Mainland Premier League

Depending on how many reserve grade entries there are, there might be the possibility of an MPL v PDL game each week. So which clubs are entering PDL teams? I heard of one club wanting to enter two ( but think one was really a Sunday women's quality side).

Hang on, that sounds far too sensible :)

I wonder how Mainland will handle this one given their recent edict on 14/15 year olds playing PDL? They really are making a hash of things considering not too long ago there were several girls in that age group playing WMPL. When did the rule change where all clubs had to do was get written permission from their parents and approval from the club to play WMPL let alone PDL? And surely any confusion over the rule change as mentioned in the letter below, recently (13/03 - 3 weeks before the season starts) sent out to clubs, comes from them as they changed the rule without consultation with any club that I am aware of -

Hi all,

I understand there may still be some confusion over the age dispensation for female players registering for the senior leagues. Please find the following bullet points which should hopefully clarify the rules around dispensation.  

·If a player is currently 13 turning 14 some time this year - please do not apply

·If a player is currently 14, and turning 15 this year, applications will be considered on a case by case basis using the following criteria;

-The player is a high performing established NTC player

-The player is of exceptional physical maturity and ability

All applications are considered and signed off by myself and the Federation Development Manager Alan Walker.

Here are two examples of dispensation requests and their outcomes for your reference;

1.Player born 8th April 1999 – applied for dispensation: This was denied as she is not involved in NTCs or known to show exceptional physical ability. However, as soon as she turns 15 she is eligible to play in the senior women’s leagues.

2.Player born 3rd June 1999 – applied for dispensation: Application was accepted as this player is exceptionally talented, recognised by NZF through her regular attendance at NTCs.

I hope this clarifies the dispensation rules. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards

Emily

Well that's a surprise. So Western and Halswell have both found some players?

Hang on, that sounds far too sensible :)

I wonder how Mainland will handle this one given their recent edict on 14/15 year olds playing PDL? They really are making a hash of things considering not too long ago there were several girls in that age group playing WMPL. When did the rule change where all clubs had to do was get written permission from their parents and approval from the club to play WMPL let alone PDL? And surely any confusion over the rule change as mentioned in the letter below, recently (13/03 - 3 weeks before the season starts) sent out to clubs, comes from them as they changed the rule without consultation with any club that I am aware of -

Hi all,

I understand there may still be some confusion over the age dispensation for female players registering for the senior leagues. Please find the following bullet points which should hopefully clarify the rules around dispensation.  

·If a player is currently 13 turning 14 some time this year - please do not apply

·If a player is currently 14, and turning 15 this year, applications will be considered on a case by case basis using the following criteria;

-The player is a high performing established NTC player

-The player is of exceptional physical maturity and ability

All applications are considered and signed off by myself and the Federation Development Manager Alan Walker.

Here are two examples of dispensation requests and their outcomes for your reference;

1.Player born 8th April 1999 – applied for dispensation: This was denied as she is not involved in NTCs or known to show exceptional physical ability. However, as soon as she turns 15 she is eligible to play in the senior women’s leagues.

2.Player born 3rd June 1999 – applied for dispensation: Application was accepted as this player is exceptionally talented, recognised by NZF through her regular attendance at NTCs.

I hope this clarifies the dispensation rules. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Kind regards

Emily

So player No.1 who turns 15 during the week after the first game can not play WPDLin the first game but can play WPL the next week!!!

 If you are not paying the exorbident FTC / NTC fees you can not, if you are you can!! 

It is getting better all the time!!!

 

Great news this, especially for Halswell in their 50th season. Halswell had the first ever women's team in Christchurch back in 1970's, and may be the first in NZ as well.

yip! Gotta be paying the right people to play! Almost sounds like a bribe?? Just because a player is not in NTC doesn't mean they can't play at that level and if they not in FTC then how do mainland know whether they could or not?? Surely the clubs who have the players best interests at heart, know them the best. They are the ones seeing them train week in week out. 

Does this apply to males too? Last year mainland signed them all off no problem. Is it going to be different this year?

yip! Gotta be paying the right people to play! Almost sounds like a bribe?? Just because a player is not in NTC doesn't mean they can't play at that level and if they not in FTC then how do mainland know whether they could or not?? Surely the clubs who have the players best interests at heart, know them the best. They are the ones seeing them train week in week out. 

Does this apply to males too? Last year mainland signed them all off no problem. Is it going to be different this year?

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Juniors playing in Senior comps has been used in other codes with varying degrees of success. 

Is the pressure on Mainland to come up with this decision player led? Seniors saying we don't want to play 12-13-14 year olds? 

Wasn't there a 14yo part of the pride squad this season past?

You mean old tarts not wanting to be shown up by younger, better skilled and more agile girls? Had't thought of that!

I'd say no.  Few will argue about 13 and younger, but many 14 year old girls are significantly better than women twice their age and playing WPL.

I'm not saying that is the issue but Seniors do have a right to actually enter a competion playing other Seniors.

Whether this applies to WPL level (assuming this the best football the federation can supply) would need clarification if it can be showen the "best" players are in fact still eligible for juniors. 

Anyone know today's MPL pre-season scores?

Coastal beat Nomads 2-0. Bays drew 1-1 with Halswell and Western beat Tech 1-0.

Fat chance clubs are going to wear that 3 weeks out from season start. Most would have had their teams in place and training for a month or so now. As you say, how can anyone but the club make a judgement on (suit)ability?  They moment anyone turns 15 makes them perfectly ok for senior women irrespective if they can kick a ball or not. Any younger they can decide on that simply by date of birth and what? They only know the players that are paying them instead of other providers, be it club coaches or acqdemies. How arrogant and stupid all at the same time. 

I may need to chill out after seeing the transfers. Such a shame it comes down to the almighty dollar.

Boo to the two clubs that blatantly flash their cash and have obviously not got better things to spend it on.

I am talking facts and not talking this specific case anyways. For the coach of the team to say that no money is exchanged for players services is simply fact fudging.

 

I've said my bit about how money for players ruins our football and clubs so I won't bore you all with it again. But I still stand by it.

Interesting when one start to play with the sort on the clearances page: St Bedes have a few coming in! Loads out of Fc2011 (juniors?). By far biggest shift is to Selwyn. Combination of shift from town, great facilities, good coaches, Burnley?

vim it is a shame u don't talk facts money was not involved in Ash coming over to Tech he has done it for footballing reasons

Football reasons my ass. Everyone knows if you play for tech you get paid and automatic place in Canterbury squad

Haha, very funny, probably not the real Dan Ede but still good considering the topic. 

For the record I've never said that playing for Tech guarantees you a spot in Canty. 

Haha, very funny, probably not the real Dan Ede but still good considering the topic. 

For the record I've never said that playing for Tech guarantees you a spot in Canty. 

In news to hand today, Tech have broken new ground (depths) and have offered the first female player money to change clubs. Is there no limit to this shenanigans? 

I'm looking forward to the day Tech want to start up a Sunday League team.