Manakau football pre-season begins with successful 5-a-side

Manakau United have begun preparations for the 2013 season with a 5-a-side tournament on the weekend played in stunning Horowhenua conditions.

The local Manakau School park was looking good, and Jamie Lamplough had marked out the two pitches to have the ground perfect for the event.

After three round-robin games games each, the top two sides played off in the final, and the "Yellow Bibs" and the "Colours" battled to an energetic 1-1 draw to share the cup.

The two victorious teams - Yellows and Colours - share the 2013 title - and a few beers ...

More pictures are online at the Manakau United Football Club facebook page.

Footy 5-a-side tournament and player registration

5-a-side FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT, BBQ, and SGM. Saturday, 23rd February 2013

Manakau Football club will hold a registration day for all players, new and existing at Manakau School on Saturday 23rd February 2013.

We will have a 5-a-side footy tournament, a short meeting regarding incorporation, and a BBQ.

If you are playing for the mighty "Green and Whites" in 2013 then get along to this day - and bring some cash to pay your fees or make a deposit.

If you really cannot make it then get in touch with PK to make apologies and confirm that you're definitely up for football this season.

PLAN OF EVENTS
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2pm to 3:45pm -- 5-a-side football tournament
4pm to 4:30pm -- Special General Meeting
4:45pm onwards -- BBQ and player registration (with fees deposit)

Get there by 1:45pm if you want to play in the tournament - as we will be picking teams and organising format. Bring a couple of T-Shirts of different colours to help - Black / White / Grey (masters) / Green (club).