The National Graded Championships and Senior Nationals lit up North Shore Squash Club at the start of July, with seven courts pumping full throttle all weekend. The combined event format received glowing feedback from players and spectators alike, delivering thrilling, close-fought matches and an electric atmosphere.
After several years away from the National Graded Champs (formerly Champion of Champions), Squash Bay of Plenty made a remarkable return, finishing second overall in the coveted Ossies Champion of Champion District Trophy standings. Central claimed top honours, with BOP hot on their heels and Waikato rounding out the top three.
Bay of Plenty brought home some hardware, with two national title wins and a runner-up finish among many other solid performances.
Men’s Results:
🥇 Jayden Turton, B Grade Champion
🥇 Ethan Graham, C Grade Champion
🥉 Denzel Whyte, 3rd (E Grade)
🥉 Ross Gallagher, 3rd (F Grade)
Luke Milliken, 7th (D Grade)
Women’s Results:
🥈 Sophie Parkin, Runner-up (C Grade)
🥉 Skye Loach, 3rd (B Grade)
Shaylee Creighton, 5th (B Grade)
Zara van der Hoek, 6th (D Grade)
Ngaio Greaves, 4th (E Grade)
Ngahina Gedge, 6th (F Grade)
Incredible effort from the team, with a great group and performances that prove BOP is a force to be reckoned with on the national stage.
Senior Nationals Results – Bay of Plenty Standouts
Our Senior Nationals players also did the district proud, with 12 BOP players representing across the draws.
🏅 Glenn Templeton, 5th, two spots above his seeding
🏅 Ella Hill, 5th
🏅 Emma Merson, 6th
🏅 Winona-Jo Joyce, 7th=
To have three women in the national top 8 is a massive achievement for the region!
A huge congratulations to all players involved – the results, effort, and pride in the Bay continue to lift our district to new heights.
