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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...

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...

Celebrating Squash Bay of Plenty's 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...

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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...

Wayne 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...

2024 AGM and Club Hui #1

Please see documents below for preparation for the AGM 13th March at Geyser City Squash...

2024 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...

Bay 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...

BOP 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...

North 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...

Squash 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....

Squash 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....

Interim 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 ...

Bay 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...

Maternity 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...

SquashFORWARD 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...

New 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...

Squash 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...

Squash 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...

2021 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...

Two 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...

Winter 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...

North 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...

BOP 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...