2024/2025 Club Championships
Men's Singles - Nivek Smith
Ladies Singles - Laura Richardson
Mixed Doubles - Laura & Mark Richardson
Mens Doubles - Steve Bowen & Kevin McLoughlin
Ladies Doubles - Not played.
2023/24 Club Championships
Men's Singles: Nivek Smith
Ladies' Singles: - Laura Richardson
Mixed Doubles - Laura & Mark Richardson
Men's Doubles: John Alexander & Karl Rogers
Ladies' Doubles: - no competition
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2022/23 Club Championships
Men's Singles: J. Boyes
Ladies' Singles: - no competition
Men's Doubles: J Alexander & K Rogers
Ladies' Doubles: - no competition
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2020/21 Club Championships
Quick reference
Men's Singles: J. Alexander
Ladies' Singles: L. Richardson
Men's Doubles: J Alexander & C McFarlane
Ladies' Doubles: L. Richardson & J Broughton
Mixed Doubles: L & M Richardson
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Mrs Fay Moore Award - Most Dedicated Club Member(s) - Bruce & Jenny Aitken
Galloway Sportsmanship Cup: - Leo Cosmos
Juniors:
Most Improved Player: Ezekiel Hope
Best Courtesy Player: Luca Stove
Best Boy’s Attendance: Sam & Lachy Davison
Best Girl’s Attendance: Ella Cosmos
Following you will find further details.
The Over 60's Mixed Doubles Championships were held on Friday 19 March. Although the entry numbers weren't huge, there were some good games played and in excellent club spirit!! Congratulations to all the players. Winners of the trophy: Paul Hitchman and Carolyn McCracken. Runners up Jenny and Bruce Aitken. Jenny and Bruce arrived well kitted out complete with their antique tennis bag. It's great to see such memorabilia. Thanks to all those who entered and to the very supportive spectators!!
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2019/20 Club Senior Championships 7/8th March 2020
Waihi Beach Tennis Club – 2019/2020 Senior Championships Results
Last weekend the Waihi Beach Senior Championships were held in near perfect weather.
Men's Senior Doubles - Winners : Craig McFarlane and John Alexander. Runners Up: Bill Young and Kevin McLoughlin .
Women's Senior Doubles - Winners: Laura Richardson and Denise Hanna. Runners Up: Val McLoughlin and Sharlene Stewart
Mixed Senior Doubles - Winners were Laura Richardson and Craig McFarlane. Runner's Up : Denise Hanna and Jimmy Lynch.
The weather this weekend continued to play its part for the Senior Single Championships. The Men’s Championship resulted in a hat trick win for John Alexander who defeated Jimmy Lynch in the final, clinching the Senior Men’s Championship for the 3rd consecutive time. The women’s final was contested between Laura Richardson and Sue Rafe with Laura coming out the eventual winner for the second season in a row.
The shoot out over 1 set between the Women’s Champion and the Men’s champion resulted in a win to John over Laura so reversing last year’s result.
The Waihi Beach Tennis Club 60+ Championship was held on Friday 13 March with 10 local teams contesting this inaugural event in perfect weather conditions. Winners on the day were Rachel Paterson and Jimmy Lynch with John Purkis and Win Buttimore as runners-up.
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The Ted McCowatt Memorial Trophy for 60+ members was held on Tuesday with 22 players taking part. Winners on the day were Sharlene Stewart and Tony Delany. A very enjoyable morning on a very warm day.
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2018/19 Junior Results
The Waihi Beach Tennis Club Junior prize giving was held on Saturday 6th April.
Following are the trophy winners:
Girls Singles - Stella Beard
Boys Doubles - Benjamin Beard and Nivek Smith
r/up - Louie and Myles van der Zwan
10 & under boys - Nivek Smith
Courtesy - Benjamin Beard
Most Improved - Nivek Smith
Girls attendance - Stella Beard
Boys attendance - Leo Cosmas
Champion age and grade results are:
A grade boy champion - Ethan Franzoi
r/up - Flynn van der Zwan
B grade girl champion - Stella Beard
B Grade Boys - Nivek Smith
r/up - Benjamin Beard
16yrs boy - Ethan Franzoi
r/up - Flynn van der Zwan
14yrs boy - Nivek Smith
r/up - Toby van der Zwan
14yrs girl - Stella Beard
12yrs boy Niveck Smith
r/up - Benjamin Beard
12yrs boys Plate - Jia Sharp
12yrs girl - Isla Menary
10yrs boy - Nivek Smith
12yrs doubles - Nivek Smith / Benjamin Beard
r/up - Louie and Myles van der Zwan
Galloway Cup for Sportsmanship - Mary O'Connell
Fay Moore Award for Most Dedicated Player - Don Young
2018/19 Senior Results
It was a perfect day on Sunday 10 March for the 1st day of our club championships being the singles championships.
The Ladies singles championship was won by Laura Richardson with Edith Kirk as runner up. In the Mens singles Championship John Alexander made it two in a row winning the title over runner up, Mark Richardson.
A first ever shoot out between the Ladies Champion and Men's Champion resulted in a win to Laura.
Day 2 results of the Doubles Championships
Our Club completed the 2019 Club Championships on Sunday 17 March in near ideal but very warm conditions. A very good entry of players and a good number of spectators enjoyed some very entertaining tennis.
Results from the day:
Ladies Doubles Championship: Laura Richardson and Helena Harrison.
Men's Doubles Championship: Bill Young and Kevin McLoughlin.
Mixed Doubles Championship: Laura and Mark Richardson.
A very successful non championship 60 yrs plus event was also held for the first time which was enjoyed by all competitors and because of its popularity is likely to be in next years championships. Winners on the day were Don Young and Tony Van der Heyden.
Galloway Cup for Sportsmanship - Mary O'Connell
Fay Moore Award for Most Dedicated Player - Don Young
Photos attached: 2019 Waihi Beach Tennis Club Championship winners.
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Waihi Beach Tennis Club enjoyed two days of perfect weather for the 2018 Senior Championships held last weekend. The results were:
Mixed doubles. Winners: Julie Stock and Cam Tafft who took out the tiebreaker 7:3 in a nail biter over Jane Broughton and Jimmy Lynch.
Men's doubles. Winners: Craig McFarlane & John Alexander won the round robin.
Ladies doubles. Winners: Amanda von Biel and Jane Broughton defeated Gay Bainbridge and Daniela Alloro 9:3.
Men's singles. Winner: John Alexander over Simon Phillips 6:4, 6:3.
Ladies singles. Winner: Jane Broughton defeated Jenny Aitken 9:6, 3rd Daniela Alloro.
At the Waihi Beach Tennis Club Junior prizegiving on the 9th April the following awards were presented.
GRADED SINGLES
B Grade Boys Winner Honza Andrews
R/U Ethan Franzoi
Plate Flynn van der Zwan
B Grade Girls Stella Beard
C Grade Boys Winner Will Baker
R/U Romain Wiki
Plate Finley Paterson
C Grade Girls Isla Menary
GRADED DOUBLES
B Grade Winner Ethan Franzoi / Kohu Nathan
R/U Honza Andrews / Flynn van der Zwan
Plate Ben Beard / Stella Beard
C Grade Winner Louie van der Zwan / Myles van der Zwan
R/U Finley Paterson / Leo Cosmas
SINGLES:
16’s BOYS Winner Ethan Franzoi
14’s BOYS Winner Honza Andrews
R/U Flynn van der Zwan
14’s GIRLS Winner Stella Beard
12’s BOYS Winner Ben Beard
R/U Toby van der Zwan
Plate Kohu Nathan
10’s BOYS Winner Louie van der Zwan
R/U Myles van der Zwan
Plate Leo Cosmas
DOUBLES:
14’s BOYS Winner Honza Andrews / Flynn van der Zwan
12’s BOYS Winner Kohu Nathan / Ben Beard
10 & UNDER Winner Louie van der Zwan / Myles van der Zwan
R/U Finley Paterson / Leo Cosmas
SPECIAL CUPS
Girls Attendance Isla Menary
Boys Attendance Leo Cosmas
Most Improved Toby van der Zwan
Courtesy Ethan Franzoi
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Waihi Beach Tennis Club 2016/17 Senior Prizegiving.
The Waihi Beach Tennis Club held the 2016/17 end of season closing and prize giving on Sunday 11th and those playing tennis did so in ideal conditions. Club President Craig McFarlane closed the summer season and in doing so thanked the committee, the many member volunteers, especially those associated with the Junior coaching and organisation. It had been a record year for Junior members and the club, and the sport of tennis in general was much stronger for it. Craig passed on special thanks to coach Shannon Paki for his efforts and commented on his dedication to the Juniors and the support he gave to our club throughout the summer season which now is continuing through the winter months.
The following are the trophy and award winners for the 2016/17 season.
Ladies Single Champion: Joana Michaelis.
Ladies Doubles Champions: Julie Stock and Joana Michaelis
Mens Single Champion: Simon Phillips.
Mens Doubles Champions: Rob Hope and Steve Bowen
Mixed Doubles Champions: Steve Bowen and Denise Jones
Ted McCowatt Memorial Trophy for players 60 years + Jan Bradshaw and Bruce Aitken
Sportsmanship Cup: Phil Laurence
Fay Moore Award for most dedicated club member: Craig McFarlane
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The annual Ted McCowatt Memorial Trophy for Waihi Beach Tennis Club members aged 60 years plus was contested on Tuesday 16th.A field of 19 members keenly contested the competition in cool cloudy conditions. The winners were Jan Bradshaw and Bruce Aitken, runners up Daniela Alloro and Graham Wicks.
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Results of the 2017 Senior Championships held on Sunday 26th March .
Ladies Single Champion: Joana Michaelis. Runner Up: Daniela Allora
Ladies Doubles Champions: Julie Stock and Joana Michaelis
Runners Up: Denise Jones & Robin Zinzan
Mens Single Champion: Simon Phillips. Runner Up: John Alexander
Mens Doubles Champions: Rob Hope and Steve Bowen
Runners Up: John Alexander and Simon Phillips
Mixed Doubles Champions: Steve Bowen and Denise Jones
Runners Up: John Alexander and Joana Michaelis
The 2015/16 Club Championships results.
Ladies Championship:
Chrissy Cotton defeated Jane Broughton 9:3
Men's Championship:
John Alexander defeated Myden Tait-Cotton 7:5 5:7 7:5
Mixed Doubles Championship:
Chrissy Cotton & Myden Tait-Cotton defeated Jimmy Lynch & Sharlene Stewart 6:1, 6:2
Ladies Doubles Championship:
Jenny Aitken & Jane Broughton defeated Endang Keenan & Jing Maton 6:2 6:2
Men's Doubles Championships:
Craig McFarlane & Kevan Joe defeated John Alexander & Paul Hitchman 6:4 2:6 6:3
Entry forms posted on the notice board at the Clubrooms.
Entries must be in by 5pm on the preceding day of the Championship.
Please be sure you are available for the rain dates before entering.
Any questions contact Devon 07-863-4002 or 021-800-933.
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The 2014 - 2015 Annual Awards presentations and BBQ was held on Sunday. Unfortunately the weather was not kind and the tennis and BBQ had to be abandoned. However, the awards and afternoon tea went ahead and was enjoyed by a good gathering of players. The2014 - 2015 Waihi Beach Tennis Club Champions & Award Winners were:
Mens Singles: John Alexander
Ladies Singles: Jane Broughton
Mens Doubles: Paul Hitchman and John Alexander
Ladie’s Doubles: Jane Broughton and Chrissy Cotton
Mixed Doubles: Dave Tait and Chrissy Cotton
Boys Singles: Ben Fry
Boys Under 10 Singles: CJ Smith
Boys Under 10 Doubles: Lukas Le Beigge & Scotia Chapman
Most Improved Player: Stella Beard
Courtesy Cup: Bridie & Scotia Chapman
Girls Attendance: Stella Beard
Boys Attendance: Benjamin Beard
Sportsmanship Cup: Bryn Cotton-Tait
Most Dedicated Club Member: Helen Harrison
Members are prospective members are reminded that our club plays 12 months of the year. All ages welcome.Times and details are available on our website.
2014 - 2015 Club Championships
Results
Mens & womens singles: Results: Mens singles: Semi Finals. David Tait defeated Carl Williams 8-4; John Alexander defeated Craig McFarlane 9-5 Final: J Alexander defeated D Tait 6-3 6-4
Ladies singles: Semi Finals. Helen Harrison defeated Mary O'Connell 9-5; Jane Broughton defeated Jenny Aitken 9-0 Final: J. Broughton defeated H.Harrison 9-5
Men's Plate: Jimmy Lynch defeated Dale Burndred 9-4.
Men's and Women's doubles Results: Mens Doubles. Semi Finals: Paul Hitchman and John Alexander defeated Bruce Aitken and Tony Dillimore 9/5; Craig McFarlane and Kevan Joe defeated David Tait and Bryn Cotton-Tait 9/2. Final: P Hitchman and J Alexander defeated C McFarlane and K Joe 6/4 1/6 6/1
Women's Doubles. Played as a round robin the Championship went to Jane Broughton and Chrissy Cotton with 18 points, from Michelle Lunny and Sandy Stonex 12 points with Jenny Aitken and Jude Eagle on 8 points.
The final day of the Waihi Beach 2014/15 Championships were held on Sunday starting in perfect conditions and ending with a few cooler showers. The Mixed Doubles Championships were run as a round robin and were won by Dave Tait and Chrissy Cotton with 18 points. Runners up with 22 points were Jimmy Lynch and Pam Rhodes and tied for third were Devon Brooks and Mary O’Connell with Phil Laurence and Helen Harrison.
Junior Championships
Boys Singles
Winner Ben Fry, R/U Bryn Cotton-Tait
Under 10 Singles
Winner C J Smith R/U Stella Beard
Under 10 Doubles
Winners Lukas Le Beigge & Scotia Chapman
R/U Bridie Chapman & C J Smith
Most Improved Player
Stella Beard
Courtesy Cup
Bridie & Scotia Chapman
Girls Attendance
Stella Beard
Boys Attendance
Benjamin Beard
Girls Singles and Boys/Girls Doubles were not competed for.
2013 - 2014 Club Championships.
Men’s Singles:
Winner: Myden Tait-Cotton
R/U: David Tait
Women's Singles:
Winner: Denise Hanna
R/U: Helen Harrison
Men’s Doubles:
Winners: Dale Burndred & Myden Tait-Cotton
R/U: David Tait & Bryn Cotton-Tait
Women's Doubles:
Winners: Denise Hanna & Jo Sibley
R/U: Jane Broughton & Julie Stock
Mixed Doubles:
Winners: Denise Hanna & John Alexander
R/U: Helen Harrison & Phil Laurence
Boys Singles:
Winner: Dale Burndred
R/U: Bryn Cotton-Tait
Girls Singles:
Winner: Millie Dunstall
R/U: Kate Dunstall
Boys Doubles:
Winners: Bryn Cotton-Tait & Ben Fry
R/U: Alfie Derham & Austin Martin
No girls doubles competed for.
Most Improved Player: Austin Martin
Courtesy Award: Alfie Derham & Kate Dunstall
Girls Attendance Award: Millie Dunstall
Boys Attendance Award: Ben Fry
Faye Moore Trophy Awarded to the Most Dedicated Player: Barry Jesney
Galloway Cup for Club Sportsmanship: Raewyn Burwell
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2012-2013 Club Championship
Mens Singles: Winner: David Tait
Runner Up: Myden Tait-Cotton
Men's Doubles: Winners David Tait & Myden Tait-Cotton
Runners Up: Rob Hope & Paul Weaver
Ladies Singles: Winner: Denise Hanna
Runner Up: Joe Sibley
Ladies Doubles: Winners: Jo Sibley & Denise Hanna
Runners Up: Denise Timms & Jane Broughton
Mixed Doubles: Craig McFarlane & Pam Rhodes
Runners Up: Campbell Tafft & Julie Stock
Boys Singles: Winner: Myden Tait-Cotton
Runner Up: Bryn Cotton-Tait
Girls Singles Winner: Yvette Kingsford
Runner up: Millie Dunstall
Girls Doubles: Winners: Yvette Kingsford & Taria Tawhiti
Runners Up: Millie & Kate Dunstall
Boys Doubles: Winners: Myden Tait-Cotton & Bryn Cotton-Tait
Runners Up: George Croker & Ben Fry
Mixed Doubles: Bryn Cotton-Tait & Millie Dunstall Runners Up: Myden Tait-Cotton & Taria Tawhiti
Most Improved Player: George Croker
Best Courtesy Player: Taria Tawhiti
Best Boy’s Attendance: Austin Martin & Jaydean Ward
Best Girl’s Attendance: Marino Magee Fay Moore Award – Most Dedicated Club Member: Devon Brooks
Galloway Sportsmanship Cup: Jane Broughton
2011-2012 Junior Club Championship Results
Boys Singles: Winner: Myden Tait-Cotton
Runner up: Ben Fry
Girls Singles: Winner: Zoe Soutar
Runner up: Alyssa Thurston
Boys Doubles: Winners: Myden Tait-Cotton & Bryn Cotton-Tait
Runners up:Jaydean Ward & Dale Burndred
Girls Doubles: Winners: Yvette Kingsford & Alyssa Thurston
Runners up: Amy Fry & Zoe Soutar
Mixed Doubles: Winners: Alyssa Thurston & Myden Tait-Cotton
Runners up: Amy Fry & Ben Fry
Boys 12 & Under Singles: Ben Fry
Runner up: Bryn Cotton-Tait
Girls 12 & Under Singles: Millie Dunstall
Runner up: Taria Tawhiti
Further Junior Results
Most Improved Junior: Daniel Smith
Courtesy Award: Jaydean Ward& Amy Fry
Girl’s Attendance Award: Eva Spiers
Boy’s Attendance Award:Lukas Le Beigge, Daniel Oliver, Dale Burndred & Bryn Cotton-Tait
Ladies Club Championships
Ladies Singles Champion: Jane Broughton R/U Gay Bainbridge.
Ladies Doubles: Win Buttimore & Sharlene Stewart R/U Raewyn Burwell & Dana Posa
Mixed Doubles: Devon Brooks & Yvonne Wicks R/U Luke & Ruth Kingsford.
Mens single Champion Bill Young R/U David Tait.