2009 College Premier Boys & Girls
Finals Night Pics & Results Here

2009 College Premier Champs
 Top: James Hargest, Bottom: SGHS



The victorious 2009 Hargest Junior College League team.

2009 College Boys Leagues Update: 20/08/09

Hi All,  we are getting down to the business end of the competition now, with a few teams no longer able to make the finals, and some just hanging in there with a slim chance.

In the Premier League yesterday, Southland Boys High came back from 3 - 1 down to draw with Verdon College 3 all. This was despite them finishing with only nine players, due to injury. James Hargest College have all ready booked themselves a place in the finals for the fourth year in a row, with five wins from five matches. Even though Verdon College and Southland Boys High only have one point, either of them could make the final, although Wakatipu High with six points would be surprised if that was to happen.

The Reserve League with six teams has seen some really interesting results. Wakatipu High have had six wins from six matches, but still are not guaranteed a place in the finals. While Aurora College and James Hargest College can not get enough points to make it, Blue Mountain, Menzies and St Peters College's could all make the finals. The matches between Blue Mountain and Menzies have resulted in the home team winning on each occasion. St Peters drew with Menzies in their first matchup, but this week beat them 6 - 3. Next week St Peters play Blue Mountain. While a loss by either team would not stop them making the final, a win to Blue Mountain College would actually end Menzies chance of making the final, so perhaps Menzies need to be supporting St Peters.

In the Junior League, James Hargest College have 12 points from four matches, the most significant win being 3 - 1 over Wakatipu High. Hopefully Southland Boys High will play Wakatipu High in Invercargill next week, a "must win" match for SBHS.

 We are planning for the finals of The Edge College Football League to be played in Invercargill on Wednesday 16th September, details to follow in the next couple of weeks.

 Good Luck to all the teams with their remaining matches,

 Grant Smith
League Manager
The Edge College Football League
Ph 0274 36 36 55
mailto: Grant@smithsnz.com

The Edge College Football League 2009

Hi again, Games will start in all three College Leagues next week for some teams. Some of you may be new to College Football, so this email may help answer some common questions.

1. Generally matches are Wednesday afternoon, 3:45 kickoff (assuming the travelling team can be there by then).
2. Duration of each half needs to be agreed by both coaches before the match, taking into consideration the start time and what time low light levels will require the match to finish. Juniors perhaps 30min halves, others up to 45min each way. 
3. Each team is to provide a match ball, size 5 for Premier and Reserve Leagues, size 4 for Junior League.
4. ALL players must be wearing shin guards and appropriate footwear.
5. Referees may be available, but often the teams will have to provide a ref for half a game each.
6. Rolling subs are allowed in all Leagues.
7. Draws are allowed.
8. I will endeavour to assist in postponing matches due to weather conditions, so please keep me involved.
9. Results to be emailed to Grant@smithsnz.com - In the Premier League I also need the name of all goal scorers.
10. At least 48hours notice must be given if a team is unable to play, otherwise a default will be awarded to the opposition team. If you are unexpectedly unable to play as drawn, contact me asap, (ph 0274 36 36 55) and I may be able to contact the opposition.
11. Teams in the same League will play each other twice (home & away). The top 2 teams at the end of the competition will play in a Grand Final in September.
12. Junior League is for year 7 or 8 pupils. If a College has more than one team, Juniors may play for any team (more than one team), but other pupils should be in one team or another, and not play for more than one team. Girls are able to play in a boys team to make up numbers.

Note: Eddie Peters is running the Girls College League

 Encourage players/supporters to check the draw and follow results at www.southlandfootball.org.nz (look for the Colleges link half way down the left panel), and support the sponsor, The Edge radio station 97.2MHz in Southland.

Premier League Teams; James Hargest College, Southland Boys High School, Verdon College, Wakatipu High School.

Reserve League Teams; Aurora College, Blue Mountain College, James Hargest College, Menzies College, Southland Boys High School, St Peters College, Wakatipu High School.

Junior League Teams; James Hargest College, Southland Boys High School, Verdon College, Wakatipu High School.

Note: Northern Southland College and St Peters may enter a Junior League team.

Organisers, can you all please ensure each team lets me know the following information;

1. Any dates (particularly Wednesdays), that your team cannot play eg Other School Sports Exchanges.
No matches will be scheduled for Winter Tournament Week, 31st Aug - 4th Sep, or the term 2/3 break (3rd - 23rd July).
2. Manager/Coaches mobile phone number if available. (for emergency cancellations)
3. Other peoples email addresses or contact details if they would benefit from receiving match information, or could assist in scheduling matches.
4. Preferred dates your team is available to travel to Queenstown to play Wakatipu High School.

Thanks, Grant Smith
League Manager
The Edge College Football League
mailto: Grant@smithsnz.com
Ph 03 218 3322
Cell 0274 36 36 55

James Hargest Juniors 2009 (Earlier pic..)

SBHS Juniors 2009

2007

For 2007 Premier Boys Final Pics: CLICK HERE

For 2007 Girls Final Pics: CLICK HERE

For 2007 Reserves Final Pics: CLICK HERE

For 2007 Junior Final Pics: CLICK HERE