First Baywide upset occurs in Push to the Finals
Who would have believed that long time rivals Ngongotaha Premier and Wharewarewa Red would have had such a close encounter in the push to the Finals. Ngongotaha had been a force some four years or so ago but of recent times had not been able to qualify in the top four. However, they fired a warning ... More...
Whakarewarewa Red Look Likely to Take Baywide Title
The 2009 Baywide may see Whakarewarewa Red achieve the elusive win in the annual competiton among teams from around the Bay of Plenty. Having finished top of their section and defeated Cornerstone in a cross over match and former champions Maheatataka they have two games to go to cement the number o... More...
Secondary Schools Give Their All in Baywide
Round Four in the annual Baywide event and the two high school sides competing this season put on a great showing in Whakatane at the Trident High School gym. Kawerau College played the table topping Whakarewarewa Red and held their own until half time when the scores were level. The experienced Wha... More...
ANZ Discovery Day in Tauranga a Winner
Over 80 Primary School netballers gathered at the Mount Action Centre to participate in a skills day supported by the ANZ and run by Netball Bay of Plenty. 30 College and Intermediate players were invited specially to listen to Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Silver Fern Squad member Jodi Tod talk a... More...
ROTORUA NETBALL CENTRE SCORES CASH PRIZE
Netball Centres around the country are having a ball after winning a $5,000 cash prize in a New World competition offering netballers the chance to get sponsored like the Silver Ferns.
The six winning netball centres, including Temuka, Kaikoura, Waiuku, Bay of Islands, Hutt Valley and Rotorua wer... More...
Baywide Sees High Scoring Games
Most of the matches in this years Baywide Open are seeing two goals a minute scored which is causing concern for the defensive experts in the Region.
"While we are seeing free flowing and fast paced matches no team has a defense that is effectively stemming the flow. This must be of concern for ... More...
Whakarewarewa Red Top Table in Baywide
Whakarewarewa Red have been searching for a way to the top and found it in their match up against last years runners up Cornerstone in Baywide Pool play. Spectators began to wonder at the end of the first quarter when Cornerstone led 16 to 5. But team work in the end defeated saw Whakarewarewa Red d... More...
BAYWIDE OPEN HAS TWO HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
Trident A and Kawerau College have gone looking for the playing experience that the Baywide Open offers to raise their playing capabilities in preparation for the UNISS Tournament this year. Both sides compete in the Netball Whakatane competition and sit in the top four of the top grade.
These tw... More...
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Baywide Under 15 Close & Exciting
The Finals Day for the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Baywide Under 15 saw each Division Final go to the wire. The quality of some games belied the years of the players.
Division One Final
Trident A caused an upset in the Semi Finals defeating the much vaunted RGHS 1 who were seen as an absolute cert... More...
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Under 15 Baywide Produces Close Matches
The newly launcghed Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Baywide Under 15 played over two weekends has seen some close matches. The one or two goal wins illustrate just how competitive the teams in this group can be. With 12 Year 10 or combination teams in Division One and 5 teams in the Year 9 Divisionm it is... More...
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic New Sponsor
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is a new sponsor for Netball Bay of Plenty becoming involved as the naming rights of the Baywide Under 15's and Baywide Secondary School events. Both events will benefit from this sponsorship with umpires being provided with BOP Polytechnic shirts and helping with the ... More...
Rerewhakaitu School Enjoy Starting Out in Netball
A tiny rural school which has two netball teams saw the opportunity to help the young players upskill when it came to the game and contact Netball Bay of Plenty to see if they could have the NBOP developed programme 'Starting Outin Netball' run within the school each week to save travelling into Rot... More...
Cook Strait Take Runner Up Title in Lois Muir
While Western had no difficulty in defeating Counties Manukau 77 to 34 the Otago versus Cook Strait match was a nail biter. The desire to win was very much etched on the faces of the Cook Strait team throughout the match. While they got as far as 6 goals ahead in the dying moments it looked like Ota... More...
Southland Win Lois Muir The Question Is Who Will Be Runner Up
Southland has risen from the bottom of the leader board in 2008 to the top in 2009 to win the Lois Muir Challenge. The only side to go through unbeaten in the competition the team from South. Four teams came close including bottom ranked North in the final match for the Southland team. The 49 to 46 ... More...
First Round on Final Day of Lois Muir Exciting
The Cook Strait versus Waikato match had the crowd on the edge of their seats in the second half after a very expected first half that saw Waikato end the second quarter up 22 to 15.The Cook Strait sides less than 50% shooting average contrasted strongly with 73% average of Waikato who had put up tw... More...
Lois Muir Challenge Round Three Fin als Weekend
Southland showed why thay have made a meteoric rise from bottom of the table i n 2008 to top of the table in the Lois Muir Challenge of 2009. Although down by three to Cook Strait at the end of the first quarter they made the second quarter very much their own and so held a lead of 26 to 22 at the h... More...
Round Two Lois Muir Challenge Finals Weekend
The two games in this round were fast paced and intense and saw the score lines see saw between one team and the other. Bay of Plenty got off to a superb start against Canterbury going into the second quarter 6 goals up at 20 to 14. The second quarter saw a resurgent Canterbury side play strongly to... More...
Lois Muir Challenge Round One Finals Weekend
The North versus Cook Strait clash provided some moments of quite outstanding play by both teams. Cook Strait got off to a flyer leading 18 to 10 at the quarter and it did not look like North would come near them. However,the second quarter saw North settle into their game plan a little more strongl... More...
Bay Has Another New Zealand Umpire
There was great excitement at the Harbourside Netball Centre Thursday night competition when Kay Butler achieved the next step in her umpiring dream - her New Zealand Umpires Badge. This is an outstanding achievement for such a dedicated umpire who has worked hard to reach this level. Having been re... More...
Final Weekend For Lois Muir Challenge in Rotorua
Southland found the going tough last year but have emerged this year as the team that looks most likely to win the event as the ten teams go into finals weekend. The topsy turvy results make this competition exciting and there are three other teams within striking distance of the Southland side. We... More...
Youngsters Benefit Most in Lois Muir Team
The secondary school players getting their opportunities by being involved in the trainings and matches in the Lois Muir Challenge are the ones gaining the most at present. The results have been disappointing for Co Coaches Kyra Sharplin and Kimiora Insley who were hoping for more from the group who... More...
Different Playing Conditions For Lois Muir Challenge Squad
The Bay of Plenty Lois Muir Challenge Team had a good chance to test different combinations against the Central Pulse in the first game of Waipa Weekend.Youngsters Harley Smith in the shooting end and Lyddia Moke in the midcourt quickly got over their initial nerves and settled into what was a good ... More...
A Life Membership & Service Award were the Features of the AGM
The Annual General Meeting saw the Te Puke Netball Centre Pavilion filled to capacity for what was a great night enjoyed by close to 50 people. Mary Thompson was given her Netball Bay of Plenty Life Membership and Jackie Smith the Netball Bay of Plenty Service Award. Both women were overwhelmed by t... More...
Lois Muir Challenge Team Selected
Coaches Kimiora Insley and Kyra Sharplin are pleased with the way the young players are developing in the mix of players that make up the Bay of Plenty side which will compete in the Lois Muir Challenge.
The shooters are Tanya Lund, Patricia Iasona, Harley Smith, & Arahi Wall. "This is a great op... More...
Pressure Applied at Advanced Summer Camp
The purpose of the Netball Bay of Plenty Advanced Summer Camp held annually is to up the levels of intensity in training to prepare younger players more effectively for the future.Colourplus Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic player "Jodi Tod really kept the pressure on players and there were some who felt... More...
TOO EXCITED TO SEND THE NEWS
The Perry Foundation Scholarship Team set off for Bathurst and have had such a good time training hard that they forgot to tell those of us back home the news.
"Promises were made about a report each day but the intensive training sessions and the non stop action seems to have stemmed the flow f... More...
12 Players Ready for Bathurst Exchange
The 12 players going to the Western Region Academy in Bathurst have been well prepared by the Perry Foundation Scholarship Squad leader Katie Simmons. All are very excited about their upcoming adventure.
The first team from the Bay of Plenty went to Australia in January 2005 under the guidance of... More...
SEAMLESS TRANSITION FOR NEW BOARD CHAIR FOR REGION
Netball Bay of Plenty has always been fortunate to have people well prepared for the role of Board Chair and the latest change has been the most seamless to date.
Jan Barber joined the Board Of Netball Bay of Plenty in May 2005 and found herself in the role of Board Chair in 2006. From a playing... More...
ROTORUA NETBALL ARE WINNERS AGAIN
Netball Rotorua won the Trust Power Volunteering Awards in the Community Sport and Leisure category against some very stiff competition at the recently held event at the Rotorua District Council. Gail Wenmoth and Mary Thompson were there to collect the much deserved award on behalf of the Executive.... More...
TEAM TO BE CHOSEN FOR WRAS VISIT
The 12 players to go to the Western Region Academy in Bathurst, New South Wales will be chosen on December 7th. "The decisions around the final 12 will not be easy," said Coach Development Manager & Fitness Adviser Katie Simmons. "Most have met some of the targets set but not all. It is hard for the... More...
Mount Maunganui New World Netball Bay of Plenty Awards
The eighth annual awards for Netball bay of Plenty saw the largest gathering ever at a with 330 people sharing in what was a fantastic celebration of the achievements in the game.
Allan Rudkin of Mount New World picked up on the vsions, values, and key directions of the Region, "these are what e... More...
Perry Foundation National Netball Champs Success
The Perry Foundation National Netball Champs are over for another year and as the 12 Regions reflect on the merits of the new format for First Grade they also need to consider this in light of the Netball New Zealand Draft Strategic Plan. For some the benefits have been having games at home while fo... More...
Bay of Plenty Gold Disappointment
The Bay of Plenty Gold side were so disappointed with their performance against a fired up Wellington that they apolgised to their supporters. "We were gutted that we did not play at the level that we are capable of and so we are going home to sort this out before tomorrow," said Coach Andrew Jarvie... More...
Bay of Plenty Blue Youngsters Step Up
The Bay of Plenty Blue Team played well against Auckland Waitakere 2 and the score 66 to 47 was not a true reflection of the team performance. Faced with an injury during the match to defender Shayla Reihana coach Kimiora Insley found herself without two of her key defenders. "We started the campaig... More...
Board Support for Bay of Plenty Teams Visible
Netball Bay of Plenty Board members who reside in Rotorua have taken time to come and support the Blue Team in their early week matches. "It is such a shame that they have lost one of their senior players to injury but they played some good stuff," said David Cutfield.He and Sue Winters enjoyed the ... More...
Bay of Plenty Gold Challenge Canterbury
Bay of Plenty Gold rose to the occasion against Canterbury which has a number of Tactix players. The goal for goal game saw the Bay not loose touch with the red and blacks until the dying moments when they pushed on to win by four.
Co captains, Tanya Lund and Ursula Pritchard both echoed the same... More...
BOP GOLD DEFEAT COUNTIES MANUKAU WITH DOMINANT FIRST HALF
The Bay of Plenty Gold team had a superb first half against Counties Manukau once the team settled into its work. Within the first five minutes the team started trying different approaches on attack and on defence. Like the Silver Ferns defenders Ursula Pritchard and Emma Mc George went hunting outs... More...
Bay of Plenty Gold Have Second Win
The Bay of Plenty Gold Team were back on the road again this weekend, flying off to Blenheim the team were without their nippy WA Sharmaine Bunting who had done her achilles at practice earlier in the week. "I am just so disappointed because I was really enjoying being part of this team," said Sharm... More...
NZ AIMS SEES DAVID VS GOLIATH FINAL
Who would have picked a school with 20 students to select from to be playing in the NZ AIMS Final against the Cambridge Middle School? Taneatua had been the quiet achievers all week. Playing strongly as a team with lots of urging from the sideline even they were surprised to find themselves playing ... More...
Bay of Plenty Gold Win in a Rush
The Bay of Plenty Gold Team began their campaign for the Perry Foundation National Netball Championships with a two goal win against Eastern (a combination of Poverty Bay and Hawkes Bay 58 to 56. Coach Andrew Jarvie was delighted that he was able to give 11 of his 12 players a chance to test themsel... More...
UNISS SEES STRONG PERFORMANCES FROM BAY PLAYERS & TEAMS
There were 90 schools competing in the week long event that draws on teams from the top of the North Island down to Taupo. 13 Secondary Schools from the Netball Bay of Plenty Region went vying for the best that they could be in their Divisions.
By the end of the week three players were chosen in... More...
FIRST NATIONAL BAYWIDE EVENTS WORTH WATCHING
The First National Baywide Secondary Schools and the First National Baywide Year 7 & 8 Events were exciting to watch this year as teams tested themselves against each other often in closely fought contests. While there was no changing of champions in the Secondary School Tournament with Western Heig... More...
Rachel Donnelly First National MVP
The Cornerstone GA emerged as the pick of the day from each match. Playing some of the best netball of her career Rachel sustained an 83% average over the two demandng games of the day. The team of 6 who were making the choices felt her court play was tireless and her shooting accuracy set her apart... More...
FIRST NATIONAL BAYWIDE FINALS DAY A HUMDINGER
The First National Finals that see semi finals and finals played on the same day continues to grow in stature as an event.
The First National Championship Final saw an outstanding match between Horizon Builders Tamatoa and Cornerstone that had the reasonable crowd cheering loudly for quality pla... More...
First National Baywide Finals
The First National Finals Day Championship Draw sees three new sides vying to be the First National Baywide Champions for 2008. There has been a great deal of talk about the Horizon Builders Tamatoa team competing in the event but there is no doubt that they have added an edge to the competition tha... More...
Disappointing Injuries for Under 21's & Under 19's
Teresa Dobbs Coach of the Under 19 side was extremely disappointed to lose Harley Smith before the event had started to a broken arm sustained on her Volleyball trip to Australia last week. "Harley has played a key role in our lead up to the event and now to learn the night before we leave is a real... More...
First National Baywide Round Six Shows Te Teko Pumaz Are Top Four
The Te Teko Pumaz have huge determination when it comes to this years First National Baywide Open and playing at home they have managed to use the advantage to defeat those who have normally trounced them before. The Round Six match against Whakarewarewa Valley was no exception and there is no doubt... More...
NBOP Under 15's & Under 17's Have Mixed Results
The 5 Netball Bay of Plenty Teams competing at the Under 17 Event in Wanganui and the Under 15 Event in Taranaki have had mixed results. At the Under 17 Tournament the BOP Gold team have found the extremely cold conditions challenging. Disappointed not to make the top twelve in the A Grade in the cu... More...
FIRST NATIONAL BAYWIDE FULL OF SURPRISES
Round Five of the First National Baywide threw up a major surprise with long time winners Maheatataka losing to Te Teko Pumaz 63 to 54. Maheatataka failed to make the best use of their own ball and the crafty Whakatane side capitalised on this making sure that the former champions were punished with... More...
