Welcome to the Ferrymead Bays Football Club Official Website 2012 Season.

26th January 2012   

REGISTRATION DAYS 2012...

Registration Days for this year will be held at The Ferry Alehouse on Ferry Road at Ferrymead....
This is for Junior and Senior player..

Dates and Times are as follows....
Saturday 11th February 9.00 am to 1.00 pm..
Sunday 19th February 9.00 am to 1.00 pm..

16th January 2012    

PRE-SEASON TRINING STARTS THIS WEEK..

Training starts on Thursday January 19th at Ferrymead Park.
Meet 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start.
Bring boots, trainers and drinks bottle.
Any new player wishing to try out for the 1st team or PDL team are welcome to attend...

3rd January 2012

Ex BAYS STRIKER ON FIRE IN WALES..

Former Bays player Greg Draper is knocking in the goals for Welsh Premier League side New Saints. Greg scored a hat-trick at the weekend and is the club's leading scorer with 14 goals so far this season.. Well Done from The Bays. 

23rd December 2011

BAYS STAFF & MANAGEMENT WISH ALL INVOLVED AT THE CLUB A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS 2012..

Bays have begun their recruitment, with the signing of a former Ireland youth International player from Shamrock Rovers who is here for the Christchurch earthquake recovery and rebuild. Coach Mick Braithwaite will also running the eye over a couple of other players during the pre season build up.

5th December 2011

BAYS COACH ON LOOKOUT FOR NEW PLAYERS & JUNIOR COACHING CO-ORDINATOR..

Bays 1st Team Coach Mick Braithwaite will be looking to replace Nick Grice and Tommy Goodwin when the club hope to successfully defend their Mainland Premier League title for the 2012 season.

Both players are leaving Christchurch and will be missed by the club.
Braithwaite is hopeful that top scorer Mauricio De Oliveira will be returning to the club after his trip back home to Brazil.
Most players in the squad including Canterbury United stars Adam Highfield and Russell Kamo have committed to Bays for next season.

Any new players are welcome to contact Mick on 021 269 7233 or via email mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz

Pre season training will start on Thursday 19th January 2012 at Ferrymead Park.

The club are also looking to replace "Junior Coaching Co-Ordinator Jose Matiz who has returned to Chile. This is a paid position for the person with the right coaching qualifications.
Interested persons can again contact Mick Braithwaite.

1st December 2011

BAYS APPOINT NEW JUNIOR  CLUB ADMINISTRATOR..

Bays are pleased to announce Ren Cameron has been appointed as Junior Administrator for season 2012. We all wish Ren good luck in his new role.
Any Junior questions can go through Ren. His details are...

Home phone: 3267024

Mobile: 021 0661294

Email: ren-dee@xtra.co.nz

 

24th Sept 2011

BAYS CLEAN UP at the MAINLAND AWARDS NIGHT..

Congratulations are the order of the day as Ferrymead Bays scooped 10 trophies at the Mainland Awards Night held at Linfields..
The awards are as follows....

Mainland Premier League Winners..   Bays 1st Team.
Mainland Developement League Winners..  Bays Reserve Team.
Team of the Year..   Bays 1st Team.
Golden Boot..   Mauricio de Oliviera (23 Goals).
Goalkeeper of the Year..   Adam Highfield.
Midfielder of the Year..   Geoff MacIntyre.
Striker of the Year..   Mauricio de Oliviera.
Coach of the Year..   Mick Braithwaite.
Player of the Year..   Adam Highfield.
Volunteer Service Award..   Erna Rogers.

Well done to everyone associated with THE BAYS during their Championship Winning Season..

 

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5th Sept 2011

 

Bays 1st team travelled to Dunedin to challenge for The South Island Championship against Dunedin Technical at The Caledonian Ground.
Unfortunately we were unable to wrestle the trophy from the current holders.
Despite going a goal down inside 3 minutes Bays dominated for long periods and went in 1-1 at half time. Tech raised their game in the second half to run out 4-1 winners and lift the Championship.

24th August 2011  

FERRYMEAD BAYS CROWNED MPL CHAMPIONS 2011

 

Captain Chris Murphy and Coach Mick Braithwaite with the MPL Trophy.

Final MPL League Table..                                

                                       P      W      D      L      F          A      Pts
   
Ferrymead Bays               21     13      6      2      59       28      45   
Nelson Suburbs                21     10      4      7      44       35      34   
Coastal Spirit                   21       9      4      8      30       32      31   
Halswell Utd                     21      8       6      7      31       32      31
Western                           21      8       5      8      26       31      29
Woolston Technical           21      8        4     9      30       27      28        
Christchurch United          21       4       6     11     19       37     18   
Nomads United                 21      5       3     13     16        34     18

Other Senior & Junior News..

Ferrymead Bays FC would like to say a big thank you to our footballing friends from Waipuna Football Club in Tauranga who have generously raised $500.00 and donated a cheque for us to use towards our junior section, after learning of the devastation in our area following the Christchurch earthquake. THANK YOU....

Latest Senior / Masters News..

FOR FURTHER NEWS GO TO... Other Senior Teams ...

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21st August 2011

A Wiremu Piercey Hat-trick in the last 15 minutes gave a under strength Bays side a 4-3 away win on Saturday against Nelson Suburbs in our final game in The Mainland Premier League.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

 

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14th August 2011

A Russell Kamo goal 10 minutes from time gave Bays 1-1 draw on Saturday against Western in our final home game in The Mainland Premier League.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

 

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7th August 2011

A 2-1 victory over Christchurch United on Saturday was enough to clinch the Mainland Premier League Title. Bays are 10 points clear with 2 games to go..

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

 

 

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30th July 2011  

 

Bays went down for only the 2nd time in the MPL this season. Losing 2-4 at home to Coastal Spirit. A display riddled with too many mistakes that were punished by Coastal, means Bays have to wait another week to secure the one point required to become champions..  

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....
   

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25th July 2011

 

Congratulations to Mark Anderson and our senior reserve team. They collected the point required in a 2-2 draw with Nomads.
This won them the Mainland PDL League and they are crowned Champions..... WELL DONE BOYS...

25th July 2011

Another double from Mauricio Oliviera sees Bays beat bitter rivals and former champions Woolston Tech 2-1 on Saturday to remain 8 points clear at the top of the MPL with 4 games to go.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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16th July 2011

Super striker Maurico de Oliviera grabs his 2nd hat-trick in two games as Bays beat Halswell 4-1.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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9th July 2011

Bays Brazilian striker Maurico de Oliviera bagged a hat-trick in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Nomads.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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27th June 2011

Bays Triumph in Top of the Table clash in Nelson.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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20th  June 2011             

Halswell dump Bays out of the English Cup.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

 

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13th June 2011         

A fine 4-0 win over Western keeps Bays at the top of the MPL..

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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 6th June 2011    

A win and a loss in the Queens Birthday double header.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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29th May 2011     

Bays retain Hurley Shield with second half comeback.

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

 

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22nd May 2011     

Bays 1st XI endure a mixed weekend.. But still top the table. 

FOR MATCH REPORTS GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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14th May 2011

Bays have been drawn away to Christchurch United in 2nd round of Chatham Cup after our 3-0 win over Halswell...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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7th May 2011    

Bays 1st team slog out 1-1 draw with Halswell to remain unbeaten...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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1st May 2011

Bays 1st team retain The Hurley Shield with a hard fought 3-1 win over Nomads...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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26th April 2011

Bays still top after a busy Easter schedule...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

   

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16th April 2011

Bays go top after a 9-0 win over Christchurch United...

Five goals from Russell Kamo and a brace from Geoff McIntyre saw Bays 1st team retain The Hurley Shield in a 9-0 rout over Christchurch United in the latest round of Mainland Premier League games at the weekend.
FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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9th April 2011

Bays collect 3 points away to Coastal Spirit..

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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2nd April 2011  

Bays 1st team retain Hurley Shield with a 3-0 win over Woolston Tech...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 ....

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29th March 2011

Transfer / Team News Latest...

Bays coach Mick Braithwaite has welcomed a couple of new signings. Jacob Fitzgerald-Kearns a young full back has joined from Coastal Spirit and last seasons golden boot Russell Kamo (formerly of Woolston Tech) has signed for Bays now the National League season is over, along with his Canterbury United team mate, Glen Collins.
Braithwaite has been in talks with a couple of other players, but these have come to nothing, he his now satisfied with his 2011 squad of 18 players.

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26th March 2011

Another 1-1 draw for the Bays 1st team away to Halswell...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 .... 

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19th March 2011  

Bays start 2011 MPL Season with a 1-1 draw away to Nomads United...

FOR MATCH REPORT GO TO... MPL 1st Team Reports 2011 .... 

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14th March 2011

Bays 2012 MPL Season.

Bays 1st team will be competing in the Mainland Premier League again next season..
Any players interested in joining our progressive club can contact..

Mick Braithwaite.. 1st Team Coach on 3843246  or  021 269 7233
or
Andrew Rogers.. 1st Team Manager on 3810996  or  027 248 5577

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4th March 2011

Bays Post-Earthquake News

Hello Players, Coaches, Parents, Sponsors & Football Supporters.
Our last communication seems to have created some confusion, for which we apologise.

Ferrymead Bays FC WILL be playing football this season, we are working with Mainland Football & do intend to offer football in whatever shape the 2011 season takes.
At this point we do not know how, when or where this will happen but I can confirm we do have 80% of our pitches free from serious damage.

More information will be available over the next few weeks & please be assured that we will endeavour to keep you all informed as & when we have some clarity & direction on how the season will proceed from Mainland.
Go the Bays!

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10th November 2010

Bays Original Win 45s South Island Tournament..

 
Bays entered a team in this years SI Tournament and won the over 45s trophy with a 100% record.

 

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30th September 2010

Bays Successful at 2010 Mainland Football Awards..

Ferrymead Bays had a very successful evening at The Mainland Football awards night. The club were presented with the Hurley Shield and the McFarlane Trophy these were collected by 1st team coach Mick Braithwaite and club stalwart Dave Grice (See pic). Our woman's team coached by Neil Warburton lifted the Woman's PDL trophy.
Individual awards went to Adam Highfield (Goalkeeper of the year), Glen Collins (Defender of the year), with Chris Murphy, just missing out on (Midfielder of the year)..
Well Done to all .....

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26th September 2010

Bays End Season in Style by Lifting The Hurley Shield..

Bays continued their good run of MPL form on Saturday. Beating rivals Nomads United 1-0 at English Park and lifting the Hurley Shield...

Burnside were defeated 3-1 by Halswell and have been relegated.....

FOR OUR MATCH REPORT GO TO...   MPL 1st Team Reports 2010 ....

 

The victorious team and management staff celebrate after collecting the Hurley Shield.

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26th September 2010

Final Mainland Premier League Table...

TEAM                 	P 	Pts 
Woolston Technical	21 	55
Nelson Suburbs  	21 	38
Western   		21 	36
Ferrymead Bays  	21 	35
Christchurch United 	21 	22
Nomads United  		21 	21
Halswell United  	21 	18
Burnside  		21 	14 

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2010 Chatham Cup Team Photo..

Team Picture from Chatham Cup 1st Round 2010

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.....  CLUBROOMS FOR FERRYMEAD BAYS F.C.  ......  

We are proud to announce that the Speight's Ferry Ale House in Ferrymead is again our official clubrooms for the 2011 season.

All Ferrymead Bays teams and their opponents are welcome back after their games on Saturday's to enjoy and participate in the after match atmosphere and enjoy the following;

Discounted beer for all players and for each purchase the club will receive reward points which will go towards our social functions.

The Speight's Ale House has kindly agreed to provide a number of platters during the after match speeches.

Player of the day vouchers for a free beer are awarded for each team. You must attend to receive your voucher, so another good reason to come back to the clubrooms.

A great place to meet your fellow teammates from across the Ferrymead bays senior teams and the junior club.

Ferrymead Bays is a great community club so we are encouraging ALL players from every team to show their face, come for a beer and meet up with all your fellow club mates.

Ferrymead Bays Social Committee