I sent an e-mail to Taranaki Soccer, the Breakaway Group from New Zealand Football Federation and their Arm- Cental Football. I shall share my e-mail and their reply with you all. I shall also add an e-mail from a Mama in reply to one sent by me, which I have posted before.
Taranaki Junior Soccer
Siena Denton ✆ to jacqui-kete
show details 25 May
Kiaora, tena koe.
My name is Siena Denton and I have been following the issues (articles) relating to the Taranaki breakaway Soccer Group and the threat of legal action via a letter jointly co-signed by the chairman of NZFootball, Frank van Hattum and the chairwoman of Central Football Johanna Woodward that was sent out to Taranaki clubs and schools.
The letter, obtained by the Taranaki Daily News made it clear to Taranaki Soccer that any breaches of the governing body's intellectual property or attempts to imply that it was part of NZF could result in legal action.
I am an ardent supporter of football, but when it comes to our Tamariki being bullied with the threat of legal action in order to force parents of the Under-10 children, their clubs and their schools to conform with NZF and require them to pay all fees when they do not even have a programme for them goes beyond the pail of what is ethically unacceptable behaviour. I believe that the issues in relation to these matters have been ongoing for over a year - and fair enough the Taranaki Group just wanted their kids to play Soccer and that is as it should be.
The world governing body, FIFA in Zurich Switzerland has a 'Code of Ethics', regulations that are stringent and must be adhered to. Football is an inclusive game not exclusive as I am sure you are aware of.
The reason I e-mailed you, was I looked at the list and saw a Maori name, yours and I do hope you don't mind me e-mailing you on this what I call a very important matter...I am Maori myself.
I have through my FIFA account laid a complaint about the letter and the LINKS to all the articles from the Taranaki Daily News and also about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child of which Aotearoa (NZ) has made an input into these very important Articles of the Convention.
I am just an ordinary young Maori woman who cares about the rights of our Tamariki and nobody but nobody threatens children with Legal Action - the issues should have been dealt with in a timely and amicable fashion, obviously that has not occurred.
Hei kona Na Siena.
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Siena Denton ✆ to taranakisoccer
show details 10 Jun (2 days ago)
Jaqui's Reply...
Jacqui Kete to me
show details 26 May
Hi Siena,
I had a junior soccer team last year and we found the Central Football organisation unorganised and quite frankly appalling. For the amount of sub money we had to cough up it was a joke, we were an extremely small rural club and normally had just enough kids to play a game. They provided no help in return for our fees at all, the draw was a mess, we had to provide our own ref and maintain our own grounds which all in all was a really expensive venture for us all (not to mention the travel!).
Unfortunetely for us our kids were slightly to old for the Taranki competition or we certainly would have gone there. I am fully behind the 'breakout' soccer as I agree with you our tamariki just need to play nevermind the politics or 'big leaguers' lining their pockets and not even supporting them in return.
My son has switched to rugby this year and I am enjoying the encouragement and benefits of a sport that is all about our young ones having fun and being supported - not being threatened with legal action, which is absolutely ridiculous!.
Good Luck to you and again sorry I couldn't be any help but know that I commend you and fully support what you are doing..
Jacqui :)
Kiaora Neil. My name is Siena and I would just like to congratulate Taranaki soccer for standing up to the bullying tactics of Football New Zealand's chairman Frank van Hattum and Central Football's chairwoman, Johanna Woodward.
The Beautiful Game of football aka soccer is for all our children regardless of age, ethnicity or gender. I was hopping mad when I read the articles in the Taranaki Daily Times, about those two above sending a co-signed letter to schools and clubs and worst of all, threatening legal action to force the breakaway group to conform to NZF, I saw it as a threat to children and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child being breached by these 2 inept and arrogant idiots - Why should you pay those hefty fees when they do not provide a programme for the Juniors and yet their 'Whole Football Plan' is well under way in Auckland and other parts of the country.
I made a complaint to FIFA and I received a reply and I am following the process they have suggested to me. I have had a communication from a Jaqui-Kete whose son now plays rugby, she told me of the frustrations and would have joined the 'breakaway soccer group' as well but her son is older now and he and they are happy as he gets the support needed. Our youth are supposed to be encouraged along with their parents to develop their children's participation in football-not to see them go to the national sport because of incompetance and greed at the Federation.
My complaint to FIFA also included the fact that Frank van Hattum had the audacity to "leave the door ajar" for a disgraced Under 17 coach to return to NZF in a coaching position and yet had the cheek to threaten Under 10 children, whom their parents and others just wanted to get on and play soccer in a cost-effective and efficient manner-Steve Cain did not think about his position or his charges when he sent the cyber-image of his "genitals" to a player's Mama from Doha, whilst on international duty and yet this idiotic chairman would allow him back in.
NZF has a code of Ethics, Conduct and Disciplinary just as the world governing body FIFA has and as far as I can ascertain, there have been a number of breaches made by NZF's chairman. He even on 3 News at 6:00pm in a phone call from Zurich used the expletive "Bullshit" in reference to the Phoenix so-called move to Auckland-He's the bullshit and that word in itself is a breach of all 3 above CODES.
I am of the opinion that he not conversant with the rules and regulations set out by FIFA and they are strict rules. He is not good for New Zealand Football and most certainly not good for our youth...We need to keep them not see them go to the national code, because of incompetence and favouritism for Auckland and TOUGH! as long as Terry Serepisos can keep himself above water Frank van Hattum & co will not get the A-League licence back, contrary to what he espouses to the public of New Zealand at large.
Kia kaha (Stay strong) I really admire and respect your group.
Siena.
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The Reply.
Mary Burkitt ✆ to me
show details 22:48 (10 hours ago)
Thanks Siena for your email. It is encouraging to read this and to know that you are supporting what we are doing – for thesake of the kids and the game.
Cheers
Mary Burkitt
Taranaki Soccer
This is what the 'Beautiful Game' is about, and to quote and courtesy of FIFA.com
Football's Untold Story...The Untold Story The World Should Know
Siena XX ;)
Taranaki Junior Soccer
Siena Denton ✆ to jacqui-kete
show details 25 May
Kiaora, tena koe.
My name is Siena Denton and I have been following the issues (articles) relating to the Taranaki breakaway Soccer Group and the threat of legal action via a letter jointly co-signed by the chairman of NZFootball, Frank van Hattum and the chairwoman of Central Football Johanna Woodward that was sent out to Taranaki clubs and schools.
The letter, obtained by the Taranaki Daily News made it clear to Taranaki Soccer that any breaches of the governing body's intellectual property or attempts to imply that it was part of NZF could result in legal action.
I am an ardent supporter of football, but when it comes to our Tamariki being bullied with the threat of legal action in order to force parents of the Under-10 children, their clubs and their schools to conform with NZF and require them to pay all fees when they do not even have a programme for them goes beyond the pail of what is ethically unacceptable behaviour. I believe that the issues in relation to these matters have been ongoing for over a year - and fair enough the Taranaki Group just wanted their kids to play Soccer and that is as it should be.
The world governing body, FIFA in Zurich Switzerland has a 'Code of Ethics', regulations that are stringent and must be adhered to. Football is an inclusive game not exclusive as I am sure you are aware of.
The reason I e-mailed you, was I looked at the list and saw a Maori name, yours and I do hope you don't mind me e-mailing you on this what I call a very important matter...I am Maori myself.
I have through my FIFA account laid a complaint about the letter and the LINKS to all the articles from the Taranaki Daily News and also about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child of which Aotearoa (NZ) has made an input into these very important Articles of the Convention.
I am just an ordinary young Maori woman who cares about the rights of our Tamariki and nobody but nobody threatens children with Legal Action - the issues should have been dealt with in a timely and amicable fashion, obviously that has not occurred.
Hei kona Na Siena.
Reply
Forward
Siena Denton ✆ to taranakisoccer
show details 10 Jun (2 days ago)
Jaqui's Reply...
Jacqui Kete to me
show details 26 May
Hi Siena,
I had a junior soccer team last year and we found the Central Football organisation unorganised and quite frankly appalling. For the amount of sub money we had to cough up it was a joke, we were an extremely small rural club and normally had just enough kids to play a game. They provided no help in return for our fees at all, the draw was a mess, we had to provide our own ref and maintain our own grounds which all in all was a really expensive venture for us all (not to mention the travel!).
Unfortunetely for us our kids were slightly to old for the Taranki competition or we certainly would have gone there. I am fully behind the 'breakout' soccer as I agree with you our tamariki just need to play nevermind the politics or 'big leaguers' lining their pockets and not even supporting them in return.
My son has switched to rugby this year and I am enjoying the encouragement and benefits of a sport that is all about our young ones having fun and being supported - not being threatened with legal action, which is absolutely ridiculous!.
Good Luck to you and again sorry I couldn't be any help but know that I commend you and fully support what you are doing..
Jacqui :)
Kiaora Neil. My name is Siena and I would just like to congratulate Taranaki soccer for standing up to the bullying tactics of Football New Zealand's chairman Frank van Hattum and Central Football's chairwoman, Johanna Woodward.
The Beautiful Game of football aka soccer is for all our children regardless of age, ethnicity or gender. I was hopping mad when I read the articles in the Taranaki Daily Times, about those two above sending a co-signed letter to schools and clubs and worst of all, threatening legal action to force the breakaway group to conform to NZF, I saw it as a threat to children and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child being breached by these 2 inept and arrogant idiots - Why should you pay those hefty fees when they do not provide a programme for the Juniors and yet their 'Whole Football Plan' is well under way in Auckland and other parts of the country.
I made a complaint to FIFA and I received a reply and I am following the process they have suggested to me. I have had a communication from a Jaqui-Kete whose son now plays rugby, she told me of the frustrations and would have joined the 'breakaway soccer group' as well but her son is older now and he and they are happy as he gets the support needed. Our youth are supposed to be encouraged along with their parents to develop their children's participation in football-not to see them go to the national sport because of incompetance and greed at the Federation.
My complaint to FIFA also included the fact that Frank van Hattum had the audacity to "leave the door ajar" for a disgraced Under 17 coach to return to NZF in a coaching position and yet had the cheek to threaten Under 10 children, whom their parents and others just wanted to get on and play soccer in a cost-effective and efficient manner-Steve Cain did not think about his position or his charges when he sent the cyber-image of his "genitals" to a player's Mama from Doha, whilst on international duty and yet this idiotic chairman would allow him back in.
NZF has a code of Ethics, Conduct and Disciplinary just as the world governing body FIFA has and as far as I can ascertain, there have been a number of breaches made by NZF's chairman. He even on 3 News at 6:00pm in a phone call from Zurich used the expletive "Bullshit" in reference to the Phoenix so-called move to Auckland-He's the bullshit and that word in itself is a breach of all 3 above CODES.
I am of the opinion that he not conversant with the rules and regulations set out by FIFA and they are strict rules. He is not good for New Zealand Football and most certainly not good for our youth...We need to keep them not see them go to the national code, because of incompetence and favouritism for Auckland and TOUGH! as long as Terry Serepisos can keep himself above water Frank van Hattum & co will not get the A-League licence back, contrary to what he espouses to the public of New Zealand at large.
Kia kaha (Stay strong) I really admire and respect your group.
Siena.
Reply
Forward
The Reply.
Mary Burkitt ✆ to me
show details 22:48 (10 hours ago)
Thanks Siena for your email. It is encouraging to read this and to know that you are supporting what we are doing – for thesake of the kids and the game.
Cheers
Mary Burkitt
Taranaki Soccer
This is what the 'Beautiful Game' is about, and to quote and courtesy of FIFA.com
Football's Untold Story...The Untold Story The World Should Know
"FIFA’s compelling and moving television series Football’s Untold Story highlights the significance of football in a wider context, as a source of hope and an instrument of positive change in the world today.
The current FIFA World Cup™ is the public face of football – the focus of a billion fans and the pinnacle of the world game. But behind the hype and the headlines, there is another side to football. Just as powerful; even more universal.
On the streets; on the beach; on dusty pitches; in the shadow of Mount Everest; on the roof of an orphanage in Calcutta. In squalid squatter settlements outside Bogota; under the highway in Bangkok. In devastated Bandah Aceh. In all these places, football is, without any exaggeration, helping people to change their lives.
Football is educating children about HIV/AIDS and the dangers of landmines. It is helping people with learning difficulties integrate into society. Football is bringing together Palestinian and Israeli children for training and peace education. It is helping to educate and empower women in Mali to challenge a limited place in society. It is encouraging prisoners to reform; it is being used as a gateway to education and a way of dispelling prejudice and ignorance.
These – and many other – stories are now being told, with the support of talented directors and award-winning cameramen, who have travelled the world in search heart-warming human stories about the game loved by millions.
Football’s Untold Story consists of 36 episodes filmed in many different parts of the world, including Mali, Palestine, Israel and Iraq. The first series (26 episodes filmed in 24 countries) is also still available.
A number of the stories look at the remarkable work being done in the name of Football for Hope, the global umbrella movement founded in 2005, when FIFA teamed up with streetfootballworld to help fund and support organisations that use the game to tackle social challenges. Some stories focus on the work that FIFA does to develop and protect the game, whilst others simply look at the incredible power of football and the role it plays in people’s lives.
FIFA’s support of Football’s Untold Story reflects its wider role, which goes beyond football development to social and human development through football.
Football is hope. This is the untold story – the truth at the heart of the beautiful game".
The current FIFA World Cup™ is the public face of football – the focus of a billion fans and the pinnacle of the world game. But behind the hype and the headlines, there is another side to football. Just as powerful; even more universal.
On the streets; on the beach; on dusty pitches; in the shadow of Mount Everest; on the roof of an orphanage in Calcutta. In squalid squatter settlements outside Bogota; under the highway in Bangkok. In devastated Bandah Aceh. In all these places, football is, without any exaggeration, helping people to change their lives.
Football is educating children about HIV/AIDS and the dangers of landmines. It is helping people with learning difficulties integrate into society. Football is bringing together Palestinian and Israeli children for training and peace education. It is helping to educate and empower women in Mali to challenge a limited place in society. It is encouraging prisoners to reform; it is being used as a gateway to education and a way of dispelling prejudice and ignorance.
These – and many other – stories are now being told, with the support of talented directors and award-winning cameramen, who have travelled the world in search heart-warming human stories about the game loved by millions.
Football’s Untold Story consists of 36 episodes filmed in many different parts of the world, including Mali, Palestine, Israel and Iraq. The first series (26 episodes filmed in 24 countries) is also still available.
A number of the stories look at the remarkable work being done in the name of Football for Hope, the global umbrella movement founded in 2005, when FIFA teamed up with streetfootballworld to help fund and support organisations that use the game to tackle social challenges. Some stories focus on the work that FIFA does to develop and protect the game, whilst others simply look at the incredible power of football and the role it plays in people’s lives.
FIFA’s support of Football’s Untold Story reflects its wider role, which goes beyond football development to social and human development through football.
Football is hope. This is the untold story – the truth at the heart of the beautiful game".
It is also about the 'Rights of Children' to play Soccer/Football.
Tenei toku mihimihi ki nga Matua me ona Tamariki o Taranaki.
My acknowledgement and my support for the Parents and their children of the Taranaki Soccer Breakaway Group...Kiaora kia koutou katoa...Na
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