Bay of Plenty Junior Quads Team Ends 14-Year Gap with Triumphant Victory
In an outstanding display of skill and determination, the Bay of Plenty Junior Quads team secured a historic win in the Qradrangular tournament in Hamilton 23rd and 24th March. Facing players from Waikato, Northland and Auckland, the BOP team dominated each match, defeating Northland 9-3 and Waikato 9-3.The final showdown against Auckland proved to be the ultimate test. Historically, Auckland had always narrowly beaten BOP, but this time was different. With remarkable teamwork and precision, the...
April 10, 2024Wayne Werder and Robbie Wyatt Honoured with Squash Bay of Plenty Life Memberships
At the 2024 Squash Bay of Plenty AGM we recently celebrated the remarkable contributions of two advocates of the game, Wayne Werder and Robbie Wyatt, by awarding them Life Memberships. These prestigious accolades recognise their unwavering dedication and significant impact on the sport, both locally and nationally. Wayne Werder's illustrious squash journey spans decades, marked by numerous achievements on and off the court. Notably, he represented New Zealand at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealt...
March 14, 20242024 AGM and Club Hui #1
Please see documents below for preparation for the AGM 13th March at Geyser City Squash...
March 7, 20242024 AGM
Please join us in Rotorua for our AGM next month. This meeting will coincide with our first Club Hui of the year. All welcome to attend. 2024 is looking to be another busy year, let's catch up before the season gets fully underway! Agenda is to be confirmedBoard Member Nominations: Any affiliated clubs can nominate someone to serve on the Squash Bay of Plenty board. The Club's input and representation are vital in shaping the future of our sport in the region. Squash Bay of Plenty are seeking en...
February 13, 2024Bay of Plenty's Women Triumph: Victory at Inter-District Championships
The recent Inter-District Team Championships witnessed an exceptional display of talent and determination, as Squash Bay of Plenty Women's Senior team emerged as the champions. Comprising an outstanding lineup featuring Winona-Jo Joyce, Lauren Clarke, Emma Merson, Katie Templeton, and Ella Hill, guided by their coach, Becky Clarke, this triumph was a testament to their unwavering commitment and teamwork. Throughout the championship, the Bay of Plenty women exhibited remarkable sportsmanship...
September 4, 2023BOP District Eliminations 2023
This past weekend, the Bay of Plenty region was filled with excitement as players from 14 clubs gathered to participate in the Bay of Plenty Superchamps Elimination Tournaments. The courts were witness to some epic matches and fierce battles that showcased the incredible talent and passion for the sport in the region. Players brought their A-game! A big round of applause goes out to all the participants who put their heart and soul into each match. Their determination and hard work were tru...
July 24, 2023North Island Juniors 2023
The North Island Junior Open held in Whanganui was an incredible weekend of squash competition. The Bay of Plenty squad showcased their skills and determination, bringing home a remarkable collection of trophies. Here's a summary of the winners and notable achievements:Boys U11: Flynn Watkins from Edgecumbe emerged as the champion after defeating Jeremy McAllister from Northland.Boys U15: Vihan Chathury from Te Puke Squash Club claimed the title, triumphing over Fergus Hill from Waikato.Girls U1...
July 10, 2023Squash Bay of Plenty 2022 Annual Report
The Squash Bay of Plenty Annual Report 2022 is out! Flick through the report above to review the year, see results , loads of imagery and re-live the 2022 highlights....
March 29, 2023Squash BOP 2023 AGM Notice
The 2023 Squash Bay of Plenty AGM will be held at Reporoa Club on Tuesday 14th of March at 6:00pmNominations for the BOP Board or remits can be sent to admin@squashbop.co.nz and are due by 9th November. Board Nomination form is belowThis year we are looking to update our constitution. See below the proposed draft for the new document, plus a summary of the main changes. An agenda will be sent out on 27 February.Clubs should RSVP via email by 3 March....
January 10, 2023Interim General Manager for BOP
Squash Bay of Plenty is excited to welcome Sam Niles who steps into the General Manager role for the Summer. Sam is covering maternity leave for Rebecca Glenton from October to April. Sam is well known around the region, and has been a member of Devoy Squash & Fitness since he picked up a racket as a 10 year old. He is on break from his studies at Wellington University and is looking forward to spending the summer in the Bay and supporting the clubs. Squash BOP Chair Kelly Cox says ...
October 18, 2022Bay of Plenty Confirms Superchamps Representatives
After a very busy weekend where the 10 grades played at 8 venues across the Bay, the Bay of Plenty District Superchamps Eliminations winners have been finalised. Another great turnout by BOP Squash players, with 51 teams taking part. These teams have been working hard to prepare for this competition and become the district representatives. Bay of Plenty are represented at Superchamps by seven clubs. Stories of great sportsmanship and some excellent squash games were highlighted by particip...
August 8, 2022Maternity Cover Expressions of Interest
The Squash BOP Board are excited to congratulate Rebecca and husband David on the upcoming arrival of their first baby and look forward to welcoming the newest member of the BOP Squash family! Rebecca will be taking maternity leave from the General Manager role for Squash BOP from approximately the middle of October and returning Q2 next year. During this time Squash BOP will be looking for an approx 6 month fixed term contract to cover most of GM role over this time. See...
July 28, 2022SquashFORWARD Series Set to Kick Off with Nations Cup in Tauranga
Story by Squash NZNew Zealand is the testing ground for a major initiative for squash with the launch of the SquashFORWARD Series, a sequence of new squash events intended to trial changes to the traditional competition and scoring formats used at tournaments on the PSA Tour as well as officially sanctioned WSF events.The first new competition will be the Nations Cup, which will be held between November 3-6, 2022, in Tauranga, New Zealand, ahead of the New Zealand Open.The Nations Cup will compr...
May 23, 2022New General Manager for BOP
Squash Bay of Plenty is excited to welcome our newest team member! Rebecca Glenton will step into the General Manager role and brings with her enthusiasm and a strong sporting sector background. Rebecca will take up the role on December 6 and is looking forward to the opportunity to move the sport forward. "Squash BOP has been in Marcus’ capable hands for many years and I hope to continue it’s development." She has most recently occupied a women’s development role for BO...
December 6, 2021Squash BOP 2021 AGM Notice
The 2021 Squash Bay of Plenty AGM will be held at Geyser City Squash Club on Wednesday 8 December at 630pm Nominations for the BOP Board or remits can be sent to admin@squashbop.co.nz and are due by 9th November. Board Nomination form is below This year we are looking to update our constitution. See below the proposed draft for the new document, plus a summary of the main changes. An agenda will be sent out on 18 November.Clubs should RSVP via email by 30 November...
October 26, 2021Squash BOP Seeks New General Manager
Current General Manager Marcus Niles has resigned after nearly nine years in the role, so applications are now being sought from suitable candidates to fill the vacant position. Details of the opportunity are below. Want a new career you can boast about?• Permanent, full-time role• Located in the stunning Bay of Plenty• Flexible working arrangementsWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Squash Bay of Plenty team as Kaiwhakahaere | General Manager. This is a permanent role, worki...
October 11, 20212021 Award Nominations Open
Nominations for Squash BOP & Squash NZ Awards for 2021 are now open. The categories include volunteer, club & coaches. Please take the time to nominate someone you think is worthy. Its a great way to thank those important people in your club, and the fact they have been nominated is rewarding enough, even if they don't win.The volunteer of the year is always a hotly contested category. All of our clubs have some amazing people who sacrifice so much for our sport.&nb...
September 20, 2021Two Titles for BOP at NZ Secondary Schools
The New Zealand Secondary Schools was held over the weekend at Devoy Squash and Fitness Centre, Mount Squash Club, and Te Puke Squash Club in Western BOP. This was the third year in a row the clubs have hosted this massive event which is a favourite for many junior players. This year nearly 300 players from 52 teams descended on the region from all around the country. Going into the competition as top seeds, Tauranga Boys College were looking to get back to the glory days...
August 9, 2021Winter Interclub Results
Winter Interclub for 2021 has concluded with some epic finals around the clubs. The 11 week competition sees teams from around the Bay divided into divisions of 6 teams who battle it out in home and away ties to determine the finalists.This year there were 5 mens divisions and 3 womens divisions. The tightest battle was in Mens division three, where Putaruru hosted Devoy, and the two teams were unable to be separated, ending in a tie. The banner will now be shared between the t...
July 30, 2021North Island Junior Champs Results
Joe Smythe has won the Boys U19 title at the North Island Junior Champs in New Plymouth! The North Island Champs is a junior competition open to all grades and the draws are split into the various age groups. A huge contingent of 24 BOP kids attended the event over the weekend with some awesome results. Joe Smythe from Devoy Squash & Fitness in Tauranga has followed on from his stellar year in 2020 to claim his first North Island U19 title at the age of 17. That com...
July 13, 2021BOP Senior Team
The 2021 Bay of Plenty Senior Team has been named. Following on from a very long and proud history, our top BOP team will head off to Wellington on 27-28 August to compete in the NZ Inter-District Teams Championships, hosted by Hutt City Squash Club.Our team has a very youthful look on the men's side, with the average age of just 21 making it probably one of the youngest teams in Bay history. The women's team has a more experienced look about it, with three masters mixed with so...
July 7, 2021Superchamps Winners
50 teams from around the Bay fought it out last weekend to earn the right to represent the district at the National Superchamnps Finals, and the chance to become a national champion! In what's widely regarded as 'the best event in squash', club teams from each grade compete at various clubs to try to win the coveted BOP title. As usual, there was fierce competition on the court, and great yarns off the court. This year the 10 titles were spread across 6 clubs, with Geyser City managing to ...
July 7, 2021World Mens Teams Champs Moved to Malaysia
The 2021 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship, originally scheduled to take place in Tauranga in December, will now be held in Malaysia. Due to the current New Zealand travel restrictions in the Covid-19 environment it was decided New Zealand could no longer host the tournament. With athletes representing multiple nations expected to compete at the Men’s World Team Championship, the WSF Board, Squash New Zealand, and the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia - has made the decision to ...
May 21, 2021Autumn Interclub Results
The first round of interclub for 2021 has been completed. The Autumn round is 6 weeks and is a great way to get into the competitive season. Te Puke took away the spoils, winning three of the seven divisions across the competition. The Winter round is the big one for the year, and kicks off on 17/18 May. Entries are open now. Contact your club captain to get your name down.For more information about interclub click here...
April 23, 2021Junior Quadrangular Results
A great result for BOP at the 2021 Junior Quadrangular competition in Pukekohe this weekend. Placing 2nd overall behind Auckland. Last year the Quads were cancelled due to COVID so this March it was excellent for the 4 districts (Auckland/Northland/BOP/Waikato) and players that the event went ahead at the Franklin Squash Club. Each district enters two boys and two girls in each of the Under 13, Under 15, and Under 17 age groups, and three from each gender in the Under 19 age group. ...
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