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Netherlands Initiative:
In 2011 with the help of Club President John Dow we set up an international initiative with one of Wellington United's founding countries - the Netherlands. We set a target to bring top female players to New Zealand to help develop and grow our players. Through fantastic club stalwarts and supporters Guillermo Schiltenwolf, Ken Allen, Anthony Mumby, Sandy Cumpstone, and Henry Tait as well as continued support from John Dow, we have been able to continue this initiative. Through this venture we have had the honour of hosting some excellent Dutch players at Wellington United: 2011 - Mariska Kogelman (PEC Zwolle) 2012 - Artemis Brueren (FC Twente) 2013 - Priscilla de Vos (Telstar VVNH) 2014 - Marianne van Brummelen (PEC Zwolle) 2015 - Jorie Schepers and Jolijn Heuvels (PEC Zwolle) 2017 - Marije van Dam (PEC Zwolle) 2018 - Marije van Dam and Suzanne Giesen (PEC Zwolle) In 2015 we were very excited to be able send two of our Diamond players to the Netherlands for the very first time. They were able to train and play with PEC Zwolle for just under two months (and of course catch up with Ryan Thomas)! This was a fantastic experience for them both and we look forward further strengthening our relationship with PEC Zwolle in the years to come :) (COVID allowing!) |
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