Ōtākaro FC
 Ōtākaro Football Club Logo | ||
| Full name | Ōtākaro Football Club | |
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| Short name | Ōtākaro | |
| Founded | 8 January 2023 | |
| Ground | South New Brighton Park, South New Brighton, Christchurch | |
| League | Canterbury Development Leagues | |
| Website | Club website | |
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Ōtākaro FC is an association football club in Christchurch, New Zealand and is part of Mainland Football's federation. They currently do not have any senior teams, only youth teams. This is their second season as a club.
History[edit]
In 2023, six clubs on the eastern side of Christchurch merged their Boys Youth teams to provide the players with the best possible option for aspirational youth players in the area. The six clubs that helped create the new Ōtākaro FC were Burwood, Coastal Spirit, Ferrymead Bays, Parklands United, St Albans-Shirley, and Western.[1][2] The club had success in their premier season, with the 13th grade boys winning their league, the 14th grade boys winning their league, the 15th grade boys coming runners-up in their league, and the 17th grade boys coming fifth out of six in their league.[3] The 17th grade boys also competed in the Youth Southern League for qualification to the Youth National League, coming eighth and winning one match.
In 2024, Ōtākaro will also run 14th and 16th grade girls teams in their respective top leagues.[4]
Coaches[edit]
| Team | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Manager(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Youth | ||||
| 13th Grade | Ben Leith | Brendan Ong | Liz Lowrey | |
| 14th Grade | Omar Ali | Matt Cockcroft | Paul Farrelly | |
| 15th Grade | Lee Robinson | Mark Revis (interim) | Rob Brown | Michelle Tait |
| 17th Grade | Chris Murphy | Josh Borella | Johanna Borella | |
| Girls Youth | ||||
| 14th Grade | Jack Holdem | Brent Archer | Amber Harvey | Katherin Cottier |
| 14th Grade | JD Denhan | Mali Callaghan | Francios Guittenit | |
Honours[edit]
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons | Runners-Up | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Development Leagues | 13th Grade | 1 | 2023 | ||
| 14th Grade | 1 | 2023 | |||
| 15th Grade | 1 | 2023 | |||
| Canterbury Development Cups | 14th Grade | 1 | 2023 | ||
| Christchurch International Cups | 13th Grade | 1 | 2023 | ||
| South Island Football Tournaments | 13th Grade | 1 | 2023 | ||
| 15th Grade | 1 | 2023 |
- Other Honours
- Leagues
- 17th Grade:
- Boys Youth – Canterbury Development League (CDL):
- Fifth (1): 2023
- Boys Youth – Youth Southern League (YSL):
- Eighth (1): 2023
- Boys Youth – Canterbury Development League (CDL):
- 17th Grade:
- Cups
References[edit]
- ^ "OTAKARO FC". Ōtākaro FC. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Eastside Football collaboration announced". Parklands United. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ a b "OUTSTANDING 👍💙⚽️". Ōtākaro FC. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "OTAKARO FC: Information - The Next Steps". Ōtākaro FC. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "OUR PEOPLE". Ōtākaro FC. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS". Ōtākaro FC. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ a b "A Place to Play, Ōtākaro FC: Outstanding effort from all three teams in their first Christchurch International Cup". Ōtākaro FC. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ a b "TOP 3 FINISHES at South Island Tournaments!". Ōtākaro FC. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024 – via Facebook.