The National Graded Championships and Senior Nationals lit up Devoy Squash & fitness 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),
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:
B Grade Men - Robert Ward 5th (Te Puke)
C Grade Men - Glen Wilson 4th (Putaruru)
D Grade Men - Kane Oddy 4th (Devoy)
E Grade Men - Benji van der Hoek 5th (Geyser)
F Grade Men - Luke Dugmore Runner-up (Te Puke)
Women’s Results:
B Grade Women - Skye Loach Runner-up (Devoy)
C Grade Women - Kelly Cox 10th (Mount)
D Grade Women - Emma Brooky 7th (Putaruru)
E Grade Women - Keriann Birch 8th (Te Puke)
F Grade Women - Kelly Anderson Winner (Putaruru)
F Grade Women - Sara Norman 5th (Te Puke)
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.
A huge congratulations to all players involved – the results, effort, and pride in the Bay continue to lift our district to new heights.
