Northland tennis players enjoyed great success at the 2025 Pascoes Tennis NZ Masters National Teams Event, held in Tauranga over Easter weekend. 

Despite wet weather, Northland teams performed strongly across several age groups. The Men's 50+ team of Mike Clapshaw, Terry Mitchell, Keith Cocking and Michael Walters won gold, while the Women's 65+ team of Raewyn Heywood, Maryanne Rogers, Margaret Harper, Francie James and Rose Lobb also claimed a gold medal. 

There were silver medals for the Men's 60+ team — Greg Miller, Sam Marsh, Grant van Dalsum and Marc Kaemper — and for the Women's 60+ Blue team of Wendy Sykes, Frances Coutts, Ollie Smith, Jo Porter and Ursula Hinck. 

Northland had a strong presence at the event, with 38 players taking part, including four who supported other teams. Their combined efforts saw Northland awarded the John Mickell Trophy for the best-performing club at the tournament. 

Tennis Northland Seniors is very pleased to acknowledge the contribution made to the recent success at the National Teams Event in Tauranga by Pub Charity Limited. Northland's success was achieved with an accommodation subsidy from Pub Charity Limited, which allowed some players to attend who may not have afforded the trip otherwise.

Results from all Northland Teams:

Womens 45+: 4th Place

Cheryl Baker, Julie Taylor, Jacques Fromont, Laurette Anderson

Mens 50+ : Gold Medal

Mike Clapshaw, Terry Mitchell, Keith Cocking, Michael Walters

Womens 60+ BLUE:  Silver Medal

Wendy Sykes, Ollie Smith, Ursula Hinck, Frances Coutts, Joanne Porter

Womens 60+ GREEN: 7th Place

Richelle Bodman, Carol Crowley, Coral Hammer, Kathy Mortimer, Dawn Rogers

Mens 60+: Silver Medal

Greg Miller, Grant van Dalsum, Sam Marsh, Marc Kaemper

Womens 65+: Gold Medal

Raewyn Heywood, Maryanne Rogers, Francie James, Margaret Harper, Rose Lobb

Mens 70+: 5th Place

Robbie Blair, Roddy Blank, Paul Ramsay, Barry Newton, Roger Turner, Dave Lobb