Ivan joined Lower Hutt City AFC in 1935 as a 16 year old, and during his playing career captained many of the youth and senior teams, and was also a member of Hutt Valley representative teams at youth and senior levels. He joined the club's Executive Committee and served in various roles; Committee member, Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer - a role he held for many years. In recognition of his enormous services to the club and sport, Ivan was awarded a life membership.
Ivan's love of football saw him instigate the Hutt Valley Junior Football Association, which at its time was one of the largest in Aotearoa New Zealand. Here he again served in many roles; secretary, treasurer, chairman and president and was awarded a life membership for services to the association.
His vast experience as a football administrator was recognised at national level through his election to the New Zealand Football Association Executive & Council.
In the early 2000's The Ivan England U19 Men's Youth Tournament was named in his honour, and is a tour
Ivan England U19 Men's Youth dates
Pre-qualifying games midweek night games will be played the week of 18-21 August **
** this is for where clubs need to play players who may need to qualify to play for their club prior to 31 August, thus allowing them to be eligible for Napier u19 tournament. Note: For clarity, the Ivan England tournament serves as a federation approved tournament.
Rd 1 6/7 Sept
Rd 2 13/14 Sept
Spare 20/21 Sept
Rd 3 27/28 Sept
Rd 4 11/12 Oct
Rd 5 18/19 Oct – round 5 and finals
Games played are shortened to be in line with Napier U19 Tournament, and there will be two games per team per weekend.
All players must be aged between 15 and 19 years (must therefore be born on or after the 1st of January 2006 and be 15 on or before 22 October 2025). Dispensations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All games in September will be played on Fraser Park grass, sand based and artificial. All October games are on artificial at Fraser
| Tournament Director | Mike Yates | 0274490221 | |
| Tournament Coordinator | Renee Fortune | secretary@lhcafc.org.nz | 02746420036 |