WPA Regional Seedings
1 October 2021
The Regional Seeding points have been updated with the results of the 2021-22 Regional Mixed Doubles.
Jacques Cochonnet Trophy Challenge
4 October 2021
Kapiti defence of the Jacques Cochonnet Trophy was at home to Silverstream.
Silverstream had a good start winning two of the three first round games. In the second round Kapiti fought back and won all three games. After two rounds the score was 4-2 to Kapiti. Silverstream needed to win all three games in the last round but could only win two, so Kapiti kept the trophy. Final score was 5-4.
This was the last game of the draw for Round 28. Kapiti will know the next challenger after draw for Round 29 is made.
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Naenae Open Doubles - Entries
5 October 2021
- Colin & Sheryl Gooch (Upper Hutt)
- Sue Boaden & Lee Mathewman (Naenae)
- Al Boaden & Terry Coleman (Naenae)
- Myles Cowper & Michael Rocks (Hataitai/Khandallah)
- Kathy Taylor & Alison Zuppicich (Upper Hutt)
- Tony Simpson & Yvonne Futcher (Wanganui East)
- Graeme Morris & Myrna Lane (Masterton)
- John Scott & Doc Murray (Upper Hutt)
- Adrienne Gwerder & Paul Bonsey (Upper Hutt)
- Joy Jordan & Murray Feist (Upper Hutt)
- Dave Wilmshurst & Bob Horton (Upper Hutt)
- Dave Gwerder & Moises Burgos (Upper Hutt)
- Brian Smith & Mary Khalil (Upper Hutt)
- Simon & Anne Grant (Naenae)
- Ian Richards & Lorraine Gray (Silverstream)
- Bruce McDonald & Michael Glynn (Naenae)
- Adrienne Billing & Robin Mann (Naenae)
- Bronnie Winter & Lin Jackson (Naenae)
- Rachel Clarke & Peter Matthews (Silverstream)
- Paul Haines & Peter Van Heusden (Naenae)
- Brian Moylan & Darryl Yuile (Naenae)
- Marilyn Yuile & Ruth Bracewell (Naenae/Silverstream)
- Graeme Jackson & Dan Harawira (Silverstream)
- Rob & Christine Baker (Naenae)
Naenae Open Doubles - Results
12 October 2021
Twenty-four teams took part in the Naenae Open Doubles. After four rounds random draw (timed games - 50 minutes) teams were split into pools of four to play semi-final and final.
The Platinum final featured same teams as last year, Myles Cowper/Michael Rocks against Dave Gwerder/Moises Burgos. Michael and Myles won again, this time 13-0.
The winners of the other pools were:
Gold Group: Adrienne Gwerder/Paul Bonsey (Upper Hutt)
Silver Group: Al Boaden/Terry Coleman (Naenae)
Bronze Group: Colin Gooch (Upper Hutt)/Judy Stewart (Naenae)
Tin Group: Sue Boaden/Lee Matthewman (Naenae)
Wood Group: Kathy Taylor/Alison Zuppicich (Upper Hutt)
WPA Pointing Competition
17 October 2021
Thirteen players took part in the Regional Pointing Competition held in conjunction with the Regional Singles. The top two qualifiers were Michael Rocks (41) and Rachel Clarke (34).
In the final held during the Sunday lunch break, Rachel was unable to go one better than her runner-up position last year. Michael won the final 38-12.
WPA Regional Singles Championship
17 October 2021
Forty-two players took part in the Regional Singles, held at the Horowhenua Pétanque club. This is the largest entry since forty-eight took part in 2007.
Two players were undefeated after the Saturday's 5 round Snake (random draw) games: Kevin McFadgen and Te Wai Haa Rangi Biddle-Amoroa. Eleven players had 4 wins, while three players snuck through with 3 wins and good points differential.
As is usually the case on Sunday, the undefeated players from Saturday lost their unbeaten status. While Kevin lost 2 of his 3 pool games, he still qualified second in the pool to make the Trophy knockout. Te Wai Haa Rangi also lost 2 pool games, but finished third in her pool to drop into the Plate.
In the morning pool round, Michael Rocks had breaten Kevin. However, in the Trophy final Kevin reversed the result winning 13-5 to claim his first Regional Singles title in his third final apperarance.
In the Plate final, Annick Le Guen beat Vaughan Husband. In the Bowl final, Steve Frampton beat Claire Bradburn. Christine Strichen beat Alan Frost to win the Cup final. In the last finishing game of the tournament, Jan Haumaha beat Graeme Morris 13-12 to win the Glass final. Kathy Gatford beat Janet Frost to win the Saucer final.
Rex Hayes Memorial Mixed Doubles
22 October 2021
The video of the 2021 Rex Hayes Memorial Mixed Doubles final between Te Wai Haa Rangi Biddle-Amoroa/Moises Burgos and Sharon Cannon/Michael Rocks is now on YouTube.
Rex Hayes Memorial Mixed Doubles
24 October 2021
The video of the 2020 Rex Hayes Memorial Mixed Doubles final between Steve Frampton/Annick Le Guen and Sharon Cannon/Michael Rocks is now on YouTube.
Regional Shooting Competition
26 October 2021
Ten players have entered the Regional Shooting Competition being held in conjunction with the Regional Doubles Championship at Horowhenua.
- Ngaire Eriksen (Horowhenua)
- Tony Gatford (Kapiti)
- Barry Hunt (Khandallah)
- Vaughan Husband (Manawatu)
- Graham Jackson (Silverstream)
- Gavin Jones (Horowhenua)
- Marie Jones (Horowhenua)
- Annick Le Guen (Kapiti)
- Shirley Madgwick (Wanganui East)
- Michael Rocks (Khandallah)
Regional Doubles Championship
26 October 2021
Thirty-one teams have entered the Regional Doubles Championship this weekend (30-31 October) at Horowhenua. An extra team to avoid a Bye would be appreciated.
- Denise Bavidge (Khandallah)/Geoff Greer (Khandallah)
- Te Wai Haa Rangi Biddle-Amoroa (Wanganui East)/Rawiri Te Hina (Wanganui East)
- Brian Bradburn (Silverstream)/Claire Bradburn (Silvestream)
- Marlene Barker (Kapiti)/Bronwyn Ritchie (Kapiti)
- Moises Burgos (Upper Hutt)/Lee Taffard (Hataitai)
- Sharon Cannon (Khandallah)/Murray Porter (Khandallah)
- Val Clark (Otaki)/Patricia Galbraith (Horowhenua)
- Rachel Clarke (Silverstream)/Peter Matthews (Silverstream)
- Myles Cowper (Hataitai)/Michael Rocks (Khandallah)
- Christine Daykin (Manawatu)/Shirley Madgwick (Wanganui East)
- Ngaire Eriksen (Horowhenua)/Richard Turfrey (Wanganui East)
- Carleen Fitzgerald (Horowhenua)/Barbara Nicholls (Horowhenua)
- Steve Frampton (Kapiti)/Annick Le Guen (Kapiti)
- Alan Frost (Manawatu)/Janet Frost (Manawatu)
- Yvonne Futcher (Wanganui East)/Tony Simpson (Wanganui East)
- Bethne Gardner (Khandallah)/Barry Hunt (Khandallah)
- Kathy Gatford (Kapiti)/Tony Gatford (Kapiti)
- Susan Gibson (Manawatu)/Judith Smith (Manawatu)
- Lorraine Gray (Silverstream)/Ian Richards (Silverstream)
- Adrienne Gwerder (Upper Hutt)/Dave Gwerder (Upper Hutt)
- Janet Hall (Horowhenua)/Jan Haumaha (Horowhenua)
- Dan Harawira (Silverstream)/Graham Jackson (Silverstream)
- Ann Hogg (Horowhenua)/Graeme Morris (Masterton)
- Vaughan Husband (Manawatu)/Michelle Maxwell (Kapiti)
- Mary Joblin (Wanganui East)/Anne Peck (Wanganui East)
- Gavin Jones (Horowhenua)/Marie Jones (Horowhenua)
- Wendy Lawson (Wanganui East)/Louise Rose (Wanganui East)
- Sheryl Parslow (Wanganui East)/Alan Taylor (Kapiti)
- Susan Robertson (Horowhenua)/Judy Tyree (Horowhenua)
- Enoka Smiler (Naenae)/Monica Smiler (Naenae)
- Christine Strichen (Wanganui East)/Claire Wilson (Wanganui East)
WPA Regional Mixed Doubles Championship
28 October 2021
The video of the 2021 Regional Mixed Doubles Championship final between Sharon Cannon/Moises Burgos and Denise Bavidge/Geoff Greer is now on YouTube.