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2020-06-05

COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT

Wellington Olympic is delighted to announce the coaching team for the 2020 football season.

Martin Pereyra-Garcia – Director of Football and First Team Coach

Matt Kolic – Reserve Team Coach

Andy MacKay – 3rd Team Coach

Stathie Apostolakis – First Team Manager

Peter Ettema – Reserve Team Manager

Jamie Belesky – Physio (Proactive Physios)

Martin is no stranger to the club after coaching the Reserve Team in 2015. We couldn’t be more pleased with the quality of players that Martin has assembled. Matt Kolich has been with the club for many years now and we are very grateful for his commitment and the passion he has for the club and the Greek Community. Andy MacKay has played for the Olympic Masters team over years gone by and has now taken the step into coaching.

The team manager’s job is one that is often overlooked but is crucial to the smooth running and success of a team. Thank you Rick for stepping up again. Welcome to Peter Ettema who will be supporting Matt by managing the Reserve Team.

Finally we welcome back Jamie Belesky back for the 5th straight year to look after the players injuries. Jamie comes to us via Proactive Physio who have a large focus on the Four Corners of Health; Physical Function, Nutrition, Sleep and Mindset.

2020-06-04

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT

The history of Wellington Olympic is littered with sensational Greek players representing the club over the many years, going back to when the club was The Apollon 1953 – 1958, CYFC 1959 – 1982 to now, Wellington Olympic 1983 – Present.

We would like to welcome back our current crop of Greek Boys for the 2020 season. It is important to the club to have Greek youth (some not so youthful these days) representing the community. Kalós írthate píso agória.

Jimmy Haidakis – Chatham Cup Champion 2009, Central League Champion 2010, Central League Champion 2016

Gianni Bouzoukis – Central League Champion 2016

Samuel Mitrakas

Lukas Halikias

John Gerondis

Dimitri Apostolakis

Paul Kothroulas

The history of Wellington Olympic is littered with sensational Greek players representing the club over the many years, going back to when the club was The Apollon 1953 – 1958, CYFC 1959 – 1982 to now, Wellington Olympic 1983 – Present.

We would like to welcome back our current crop of Greek Boys for the 2020 season. It is important to the club to have Greek youth (some not so youthful these days) representing the community. Kalós írthate píso agória.

Jimmy Haidakis – Chatham Cup Champion 2009, Central League Champion 2010, Central League Champion 2016

Gianni Bouzoukis – Central League Champion 2016

Samuel Mitrakas

Lukas Halikias

John Gerondis

Dimitri Apostolakis

Paul Kothroulas

2020-06-04

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT

Wellington Olympic would like to welcome the following players to the club for the first time. We know you will love playing for the “Greeks” and enjoy the culture and support that is unique and special to Olympic.

Jack-Henry Sinclair	Davind Tor
Tor Davenport-Peterson	Tom Eales
Taylor Hall Jones	Jorge Rodriguez
Patrick Tobin	Ali Nazari
George Walker	Tom Kelly
Levi MacFarlane	Pavit Singh
Samuel Bradley	Rico Stevens
Theo Ettema

2020-06-03

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT

We are extremely proud and excited to announce the following players returning to Wellington Olympic for another season. Welcome back lads, here is to a special 2020 campaign:

Alex Palezevic – Central League Champion 2016

Scott Basalaj – Central League Champion 2016

Mario Barcia – Central League Champion 2016

Tom Jackson	Grant Baker
Daniel Minshull	Luke Agalawatta
Aleem Sheik	Shawn Bolton
Ahmed Othman	Jamie Molea
Ben Mata	Toby Hunt
Sean Lane-Turnbull	Raydon Semmens
Harry Chote

2020-05-28

SIR BREADWINS

Wellington Olympic is proud to announce Sir Breadwins as a premium sponsor for the Olympic 2020 football season. A massive thank-you to Basil and Jane for their support.

Established in 1970 Sir Breadwins in an iconic cafe-sandwich bar in the heart of Lambton Quay. They have a reputation for providing great coffee, service and food. Sir Breadwins specialise in corporate catering and on-line lunch orders. So get in touch with the Sir Breadwins team when organising food for your next office morning tea or meeting, or just pop into the cafe for a great Havana Coffee.

Sir Breadwins, 144A Lambton Quay. www.sirbreadwins.co.nz

2020-05-26

81511 Jack Henry Sinclair Press Release 2

JACK-HENRY SINCLAIR SIGNS FOR OLYMPIC

Wellington Olympic welcome Jack-Henry Sinclair to Wellington Olympic for the 2020 season. Jack-Henry comes off the back of a stellar year with Team Wellington where he knocked in 7 great goals and was a provider of goals on 6 occasions.

Jack-Henry has represented New Zealand at both the U17 and U20 World Cups and had a short spell with the Wellington Phoenix. Welcome Jack-Henry we look forward to seeing you bang in some goals at the bank end of Wakefield Park this season.

2020-05-25

Announcement:

WELLINGTON OLYMPIC ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH ULTRA FOOTBALL TO PROVIDE NIKE TEAMWEAR

After wearing Adidas for many years, with no brand support, it was timely when Ultra Football and Ben Sigmund came knocking. Wellington Olympic have agreed a 3 year term to wear Nike supplied gear from Ultra Football.

Ben and his team have set up a Wellington Olympic on-line shop within the Ultra Football website for supporters to purchase Olympic gear. Please visit: www.ultrafootball.co.nz/football/clubs/wellington-olympic/

We are aiming to have certain items on display at the club for sizing purposes. Many thanks to Ben and Ultra Football, we look forward to working with you.

2020-05-24

Liquid IT

Wellington Olympic is excited to announce the return of Liquid as the club’s major sponsor for the 2020 season. In the current Covid-19 climate, its fantastic to see that Liquid are continuing their support of local football and of our proud club.

Wellington Olympic would like to thank Nick, Stathie, Grant, Steve and the entire Liquid crew for their unwavering and continuing support.

Liquid is a Wellington based IT company with a unique security-led approach, focussing on Cyber Security, Connectivity and Workspace.

www.liquidit.nz

Wellington Olympic is excited to announce the return of Liquid as the club’s major sponsor for the 2020 season. In the current Covid-19 climate, it's fantastic to see that Liquid are continuing their support of local football and of our proud club.

Wellington Olympic would like to thank Nick, Stathie, Grant, Steve and the entire Liquid crew for their unwavering and continuing support.

Liquid is a Wellington based IT company with a unique security-led approach, focussing on Cyber Security, Connectivity and Workspace.

www.liquidit.nz

2019-09-12

Martin Garcia announced as Wellington Olympic’s Director of Football

We are very excited to announce the return of Martin Garcia to Wellington Olympic as the Director of Football. Martin brings with him a level of experience at both senior, youth and junior coaching. Martin is also in the process of completing his OFC B Licence which is fantastic.

We are very excited to announce the return of Martin Garcia to Wellington Olympic as the Director of Football. Martin brings with him a level of experience at both senior, youth and junior coaching. Martin is also in the process of completing his OFC B Licence which is fantastic. As the new Chairper...

2019-02-04