A glitzy affair was had at the Geyser City Squash Club on 17 November to celebrate what has been a sensational year for Bay of Plenty Squash.
The Squash BOP Ball was held at the club to recognise all the region's success in 2017, and it was an opportunity to get together as a region in a social setting.
Nearly 100 people gathered to see the plethora of stars from the Bay receive recognition for their achievements in 2017.
Team Recognition:
Amanda Landers-Murphy & Kylie Lindsay | BOP Doubles Champions |
Dave Clarke & Ross McCurran | NZ Mens 50+ Champions |
Darryl Russell & Wayne Werder | NZ Mens Open Champions |
Mount F/J Men | Superchamps National Champions |
Katikati B Men | Superchamps National Champions |
Devoy Mens Team | Cousins Shield Champions |
BOP Womens Team | NZ Inter-District Champions |
Individual Recognition:
Jo Shanks | Australian Masters 35+ Champion NZ Masters Team |
Vicki Beker | NZ Masters 50+ Champion |
Michael White | NZ Masters 55+ Champion |
Paul Bedford | NZ Masters 45+ Champion World Masters 45+ Champion |
Renee Dudson & Nadia Hubbard | NZ Junior Trans-Tasman Team |
Glenn Templeton | NZ Under 17 Champion |
Camden Te Kani-McQueen & Nadia Hubbard | World Junior Championships |
Squash BOP Awards:
Special Recognition Award | Wayne Werder |
New Coach of the Year | Darryl Clark (Marist) |
Club Coach of the Year | Karen Roberts (Mount) |
Personality of the Year | Denys Munro (Geyser) |
Volunteer of the Year | Doug Taylor (Te Puke) |
Club of the Year | Devoy Squash & Fitness |
Player of the Year | Amanda Landers-Murphy (Geyser) |