captain to discuss.
JUNIOR CLUB WEBSITE
The website you are on now contains information specific to our senior club.
To visit our junior club site, which includes information and contacts, please go to:
www.chchunited.co.nz
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NEW WEBSITE - MEMBER ACCOUNTS
The players/members area of this site allows you to create and manage your own member account, where you can list your personal and contact details, subscribe or unsubscribe to club e-newsletters and email updates, and also access the contact details for your coach and immediate team mates! Hit the "Players Area" link at the top of this page, and complete the registration details to request your new account.
PLEASE NOTE - Club members only. If you are not a registered player or member then your account request will be rejected. Instead, you can complete our membership registration form on this site and then we can activate your website account.
