Naenae Leap Day Doubles
2 March 2020
Twenty-four teams took part in the Naenae Leap Day Doubles. The format was a 5-round Swiss of 1 hour games.
Heavy showers meant that the lunch break was taken early, with the afternoon clearing to a fine day.
The final round saw the two undefeated teams, Grant Bray/Moises Burgos and Ken Benn/David Smart face off for first place. Grant & Moises took out the game to claim the top prize, with Ken and David in second.
Ngaire Erikson/Judy Tyree pipped Adele Legge/Marilyn Trembath on SOSS points to claim third prize.
Hopefully, we will not have to wait another four years before Naenae run another Doubles.
Final results
Regional Mixed Doubles Championship
5 March 2020
Twenty-six teams took part in the second Regional Mixed Doubles Championship at the Manawatu club. The format was a 4-round Snake followed by knockout in sections of eight teams.
Dispite an early slip, the defending Champions, Michelle Maxwell/Lee Taffard, battled their way through to the final, where they faced the undefeated Claire Bradburn/Dave Gatchell.
Michelle and Lee prevailled to win their second Mixed Doubles title.
The Plate was won by Christine Strichen/Andrew Joe from Christine Daykin/Peter Foxall. The Bowl was won by Beryl Cowan/Bill Ray who defeated their clubmates Margaret Pomana/Kevin Simpson.
The Bottle section was won by Ngaire Erikson/Marc Khull from Noeline Corley/David Corley.
Final Results
Horowhenua Mad March Hair Mêlée - Entries
5 March 2020
- Linda Gazzard
- Jack Gazzard
- June Cody
- Barry Cody
- Ngaire Erickson
- Patricia Galbraith
- John Galbraith
- Susan Robertson
- Tony Rothnie
- Marilyn Trembath
- Tony Trembath
- Adele Legge
- Janet Frost
- Alan Frost
- Chris Dunn
- Carolyn Graham
- Sue Boaden
- Bruce Stephenson
- Alan Graham
- Barbara Smith
- Liz Donaldson
- Valerie Van der Donk
- Val Clark
- Shirley Fraser
- Don Fraser
- Janet Hall
- Allan Hall
- Shirley Peard
- Lynne Shepherd
- Peter Traffe
- Lee Straw
- Richard Turfrey
- Shirley MacDonald
- Val Tollinson
- Mel Stevenson
- Carleen Fitzgerald
- Bruce McDonald
Horowhenua Mad March Hair Mêlée - Results
14 March 2020
- Carolyn Graham
- June Cody
- Carleen Fitzgerald
- Alan Frost
- Don Fraser
- John Galbraith
- Adele Legge
- Richard Turfrey
Upper Hutt Swiss Doubles
14 March 2020
Nineteen teams have entered the 18th Upper Hutt Swiss Doubles (Sunday, 15 March) at Maidstone Park
- Kevin Bateman/Jackie Holland (Naenae)
- Fran Beach/Bev Plowman (Upper Hutt)
- Alan Boaden/Terry Coleman (Naenae)
- Sue Boaden/Nadia Brown (Naenae)
- Paul Bonsey/Adrienne Gwerder (Upper Hutt)
- Anday Brewer/Lee Matthewman
- Moises Burgos/Dave Gwerder (Upper Hutt)
- Damien Comeloup/Christophe Vesse (Hataitai)
- Barry Cody/Jack Gazzard (Kapiti)
- June Cody/Linda Gazzard (Kapiti)
- Erica Drake (Hataitai)/John Pryer (Khandallah)
- Allan Frost/Janet Frost (Manawatu)
- Simon Grant/Bruce Stephenson (Naenae)
- Bob Horton/Dave Wilmshurst (Upper Hutt)
- Lin Jackson/Judy Stewart (Naenae)
- Joy Jordan/Bob Joyce (Upper Hutt)
- Doc Murray/Julien Teni (Upper Hutt)
- Lois Rowe (Upper Hutt)/Judith Smith (Manawatu)
- Kathy Taylor/Alison Zuppicich (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt Swiss Doubles
15 March 2020
Nineteen teams took part in the Upper Hutt Swiss Doubles at Maidstone Park. Unlike last year the weather came to the party.
In the final round the two undefeated teams, Moise Burgos/Dave Gwerder and Damien Comeloup/Christophe Vesse faced off to claim first place with Moises and Dave winning the match 13-6.
Paul Bonsey/Adrienne Gwerder pipped Bob Horton/Dave Wilsmhurst to claim third prize.
Final results
Jacques Cochonnet Trophy Challenge
16 March 2020
Kapiti fourth defence (second this year) of the Jacques Cochonnet Trophy was at home.
The challenger team (Horowhenua) had a good start winning two of the three first round games. Horowhenua won two more games in the second round forcing Kapiti to win all three games of the last round to keep the trophy. Kapiti did exactly that to hold the trophy 5-4.
Kapiti next defence is away at Upper Hutt.
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Tournament Cancellations
16 March 2020
Given the latest announcements by the Government on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the restrictions that sporting associations are placing on their competitions it is prudent for the Wellington Petanque Association (WPA) to review its position on upcoming tournaments.
It has therefore been decided by WPA to postpone the WPA Women’s Doubles, Triples and Singles competitions. Our position will be reviewed at the end of March and then at regular intervals as the picture on COVID-19 becomes clearer.
This is something that the WPA Executive has not taken lightly but with all players health and safety being paramount we feel it is the sensible decision to make.
Those players who have already paid the entry fee for the upcoming women’s tournaments, these fees will be retained by the Association and if, when rescheduled, you are unable to play your entry fee will be refunded.
The WPA would also strongly recommend that Clubs who are holding tournaments in the next 1-2 months review their position and postpone their tournaments and look to reschedule at a later date.
Kevin McFadgen
President
Sinclair Memorial Doubles and Otaki Easter Mêlée - News
22 March 2020
The Sinclair Memorial Doubles tournament has been postponed and the Otaki Easter Mêlée has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
21 June 2020
Due to the length of the levels of Covid 19 the Committee has cancelled the Sinclair Memorial Doubles for 2020. This tournament will now be scheduled for Saturday April 10th 2021.
Jacques Cochonnet Challenges
24 March 2020
Given the escalation in COVID-19 and also that a number of Wellington clubs have already closed their club to play, the WPA has decided to postpone all future Jacques Cochonnet challenges until further notice.
This decision will be reviewed at the end of April and thereafter at the end of every month. Thank you for your patience.
Kevin McFadgen
President