http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.squashbop.co.nz en-us Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:36:30 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/149126/bay-of-plenty-district-eliminations-2026--superchamps-qualifiers-crowned/ From 19 -21 June, squash clubs across the Bay of Plenty were buzzing as the 2025 District Eliminations took over the region. With 40 teams competing across six venues, the weekend was a showcase of passion, club pride, and hard-fought matches as teams battled for a coveted spot at this year’s Superchamps Nationals. The atmosphere at each host club was outstanding, with packed galleries and strong local support. A huge thanks to the clubs that hosted: Mount Maunganui, Te Puke, Tokoroa, Kat... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post149126 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/149123/a-triumphant-return-for-bay-of-plenty-national-graded-champs--senior-nationals/ 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-... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post149123 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/146375/congratulations-rebecca/ The Squash BOP Board is thrilled to share that Rebecca and her husband David are expecting their second baby! We’re excited to welcome another new member to the BOP Squash family.Rebecca will be on maternity leave from her role as General Manager at Squash BOP starting in September this year.In the meantime, we will be seeking a 12-month fixed-term cover for the GM role. Please see the job advertisement at the link below.Congratulations to Rebecca once again!Sam Niles (Chairperson, Squash Bay ... Thu, 29 May 2025 13:29:15 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post146375 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/144058/sam-niles-appointed-chair-of-squash-bay-of-plenty/ Squash Bay of Plenty is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Niles as the new Chair of the Board. Having been around squash all his life and later stepping into the role of General Manager, Sam has an innate understanding of the organisation and the squash community in the Bay of Plenty. His deep connection to the sport and experience in leadership will help guide the organisation through its next phase of growth. “I’m incredibly honoured to step into the role with the suppor... Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:06:38 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post144058 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/144056/junior-quads-champions-again/ What a fantastic start to the 2025 representative season for BOP Squash! The Bay of Plenty Junior Quads team put on a dominant display in Herne Bay, Auckland athe end of March. Winning the overall title and the Auckland and Waikato Challenges.They kicked off the tournament with a commanding win over Waikato, taking the tie 9 matches to 3. Not slowing down, they followed it up that same day with another convincing 9-3 victory over Northland. The final match against Auckland proved to be a tougher... Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:03:53 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post144056 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/142406/agm-2025/ Documents found below... Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:04:07 +1300 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post142406 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/139411/agm-notice/ Please contact admin@squashbop.co.nz if you wish to be nominated for a board member position or want further details.... Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:32:59 +1300 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post139411 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/135944/junior-inter-district-teams-event/ Bay of Plenty had an outstanding performance at the NZ Junior Inter-District Teams, 6-8th October, with the Boys and Girls Under-19 teams finishing second. The BOP team, led by coaches Robbie Wyatt and Becky Clarke, without a doubt represented the Bay superbly. The Bay of Plenty Boys team exceeded all expectations at the event, finishing second in a thrilling and highly competitive tournament. Seeded 7th, the team—comprising Vihan Chathury, Jack Lord, Ciaran Manning, Kyle Steyn, and Quinn... Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:31:14 +1300 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post135944 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/134320/bay-of-plenty-senior-teams-shine-at-2024-nz-championships/ The Bay of Plenty (BOP) Women's and Men's squash teams achieved outstanding success at the 2024 NZ Senior Teams Championships in Dunedin.The BOP Women secured back-to-back titles, showcasing their dominance on the court. The team—comprising Abbie Palmer, Winona-Jo Joyce, Ella Hill, Emma Merson, and Erin Wyllie—displayed unwavering focus from the start. In their opening match against Canterbury, they triumphed 3-1, followed by a decisive 4-0 victory against Wellington.In the final on Saturday... Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:47:58 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post134320 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/post/133924/celebrating-squash-bay-of-plentys-newest-life-members-wayne-werder-and-robbie-wyatt/ On August 21st, the Bay of Plenty Squash community gathered to celebrate the life memberships of two influential figures, Wayne Werder and Robbie Wyatt. With nearly 80 people in attendance, the evening was marked by an incredible atmosphere, filled with camaraderie and a shared passion for squash. Friends, family, and squash enthusiasts travelled from all corners of the district to celebrate Wayne and Robbie, whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the sport, not only in the Bay o... Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:16:43 +1200 http://www.squashbop.co.nz/blog/#post133924