Bay Of Plenty Coastland Win The ND Senior Secondary Title For The Sixth Time

Posted: Monday, 17 December 2018

Congratulations

Bay of Plenty Coastland lifted aloft the Alan Whimp Trophy in triumph, at the end of the ND Senior Secondary cricket tournament played in Gisborne 10th – 14th December 2018, after annexing the ND age-group title for the sixth time since 2004.

Bay of Plenty cricket followers wouldn’t have been surprised at the Bay sides success under the guidance of long-time team coach Peter Swan – however a few eyebrows would have been raised with the total dominance of the ND title decider against arch-rivals Hamilton.

Coastlands entered the ND Championship tournament final seeking revenge, after suffering the only loss of five days of continuous cricket, against the Waikato City team in the Twenty 20 final on day two.

The first mistake made by Hamilton was in electing to bat after winning the toss. Cam Riley struck quickly to take three top order wickets, which was further compounded by a run out orchestrated by Taylor Bettelhiem, to have the opposition innings in tatters. Jacob Logan grabbed two wickets, as the vaunted Hamilton batting attack was removed for 80.

A walk in the park best describes the Coastland charge for championship honours, with the ten-wicket win coming with the fourth ball of the 13th over. Jacob Logan walked off with an unbeaten 49 runs in the book, with Taylor Bettlehiem posting 19 not out.

Bay of Plenty Lakeland could also hold their high with some good performances during the tournament. While the side drawn from the Eastern Bay, Rotorua and Taupo regions, were blitzed by Waikato Valley in the Plate Final, the team really stepped up to the plate on all but a couple of occasions.

Bay of Plenty Cricket convener of selectors Tai Bridgman-Raison said “While it is nice to win age group trophies, the focus is very much on the long term development of players which is a philosophy that the selectors, coaches and management totally buy into.”

The two standout performances from the Bay of Plenty players was the century belted by Taylor Bettlehiem and a six wicket bag picked up by Tommaso Pini.

Taylor Bettlehiem was in the hot seat opening the Coastland batting. On day four he led his side to a massive 299 for four wickets, as the Bay team demolished Counties Manukau by 118 runs, in their championship semi-final. Taylor smashed 131 off 157 balls, in a knock that contained eleven 4’s.

On the same day, Lakeland bowler Tommaso Pini wrecked the Poverty Bay innings as the home side were bundled out for just 68. Tommaso weaved magic with the ball in taking six wickets for just 11 runs.

ND Senior Secondary Cricket Tournament @ Gisborne 10-14 December 2018
Day Five (14 December) – One-Day Playoffs
Championship Final: Hamilton 80 (Cam Riley 4/24, Jacob Logan 2/4) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 82/0 (Jacob Logan 49no, Taylor Bettlehiem 19no)
Plate Final: Waikato Valley 274/9 (Tommaso Pini 3/46, BJ Astwood 2/49, Chris Tupea 2/54)

Day Four (13 December) – One-Day Semi-Finals
Championship: Bay of Plenty Coastland 299/4 (Taylor Bettlehiem 131, Jacob Logan 86, Iman Singh 20) defeated Counties Manukau 181 (Iman Singh 3/35, Finn Dempsey 2/24, Jacob Logan 2/26)
Plate: Bay of Plenty Lakeland 266/9 (Cameron Ingram 77, Louie Love-Parata 57, Chris Tupea 38, Bradley Wiggins 45) defeated Poverty Bay 68 (Tommaso Pini 6/11, BJ Astwood 2/6)

Day Three (12 December) – One-Day Quarterfinals
Bay of Plenty Coastland 184/9 (Carson Wills 41, Dominic Crombie 35, Jacob Logan 28, Finn Dempsey 27) defeated Waikato Valley Dominic Crombie 4/36, Cam Riley 3/28)
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 142/9 (BJ Astwood 39, Chris Tupea 30, Nathan McNeish 24, Bradley Wiggins 22) lost to Hamilton 143/5 (Chris Tupea 2/15, BJ Astwood 2/16)

Day Two (11 December) – Twenty 20
ND Twenty 20 Playoffs
Third Place: Waikato Valley 122/6 (Jacob Logan 2/13, Finn Dempsey 2/19) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 123/3 (Jacob Logan 50, Dillan Preston 27, Dominic Crombie 24no)
Seventh Place: Poverty Bay 94/6 (Bradley Wiggins 2/11, BJ Astwood 2/14) lost to Bay of Plenty Lakeland 97/5 (Cameron Ingram 24no, BJ Astwood 22no)
Pool A – Round Three
Waikato Valley 109/9 (Nathan McNeish 3/12, BJ Astwood 2/9, Connor Scott0Moore 2/29) defeated Bay of Plenty Lakeland 99/7 (Cameron Ingram 32)
Pool B – Round Three
Bay of Plenty Coastland 183/4 (Jacob Logan 81, Dominic Crombie 40, Marcel Collett 23no) defeated ND Invitation XI 135 (Cam Riley 2/16, Rhys Dongaghy 2/24)

Day One (10 December) – Twenty 20
Pool A
Bay of Plenty Lakelands 98/9 (Chris Tupea 44, Thomas Friskney 22) lost to Northland 99/4 (Tommaso Pini 2/20)
Counties Manukau 117/8 (Tommaso Pini 3/22, Connor Scott-Moore 2/21) defeated Bay of Plenty Lakeland 115/4 (Chris Tupea 57, Louie Love-Parata 41)
Pool B
Poverty Bay 70 (Dominic Crombie 3/13, Rhys Donaghy 2/14) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 72/2 (Dillan Preston 45)
Bay of Plenty Coastland 127 (Dillan Preston 38; Dominic Crombie 36) lost to Hamilton 131/5 (Iman Singh 2/16)

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Eves Realty Greerton Defeat Element IMF Cadets

Posted: Monday, 17 December 2018

In Baywide Cup Final Thriller

Eves Realty Greerton won the Baywide Cup for the third time, when they defeated Element IMF Cadets in a game of attrition where 19 wickets fell, before Greerton got home to a one wicket victory.

Cadets who entered the 2018 title decider as the defending Baywide Cup champions, batted first on a wicket that looked to have plenty of assistance for the bowlers. They lost their first three wickets for 25 runs, before Bay of Plenty representative all-rounders in Sean Davey and Jono Boult came together and steadied the ship. Davey was removed for 20, with the Cadets captain continuing on before being removed with 37 runs beside his name.

It was left to the visitors lower order of Daniel Maathuis and Kamal Bains to defy the Greerton bowlers, with Cadets finally bowled out for 167, to tip the scales in favour of the home team. Greerton skipper Shane Wineti showcased his all round talents taking four wickets for just 11 runs.

Nick Hendrie and Henry Collier opened the Greerton reply and launched a solid attack, before Collier was dismissed for 21. At 100 for the loss of a solitary wicket, the hosts appeared to be cruising, before the Cadets bowlers struck back to rip out five Greerton batsmen for just a handful of runs.

Enter Tom Renouf batting at eight, as he defied the Cadets bowling storm to take his team through to a one wicket win, with an unbeaten 36 runs. Big match experience displayed by Jono Boult (4/29) and Sean Davey (3/24), almost resulted in Cadets taking out to back to back Baywide Cups.

Greerton Captain Shane Wineti said “Winning the toss and asking Cadets to bat on a green wicket was one of the keys to victory, in what turned out to be a classic final”. “At 100 for one wicket, chasing 168, we were in charge. However they came back to grab five wickets for just six runs to turn the game in their favour”.

“Jono Boult and Sean Davey are absolute class players with both bowling brilliantly to take seven wickets between them”. “Our lower order were able to grind out the last sixty odd runs to win the match” “Keeper Tom Renouf, in just his second year with the club showed maturity beyond his age and he was definitely our player of the match”.

The Greerton Cricket Club trophy cabinet, now houses the two big prizes in Bay of Plenty premier cricket, with the Baywide Cup joining the Williams Cup that the Pemberton Park based side won in the second half of last season. Remarkably, Greerton won both trophies without losing a game.

Also on the line on the last day of cricket before the holiday break was the Bay of Plenty berth in the ND Club Championships – with the Greerton premiers taking their place with the five other Northern Districts minor association contenders early in the New Year.

Baywide Cup Final 15 December 2018
Element IMF Cadets 167 (Jono Boult 37, Sean Davey 20; Shane Wineti 4/11, Henry Collier 2/38) lost to Eves Realty Greerton 169/9 (Nick Hendrie 62, Tom Renouf 36no, H Collier 21; J Boult 4/29, S Davey 3/24)

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ND Secondary Boys Day 4

Posted: Friday, 14 December 2018

Gisborne

There have been few better days for Bay of Plenty age-group cricket, than day four of the 2018 ND Senior Secondary tournament, where the two Bay sides simply blasted their opponents out of the respective encounters.

The Coastland opening pair of Taylor Bettlehiem and Jacob Logan took control of the championship semi-final against Counties Manukau, from the opening ball of the game. When Jacob was dismissed in the 39th over with 86 runs in the scorebook, the Bay side were 198/1. Taylor continued on the momentum to post a magnificent 131, with Coastlands in total control at 266 for three, with just 14 balls remaining.

Counties Manukau faced a huge target, after Coastland’s ended their innings at 299 for the loss of four wickets and were never really in the hunt for victory. They were removed for 181with ten overs remaining to give the Bay side a big 118 run win. Iman Singh grabbed three wickets for 35 runs with Jacob Logan and Finn Dempsey taking two bowling scalps apiece.

Bay of Plenty Lakeland were no less impressive than there Coastland counterparts, with a huge 198 run victory against Poverty Bay, in their Plate semi-final. Batting first, the Lakeland team overwhelmed the opposition bowlers to post 266/6. The top four of Cameron Ingram (77) Bradley Wiggins (45) Louie Love-Parata (57) and Chris Tupea (38) anchored their sides big score.

A magnificent bowling performance from Tommaso Pini, wrecked the Poverty Bay reply, as they were bundled out for 68. Tommaso took six wickets at a cost of only 11 runs as Poverty Bay failed to cope with the magic weaved by the Lakeland bowler. Another outstanding performance, was put on by keeper Cameron Ingram, who took six catches behind the stumps including four off Tommaso’s bowling and a caught and bowled.

Day Five is Finals playoff day, with Bay of Plenty Coastland meeting Hamilton in the ND Championship title decider and Bay of Plenty Lakeland going head to head in the Plate Final with Waikato Valley.

ND Senior Secondary Cricket Tournament @ Gisborne 10-14 December 2018
Day Four (13 December) – One-Day Semi-Finals
Championship: Bay of Plenty Coastland 299/4 (Taylor Bettlehiem 131, Jacob Logan 86, Iman Singh 20) defeated Counties Manukau 181 (Iman Singh 3/35, Finn Dempsey 2/24, Jacob Logan 2/26)
Plate: Bay of Plenty Lakeland 266/9 (Cameron Ingram 77, Louie Love-Parata 57, Chris Tupea 38, Bradley Wiggins 45) defeated Poverty Bay 68 (Tommaso Pini 6/11, BJ Astwood 2/6)

Day Five (14 December 2018) One-Day Games Draw
Championship Final: Bay of Plenty Coastland v Hamilton
Plate Final: Bay of Plenty Lakeland v Waikato Valley

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Bay Of Plenty Head To ND Twenty 20 Tournament With A Core Group Of Players

Posted: Friday, 14 December 2018

Brian Dunning Tournament

The core of last season’s Bay of Plenty senior men’s team, which went within a whisker of winning the ND Twenty 20 representative tournament in Taupo, will again be in the engine-room of this seasons Bay Twenty 20 side.

Bay of Plenty has probably never had a more dramatic day of cricket, than the final day of the 2017 ND Twenty 20 tournament. First up, the round four clash against Northland was a absolute thriller, with the team from the far north posting 154/7 and then restricting Bay of Plenty to 153 for the loss of 7 wickets, to claim a one run victory.

The last Bay of Plenty match of the 2017 tournament, was an even more dramatic affair than the contest against Northland. Arch-rivals Hamilton batted first and reached 151 with a couple of wickets in hand, before the Bay of Plenty side finished on an identical score – and second place behind Northland.

The Bay selectors have again appointed Jono Boult as the Bay of Plenty specialist Twenty 20 skipper. Boult made 47 Knights appearances and was the sides go-to bowler taking 43 wickets for the Northern Districts T20 side.

Experience in spades is provided in the Bay of Plenty side with the selection of Peter Drysdale, Jono Boult, Bharat Popli and Brett Hampton, who all wear the Bay of Plenty fifty-game cap with absolute pride.

Sean Davey should receive his fifty game cap in Taupo, entering the competition at Owen Delaney Park with 47 Bay of Plenty minor association games to his name.

Henry Collier and Cameron Riley, will take to the field in the Blue and Gold uniform for the first time, after sitting on the sideline a couple of weeks ago during the rained-out encounter with Northland at the Bay Oval.

Two Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Development team members in Blair McKenzie and Craig Baldry, have earned elevation to the Bay first eleven and will make their Bay of Plenty first team debut in Taupo.

Bay of Plenty Team @ ND Twenty 20 Tournament at Taupo 16-18 December 2018
(Bay of Plenty Caps in brackets)
Peter Drysdale (88) Jono Boult – Captain (81) Bharat Popli (71) Brett Hampton (62)
Sean Davey (47) Ben Musgrave (40) Stephen Crossan (17) Chris Atkinson (13) Iman Singh (8) Henry Collier (1) Cameron Riley (1) Craig Baldry (0) Blair McKenzie (0)

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Development Officer- Female Cricket

Posted: Friday, 14 December 2018

Position Available

“Bay of Plenty Cricket Association is looking for a Development Officer- Female Cricket to assist in the delivery of cricket to primary aged children. We have a part-time position open for an enthusiastic, positive and active coach. The successful applicant will join a popular programme, working with hundreds of young participants over the summer. The GoGirls cricket programme has been a part of the Bay of Plenty repertoire for over five years and continues to grow each season.

A NZC coaching certificate is regarded favourably, as is any experience coaching sport to children.

Please send in a short cover letter and CV to rebecca@bopcricket.co.nz by 5pm 28th December 2018.”

Development Officer- Female Cricket

Position Title Development Officer - Female Cricket (DOFC)
Employer Bay of Plenty Cricket Association
Term February 11th – March 29th 2019
Reports To BOPCA Women’s Cricket Officer
Key External Relationships BOPCA Staff, Sub-associations (Rotorua Cricket and Taupo Cricket), Local Schools, RSTs (Sport BOP and Sport Waikato)

Primary Objectives
• Continue growth of female participation in cricket
• Provide worthwhile positive cricket experiences for girls
• Develop safe and progressive cricket environments to encourage player retention
Key responsibilities
• Deliver BOPCA GoGirls programme to schools in the Bay of Plenty region
• Support delivery of GoGirls Festival Days
To be successful the following Required
• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Must have a full Driver License
• Ability to communicate with young female players
• Ability to communicate with key stakeholders
Highly Desirable
• NZC coaching qualification
• Experience working with children
• Strong general administration skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Strong work ethic

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Eves Realty Greerton And Element IMF Cadets To Fight Out 2018 Baywide Cup Title

Posted: Thursday, 13 December 2018

Baywide Cup Final

The two unbeaten teams in the 2018 Baywide Cup, will fight out the Bay of Plenty Cricket premier trophy on Saturday (15 December 2018) - with an extra incentive to win on the line at Pemberton Park.

Also at stake in the match-up, between defending Baywide Cup titleholders Element IMF Cadets and top qualifier Eves Realty Greerton, is a berth in the ND Club Championships competition in early 2019.

Cadets Captain Jono Boult said “We are going into the clash with Greerton as underdogs, as they have had the wood on us in the last couple of game between us”. “We are expecting a hard fought encounter with no quarter given or shown by either side”

“While we will be missing our first class players, our greatest strength is the enthusiasm of our very young side”. “The key to winning is likely to be Sean Davey and myself who are battle hardened to finals cricket”.

Greerton skipper Shane Wineti expressed his views on what is likely to be a very competitive contest. “Cadets have a good mix of veterans and youth which makes them a dangerous side”. “Our strength lies in our batting with quality players throughout the eleven. With the likes of Nick Hendrie, Brett Hampton and Pip Thickpenny, we believe that we can put the Cadets bowling attack under pressure”.

“ND all-rounder Brett Hampton is obviously a match-winner. Also our two new season recruits, in Nick Hendrie and Henry Collier, have been outstanding contributors to our premier team”.

Greerton batsman Nick Hendrie leads the Baywide Cup batting stakes with 219 runs and a best of 73, with Cadets all-rounder Sean Davey having hit 196 runs with a highest score of 91.

Cadets youngster Jacob Logan, who still attends Tauranga Boys College, has been in sterling form taking ten wickets with his best performance being four wickets for 31 runs. Greerton new recruit Henry Collier has made his mark with ten bowling scalps and best figures of 4/9,

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 15 December 2018
Baywide Cup Final: Eves Realty Greerton v Element IMF Cadets @ Pemberton Park
Third Place: New World Te Puke v Carrus Mount Maunganui @ Blake Park

Points Table (Final) Greerton 38, Cadets 34, Te Puke 29, Mount Maunganui 16, Central Indians 15, Tauranga Boys College 15, Lake Taupo 4.

Baywide Cup Champions
2017/18 (Otumoetai Cadets) 2016/17 (Mount Maunganui) 2015/16 (Greerton) 2014/15 (Greerton) 2013/14 (Mount Maunganui) 2012/13 (Mount Maunganui) 2011/12 (Otumoetai Cadets) 2010/11 (Mount Maunganui) 2009/10 (Mount Maunganui) 2008/09 (Mount Maunganui) 2007/08 (Otumoetai Cadets)

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McNaughton Trophy First Round

Posted: Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Results

Papamoa Cricket Club announced its arrival as a force in Bay of Plenty second eleven cricket, when they dispatched the Singh Reserve Grade side, in the opening round of the 2018/19 Reserve Grade Trophy on Sunday (9 December 2018).

The Papamoa McNaughton team was a combined side selected from the three Papamoa B Grade contenders. A big challenge faced the Western Bay Cricket new recruits as they squared off with the current WBOPCA Reserve Grade front-runners.

Papamoa batted first and finished their innings at 173 for the loss of just three wickets. Ryan Balsom top scored with 49 runs with Mark Divehall and Andrew Goldsmith posting 36 runs apiece. Danny Pokai and Sean Crotty did plenty of damage with the ball, as the Singh XI were removed for just 120, to hand Papamoa a 53 run victory.

A remarkable bowling feat took place, in the encounter at Blake Park between the Mount Maunganui B Graders and the Greerton Sikh XI. Sikh bowler LS Bhatti took a hat-trick, in his five wicket haul for just 4 runs, as Mount Maunganui were removed for 83. What made the hat-trick even more remarkable, was that Bhatti had taken three consecutive wickets against Aquinas College the previous day.

However, the Greerton side were made to work hard to progress to the next stage of the Baywide Reserve Grade Championship, losing six wickets on the way. James Cornelius was the best of the Mount third team bowlers taking three wickets for 12 runs.

R&A Sangha won a high scoring affair with Cadets. The Western Bay Indian side batted first and set Cadets a big target after they were dismissed for 269. Varinder Sandhu was the best of the Sangha batting attack with 90 runs with Amardeep Tiwari contributing a neat half century.

Veteran Cadets batsman Grant Manners, showed that he had lost no lost none of his skills with a willow weapon over the years, blasting 75 runs at the top of the order. Batting down the order skipper Cameron Dunn produced an unbeaten 32, with the hosts finally removed for 186, to give the two-time McNaughton Trophy winners a pass to the next round.

The McNaughton Trophy will now take a break until the 3rd February 2019, when Papamoa, R&A Sangha and the Greerton Sikh XI - will be joined by Mount Maunganui Reserves, Aquinas College, Greerton Second XI, Te Puke and Rotorua representatives Geyser City in quarterfinal action.

Mc Naughton Trophy Round One (9 December 2018) – Results
Papamoa 173/3 (Ryan Balsom 49, Mark Divehall 36, Andrew Goldsmith 36) defeated Singh CC 120 (Gurtej Billing 35no; Danny Pokai 3/10, Sean Crotty 2/19)
R&A Sangha 269 (Varinder Sandhu 90, Amardeep Tiwari 53; Amrinder Sidhu 36, GS Mahal 29; Sam Owen 4/27, Jim van der Vorm 2/40, Johnny Waite 2/56) defeated Cadets 186 (Grant Manners 75, Cameron Dunn 32no; Deepak Singh 5/28, Dev Sangha 2/20)
Mount Mauanganui B Grade 83 (David March 48; LS Bhatti 5/4 - includes a hat-trick) Greerton Sikh XI 86/6 (Sunil Gaur 27; James Cornelius 3/12, Mitchell Fergus 2/14)

McNaughton Trophy Quarterfinals – 3 February 2019
Mount Maunganui v Papamoa, R&A Sangha v Aquinas College, Greerton v Te Puke, Geyser City Sports v Greerton Sikh XI.

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ND Senior Secondary Boys Day 1 & 2

Posted: Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Results

There were Bay of Plenty smiles of success, at the conclusion of the ND Senior Secondary Twenty 20 playoffs, on day two of the annual Northern Districts age-group tournament being played in Gisborne.

Bay of Plenty Coastland squared off with Waikato Valley in the playoff for third place. The Waikato regional side won the toss and elected to bat reaching 122 for the loss of six wickets. Jacob Logan and Finn Dempsey, both bowled with plenty of enthusiasm to capture two Waikato Valley bowling scalps apiece.

The Coastland reply got away to a flyer, with Jacob Logan and Dillan Preston putting together an opening stand of 79. Jacob was the first to go for 50 off just 29 balls with Dillan posting 29 runs before being dismissed. Dominic Crombie took up the challenge to belt an unbeaten 24 runs, as the Bay of Plenty team cruised home to a seven wicket win with the fourth ball of the 16th over.

Bay of Plenty Lakeland played off for seventh place, after a overnight Crichq amendment saw the day one result against Counties Manukau, changed to a two-run loss. Poverty Bay took first use of the batting strip at the Harry Barker Reserve and were restricted by good quality Lakeland line and length bowling, to 94 for six wickets. Bradley Wiggins and BJ Astwood were the best of the Bay bowlers with two wickets apiece.

Cameron Ingram and BJ Astwood, batting in the Lakeland middle order soaked up the pressure, before taking their team home to a five wicket victory with eleven balls to spare. Cameron finished with an unbeaten 24 runs with BJ Astwood posting 22 not out.

Earlier in the day, the two Bay of Plenty sides recorded a win and a loss on the way to the T20 playoffs. Coastland set the ND Invitation XI a big target when they reached 183/4. Jacob Logan set himself up for a big day with the bat, belting 81 off 53 balls, while Dominic Crombie hit a quick-fire 40.

The Lakeland boys had another close contest before conceding defeat to Waikato Valley. The Valley were restricted to 109/9, before the Bay side finished ten runs short for the loss of seven wickets. Individual Lakeland honours belonged to Nathan McNeish with three wickets and Cameron Ingram who top scored with 32 runs.

Day three, sees attention to the ND Senior Secondary One-Day Championship with quarter-final action. Coastland will backup against Waikato Valley with Lakeland facing T20 winners Hamilton. The winners will continue on to the Championship semi-finals with the losers dropping down into the Plate playoffs.

ND Senior Secondary Cricket Tournament @ Gisborne 10-14 December 2018
Day Two (11 December) – Twenty 20
ND Twenty 20 Playoffs
Third Place: Waikato Valley 122/6 (Jacob Logan 2/13, Finn Dempsey 2/19) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 123/3 (Jacob Logan 50, Dillan Preston 27, Dominic Crombie 24no)
Seventh Place: Poverty Bay 94/6 (Bradley Wiggins 2/11, BJ Astwood 2/14) lost to Bay of Plenty Lakeland 97/5 (Cameron Ingram 24no, BJ Astwood 22no)

Pool A – Round Three
Waikato Valley 109/9 (Nathan McNeish 3/12, BJ Astwood 2/9, Connor Scott0Moore 2/29) defeated Bay of Plenty Lakeland 99/7 (Cameron Ingram 32)
Pool B – Round Three
Bay of Plenty Coastland 183/4 (Jacob Logan 81, Dominic Crombie 40, Marcel Collett 23no) defeated ND Invitation XI 135 (Cam Riley 2/16, Rhys Dongaghy 2/24)

Day Three (12 December 2018) One-Day Games Draw
Bay of Plenty Coastland v Waikato Valley, Bay of Plenty Lakeland v Hamilton.

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ND Junior Secondary Cricket Tournament

Posted: Monday, 10 December 2018

Produces A Number Of Outstanding Highlights

The ND Junior Secondary cricket tournament wrapped up in Rotorua in sunshine on Friday (7 December 2018), after the first four days were dogged by rain.

There were a number of highlights during the three days where play was possible. Bay of Plenty Coastland took out the Twenty 20 title, which follows the championship silverware that they won in Whangarei two years ago.

Leading the T20 run scoring stakes was Northland’s Nathan Condon with 126 runs and a highest score of 95 not out. Logan Tindall from Waikato Valley finished in second place with 103 runs to his name.

Lochland Bolstad bowled extremely efficiently for his Waikato Valley side, to finish with eight wickets in the T20 competition and a best of four wickets for 11 runs. Bay of Plenty Coastland’s Isaac White finished in second place with six wickets.

With the T20 title decider slotted into day four, the final days play was a one-off round of fifty overs per side.

The match between Northland and Counties Manukau, produced two sensational performances in the first innings. Northland batsman Nick Byles took control of his team’s fortunes to blast 114, in an innings that contained fourteen 4’s, as Northland were removed for 193.

While the Northland opener dominated from one end, Counties Connor Hooper, weaved magic with the ball, to take six wickets for 40 runs. Led by a half century from Louis Anderson, Counties got home with three wickets to spare.

Bay of Plenty Coastland kept their tournament unbeaten record intact when they defeated the ND Invitation XI by four wickets. Hamilton beat Waikato Valley by 14 runs, with Bay of Plenty Lakeland posting 206/7 and then bowling Poverty Bay out for 120.

Results
Day Five – Fifty over per side
ND Invitation XI 122 (Logan McKay 27; Toby Taylor 3/23) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 124/6 (Dandre du Plessis 54)
Hamilton 224 (Jacob Clare 54, BD Peart 32; Jack Kane 3/43, Lochie Bolstad 3/43) defeated Waikato Valley 210 (Ryan d’Abo 64, Eddie James 35; Rohan Gosai 3/23)
Northland 193 (Nick Byles 114; Connor Hooper 6/40) lost to Counties Manukau 194/7 (Louis Anderson 54, Anthony Bolton 40; Cole Jakicevich-Roberts 3/32)

Bay of Plenty Lakeland 206/7 (Brooke Mitchell 46, Harry Jones 37, Cohen Stewart 32) defeated Poverty Bay 120 (Liam Spring 34; Harry Jones 4/11, Sam Lund 4/20)

Day Four – T20 Playoffs
T20 Championship: Bay of Plenty Coastland 133/4 (Ben Vyver 64, Spencer Wills 28; Kuwyn Price 2/21) defeated Hamilton 88 (Thimira Weralupitiyage 20; Isaac White 4/19, H Leach 2/10)

Third Place Playoff: Northland 198/2 (Nathan Condon 95no, Sam Lints 67no) defeated Bay of Plenty Lakeland 105/8 (Ethan Forbes 59)
Fifth Place Playoff: Counties Manukau 128/9 (Louis Anderson 31; Lochie Bolstad 4/20) lost to Waikato Valley 129/7 (Logan Tindall 51; Rikesk Patel 3/18
Seventh Place Playoff: Poverty Bay 104/6 lost to ND Invitation XI 105/8

Day Three – T20
Pool A – Round One
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 127/4 (Viren Patel 43, Cohen Stewart 29, Harry Jones 29) defeated Poverty Bay 71/9 (Viren Patel 2/1, Ethan Forbes 2/11, Sam Lund 2/12)
Counties Manukau lost to Hamilton
Round Two
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 74/8 (BH Hodges 2/9, Kyle Smith 2/11) lost to Hamilton 76/4 (George Chaplow 25, Jacob Clare 21; Cohen Stewart 2/29)
Counties Manukau 133/1 defeated Poverty Bay 99/7

Pool B – Round One
Waikato Valley 93/5 (Ryan d’Abo 24) lost to Northland 96/2 (Nick Byles 31. Nathan Condon 31)
ND Invitation XI 50 (Ben Wright 24; Liam Collett 24) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 51/0 (Dandre du Plessis 34no)
Round Two
Bay of Plenty Coastland 123/7 (Dandre du Plessis 44, Spencer Wills 29, Robert Ward 20) defeated Northland 66 (Finn O’Brien-O’Loan 2/6, Isaac White 2/8)
ND Invitation XI 86 lost to Waikato Valley 87/4
Waikato Valley defeated ND Invitation XI

Day Two 4 December – no play due to wet weather
Day One 3 December – no play due to wet weather

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Eves Realty Greerton And Element IMFCadets To Meet

Posted: Monday, 10 December 2018

In 2018 Baywide Cup Final

Eves Realty Greerton made relatively easy work of booking a Baywide Cup home final berth next weekend, after dispatching Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College at TBC headquarters, on Saturday (8 December 2018).

Poverty Bay representative batsman Nick Hendrie, led the way for Greerton with 68 runs, as the visitors posted 235 for the loss of seven wickets. Pip Thickpenny returning from injury posted an unbeaten 59, with Charles Williams the best of the Tauranga Boys bowling attack with three wickets for 26 runs.

Greerton quick Dan Spencer was in good form in taking three wickets as Tauranga Boys were removed for 104, to give Greerton a solid 131 run win. Cameron Templer was the best of the Tauranga Boys batsmen top scoring with a hard fought 23 runs.

Greerton finished the Baywide Cup qualifying competition with an unbeaten record and also retained the Western Bay Cricket challenge prize of the Baker Cup, after defeating the Tauranga students.

Defending Baywide Cup titleholders Element IMF Cadets earned the other Baywide Cup Finals berth, when they outstayed Carrus Mount Maunganui, in an encounter that went into the early evening before a result was declared.

Cadets batted first and set their long-time rivals a big target after reaching 245/7. Batting at four, Sean Davey anchored his sides big score with 91 runs. Skipper Jono Boult (56) and Marcel Collett (48) also made big contributions to the Cadets total. Dominic Crombie grabbed three wickets for Mount Maunganui.

Mount Maunganui set about the run chase with solid determination and were right in the game, before the Cadets bowlers fought back, to bowl the Mount out a few runs short of victory. Ben Musgrave and Dan Smith both posted half centuries, with Jono Boult and Sean Davey backing up their batting heroics with three wickets apiece.

While New World Te Puke had a theoretical chance of making next weekend’s title decider, if they beat Bayleys Central Indians, their chances were eliminated when Cadets dispatched Mount Maunganui.

Te Puke batted first at home at the picturesque Te Puke Domain, with Bay of Plenty representative bowler Iman Singh showcasing his batting talents with 75 runs, in his teams total of 224 for the loss of seven wickets.

Central Indians overseas all-rounder Jake Rowe arrived at the crease when the Rotorua combined team were in some trouble at 57/4. Rowe first steadied his sides reply before lashing out to hit an unbeaten 101. Rowe’s three figure score came from 111 balls and included nine 4’s and two 6’s, as the visitors fell a handful of runs short of victory.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Results 8 December 2018
Baywide Cup - Round Seven
Eves Realty Greerton 235/7 (N Hendrie 68, P Thickpenny 59no, D McCall 24; C Williams 3/26) defeated Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 104 (C Templer 23; D Spencer 3/18, J Boyd 2/14)
Element IMF Cadets 245/7 (S Davey 91, J Boult 56, M Collett 48; D Crombie 3/47, P Drysdale 2/51) defeated Carrus Mount Maunganui 236 (B Musgrave 57, D Smith 56; J Boult 3/27, S Davey 3/28)
New World Te Puke 224/7 (I Singh 75, D Price 50, C MacDonald 26) defeated Bayleys Central Indians 217 (J Rowe 101, S Nicholls 28; J Earle 3/52, C Riley 2/26, B Gilroy 2/56)
GM Painters Lake Taupo CC the bye.

Points Table (Final) Greerton 37, Cadets 32, Te Puke 28, Mount Maunganuui 15, Central Indians 15, Tauranga Boys College 14, Lake Taupo 3.

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ND Junior Secondary Cricket Tournament

Posted: Friday, 7 December 2018

3/7 December 2018 Day Four – Thursday 6 December

A revised ND Junior Secondary cricket tournament program, saw the Twenty 20 playoffs completed after another delayed start on day four.

Hamilton won toss in the Twenty 20 title decider and backed their bowlers, by asking Bay of Plenty Coastland to bat first. Spencer Wills and Ben Vyver put together an 85 run stand before Wills was dismissed for 29. Vyver continued on, before being removed for 64 at better than a run a ball, with the Bay of Plenty side at 110/3.

Coastland finished their turn at bat at 133 for the loss of four wickets. Kuwyn Price was the best of the Waikato region side taking two wickets for 21 runs.

Hamilton made a circumspect start, before losing their first wicket with 24 runs on the board. Three quick wickets for just three runs, had Hamilton on the back foot. Batting at seven, Thimira Weralupitiyage fought a rearguard action before falling with 20 runs to his name. Four wickets to Isaac White played a big part in Hamilton being bowled out for 88, to hand Coastland the T20 title.

Northland set Bay of Plenty Lakeland a huge target when they posted 198/2. Nathan Condon (95no) and Sam Lints (67no) put together a massive 149 run partnership, to anchor their teams third place victory. A slow run rate cost Lakeland dearly, as they were restricted to just 105 for the loss of eight wickets.

Counties Manukau reached 128/9, in the fifth/sixth place playoff, with Poverty Bay chasing down their target with three wickets to spare.

Results
Day Four – T20 Playoffs
T20 Championship: Bay of Plenty Coastland 133/4 (Ben Vyver 64, Spencer Wills 28; Kuwyn Price 2/21) defeated Hamilton 88 (Thimira Weralupitiyage 20; Isaac White 4/19, H Leach 2/10)

3rd/4th Playoff: Northland 198/2 (Nathan Condon 95no, Sam Lints 67no) defeated Bay of Plenty Lakeland 105/8 (Ethan Forbes 59)
5th/6th Playoff: Counties Manukau 128/9 (Louis Anderson 31; Lochie Bolstad 4/20) lost to Waikato Valley 129/7 (Logan Tindall 51; Rikesk Patel 3/18
7th/8th Playoff – no result received

Day Three – T20
Pool A – Round One
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 127/4 (Viren Patel 43, Cohen Stewart 29, Harry Jones 29) defeated Poverty Bay 71/9 (Viren Patel 2/1, Ethan Forbes 2/11, Sam Lund 2/12)

Counties Manukau lost to Hamilton
Round Two
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 74/8 (BH Hodges 2/9, Kyle Smith 2/11) lost to Hamilton 76/4 (George Chaplow 25, Jacob Clare 21; Cohen Stewart 2/29)
Counties Manukau 133/1 defeated Poverty Bay 99/7

Day Two 4 December – no play due to wet weather
Day One 3 December – no play due to wet weather

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Mc Naughton Trophy Kicks Off This Sunday

Posted: Thursday, 6 December 2018

Round 1

The first round of the McNaughton Trophy, which is the Baywide Reserve Grade season prize, kicks of with six teams in action this Sunday (9 December 2018) – and a further five sides sitting on the side-line courtesy of first round byes.

The origins of the Baywide Reserve Grade prize, come from the donation by the McNaughton Family in Te Puke, of a trophy for competition between second tier teams from the Tauranga and Te Puke sub-associations. A number of years ago the competition was expanded to include all Reserve Grade sides in Bay of Plenty Cricket.

Last season’s title decider was a classic Bay of Plenty inter-city battle, between Western Bay side Mount Maunganui who were gunning for their 9th McNaughton Trophy title and Geyser City Sports from the Sulphur City.

Mount Maunganui won the toss and posted 219/9 with Nathan Walker top scoring with 59 runs. Satpal Singh and Joe O’Donoghue grabbed three wickets apiece for the Rotorua team.

Josh Allen and Kyle Dovey led the way for the Mount, with three wickets each, as Geyser City were removed for 143 to hand Mount Maunganui a 76 run win.

Singh Cricket Club and a Papamoa B Grade selection, who are both new entrants to the McNaughton Trophy, both bring strong credentials to their match at Fergusson Park on Sunday. The Singh first eleven lead the WBOPCA Reserve Grade title race with an unbeaten record. A Papamoa combined side, will be drawn from the clubs three B Grade teams who have all made strong starts to the Western Bay B Grade competition.

There is no lack of experience in the Mount Maunganui B Graders who will take on the Greerton Sikh XI at Blake Park. Cadets will host R&A Sangha who has taken out the McNaughton prize twice in the last three seasons.

McNaughton Trophy Draw Sunday 9 December 2018
Round One
Singh CC v Papamoa, Fergusson Park; Mount Maunganui B Grade v Greerton Sikh XI, Blake Park; Cadets v R&A Sangha, Tauranga Domain;
First Round byes; Mount Maunganui, Geyser City, Aquinas College, Greerton, Te Puke.
McNaughton Trophy Playoffs
3 February – Quarterfinals
24 February – Semi-Finals
17 March – McNaughton Trophy Final

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Baywide Cup Round 7

Posted: Thursday, 6 December 2018

Greerton, Cadets And Te Puke To Fight Out 2018 Baywide Cup Title

Two weekends of rained out Baywide Cup matches, has resulted in just three teams being in contention to contest the title decider next weekend.

Eves Realty Greerton, who sit at the top of the standings are in the box seat and are guaranteed a place in the final, to be fought out by the two top qualifiers from round robin play.

Greerton will meet either Element IMF Cadets or New World Te Puke, who sit in second and third spots respectively, heading into Saturdays (8 December 2018) last qualifying round.

The scenario is Greerton will host the Baywide Cup final, at Pemberton Park, if they beat Tauranga Boys College. Cadets can take the other finals spot but must topple arch-rivals Mount Maunganui. New World Te Puke still has a chance to reach the final, but they have to beat Central Indians and rely on Mount Maunganui dispatching Cadets.

The Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Premier Challenge prize of the Baker Cup is on the line for the last time in 2018. If Eves Realty Greerton fend off the challenge of Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College at Nicholson Field – it will sees the Pemberton Park side, having repelled all challenges since taking the time-honoured trophy from Cadets on the 27 January 2018.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 8 December 2018
New World Te Puke v Bayleys Central Indians, Te Puke Domain; Element IMF Cadets v Carrus Mount Maunganui, Tauranga Domain; Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v Eves Realty Greerton, Nicholson Field; GM Painters Lake Taupo CC the bye.
Points Table: Greerton 31, Cadets 26, Te Puke 22, Mount Maunganuui 15, Central Indians 15, Tauranga Boys College 14, Lake Taupo 3.

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Northern District Junior Secondary -

Posted: Thursday, 6 December 2018

Day Three

The ND Junior Secondary cricket tournament being played in Rotorua this week (3-7 December 2018) finally got away to an abbreviated start on day three, due to inclement weather earlier in the week.

Two rounds of Twenty 20, were reinstated from the opening day, with the two Bay of Plenty representative sides finishing with three wins from four encounters.

Bay of Plenty Coastland opened their tournament assignment with a short and sharp victory over the ND Invitation team. The Coastland bowlers wrecked the opposition innings, removing the ND Invitation side for a paltry 50 runs. The introduction of Liam Collett’s extra pace paid dividends with three wickets for 15 runs.

Coastland skipper Dandre du Plessis led from the front, to take his team home to a ten wicket win, belting an unbeaten 34 from 19 which contained five 4’s and two 6’s.

Round two, resulted in the Coastland XI defeating long-time rivals Northland. Batting first, the Bay representatives posted a very solid target, when they reached 123 for the loss of seven wickets. Dandre du Plessis and Spencer Wills put the Coastland side in the box seat with a opening stand of 69. Spencer was the first to go for 29 with Dandre carrying on to top score with 44 runs. Robert Ward posted a handy 20 before being dismissed.

The Coastland bowlers again took control early in the match, to bowl the side from the far north out for 66, to claim a 57 run win. Finn O’Brien-O’Loan and Isaac White both bowled with genuine enthusiasm and were rewarded with two wickets apiece.

Bay of Plenty Lakeland also made a cracking start to the tournament and posted a solid victory over Poverty Bay. The local side batted first and reached 127 for the loss of just four wickets, in their allotted overs. Batting at three, Viren Patel top scored with 43 off just 33 balls, with opener Cohen Stewart posting 29 runs.

Viren Patel backed up his batting heroics, with two wickets without a run being scored, as Poverty Bay were restricted to 71 for the loss of nine wickets. Ethan Forbes and Sam Lund bowled solid line and length to be rewarded with two wickets apiece.

The afternoon encounter resulted in the Lakeland side tasting defeat against ND age-group heavyweight Hamilton. The Bay side were restricted to 74/8 and took four Hamilton wickets, before their opponents clinched a six wicket victory.

ND Junior Secondary Cricket Tournament - Day Three T20 Results
Pool A – Round One
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 127/4 (Viren Patel 43, Cohen Stewart 29, Harry Jones 29) defeated Poverty Bay 71/9 (Viren Patel 2/1, Ethan Forbes 2/11, Sam Lund 2/12)
Round Two
Bay of Plenty Lakeland 74/8 (lost to Hamilton 76/4 (Cohen Stewart 2/29)

Pool B – Round One
ND Invitation XI 50 (Liam Collett 3/15, Isaac White 2/7) lost to Bay of Plenty Coastland 51/0 (Dandre du Plessis 34no)
Round Two
Bay of Plenty Coastland 123/7 (Dandre du Plessis 44, Spencer Wills 29, Robert Ward 20) defeated Northland 66 (Finn O’Brien-O’Loan 2/6, Isaac White 2/8)

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ND Secondary Schoolgirls Cricket Tournament –

Posted: Wednesday, 5 December 2018

3/5 Dec 2018 Day Three – 5 December

Secondary Schoolgirls cricket tournament, who battled the elements in Tauranga over the last three days, to arrive at a successful tournament conclusion. With the first two days washed out, a revised program of three 10 overs per side encounters were completed on day three.
Both defending title holders Hamilton and Poverty Bay went through the three quick-fire rounds of play unbeaten, however Hamilton grabbed a three-peat of ND titles, courtesy of superior run rate taking home the Louise Milliken Cup for the third successive year. The early morning game honours saw Hamilton defeat Northland in a game where both sides lost just a solitary wicket. Counties Manukau lost three wickets on their way to beating hosts Bay of Plenty with Ella Farrell posting an unbeaten half century and Poverty Bay got past Waikato Valley. In spite of good efforts from Northland batters Bailey Mounter (40) and Makakla Templeton (31), 47 runs from Mia Reeves took Poverty Bay to victory in mid morning action. Other sides to win were Hamilton who easily defeated Counties Manukau with Waikato Valley dispatching Bay of Plenty.

Hamilton and Poverty Bay, both went home with unbeaten records after victories in the final stanza. Hamilton’s Emma Baker smashed 74 runs off just 30 balls before she was retired by her captain, then Hamilton restricted Bay of Plenty to 46/3. Poverty Bay claimed a comfortable win over Counties Manukau with Rubi Perano in grand touch in posting an unbeaten 55 runs.

Tournament honours went to Hamilton’s Emma Baker with 108 runs and Kayley Knight from Poverty Bay, who finished the tournament with five wickets taking out the bowling award.
Results
Day Three (5 December) - T10
Round Three
Northland 59/1 (Makayla Templeton 32) lost to Hamilton 63/1 (Emma Baker 28)
Counties Manukau 76/3 (Ella Farrell 52no; Grace Kahle 2/8) defeated Bay of Plenty 40/6.
Poverty Bay 68/3 defeated Waikato Valley 53/6

Round Four
Counties Manukau 41/8 (Emma Baker 2/3, Olivia McDonald 2/5, Ruby Makeham 2/15) lost to Hamilton 42/1 (Morgan Shakeleton 20)
Northland 83/1 (Bailey Mounter 40, Makayla Templeton 31) lost to Poverty Bay 84/2 (Mia Reeves 47)
Waikato Valley defeated Bay of Plenty
Round Five
Hamilton 131/1 (Emma Baker 74 retired, Georgina Harris 35no) defeated Bay of Plenty 46/3 (Georgina Harris 2/0)
Poverty Bay 124/1 (Rubi Perano 55no) defeated Counties Manukau 76/7
Northland defeated Waikato Valley
Day Two (4 December) – T10
Round Two
Waikato Valley 44/5 v Hamilton; Counties Manukau 44/4 v Northland; Bay of Plenty 49/5 v Poverty Bay (games abandoned)
Day One (Monday 3 December) Round One – No play due to wet weather
ND Secondary Schoolgirls Tournament Honours
Most Runs Emma Baker (Hamilton) – 108 runs
Most Wickets Kayley Knight (Poverty Bay) 5 wickets
Final Points: Hamilton 6, Poverty Bay 6, Northland 2, Counties Manukau 2, Bay of Plenty 0, Waikato Valley 0.

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Two Bay Of Plenty Senior Secondary Cricket Teams

Posted: Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Ready To Fire At ND Tournament

A vital link in the transition of Bay of Plenty Cricket players, from promising secondary school players to senior representative and professional cricket players, is the annual ND Senior Secondary cricket tournament played in Gisborne each December.

Two Bay of Plenty teams representing the Lakeland (Eastern Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo) and Coastland (Western Bay of Plenty) regions have been selected for the five-day tournament next week (10-14 December 2018), with many of the selected players having Baywide premier cricket experience.
Last season Bay of Plenty Coastland finished in third place, after defeating arch-rivals Hamilton for the second time in the tournament, in the playoff’s reduced to a fifty over per side game. Coastland batted first and posted a solid target of 245/9. The Coastland bowlers combined well to remove the Waikato team for 187 to claim a convincing 58 run victory. The Bay of Plenty Lakeland team, had a day they would rather forget after being bowled out for 41, by Waikato Valley in the battle for fifth and sixth place. Their opponents then cruised to a nine wicket win.
There were a number of outstanding individual performances posted from the two Bay of Plenty sides. Two returning Coastland players, in Dominic Crombie and Cam Riley, snared prized three wicket bags, during the competition. Eastern Bay of Plenty all-rounder Chris Tupea, who is another to return to the tournament this year, blasted 74 runs in the match with the ND Invitation side,

ND Senior Secondary Tournament @ Gisborne 10th – 14th December 2018
Bay of Plenty Lakeland
Ben Astwood, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Tupaea, Cameron Ingram, Ryan Hall, Louie Love-Parata, Connor Scott-Moore, Harrison Hill, Nathan McNeish, Flynn Finlayson, Tommaso Pini, Thomas Friskney.
Coach: Manny Kumar Manager: Bryan Astwood

Bay of Plenty Coastland
Iman Singh (c) Marcel Collett, Taylor Bettelheim, Jacob Logan, Dominic Crombie, Carson Wills, Rhys Donaghy, Luke Elliffe, Finn Dempsey, Niven Dovey, Dillon Preston, Cameron Riley.
Coach: Peter Swan Manager: Shaun Riley

ND Invitational Team: Mathew Manners, Cameron Templer.

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Rained-Out Baywide Cup Eliminates A Further Three Contenders

Posted: Monday, 3 December 2018

Baywide Cup Round 6

A second consecutive weekend of Baywide Cup matches being washed out, without a ball being bowled, eliminated the slim theoretical chances of Carrus Mount Maunganui, Bayleys Central Indians and Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College of making the title decider in two weeks time.

Eves Realty Greerton, sit at the top of the standings are in the box seat and are guaranteed a place in the final, to be fought out by the two top qualifiers from round robin play.

Greerton will meet either Element IMF Cadets or New World Te Puke, who sit in second and third spots respectively heading into next Saturdays (8 December 2018) last qualifying round.

The scenario is Greerton will host the Baywide Cup final, at Pemberton Park, if they beat Tauranga Boys College next weekend. Cadets can take the other finals spot but must topple arch-rivals Mount Maunganui. New World Te Puke still has a chance to reach the final, but they have to beat Central Indians and rely on Mount Maunganui dispatching Cadets.

BOPCA Baywide Cup 1 December – Results
No play due to wet weather
Points Table: Greerton 31, Cadets 26, Te Puke 22, Mount Maunganuui 15, Central Indians 15, Tauranga Boys College 14, Lake Taupo 3.

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Six Bay Of Plenty Age-Group Players Receive Northern Districts Call-Up

Posted: Friday, 30 November 2018

Congratulations to Our Bay players

Three Bay of Plenty men and three Bay women’s players, have earned Northern Districts age-group honours, which have come with selection in ND age-group teams to play in NZ Cricket National tournaments in December 2018.

Tim Pringle, Fergus Lellman and Ben Pomare have been selected for the ND Under 19 side, which will travel to Canterbury to participate in the NZC National Under 19 tournament 15-21 December 2018.

Tim Pringle grabbed his own piece of Bay of Plenty Cricket history last season, when he became the youngest Bay of Plenty senior men’s player at 15 years 92 days, which surpassed Kane Williamson’s debut at 15 years 111 days.

New Bay of Plenty wicket keeper Ben Pomare has a had a meteoric rise through the ranks of the Bay of Plenty Cricket pathway, earning selection for the recent rained-out Bay game verses Northland. Fergus Lellman has emerged from a group of youngsters who debuted for the Bay Development team last season, while still at secondary school.

In addition Marcel Collett and Cam Riley have caught the ND selector’s eye, having been named as non-travelling reserves.

Nensi Patel, Briana Perry and Holly Topp, will travel to Auckland to represent Northern Districts in the Women’s Under 21 team, at the National Tournament 15-21 December.

At just 16 years of age, Nensi Patel has banked a myriad of top class cricket experience belying her youth. Sixteen NZ Cricket Limited Over competition games, have resulted in 54 runs and 13 wickets, against the best women’s cricketers in the country.

Brian Perry, has also competed at the top level, having worn the Northern Spirit uniform on five occasions, to compile 48 runs with a highest score of 34. Holly Topp will add Under 21 Women’s honours to last season’s ND Under 18 honours.

Both Northern Districts team coach’s have Bay of Plenty Cricket connections. ND Under 21 Women’s coach Brett Sorrenson, was a regular first pick in Bay of Plenty age-group sides more than a decade ago before shifting away from the province. A little-known statistic, is that ND Under 19 coach Chris Kuggeleijn, played one Hawke Cup encounter for Bay of Plenty against Nelson in March 1982.

ND U19 Team to play at NZ Cricket National Tournament @ Canterbury 13-21 Dec
Fergus Lellman, Tim Pringle, Ben Pomare (Bay of Plenty)
Non Travelling Reserves: Marcel Collett, Cameron Riley (Bay of Plenty)
Coach: Chris Kuggeleijn

ND Under 21 Women’s Team to play at NZ Cricket National Tournament @ Auckland 15-21 December
Nensi Patel, Briana Perry, Holly Topp (Bay of Plenty)
Coach: Brett Sorrenson

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Bay wide Cup Preview

Posted: Thursday, 29 November 2018

A Baywide Cup Top Of The Table Clash To Take Place At The Tauranga Domain

A top of the table Baywide Cup clash at the Tauranga Domain this Saturday (1 December), between Eves Realty Greerton and Element IMF Cadets, should propel the winner into the Baywide competition title decider on the 15th December 2018.

Greerton will put their unbeaten Baywide Cup record on the line when they pay a visit to the to their archrivals headquarters. However, Cadets are sure to be up for the challenge of knocking their long time rivals of their perch at the top of the standings.

Cadets, who are the defending Baywide Cup champions, will turn to a trio of experienced all-rounders to put them in the box seat, with just one round of the round-robin competition remaining.

Sean Davey, skipper Jono Boult and Gurwinder Singh, all sit on prominent positions on both the Baywide batting and bowling lists. The three Cadets players can all dig deep into their reservoirs of grit and determination when called upon.

Greerton new season recruit Neil Hendrie has made his team mates sit up and take notice, with his batting proficiency, since joining the black and yellow brigade. Hendrie sits in second place on the Baywide Cup batting staked with 150 runs and a solid average of 50.33.

Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College and Bayleys Central Indians, will be fighting for a spot in the top four playoffs, when they meet at Nicholson Field. Both sides sit on the cusp of fourth place on the point’s ladder, with battle to the wire likely to take place at Tauranga Boys College headquarters.

Carrus Mount Maunganui will be heavily favoured to dispatch GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, who are anchored at the bottom of the standings. However Mount Maunganui could face a determined battle for the win points on offer, with the side from the Great Lake region putting up plenty of resistance in their last couple of outings.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 1 December 2018
Carrus Mount Maunganui v GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, Blake2; Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v Bayleys Central Indians, Nicholson Field; Element IMF Cadets v Eves Realty Greerton, Tauranga Domain; New World Te Puke the bye.

Points Table: Greerton 28, Cadets 23, Te Puke 22, Mount Maunganuui 12, Central Indians 12, Tauranga Boys College 11, Lake Taupo 0.

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Bay Of Plenty Development Square Off With Their Hamilton Counterparts On Sunday

Posted: Thursday, 29 November 2018

Basil McBurney Trophy

The Bay of Plenty Development team, will surely remember what might have been in their first Basil McBurney Trophy match of the season, when they square off with long-time rivals Hamilton in the Waikato capital city on Sunday (2 December 2018).
Two weeks ago, the Bay Development boys kicked off their ND Development campaign in Gisborne, in a game that was on a knife-edge until the final ball of the encounter.

Poverty Bay batted first and posted the visitors a near five runs an over target, when they reached 239/9 in their allotted overs. Nick Hendrie, who travels each week to play premier club cricket for Greerton, top scored with a well worked 72 runs. The pick of the Bay bowlers was Craig Baldry, who took three wickets for 28 runs, with Iman Singh and James Boys picking up two wickets apiece. Young Cadets bowler Jacob Logan made a spectacular Bay Development debut, anchoring his sides reply down the order, with 72 runs. Marcel Collett also impressed with a half century. With the visitors needing four runs for victory, they were removed with the last ball of the game to hand Poverty Bay a three run win. The Bay Development side, will only have to look back to last year’s Basil McBurney competition game against Hamilton for inspiration. The game went down to the wire, with Hamilton needing six for victory off the last over. A four from the last ball off the contest, wasn't enough, with the Bay side elated to defeat Hamilton for the first time since 2010.

There is just one change in the Bay of Plenty second eleven from the team that travelled to Poverty Bay, with Ben Pomare replacing Josh Earle.

Bay of Plenty Development Team v Hamilton @ Hamilton 2 December 2018
Dominic Crombie (captain) Fergus Lellman, Taylor Bettelheim, Blair McKenzie, Marcel Collett, Gurwinder Singh, Ben Pomare, Jacob Logan, Iman Singh, Cameron Riley, James Boyd, Craig Baldry.
Coach: Russell Williams Manager: Shaun Riley

Bay of Plenty Development Team - 2018/19 Results
Poverty Bay 239/9 (N Hendrie 72, R Tallot 42, Craig Baldry 3/28, Iman Singh 2/35, James Boyd 2/36) defeated Bay of Plenty Development 236 (Jacob Logan 72, Marcel Collett 59, D Thompson 4/45, I Singh 3/15)

Bay of Plenty Development Team - 2018/19 Schedule
2 December v Hamilton @ Hamilton
10 February v Northland @ Counties Manukau venue
24 February v Waikato Valley @ Blake Park
10 March v Counties Manukau @ Blake Park

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BOP Secondary Schoolgirls Team Announced

Posted: Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Bay Of Plenty Select Youthfull Team To Play At The Nd Secondary Schoolgirls Tournament

The Bay of Plenty Secondary Schoolgirls team selected to play at the ND Secondary Schoolgirls tournament at Fergusson Park in Tauranga next week (3-5 December), is young side that will benefit from playing representative tournament cricket.

Plan B needed to be put into action, with Tauranga Girls College away at the NZ Cricket National Secondary Schoolgirls finals being played in Christchurch next week.

The ND Secondary Schoolgirls tournament is the passageway for promising young girls, to progress through the Bay of Plenty Cricket pathway to senior representative cricket.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Women’s Development Officer Rebecca Yee said “While we are fielding a team of youngster who are perhaps light on representative cricket experience, the girls will greatly benefit from the three days of full-on rep cricket”.

“All the girls are GoGirl cricket program graduates with majority having played in our Bay of Plenty Junior NPL (Northern Premier League) competitions”. “Some of the girls also played at the recent ND Junior Girls tournament at Kaipara Flats”.

“We are welcoming three players from Papamoa College and Jorja Neill from Taupo into our representative program, along with other youngsters from Tauranga Intermediate, Aquinas and Otumoetai Colleges”

Bay of Plenty Secondary Schoolgirls Team
Jorja Neill (Taupo-nui-a-tia College) Amelia Harvey, Aimee Unwin (Tauranga Intermediate) Tash Wakelin, Grace Kahle (Aquinas College) Ella Fitzgerald (Otumoetai College) Jessica Rolleston, Hannie Mastry, Phobie McLaren (Papamoa College

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Rebecca Yee To Be Presented With A Prestigious NZ Cricket Award

Posted: Wednesday, 28 November 2018

Congratulations to Rebecca

Bay of Plenty Cricket Women’s Development Officer Rebecca Yee, is to receive a prestigious presentation at the 2018/19 New Zealand Cricket Awards at the end of the current season.

Rebecca was announced as the Cricket Development Officer of the Year, in the announcements of the NZC Community Cricket Award winners for the 2017/18 season.

The Bay of Plenty Cricket Women’s Development Officer has played a huge part in the re-vitalization of the girls-women’s game in the ND minor association, since first being employed in the 2016 season.

Rebecca has led the BOPCA GoGirl cricket program with spectacular success, since launched by Northern Districts Cricket, through the auspices of NZ Cricket and in partnership with Sport NZ Kiwisport Program.

The GoGirl program is aimed at Year 5 & 6 girls, to draw the youngsters to the game by way of a standalone girl’s introduction program. An example of the success of the program, is that the recent GoGirl Super Sixes in the Western Bay of Plenty which put practice into action, in a fun based day of cricket, saw 31 primary school girls’ teams take part.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Pathways Manager Tai Bridgman-Raison said “Through Rebecca’s efforts we have seen significant growth in participation numbers in the Western Bay of Plenty and have now expanded the program into the Rotorua and Taupo regions. Rebecca’s passion for what she does and her ability to develop strong relationships are two of her biggest strengths, she is a real people person”.

The GoGirl program is just one strand to Rebecca’s arsenal of promoting and advancing the girls/women’s game in the region. The Western Bay of Plenty Junior NPL (Northern Premier League) continues to be a significant part of the BOPCA Female pathway. Targeted at GoGirl program graduates, the Intermediate and Secondary school players play in four sides comprising the Sonic, Galaxy, Power and Velocity.

A heavy involvement in women’s cricket coaching, sees Rebecca coach the Bay of Plenty Junior Girls (Under 14) team at the ND Invitation tournament and she is the mainstay behind the BOPCA Secondary Schoolgirls team, which is to kick of their annual ND tournament campaign in Tauranga next week (3-5 December 2018).

“As players filter through the pathway, it is important we are able to offer development opportunities to those seeking to take their cricket to a higher level. Rebecca has grown our female representative program to now include an off-season training program and increased

inter-district playing opportunities, over time I expect we will see a number of players progressing to higher honours with Northern Districts and potentially New Zealand” said Tai.

“To win two national awards in three years is a phenomenal achievement, one which Rebecca thoroughly deserves”.

Another to receive a NZC Community Cricket Award has origins that trace back to the Bay of Plenty. Otago’s Mark Bracewell has been recognised with the Outstanding Services to Coaching Award. Mark is one of the four Bracewell (John, Brendan, Mark, Doug) brothers, that attended Tauranga Boys College during the 1960’s and 70’s, with all four donning the Bay of Plenty senior men’s representative uniform before moving from the region.

NZC Community Cricket Award Winners 2017/18
Cricket Development Officer of the Year – Rebecca Yee (Bay of Plenty Cricket - Northern Districts)
Club of the Year – Burnside West Cricket Club (Canterbury)
Volunteer of the Year – Malcolm Jones – Otago Country (Otago)
Official of the Year – Cheryl Styles (Wellington)
Best Female Engagement Strategy – Girls Smash (Otago)
Outstanding Contribution to Coaching – Mark Bracewell (Otago)
Outstanding Contribution to Cricket – Kevin Scanlon (Buller Cricket Association -

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BAY OF PLENTY TO HOST TWO ND AGE-GROUP CRICKET TOURNAMENTS

Posted: Wednesday, 28 November 2018

3rd - 7th December 2018

It will be an extremely busy time for Bay of Plenty Cricket personnel next week with the region hosting two ND Age-Group cricket tournaments.

The ND Secondary Schoolgirls tournament will be held at Fergusson Park in Tauranga from Monday to Wednesday (3-5 December), with the ND Junior Secondary championship kicking off in Rotorua on Monday with a Friday afternoon finish (3-7 December). The two Northern Districts age-group competitions to be held in the Bay of Plenty, along with the Primary and Senior Secondary tournaments, are the pathway for the most promising talent in the region to advance to senior representative and professional cricket. Hamilton will be chasing a three-peat of victories, in the ND Secondary Schoolgirls tournament, after back to back titles in the last two seasons. The Waikato city side returned home with an unbeaten record in the round robin competition twelve months ago, with Waikato Valley who’s only stain of defeat was delivered by Hamilton, finishing in second place. The Hamilton age-group representatives collected a brace of wins at the two Bay of Plenty regional venues last year, with their Junior Secondary side blasting their way to victory. Hamilton batted first and were finally removed for 305 by the Waikato Valley bowlers, in the title decider. Led by seven wickets from Hamilton bowler Banrog Sidhu the Waikato Valley team were removed for 170, to give Hamilton a big first innings point’s victory. In addition to Banrog Sidhu’s exceptional seven wicket haul, two other outstanding milestones were also compiled at the Rotorua tournament. The tournaments highest score was blasted by Tim Pringle, when the Bay of Plenty Coastland batsmen hammered 173 runs and Coastland all-rounder Niven Dovey achieved the rare feat of a century and (two) five wicket bags.

ND Age-Group Tournaments 2018
3-5 December - ND Secondary Schoolgirls @ Fergusson Park, Tauranga
3-7 December – ND Junior Secondary Tournament @ Rotorua

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NEW WORLD TE PUKE BATTLE THE ELEMENTS

Posted: Monday, 26 November 2018

SNATCH A WIN AGAINST GM PAINTERS LAKE TAUPO CC

Four Baywide Cup teams could only watch as rain-drops fell on the covers at two Western Bay of Plenty grounds – while two hours away in Taupo, New World Te Puke defeated Lake Taupo CC in a game reduced to 35 overs per side, by a moderate amount of inclement weather.

The Western Bay visitors batted first and scored at a brisk pace, reaching 205 for the loss of seven wickets, in the reduced overs encounter. Te Puke new season recruit Blair McKenzie, struck the ball with plenty of authority to be rewarded with his side’s top score of 85. Dan Price also made a significant contribution to his sides total with 45 runs, before being dismissed. Will Perry, took his wicket tally for the season to seven, taking four wickets at a cost of 49 runs.

A determined Lake Taupo target chase came up just a few runs short as the Taupo side was restricted to 179/9. Ewan Williams moved into fourth place on the Baywide Cup batting standings, with a hard fought 40 runs. Christian MacDonald was the best of the Te Puke bowlers returning two wickets for 27 runs with Iman Singh also grabbing a brace of wickets.

With Te Puke receiving six points for their victory and the other four teams sharing three points apiece – the race for the two spots in the title decider on the 15th December 2018, looks to be a three horse race between Greerton, Cadets and Te Puke.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Results – 24 November 2018
Baywide Cup Round Five
New World Te Puke 205/7 (B McKenzie 85, D Price 45; W Perry 4/49) defeated GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 179/9 (E Williams 40; C MacDonald 2/27, I Singh 2/35)
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v Element IMF Cadets; Carrus Mount Maunganui v Bayleys Central Indians – not played because of wet weather.
Eves Realty Greerton the bye.

Points Table (Provisional) Greerton 28, Cadets 23, Te Puke 22, Mount Maunganuui 12, Central Indians 12, Tauranga Boys College 11, Lake Taupo 0.

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The changing of the guard in the Bay of Plenty senior men’s team

Posted: Friday, 23 November 2018

Peter Drysdale

The changing of the guard in the Bay of Plenty senior men’s team, with Joe Carter picking up the skippers baton for the current season from long-time captain Peter Drysdale, is an ideal opportunity to recognize the contribution that RPO Drysdale has made leading the Bay of Plenty Cricket troops.

Pete made his Bay of Plenty senior men’s debut at the ND One-Day tournament on the 15th November 2009, against Hamilton, earning BOPCA Player Number 498.

Bay of Plenty captaincy came in the Hawke Cup Direct Challenge against Hamilton in January 2013, when then skipper Jono Boult, was required for Northern Districts duty. The Hawke Cup encounter, will be long remembered in Bay of Plenty Cricket history for the record Bay innings.

After dismissing Hamilton for 255, Bay of Plenty simply batted the Waikato City side out of the match, when they were finally removed for a new Hawke Cup record of 701. Joe Carter set a new Bay of Plenty highest score of 187, before Brett Hampton surged past Joe, to post new figures of 194.

Under RPO Drysdale’s captaincy, the Bay of Plenty First XI repelled three challenges from Manawatu, Canterbury Country and South Canterbury in 2013, before defeating Hamilton again and then losing NZ Cricket prize to Manawatu in the summer of 2014.

The 2015/16 cricket season, was another champagne season for the Bay of Plenty Cricket senior men’s team. With Captain Supreme at the helm, the Bay side won the two Northern Districts big prizes of the Fergus Hickey Rosebowl and the Brian Dunning one day trophy.

The icing on the cake in the 2015/16 season was bringing the Hawke Cup back to the Bay after a successful visit to Hawkes Bay. Bay of Plenty took a first innings lead after removing Hawkes Bay for 162 and then posting 318 in their first turn at bat. However the Hawke Cup holders made a determined attempt to hold onto the trophy, belting 361 for five wickets in their second innings. Led by a Ben Musgrave century the Bay of Plenty boys got home with six wickets to spare.

The first Hawke Cup defence of the 2016/17 season saw another massive Bay total when they tied their own Hawke Cup record, when finally removed for 701 by Counties Manukau. Visiting Yorkshire professional Alex Lees hammered the Bays all-time highest score with 223 runs. The match was also notable for a maiden century posted by Donavan Deeble, batting at eight.

Three more successful defences against Hawkes Bay, Nelson and Southland ensued, before the Bay lost the NZ Cricket minor association trophy to Counties Manukau at the start of this year. Under Pete’s captaincy, Bay of Plenty also went back to back Fergus Hickey triumphs in the 2016/17 season.

The Hawke Cup loss to Counties, ended RPO Drysdale’s magnificent Hawke Cup run of captaincy of ten wins and two losses. Pete also played in the 2010 Hawke Cup lesson administered by Manawatu, to take him to a record 13 Bay of Plenty Hawke Cup Direct Challenge appearances.

Pete enters the current ND representative season with the outstanding Bay of Plenty statistics of 87 Bay of Plenty appearances, 2847 runs and 16 wickets. The batting tally contains three centuries with a highest score of 119.

We will leave the last word to BOPCA Convener of Selectors Tai Bridgman-Raison “During his tenure as captain, Pete has taken the team to new heights in terms of professionalism and leaves a legacy of success which teams of the future will strive to emulate. Despite no longer holding the captaincy, Pete will continue to be a leader and a role model among the group”.

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Bay Of Plenty Square Off With Arch-Rivals Northland At The Bay Oval

Posted: Thursday, 22 November 2018

Fergus Hickey Roseebowl

Bay of Plenty opens their ND Fergus Hickey (Two-Day) Rosebowl campaign against the Bay’s bogey side in recent years, in Northland, at the Bay Oval over the weekend (24/25 November 2018).
Two high scoring draws and four Bay of Plenty first innings points losses, in the last six meetings between the two Northern Districts minor association teams, is sure to provide the Bay side with a truck-load of motivation entering the encounter.
The First Bay of Plenty Fergus Hickey team of the season, is notable for the rare appearance of one of Bay of Plenty Cricket’s favourite sons in Daniel Flynn. The Black Cap and ND master batsman has played just 20 games in the Blue and Gold strip, due to his New Zealand and professional cricket appearances. Flynny has smacked 521 runs for the Bay, which includes two centuries with a highest score of 113 not out, since making his Bay debut against Northland way back in March 2001.

Up to four players could make their Bay of Plenty senior men’s team debut against Northland. Former New Zealand Under 19 batsman Henry Collier has made a solid impression for Greerton, in the Baywide Cup, since moving north earlier this year.
The retirement of 77 game representative wicketkeeper Tim Clarke at the end of last season, sees the introduction of young Mount Maunganui keeper Ben Pomare. A very capable performance with the gloves in the Bay of Plenty XI pre-season encounter with Hawkes Bay, has propelled the young man into the Bay First XI.

Bay of Plenty Development team bowler Cameron Riley is another young man with a big future ahead of him. Fellow Development team member Dominic Crombie, will come into the side if a niggling injury to one of the squad members fails to respond to treatment.
Bay of Plenty v Northland @ Bay Oval 24/25 November 2018 – 10.30am start

Peter Drysdale, Stephen Crossan, Daniel Flynn, Ben Musgrave (captain) Jono Boult, Sean Davey, Henry Collier, Ben Pomare, Tim Pringle, Dan Smith, Chris Atkinson, Cameron Riley, Dominic Crombie – one to be omitted.

Bay of Plenty ND Fergus Hickey Schedule - 2018/19 Schedule
2/3 February v Hamilton @ Hamilton
16/17 February v Waikato Valley @ St Pauls, Hamilton
2/3 March v Counties Manukau @ Bay Oval
Bay of Plenty Fergus Hickey Rosebowl Championships (16)
1979/80, 1985/86, 1986/87, 1990/91, 1993/94, 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/2000, 2001/02, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2015/16, 2016/17.

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Lake Taupo Bowlers Starting To Make Inroads

Posted: Thursday, 22 November 2018

Baywide Cup Round 5

While GM Painters Lake Taupo CC sits winless at the bottom of the Baywide Cup standings, two of their bowlers, been making significant inroads into their opponents’ batting attacks.

Lake Taupo skipper Habib Malik who opens his sides bowling attack, sits in second spot on the Baywide Cup bowlers list with nine bowling scalps, just one wicket behind New World Te Puke’s Brody Gilroy. Another Lake Taupo bowler in Moko Rivers is on the cusp of the top five with seven wickets.

The best match figures of the Baywide Cup season, belong to Bayleys Central Indians all-rounder Stephen Nicholls, who took five wickets for 17 runs against Tauranga Boys College. Another to have real impact with the ball in hand, is Cadets youngster Jacob Logan, who earned selection for the Bay Development teams ND fixture with Poverty Bay last Sunday.

The Bay of Plenty Fergus Hickey Rosebowl match against Northland at the Bay Oval over the weekend, will see several of the Western Bay contenders re-shuffling their line-ups, due to the representative requirements.

Carrus Mount Maunganui will lose several of their regular starters, in their match-up with Central Indians at Blake Park. However the Mount side are well used to going to their Western Bay Reserve Grade team for replacements, when the Bay selectors pick their representative sides.

Central Indians are within striking distance of the Baywide Cup top four and could prosper from the Mount Maunganui defections. In addition to Stephen Nicholls - Chris Tupea, Jake Rowe and Prabh Gill hold prominent positions on the season bowling stakes list.

Element IMF Cadets will also lose a couple of their front-line players, in their encounter against Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College, at Nicholson Field. Tauranga Boys are also within range of the top four and at full strength could trouble the defending Baywide Cup titleholders.

Te Puke hit the road for their annual trip to play Lake Taupo CC at Owen Delaney Park in the Great Lake region. The Te Puke First XI have beaten Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Boys College in the last two weekends and will be aiming for a three-peat of victories against the Taupo team.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 24 November 2018

Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v Element IMF Cadets, Nicholson Field; Carrus Mount Maunganui v Bayleys Central Indians, Blake Park; GM Painters Lake Taupo CC v New World Te Puke, Owen Delaney Park; Eves Realty Greerton the bye.
Points Table: Greerton 28, Cadets 20, Te Puke 16, Mount Maunganuui 9, Central Indians 9, Tauranga Boys College 8, Lake Taupo 0.

Baywide Cup Bowling Top Five
10 wickets Brody Gilroy (Te Puke) 9w Habib Malik (Lake Taupo CC) 8w Pete Drysdale (Mount Maunganui) 7w Jacob Logan (Cadets) 7w Stephen Nicholls (Central Indians)

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Sport Bay of Plenty Sports Awards

Posted: Monday, 19 November 2018

Geyser City and Paul Wills take awards

Bay of Plenty has two finalists in the Bay of Plenty Sports Awards, which are to be held at ASB Arena at Baypark on Friday 16th November 2018. This year’s Bay of Plenty Sports Awards has special significance, being 50 years since Una Wickman who represented New Zealand at Cricket and Golf, was adjudged the inaugural Supreme winner.

By the time Kane Williamson is finished with playing cricket, it is probable that he will be New Zealand's greatest batsman. During the 2017-18 cricket seasons Kane continued his record breaking feats. On the 23 March 2018, Kane took ownership of the most test centuries for New Zealand, compiling his 18th three figure score breaking the deadlock with Ross Taylor and Martin Crowe. His record breaking feat came just eight seasons after his first century (on debut) against India in November 2010. During August 2018 Kane reached the remarkable mark of 10,000 (ten thousand) first class runs, playing for Yorkshire v Somerset, in English County cricket. At the conclusion of the ICC test rankings in August 2018, the kiwi master blaster ranked in 3rd place behind Virat Kohli (India) and Steve Smith (Australia).
However, it is Williamson’s role as Black Cap captain in all three forms of the game, that has guided the New Zealand side to third place in the ICC test match standings and fifth place in both the ODI and Twenty 20 standings, in the last twelve months.
For good measure, Kane had an outstanding season in the IPL (Indian Premier League), captaining the Sunrisers Hyderabad to the final where they lost to the Chennai Super Kings. Kane was awarded the prestigious orange cap for the tournament leading run scorer (735)
Summary of 2017/18 Achievements
A) Scored most test centuries for New Zealand (18) v England 23 March 2018
B) Scored 10,000 first class runs – Yorkshire v Somerset August 2018
C) 3rd place in the ICC Test batting rankings ended August 2018

The Geyser City Cricket Club had a very successful 2017/18 season, which is a direct result of a club-wide transformation starting with the adoption of a new club strategy in 2015.
This strategy identified three key problems, that needed to be solved to grow cricket within the club and wider community. There was a) Lack of connection between junior, secondary and senior cricket, which in years gone by had been the natural growth base of player numbers and community interest b) Lack of a suitable training facilities c) Lack of coaching and associated player development support infrastructure
Summary of 2017/18 Achievements
A) The introduction pathway growth connecting junior and senior players.
B) Successful creation of partnerships between Geyer City CC and John Paul College and Western Heights High School, which incorporated a Memorandum of Understanding that combined expectations and directives.
C) Rebranding of Geyser City teams as JPC Old Boys and WHHS Old Boys, including adopting school colours and logos.
D) Incorporating Year 11, 12 & 13 players into the respective Old Boys teams.
E) The development of new indoor training facility at the Rotorua International Stadium, in association with support from NZCT, RECT and the Rotorua Lake Council.
F) The identification and subsequent funding of a coaching resource available to all players associated within the Club and Schools.
G) The preparation of a coaching plan for the upcoming season, including a holiday training program specifically for school players.

Bay of Plenty Sportsman of the Year - 2018 Finalists
Kane Williamson (Cricket) Mike Dawson (Canoe Slalom) Joseph Miller (Athletics) Sam Osborne (Triathlon) Scott Currie (Rugby Sevens)
Bay of Plenty Club of the Year – 2018 Finalists
Geyser City Cricket Club, Avenues Badminton Club, Mount Maunganui Tennis Club, Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, Otumoetai Football Club, Ruatoki Sport and Cultural Club (Rugby & Netball)

SERVICE TO SPORT – PAUL WILLS
Paul Wills transferred to Tauranga in 1991 and immediately joined the Otumoetai Cadets Cricket Club based at the Tauranga Domain. The top and middle order batsman, played premier cricket for Cadets for approximately a decade and a half and was also selected for the Bay of Plenty senior representative team on 17 occasions.
Almost immediately on his arrival at Cadets, Paul was appointed the Club Treasurer. He served in continuous Cadets administration until 2008, including a long term as Club President. His services to the Otumoetai Cadets Cricket Club were recognized in 2006 when Paul was elected a life member.
In 1994, Paul was appointed to the Tauranga Cricket Association Treasurer role which he held until the formation of the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Association in 2010. Dissatisfaction with the grass wickets in the city resulted in the Tauranga Cricket Association (TCA) successfully tendering to the Tauranga City Council to take over the cities grass wicket maintenance contract.
As TCA Treasurer, Paul took on the additional role of facilitating the finances of the TCC wicket contract and was the liaison person between the Tauranga City Council and Tauranga Cricket. Such was the success of Paul Wills hard work, that the wicket contract between the two parties remained in place until a change in direction occurred in 2016. In that time, grass wickets in the Tauranga City area increased from six to nine wicket blocks and artificial wickets growing by six pitches.
The amalgamation of junior and senior cricket in the Western Bay of Plenty in 2010, led to the formation of the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Association, with Paul elected as Treasurer and a position on the Board of Management.
Today the WBOPCA is an extremely healthy financial position due to Paul Wills diligence. In the last four to five seasons, Paul has played a big part in formulating and setting up the structures that allow for the growth and clear pathways of the game in the region.
A further string to the Wills administration bow, has seen him involved for the last ten years, firstly with the St Mary’s School cricket committee and then onto the Aquinas College Cricket Committee, where he currently holds the position of Chairman. Paul has also found time to coach school and age-group representative teams within his busy life.
It is no surprise that no matter what local cricket body Paul has been or continues to be involved with, that they have all become become high achieving clubs/organizations, within their specific area of local cricket.

Summary of Achievements
A) Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Treasurer/Board Member 2010 - 2018
B) Tauranga Cricket Association Treasurer 1994 - 2010
C) Tauranga City Wicket Contract Liaison 1994 – 2016
D) Otumoetai Cadets CC – President, Treasurer and Committee Member 1991 – 2008
E) St Mary’s School & Aquinas College Chairperson and Committee Member 2008 - 2018

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Te Puke Batsman Sets New Western Bay Of Plenty Cricket Mark

Posted: Monday, 19 November 2018

Baywide Cup Round 4

New World Te Puke master batsman Tai Bridgman-Raison, set a new record for Western Bay of Plenty premier club centuries, with an unbeaten 104 against Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College at the Te Puke Domain on Saturday (17 November 2018).

Bridgman-Raison who entered the season tied with former Black Cap Llorne Howell, for the most Western Bay tons, finished the encounter against Tauranga Boys with a new mark of 14 centuries. The veteran Te Puke batsman also leads some illustrious company on the Te Puke Honours Board, ahead of players of the quality of Andy Roberts, Lance Cairns and Robbie and Mathew Hart.

Te Puke bowled first on their home track and had early success and at 51/4 were in charge. Tauranga Boys teacher Charles Williams anchored the fightback to post a half century, with Dillon Preston batting at seven top scoring with a hard fought 62 runs off 75 balls. Tauranga Boys reached 191 for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted overs, with Brody Gilroy the best of the Te Puke bowlers with 3/31.

Bridgman-Raison and skipper Stephen Crossan worked the ball around the Te Puke Domain with some patience, to set up an opening partnership of 114, before Crossan was bowled by Charles Williams for 56. The veteran Te Puke batsman kept the runs ticking over, with victory coming in the 48th over for the loss of just two wickets.

Eves Realty Greerton continued their Baywide fifty-over game unbeaten record, which stretches back to December 2017, after bowling GM Painters Lake Taupo CC out for 147 and then getting home with six wickets in hand. Will Perry top scored with 37 for the visitors with Umesh Ranaraja grabbing three wickets.

A Greerton opening stand of 96 between Nick Hendrie (60) and Ben Lind (36) set up the home sides win, although the visitors bowlers took two quick wickets before the victory came.

Defending Baywide Cup Champions Element IMF Cadets, took a big step to defending their title in four weeks’ time with a four wicket win over Bayleys Central Indians. The Rotorua combined side made a solid start to post 60 runs for the loss of just two wickets, before the Cadets bowlers turned up the heat.

Central Indians were bowled out for a modest 128 in the 47th over. Sean Davey and Tauranga Boys College student Jacob Logan did plenty of damage to be rewarded with three wickets apiece.

Fergus Lellman got his side away to a good start with 29 runs, with Mayura Galappaththi securing the four wicket win with 35 not out. Central Indians first change bowler Prem Gill, slowed the Cadets reply with five wickets at a cost of 34 runs.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Results – 17 November 2018
Baywide Cup Round Four
GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 147 (W Perry 37, E Williams 23, M Mitchell 22; U Ranaraja 3/17, J Boyd 2/15) lost to Eves Realty Greerton 150/4 (N Hendrie 60, B Lind 36, H Collier 24; J Dolan 2/34)
Bayleys Central Indians 128 (J Rowe 21no, C Tupea 20; J Logan 3/15, S Davey 3/19) lost to Element IMF Cadets 129/6 (M Galappaththi 35no, F Lellman 29; P Gill 4/35)
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 191/9 (D Preston 62, C Williams 51; B Gilroy 3/31, J Earle 2/35) lost to New World Te Puke 194/2 (T Bridgman-Raison) 104no, S Crossan 56; C Williams 2/14)
Carrus Mount Maunganui the bye.

Points Table: Greerton 26, Cadets 20, Te Puke 14, Mount Maunganuui 9, Central Indians 8, Tauranga Boys College 7, Lake Taupo 0.

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Bay Of Development Team To Hit The Road

Posted: Thursday, 15 November 2018

Heading To Poverty Bay This Weekend

The Bay of Plenty Development team will have plenty of time on the road, in their 2018/19 ND Development competition campaign, with trips to Poverty Bay, Hamilton and Counties. First up in the Basil McBurney Trophy title race, is a trip to Gisborne, to play Poverty Bay this Sunday (18 November 2018). The long haul to Gisborne, will be followed by two further away games, against Hamilton in the Waikato and Northland played at a Counties Manukau venue to reduce the travel required. Some ND Minor Associations, seem to have a win at all cost attitude to the Basil McBurney Trophy competition, selecting a number of senior men’s representative players – Bay of Plenty Cricket’s philosophy has always been about the development of the provinces emerging young talent.

Two further young men, still at secondary school in the region, will make their Bay Development team debut on Sunday. Tauranga Boys College top order batsman Taylor Bettelheim has a good array of shots in his batting arsenal. Cadets strike bowler Jacob Logan, sits third on the Baywide Cup bowling stakes with seven wickets and best figures of 4/31. Another relatively young man in Dominic Crombie has been appointed the Bay of Plenty Development team captain. “Dominic has displayed leadership qualities which the selectors are keen to foster and promote. It is also part of a strategy to develop of group of young leaders across our senior secondary and development squads”, said BOPCA convenor of selectors Tai Bridgman-Raison. Aquinas College pupil Fergus Lellman, who made his Bay Development debut last season, will open the Bay of Plenty batting attack with Taylor Bettelheim and the youthful pair could set their side a solid platform to push on for victory. Greerton leggie bowler James Boyd, always gives his captain further bowling options, with his leg-spin hard to counter. Regular Development selection Blair McKenzie, will pick up the keeping gloves for the Bay second eleven for the first time, after showing steady hands behind the stumps for Te Puke this season.

Bay of Plenty Development Team v Poverty Bay @ Gisborne 18 November 2018
Dominic Crombie (captain) Fergus Lellman, Taylor Bettelheim, Blair McKenzie, Marcel Collett, Josh Earle, Jacob Logan, Iman Singh, Cameron Riley, Gurwinder Singh, Craig Boyd, Craig Baldry.
Coach: Russell Williams
Bay of Plenty Development Team - 2018/19 Schedule
18 November v Poverty Bay @ Gisborne
2 December v Hamilton @ Hamilton
10 February v Northland @ Counties Manukau venue
24 February v Waikato Valley @ Blake Park
10 March v Counties Manukau @ Blake Park

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Western Bay Of Plenty Super Sixes

Posted: Thursday, 15 November 2018

To Play Alongside A International Cricket Backdrop

The Western Bay of Plenty GoGirl Super Sixes to be played at Blake Park on Monday (19 November 2018) - will have a international flavor, being played against the backdrop New Zealand A verses India A on the adjacent Bay Oval.

The GoGirl program delivers weekly coaching sessions, to Year 4 to 6 girls in Term One and Four of the school year, through a combination of the fundamental motor and cricket skills program.

The November Super Sixes, is the culmination of the GoGirl school visits by Bay of Plenty Cricket Women’s Development Officer Rebecca Yee and gives the youngsters to put their new found cricket skills into action.

“I am really happy how the GoGirl activities have gone this term”. “The young girls have been really keen to learn more about cricket and are really coming on with their skills and technique in big strides”. “Each team has improved over the time of their coaching sessions and have been very enthusiastic about the game”, said Rebecca.

Seventeen schools are participating in the Super Sixes with up to 28 teams enjoying the fun and festivities on show at Blake Park next week.

“One of the attractions of our Bay of Plenty Cricket festival of cricket event, is that teams get to select their playing name, which is why we get sides with names like Pink Snowflakes and Scrambled Legs”. “The day always produces a huge amount of laughter and hilarity, with the girls having fun and enjoying their day of cricket in the sun.

BOPCA Western Bay of Plenty GoGirl Super Sixes

Date: Monday 19 November 2018

Venue: Blake Park, Mount Maunganui

Time: 9.30am start

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Element Imf Cadets Look To Book A Berth In The Baywide Cup Final

Posted: Thursday, 15 November 2018

Baywide Cup Round 4

Defending Baywide Cup titleholders Element IMF Cadets, can take a big step towards booking a berth in the Baywide Cup final in four weeks time, when they host Bayleys Central Indians at the Tauranga Domain on Saturday (17 November 2018).

Cadet’s premiers know all about what it takes to win the Baywide big prizes, having won the Williams Cup on ten occasions and the Baywide Cup three times, in the last three decades.

The promotion of promising secondary school players into the Cadets premier squad, has paid outstanding dividends, since Trent Boult played for Cadets while attending Otumoetai College.

Jacob Logan and Fergus Lellman are among the current crop of rising young secondary school stars. Logan bowls with genuine enthusiasm and sits third on the Baywide Cup bowling stakes, with seven wickets and best figures of 4/31. Cadets top order batsman Fergus Lellman, is another who appears destined for a bright cricket future.

The Rotorua combined team, will bring plenty of experience when they pay a visit to the Tauranga Domain on the weekend. Captain Stephen Nicholls is enjoying a sterling season with the ball, having taken seven bowling scalps with best figures of five wickets at a cost of just 17 runs.

Central Indians current overseas player, Jake Rowe, has a myriad of batting experience in both the northern and southern hemisphere and has a strike rate of 92.8 (per one hundred balls) alongside his name.

The winner of the New World Te Puke verses Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College clash at the Te Puke Domain, will be within striking distance of making the top two, who will fight out the title decider in four weeks time.

Last weekend Te Puke bowled Carrus Mount Maunganui out cheaply and then hung on for victory, while Tauranga Boys College defeated GM Painters Lake Taupo CC.

Eves Realty Greerton, will be heavily favoured to defeat the team from the Great Lake region at Pemberton Park, to keep their current Baywide Cup unbeaten record intact. However, they have had to survive two encounters with Mount Maunganui and Central Indians which went down to the wire, before they grabbed the win points on offer.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 17 November 2018
New World Te Puke v Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College, Te Puke Domain; Eves Realty Greerton v Lake Taupo CC, Pemberton Park; Element IMF Cadets v Bayleys Central Indians, Tauranga Domain; Carrus Mount Maunganui the bye.

Points Table: Greerton 18, Cadets 14, Mount Maunganuui 9, Te Puke 8, Central Indians 8, Tauranga Boys College 7, Lake Taupo 0.

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Both Bay of Plenty Primary representative teams,

Posted: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Successful starts to the ND Primary tournament

Bay of Plenty Lakeland restricted Poverty Bay, to 93 for the loss of eight wickets, at Trident High School in Whakatane. Sean Gapes was the most economical Lakeland bowler, taking two wickets at a cost of just 6 runs. Sohan Patel and Thomas Yetsenga also bowled well to finish with two wickets apiece.
The Lakeland reply was a stroll in the park, with the Bay side getting home for the loss of just three wickets. Tom Martin was in sterling form with an unbeaten 43, while Jack Clarke was also there at the end with 27 not out.
The Bay of Plenty Coastland side also impressed with a solid victory against long-time rivals Hamilton. Hamilton mustered 89 for the loss of nine wickets, with Logan Murray doing the damage with the ball grabbing four wickets. Fynn Williamson stymied the Hamilton batters attempts to hit out, to finish with two wickets for just 4 runs. Daniel Coster led Coastland home to a easy victory, top scoring with 30 runs, while Utsav Kumar finished with 20 runs in the score-book.

The Bay of Plenty Junior Girls representatives, can be well pleased with their performances at the ND tournament held at Kaipara Flat, on Sunday and Monday (11/12 November 2018).
Two wins and two losses, saw the Bay of Plenty team finish in a share of second place. First up the Bay girls restricted Northland to 51/6, with Ella Rose Carter bowling with real enthusiasm to take three wickets at a cost of just 4 runs. Tash Wakelin top scored in the Bay of Plenty victory.
Tash Wakelin backed up her game one batting, with four wickets against Counties Manukau, as the Bay side restricted their opponents to 56/4. Bay of Plenty strolled to the win points on offer losing just two wickets. Mya Clarke, Grace Kahle and Rachel Wahab all contributed at the batting crease.
After round three was rained off, the next two encounters resulted in two Bay of Plenty losses. Waikato Valley got home for the loss of three wickets after the Bay side posted 62/4. In the final stanza, Poverty Bay cruised to victory without loss, in reply to the Bay of Plenty score of 50 for the loss of three wickets.

ND Primary Tournament 2018
Round One Results
Poverty Bay 93/8 (Sean Gapes 2/6, Sohan Patel 2/8, Thomas Yetsenga 2/20) lost to BOPCA Lakeland 98/3 (Tom Martin 43no, Jack Clarke 27no)
Hamilton 89/9 (Logan Murray 4/17, Fynn Williamson 2/4) lost to BOPCA Coastland 90/3 (Daniel Coster 30. Utsav Kumar 20) defeated

ND Junior Girls Tournament – results
Game One: Northland 51/6 (Ella Rose Carter 3/4) lost to Bay of Plenty 53/4 (Tash Wakelin 10)
Game Two: Counties Manukau 56/4 (Tash Wakelin 4/12, Ella Rose Carter 2/4 including a wicket maiden) lost to Bay of Plenty 59/2 (Mya Clarke 13no, Grace Kahle 12, Rachel Wahab 10)
Game Three: Rained Off
Game Four: Bay of Plenty 62/4 (Cate Wahl 14) lost to Waikato Valley 63/3 (Grace Kahle 2/7, Ella Rose Carter 2/8)
Game Five: Bay of Plenty 50/3 (Amelia Harvey 13no) lost to Poverty Bay 51/0

ND Primary Tournament Schedule
Sunday 18 November - Round Two
BOPCA Lakeland v Hamilton Invitation XI @ Neil Hunt Park, Rotorua
BOPCA Coastland v Poverty Bay @ Trident High School, Whakatane
26th – 28th November ND Primary Tournament @ Hamilton

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New Zealand A v India A at the Bay Oval 2018

Posted: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Match starts Friday

What a treat is in store for Bay of Plenty cricket fans over the weekend (16-19 November 2018), when New Zealand A hosts India A in a four-day match at the Bay Oval – and the best part is the free entrance to the best cricket venue in the country. Five India test players are coming to the Bay Oval, for the four-day match against New Zealand A that kicks off this Friday (16 November 2018) before joining the Indian test team in Adelaide as they prepare to play Australia. Ajinkya Rahane, who will captain India A at the Bay Oval four-dayer, along with Murali Vijay, Prithvi Shaw, Parthiv Patel and Hanuma Vihari, will depart to join their Indian test counterparts in Australia, immediately after the Western Bay of Plenty four-day encounter. Murali Vijay, has been regular member of the Indian test side, since making his debut against Australia a decade ago. Fifty-nine test appearances tell the tale of a high quality international batsman, who has scored 3933 test runs at average of 39.33. Twelve centuries and a highest score of 167, suggest that Murali is one of the best credentialed batsmen to play at the Bay Oval.

At the other end of the (experience) spectrum, is Prithvi Shaw who captained India to victory in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup final, against Australia at the Bay Oval in February. Shaw, showed that he is headed for cricket super stardom in the future, when he became the youngest Indian player to score a century on debut, against the West Indies in October 2018. Bay cricket fans had the opportunity to catch Prithvi’s talent on display during India’s four appearances at the Bay Oval, during the U19 CWC at the start of the year. He opened his Bay Oval campaign, with a sterling 94 off 100 balls, as his side easily dispatched Australia in pool play. Another superb knock came where he belted 57 not out in India’s total of 67/0 against Papaua New Guinea.

New Zealand A features a young man that also looks destined for higher honours. Rachin Ravindra showed his all-round skills during his U19 CWC Bay Oval appearances. In the opening game of the age-group tournament, Rachin took three wickets for 30 runs against West Indies and then blasted 76 in the New Zealand winning encounter with South Africa. There is a strong Western Bay of Plenty connection with the New Zealand A team. Doug Bracewell, who played Bay of Plenty age-group cricket, has worn the Black Cap strip during 60 appearances through the three forms of the game. Seventy-two test wickets and 2796 runs pay testament to a genuine international all-rounder.

New Zealand A v India A at the Bay Oval 2018
16-19 November Four-Day Match – 11am start
7 December One-Day Match – game one
9 December One-Day Match – game two
11 December One-Day Match – game three

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Baywide Cup Round Three

Posted: Monday, 12 November 2018

New World Te Puke Hold To Grab First Baywide Cup Win

New World Te Puke grabbed their first win of the Baywide Cup on Saturday (10 November 2018), when they held on against a determined Carrus Mount Maunganui bowling attack, to claim a three wicket win.

Te Puke bowler Cam Riley had the Mount Maunganui batsmen on the back foot from the start, removing the two Mount opening batsmen and danger-man Dan Smith, with the home side in trouble at 23 for the loss of four wickets. Riley came back to dismiss Tony Goodin for 12, as the Mount number ten was starting to hit out.

The Mount Maunganui innings concluded in the 44th over when they were bowled out for 117. Brody Gilroy and Mikaere Leef also bowled with enthusiasm taking two wickets apiece. The best of the Green and Gold batting attack was Dominic Crombie who finished with 28 runs in his side’s scorebook.

Te Puke openers Tai Bridgman-Raison (31) and Blair McKenzie (20) got the reply off to a strong start, with the first wicket falling at the 49 run mark. When Dan Price was caught and bowled by Peter Drysdale, Te Puke seemed well on the way to victory at 86/4. However Drysdale weaved some more magic with the ball, to take three further wickets at little cost, with the visitors to Blake Park eventually holding on with three wickets to spare.

Eves Realty Greerton beat Bayleys Central Indians in a cliff-hanger at Smallbone Park in Rotorua, with victory coming with three balls to spare and the last two batsmen at the crease. Batting first Central Indians were removed for 161, with Jake Rowe (31) Cam Ingram (23) and Aaron Bennett (22) providing some solid defiance at the batting crease. Greerton’s Jared Tutty opened his sides bowling attack and finished with four wickets at a cost of 25 runs, with Dan Spencer Lee Watkins both taking a brace of wickets.

The first three Greerton batsmen contributed just six runs before Lee Watkins steadied the ship with 28 runs. Shane Wineti made a solid contribution to reach the thirties. It was left to Jared Tutty to take his team to a one wicket victory, as wickets fell at the other end, with an unbeaten neat half-century.

Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College has successful road-trip to Taupo defeating the home team. The Tauranga Boys young men were dismissed for 185, with four batsmen reaching the twenties and thirties. GM Painters Lake Taupo CC skipper Habib Malik took four wickets at a cost of 31 runs.

A solid middle order performance from Taupo’s Habib Malik (32) Jack Wiggins (25) and Louie Love-Parata (24) wasn’t enough, as they were restricted to 145/9, to give Tauranga Boys their first victory of the Baywide Cup courtesy of a 40 run win.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Results – 10 November 2018
Baywide Cup Round Three
Carrus Mount Maunganui 117 (D Crombie 28, N Smith 20; C Riley 4/29, M Leef 2/11, B Gilroy 2/30) lost to New World Te Puke 121/7 (T Bridgman-Raison 31, D Price 27, B McKenzie 20; RPO Drysdale 4/12, D Swan 2/12)
Bayleys Central Indians 161 (J Rowe 31, C Ingram 23, A Bennett 22; J Tutty 4/24, D Spencer 2/22, L Watkins 2/22) lost to Eves Realty Greerton 162/9 (J Tutty 45no, S Wineti 34, L Watkins 28; C Tupaea 3/30, H Gosai 2/26, S Nicholls 2/26)
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 185 (C Williams 33, C Templer 29, T Clarke 24, T Bettleheim 21; H Malik 4/31, J Dolan 3/16) defeated GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 145/9 (H Malik 32, J Wiggins 25, L Love-Parata 24; C Williams 3/30)
Element IMF Cadets the bye

Points Table (Provisional) Greerton 20, Cadets 14, , Mount Maunganuui 8, Central Indians 7, Te Puke 7, Tauranga Boys College 6, Lake Taupo 0.

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BOPCA Lakeland Primary Team

Posted: Friday, 9 November 2018

To Play In ND Tournament Announced

The first BOPCA Lakeland age-group team, to play in the annual ND age-group tournaments has been announced with the selection of the Lakeland Primary representatives. Bay of Plenty Cricket Lakeland regional age-group teams, are selected from the most promising youngsters from the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupo. BOPCA Lakeland sides, will also participate in the ND Junior and Senior Secondary tournaments, during November and December 2018. The ND Primary championship kicks off with two Sunday rounds of play, before the annual tournament playoffs in Hamilton 26th – 28rh November 2018.

Round one on Sunday 11 November matches the Lakeland primary side against Poverty Bay at Whakatane. A week later, round two will take place Rotorua, when the Hamilton representatives pay a visit to the Sulphur City. The Lakeland Coach is Central Indians premier player Jake Rowe, who has a myriad of playing and coaching experience in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

BOPCA Lakeland Primary Team
Jack Clarke, Jake Finlay (Eastern Bay of Plenty) Sohan Patel. Thomas Yetsenga, Jovan Bosch, Ben Clarke (Rotorua) Tom Martin, Ben Solomon, Lucas Neill (Taupo) Sean Gapes
Non-Travelling Reserves: Hayden Chapman, Ranithu Rodrigo (Rotorua)
Coach: Jake Rowe

ND Primary Tournament 2018
Sunday 11 November Round One v Poverty Bay @ Whakatane
Sunday 18 November Round Two v Hamilton @ Rotorua
26th – 28th November ND Primary Tournament @ Hamilton

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Two Bay Of Plenty Junior Secondary ND Tournament

Posted: Friday, 9 November 2018

Teams Announced

The two Bay of Plenty Cricket Junior Secondary teams to play at the annual ND Junior Secondary Tournament in Rotorua 3rd – 7th December 2018, have been named. In addition, three Western Bay of Plenty youngsters have been selected in the ND Invitation team.
Participation in the ND Junior Secondary Schools tournament, is an important cog in the Bay of Plenty Cricket age-group pathway. Year 5 and 6 players kick of representation selection in BOPCA sub-association representative teams, before the most promising progress to Coastland and Lakeland Primary teams.
The Bay of Plenty Junior and Senior Secondary teams are the last links in the Bay of Plenty Cricket age-group pathway.

A look back at the 2005 Coastland Junior Secondary side reveals a rich tapestry of players, who have gone on to senior representative honours.
Top of the class is Kane Williamson, with the current Black Cap skipper in all three forms of the game now a super-star of the international game. Current ND contracted batsman Bharat Popli, has made 39 first class appearances to record 2404 runs at an outstanding average of 50.74, with a highest score of 172.
Last season Greerton premier skipper Shane Wineti led his club team to the big prize in Baywide cricket of winning the Williams Cup – with Wineti having worn the Bay of Plenty Senior Men’s and Development team uniform in recent seasons. Two other graduates from the class of 2005, to be awarded Bay of Plenty senior representative honours, were Brett Sorrenson and Mitch McCann.

ND Junior Secondary Tournament @ Rotorua 3rd – 7th December 2018
Bay of Plenty Lakeland
Harry Jones, Ethan Forbes (Trident High School, Isaac Clement (Whakatane HS, Lochland White (Opotiki College) Viren Patel, Cohen Stewart, Matt Veitch, Angus Veitch, Jayden Meyer (John Paul College) Sam Lund (Western Heights HS) Brook Mitchell, Karsen Dyball (Rotorua Lakes HS)
Coach: Crispian Stewart Manager: Brett Jones

Bay of Plenty Coastland
Dandre du Plessis (captain) Ben Vyver, Josh Manners, Spencer Wills, Isaac White, Finn O’Brien-O’Loan, Jacob Marshall, Toby Taylor, Liam Collett, Robert Ward, Harrison Leach, Joe Smyth
Non Travelling Reserves: Riley Brady, Jordan Smith, Depp Bollingford.
Coach: Sam Owen
ND Invitational Team: Dylan Fletcher, Alex Ford, Cypress Purden Winter-Ford

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Three Bay Of Plenty Players Grab World Cricket Headlines

Posted: Thursday, 8 November 2018

By the end of Wednesday the 7th November 2018 - three home-grown Bay of Plenty cricket players had grabbed World Cricket Headlines.

Joe Carter and Brett Hampton tore one Central Districts bowler apart to finish with a new List A (fifty over per side) world record of 43 runs in an over.

Carter and Hampton, came together when ND were in deep trouble at 95 for the loss of five wickets, in their Ford Trophy clash with CD at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

The onslaught took place in the 46th over, off the bowling of Willem Ludick, as the pair put the tar-seal outside Seddon Park under attack. Hampton hit the first delivery for four, before he despatched back-to-back no balls for consecutive sixes. Hampton struck a further six, before hitting a single to give Carter the strike. Carter continued the hitting, delivering three consecutive sixes to round out the 43-run over.

The mammoth over surpassed the previous List A world record of 39, which was set in Dhaka by Elton Chigumbura off the bowling of Alauddin Babu in 2013.

The Bay of Plenty pair shared a 178-run partnership off 126 balls, to guide Northern Districts to 313/7 off their 50 overs. Hampton fell just short of his century, departing for 95 from 66 balls, while Carter brought up his hundred with a six in the last over to finish unbeaten on 102 from 77 balls, his first List A century.

Central Districts made a determined challenge for victory and reached 288/9 in their allotted overs.

It is not the first time that the two big hitting Bay batsmen have combined to blast the opposition out of the match. In January 2013, Bay of Plenty smashed 701 against Hamilton in a Hawke Cup Direct Challenge played in enemy territory, which is believed to be the highest Hawke Cup Direct Challenge score since the competition began.

Joe Carter smashed Simons Winter’s previous record of the Bay of Plenty highest score of 181 when he was adjudged lbw for 187. The new record last just a few hours as Brett Hampton powered past Carter’s new mark, before also falling to a leg before decision for 194.

Just when the news was sinking in about the new List A World record, a report from the other side of the world relayed news that Trent Boult had claimed an ODI hat-trick, in the Black Caps first One-Day Game against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Trent became the fifth New Zealander to claim an ODI hat-trick in the game. Boult struck in just the third over of the match, removing Pakistan’s three key batsmen in Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez in successive deliveries.

They were three quality pieces of cricket too. The left-armer had the ball to swinging and first clean bowed Zaman, then had Azam caught by Ross Taylor at a wide slip, before finishing the triple strike by trapping Hafeez LBW.

Boult joins Shane Bond, Emily Drumm, Julie Harris and Danny Morrison in the exclusive club of Kiwis and becomes the 46th male player in history to claim a men's ODI hat-trick.

(Thanks to NZ Cricket and Northern Districts Cricket for the match reports)

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Photos from Mini World Cup

Posted: Thursday, 8 November 2018

Thanks to Sport BOP

Action from Mini World Cup

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Baywide Cup Round 3

Posted: Thursday, 8 November 2018

Five-Time Baywide Cup Champions Carrus Mount Maunganui Meet New World Te Puke

Five-time Baywide Cup champions Carrus Mount Maunganui, will look to use their home track advantage when they play New World Te Puke at Blake Park on Saturday (10 November 2018).

Mount Maunganui is long in Baywide premier cricket experience, with skipper Dale Swan, Peter Drysdale, Ben Musgrave, Tony Goodin, Matt Golding, Chris Atkinson and Nick Smith in their ranks.

Two new recruits who have travelled along the Tauranga Boys College pathway are the future of the club. Wicketkeeper Ben Pomare is a steady pair of hands behind the stumps and a more than useful batsman, who was the top run-scorer for the Bay Development side last season. Fellow 2017/18 Development team bowler Dominic Crombie led the Development wickets tally and is a strike bowler of real promise.

Two Te Puke youngsters in Josh Earle and Cameron Riley are likely to open the Te Puke bowling attack and could really trouble the Mount top and middle order. A further pair of Te Puke young men in Iman Singh and Daniel Price, played for the Bay Development team in the 2017/18 season while still attending secondary school.

GM Painters Lake Taupo CC is at home at Owen Delaney Park, when Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College pay a visit to the Great Lake region on Saturday. The two sides who currently sit winless at the bottom of the standings are likely to have a good scrap to bank the win points on offer.

Bayleys Central Indians made solid progress last season, to reach the playoffs of the long-time Bay of Plenty Cricket big prize of the Williams Cup, in the second half of last season. Standing in the way of a Central Indians home-town victory, is Eves Realty Greerton who have posted a winning one-day sequence, which stretches back to the start of the Williams Cup in early January of this year.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 10 November 2018
Bayleys Central Indians v Eves Realty Greerton, Smallbone Park; GM Painters Lake Taupo CC v Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College, Owen Delaney Park; Carrus Mount Maunganui v New World Te Puke, Blake Park; Element IMF Cadets the bye.
Points Table: Cadets 14, Greerton 14, Mount Maunganuui 8, Central Indians 7, Te Puke 1, Tauranga Boys College 0, Lake Taupo 0.

Baywide Cup Champions
2017/18 (Otumoetai Cadets) 2016/17 (Mount Maunganui) 2015/16 (Greerton) 2014/15 (Greerton) 2013/14 (Mount Maunganui) 2012/13 (Mount Maunganui) 2011/12 (Otumoetai Cadets) 2010/11 (Mount Maunganui) 2009/10 (Mount Maunganui) 2008/09 (Mount Maunganui) 2007/08 (Otumoetai Cadets)

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BOPCA Coastland Primary

Posted: Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Team Announced

The first BOPCA Coastland age-group team, to play in the annual ND age-group tournaments has been announced with the selection of the Coastland Primary representatives. BOPCA Cricket Manager Tai Bridgman-Raison said “Due to the depth of talent in this Coastland (Western Bay of Plenty) age group, the selectors have chosen a large extended squad, who has been invited to take part in pre-tournament training and provide cover for any injury concerns”. “Fynn Williamson, Billy Syme, Te Manewha Rikihana and Lucas Grant will play in round two against Poverty Bay, with four Tauranga Intermediate players (Andrew Friskney, Luke Spargo, Utsav Kumar and Josh Espitalier) playing in the NZ Primary Cup National Finals”. The ND Primary championship kicks off with two Sunday rounds of play, before the annual tournament playoffs in Hamilton 26th – 28th November 2018.
Round one on Sunday 11 November sees the Coastland primary side squaring off against Hamilton in Tauranga, before meeting Poverty seven days later.

BOPCA Coastland Primary Team
Andrew Friskney (c) Luke Spargo, Utsav Kumar, Josh Espitalier, Luca Adsett, Loughie Keaney (vc) Ben Parlane, Logan Murray, Daniel Coster, Morgan Wellsbury.

Coach: Will Spargo Manager: Matt Adsett

Coastland Primary Extended Training Squad
Fynn Williamson, Billy Syme, Te Manewha Rikihana, Lucas Grant, Lachlan Balfour, Jake Riley, Harry Burns, Luke Scrimgeour, Angus Tustin, Sebastian Heath.

ND Primary Tournament 2018
Sunday 11 November Round One v Hamilton @ Tauranga
Sunday 18 November Round Two v Poverty Bay – venue to be decided
26th – 28th November ND Primary Tournament @ Hamilton

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Bay Of Plenty Junior Girls Team

Posted: Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Travel To Kaipara Flats This Weekend

Ten Bay of Plenty girls, have been selected in the Bay of Plenty Junior Girls side, which will play against five other Northern Districts teams from Northland, Counties Manukau, Waikato Valley and Hamilton. The nine aside tournament will see the Bay of Plenty girls play four games over the two days of competition.

The Junior Girls tournament is again being hosted by Northland Cricket and is to be played at the Northland southerly location at Kaipara Flats.

The Bay Girls team, is the one of the initial steps in Bay of Plenty Cricket Women’s cricket pathway, which follows on from the highly successful GoGirl Development program managed by BOPCA Women’s Development Officer Rebecca Yee.

Bay of Plenty Cricket Manager Tai Bridgman-Raison said “The Kaipara tournament is an important stepping stone as player’s transition into the secondary school program. For many players this is their first introduction to a tournament type environment, where they are playing a lot of cricket in a short space of time”.

ND Junior Girls Tournament @ Kaipara Flats - 11/12 November
Bay of Plenty Team
Mya Clarke, Amelia Harvey, Annie Nolan, Tash Wakelin, Cate Wahl, Elle Archer, Rachel Wahab, Grace Kahle, Ella Rose Carter – one to be added
Coach: Rebecca Yee

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Baywide Cup Round 2

Posted: Monday, 5 November 2018

Eves Realty Greerton Give Their Supporters A Rollercoaster Ride Against New World Te Puke

Eves Realty Greerton gave their supporters a rollercoaster ride at Pemberton Park on Saturday (3 November 2018), before defeating New World Te Puke by 54 runs, in an encounter where less than half the allotted overs were used up.

The home team won the toss and were in some trouble, with just thirty odd runs on the board, for the loss of four wickets. Skipper Shane Wineti steadied the ship before falling with 22 runs to his name. Batting at eight, Jared Tutty fought a rearguard action, which saw him produce his team’s best batting performance of 24 runs.

Tutty produced a handy ninth wicket stand with Ben Lind, however three ducks and a further two batsmen removed for just a couple of runs apiece, saw Greerton bowled out for just 120 in the twenty-eighth over. Brody Gilroy was the star of the Te Puke bowling attack, grabbing four top and middle order bowling scalps at a cost of 28 runs.

Greerton Captain Shane Wineti said “Right from the start, the pitch had a lot in it for the bowlers and we thought if we could get the Te Puke top order cheaply, we would win the game. Our bowlers produced the goods and we were delighted to wrap the game up with plenty of overs to spare”.

Dan Price was the only Te Puke batsman to show any real defiance with a hard fought 24, as the visitors were bundled out for 66 in the twentieth over, which saw Greerton retain the Baker Cup (WBOP Challenge Trophy). All five Greerton bowlers had success with the ball, with new season recruit Henry Collier taking three wickets

Defending Baywide Cup Champions Element IMF Cadets, posted a big win over G M Painters Lake Taupo CC at the Tauranga Domain. Cadets set the Great Lake region side a big target, when they reached 245 for the loss of eight wickets. Openers Marcel Collett (47) and Fergus Lellman (37) set a solid platform, with Cadets captain Jono Boult coming in at three top scoring with 48 runs. Habib Malik was the best of the Taupo region side bowling attack with three wickets.

Cadets banked a 138 run victory in their scorebook as the Taupo visitors were bowled out for 107. Kamal Bains grabbed three Lake Taupo wickets with Jono Boult returning 2/25.

Carrus Mount Maunganui, bounced back from a heart-breaking narrow loss to Greerton last week, to claim an easy eight wicket win over Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College at Tauranga Boys headquarters. Tauranga Boys elected to bat first and were removed for 128 with nine balls remaining in their turn at bat.

Coming in when his side was 57/4, Niven Dovey played a patient innings as wickets fell at the other end, with 53 off 102 balls, in his team total of 128 all out. The Mount wickets were shared around with Tony Goodin, Nick Smith, Dale Swan and Dominic Crombie all taking two wickets apiece.

The Mount opening pair led their team to eight wicket win. Ben Musgrave smacked 49 runs at a little better than a run a ball, with Peter Drysdale there when the end came in the 23rd over with an unbeaten 57. Tauranga Boys bowler James Gatenby took the two Mount wickets to fall in the match.

Baywide Cup 3 November 2018
Eves Realty Greerton 120 (J Tutty 24, S Wineti 22; B Gilroy 4/28, M Leef 2/7, J Earle 2/37) defeated New World Te Puke 67 (D Price 24; H Collier 3/9, D Spencer 2/15)
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 128 (N Dovey 53; T Goodin 2/10, N Smith 2/16, D Crombie 2/16, D Swan 2/30) lost to Carrus Mount Maunganui 129/2 (RPO Drysdale 57no, B Musgrave 49)
Element IMF Cadets 245/8 (J Boult 48, M Collett 47, F Lellman 37, M Galappaththi 37, D Maathuis 21no; H Malik 3/44) defeated GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 107 (K Bains 3/25, J Boult 2/25)
Bayleys Central Indians the bye

Points Table (Provisional) Cadets 12, Greerton 12, Central Indians 6, Mount Maunganuui 6, Te Puke 0, Lake Taupo 0.

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Sport NZ has launched nationwide public consultation

Posted: Monday, 5 November 2018

Have you Say

Sport NZ has launched nationwide public consultation on its review into sport integrity, calling on anyone involved in sport to share their thoughts on a range of integrity issues through an online survey that will be open for the next six weeks.

Click here to find out more and to participate in the Sport Integrity Survey.

Sport Bay of Plenty take these issues seriously and recently launched Lead the Cheer, in conjunction with Regional Sporting Organisations around the Bay of Plenty. Lead the Cheer provides educational tools and resources for those involved in sport and recreation to promote positive sideline behaviour. Click here to find out more.

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Baywide Cup Round 2

Posted: Thursday, 1 November 2018

Two Baywide Premier Batsmen Eye Further Three Figure Scores

Two long-serving Baywide premier club batsmen, will have quietly fixed their sights on extending their most-centuries-for-their-club in the 2018/19 Baywide cricket season.

Last season, New World Te Puke master blaster Tai Bridgman-Raison equalled the Western Bay of Plenty record of 13 centuries posted by Llorne Howell, when he belted 146 against GM Painters Lake Taupo CC in a Williams Cup encounter. The veteran Te Puke batsman heads some illustrious company on the Te Puke Honours Board, ahead of players of the quality of Andy Roberts, Lance Cairns and Robbie and Mathew Hart.

Bay of Plenty representative Peter Drysdale, is closing in on claiming the magical 3000 representative run target this season. The long-time Mount Maunganui all-rounder has belted 11 centuries for his Mount side, four ahead of James Pamment. Drysdale showed his all-round talent last weekend when he took four wickets against Greerton in a Baywide Cup thriller.

This Saturday (3 November 2018) Bridgman-Raison will be at the forefront of the Te Puke batting attack, when they come up against Eves Realty Greerton at Pemberton Park. At stake will be the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket challenge prize of the Baker Cup. Last Saturday, Greerton retained the Baker Cup in an absolute thriller against Mount Maunganui, with the match only decided with two balls to spare.

Peter Drysdale is likely to open the Mount Maunganui batting attack against Bond & Co at Nicholson Field. The Tauranga student side sat out the bye last week and this weekend’s test against the Mount, will give an indication of where they are likely to sit in the first half of the season.

Defending Baywide Cup titleholders Element IMF Cadets will be heavily favoured to despatch GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, at the Tauranga Domain. Cadets, won a hard fought encounter with Te Puke in round one, in banking the win points of the fifty over per side competition.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 3 November 2018
Element IMF Cadets v GM Painters Lake Taupo CC. Tauranga Domain; Eves Realty Greerton v New World Te Puke, Pemberton Park; Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v Carrus Mount Maunganui, Nicholson Field; Bayleys Central Indians the bye.

Points Table: Cadets 6, Greerton 6, Central Indians 6, Te Puke 0, Mount Maunganui 0, Lake Taupo 0.

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Bay Of Plenty Primary School Cricket Festivals To Take Place In November

Posted: Thursday, 1 November 2018

To Take Place In November

A key component in the Bay of Plenty Cricket junior pathway, is the BOPCA Primary School regional cricket festivals that will be held throughout the region in November 2018.

The regional cricket festivals are to be held in Eastern and Western Bay of Plenty. Rotorua and Taupo and follow on from the NZ Cricket Superstarter program school visits during August and September.

Aimed at Year Four to Six students, the Superstarter program consists of four modules of the fundamental movement skills of striking, throwing, catching and bowling the ball. At the end of each Superstarter program the youngsters receive a certificate to acknowledge their skill level achieved on the day.
The Bay of Plenty regional cricket festivals follow the NZ Cricket philosophy of “Making school cricket programs all about fun, participation and developing our players of tomorrow”. The BOPCA Festivals of Cricket, give the Superstarter graduates the opportunity to utilize their new-found cricket skills in fun non-competitive environments.

The long-time Western Bay of Plenty Mini World Cup, has attracted a record thirty-five school teams this year. The Mini World Cup was initiated by Bay of Plenty Cricket in 2004 and to give the day-out a real flavour of international cricket, all school teams represent a cricket-playing nation. However the best part on the day, is that many of the teams enters into the spirit of the occasion and dress up in the colours of the country that they are representing. The most sought after prize on the day is the best uniform award.

The Eastern Bay of Plenty junior cricket festival will be held in Whakatane on Wednesday 21st of November, with up to a dozen schools expected to attend the day. Rotorua’s day out for aspiring cricket stars will be held at Smallbone Park on 6th November.
The highlight for the young players in the Taupo region is their BOPCA Carnival of Cricket, at Owen Delaney Park on the 8th November, which traditionally attracts up to two dozen school teams.

BOPCA Primary School Cricket Festivals – November 2018
6 November Rotorua Carnival of Cricket @ Smallbone Park
7 November Western Bay of Plenty Mini World Cup @ Bay Oval & Blake Park
8 November Taupo Carnival of Cricket @ Owen Delaney Park
21 November Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Festival
22 November Western Bay of Plenty GoGirl Super 6’s @ Bay Oval

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EVES REALTY GREERTON DEFEAT CARRUS MOUNT MAUNGANUI

Posted: Monday, 29 October 2018

LAST OVER THRILLER

Eves Realty Greerton held on to the Baker Cup (Western Bay Challenge Trophy) by the skin of their teeth, when they defeated Carrus Mount Maunganui in a Baywide Cup match, that went down to the last over at Blake Park on Saturday (27 October 2018).

Long-time Bay of Plenty representative batsman Peter Drysdale and Mount new recruit Ben Pomare, put on 47 run partnership before the first wicket fell. Drysdale carried on to post his sides top score of 59, with Dominic Crombie and Dan Smith both reaching the twenties.

Matt Golding hit out late in the Mount turn at bat, as his side became bogged down, to post an unbeaten 26 runs with Mount Maunganui reaching 189/6. Dan Spencer returning from a season break, was the best of the Greerton bowling attack taking two wickets for 47 runs.

Greerton opener Nicholas Hendry, anchored his teams reply, showcasing a full array of shots on his way to top score with a sterling 73 runs. Peter Drysdale (4/28) and skipper Dale Swan (3/21) tightened the screws to put real pressure on the Greerton reply.

Entering the last over of the encounter, the match was on a knife-edge, with Greerton requiring three runs to win with the last two batsmen at the crease. Jared Tutty, was there at the end with an unbeaten 25 runs, as his side squeezed past their long-time rivals.

Bayleys Central Indians cruised to an easy 49 run victory, against GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, in their Lakeland region local derby played at Owen Delaney Park in Taupo. Batting first the Rotorua visitors were removed for 163, with their overseas player in Jake Rowe the best of their batting attack with 34 runs. Ryan Neves and Chris Tupea both posted identical totals of 27 runs apiece.

While the Lake Taupo side took a positive approach to their reply, Central Indians captain Steven Nicholls wrecked the home sides reply, with five wickets at a cost of just 17 runs. Prabh Gill and Jake Rowe also bowled with real enthusiasm as the home team was bowled out for 114.

Defending Baywide Cup titleholders Element IMF Cadets, had to overcome a tail-end fightback from New World Te Puke at the Tauranga Domain before securing a 21 run victory.

Gurwinder Singh who heads the Cadets bowling attack, showed his skills with the bat to top score with a fine 56 not out, as his side were removed for 198. Northern Districts all-rounder Sean Davey, got his side away to a good start at the top of the innings with 47 runs. Christian MacDonald was the best of the Te Puke bowlers taking four wickets at a cost of 33 runs.

Te Puke Captain Stephen Crossan (46) was in solid form at the top of his sides innings, as wickets fell at the other end. The Cadets bowlers then ramped up the action with Te Puke in real trouble, before Brody Gilroy (45) and Iman Singh (30) put together an 80 run stand for the eighth wicket.

However, Cadets prevailed to pick up the win points on offer, with Tauranga Boys College student Jacob Logan impressing with four wickets.

Baywide Cup Round One - Results 27 October 2018
Carrus Mount Maunganui 189/6 (RPO Drysdale 59, M Golding 26no, D Crombie 23, D Smith 20; D Spencer 2/47) lost to Eves Realty Greerton 190/9 (N Hendry 73, P Davenport 27, J Tutty 25no; RPO Drysdale 4/28, D Swan 3/21
Element IMF Cadets 198 (G Singh 56no, S Davey 47; C MacDonald 4/33, M Leef 2/29, J Earle 2/55) defeated New World Te Puke 177 (S Crossan 46, B Gilroy 45, I Singh 30; J Logan 4/31, M Barclay 2/22, J Boult 2/22)
Bayleys Central Indians 163 (J Rowe 34, R Neves 27, C Tupea 27) defeated GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 114 (S Nicholls 5/17, J Rowe 2/19, P Gill 2/20)
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College the bye

Points Table (Provisional) Cadets 6, Greerton 6, Central Indians 6, Te Puke 0, Mount Maunganui 0, Lake Taupo 0.

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Baywide Cup Kicks Off This Saturday

Posted: Thursday, 25 October 2018

In the decade since the Baywide Cup was introduced, just three Western Bay of Plenty clubs have won the first leg of the BOPCA One-Day competitions played each season.

The Baywide Cup is played in the first half of the cricket year, with the two top sides in the round robin series, meeting in a shootout on the 15 December 2018. The second leg of the BOPCA fifty over per-side championships is the Williams Cup, which dates back to the 1930’s and will be played in the first three months of 2019.

Carrus Mount Maunganui (6) Element IMF Cadets (3) and Eves Realty Greerton (2) have all held the Baywide prize aloft in victory, during the last eleven seasons. Mount Maunganui are the only club to win the Baywide/Williams Cup double, achieving the feat in the 2010/11 and 2012/13 seasons.

Cadets will enter the fray on Saturday (27 October 2018) as the defending Baywide Cup titleholders, after defeating New World Te Puke in last year’s final. Cadets had first use of the wicket at the Tauranga Domain and were removed for 203. A fired up Cadets bowling attack removed the visitors for just 127, to hand Cadets the Baywide Cup for the third occasion.

A Baker Cup challenge at Blake Park, between current holders Greerton and Mount Maunganui, will open the season 2018 Baywide Cup proceeding. The former Tauranga Cricket Championship trophy, has been reborn as the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket challenge trophy. The old-time cricket prize, is on the line each time the current holder plays a Western Bay side in Baywide premier competition.

Greerton took the Baker Cup from Cadets in the opening round of last season’s Williams Cup and held it throughout the competition, courtesy of a unbeaten record in the season half of the 2017/18 season.

In other Baywide Cup opening day action, Cadets will meet in a replay of last year’s Baywide Cup final against Te Puke, at the Tauranga Domain.

Owen Delaney Park in Taupo, will host a Lakeland region clash between GM Painters Lake Taupo Cricket Club and Bayleys Central Indians. The Taupo side learnt plenty of lessons in their first season in Baywide cricket last year and should give the Rotorua visitors a good battle for the win points on offer.

BOPCA Baywide Cup Draw – 27 October 2018

Carrus Mount Maunganui v Eves Realty Greerton, Blake3; Element IMF Cadets v New World Te Puke. Tauranga Domain; GM Painters Lake Taupo CC v Bayleys Central Indians, Owen Delaney Park one; Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College the bye.

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Bay Of Plenty Win Inaugural Howell Family Cup

Posted: Tuesday, 23 October 2018

The inaugural Howell Family Cup was up for grabs on the Sunday of Labour weekend, after Hawkes Bay and Bay of Plenty XI shared the honours in the two Twenty 20 matches, played on Saturday (20 October 2018) at the Tauranga Domain.

Day two saw Hawkes Bay again take use of the batting strip, in the three game pre-season representative series, played over the holiday weekend break. Opening batsman Bradley Wiggins anchored the start while several wickets fell at the other end, to finish one short of a half-century.

The visitor’s middle and lower order of Angus Schaw (35) Cullum Hewetson (24) Jayden Lennox (24) and Todd Watson (21) all made solid contributions, as Hawkes Bay were removed for 207 in the fifty over per side match.

Bay of Plenty required 3.81 runs per over for victory - with their first wicket falling for just seven. Stephen Crossan (40) and skipper Joe Carter (53) came together to produce a 94 run stand. At 174 for the loss of five wickets, the home team appeared to have the game in the bag, however two further wickets without a run being added changed the momentum.

It was left to Ben Musgrave (42no) and Tauranga Boys College youngster Taylor Bettelheim (13no) to steer their team home to a three wicket win – for Bay of Plenty to lift aloft the Howell Family Cup aloft in victory.

Hawkes Bay won the toss and went in to bat at the Tauranga Domain in the first T20 encounter on Saturday morning. The home side bowlers controlled much of the momentum restricting Hawkes Bay to 135/4. A skippers knock from Jake Smith produced an unbeaten 67 runs with the Bay of Plenty wickets shared around.

The Bay of Plenty top order cruised to a nine wicket victory, with a 114 run opening stand put on from veteran all-rounder Jono Boult and Sean Davey. Boult, who made his Bay debut back in 2004, blasted an unbeaten 75 off just 42 balls with Davey posting 36 runs before being dismissed.

The hosts backed their first innings performance and elected to bat in Saturday’s second T20 match. They lost their first wicket with 49 runs on the board, before the Hawkes Bay bowlers struck back to take three wickets for just 12 runs. Jono Boult (58no) and newly appointed captain Joe Carter (52no) then lashed out, to take their side through to 178 for the loss of four wickets.

Line and length Bay of Plenty bowling was rewarded with two early Hawkes Bay wickets. Coming in at three, Dean Foxcroft took his side innings by the scruff of the neck, to take them home to a six wicket win. Foxcroft hammered a neat unbeaten century, off just 53 balls, in the whirlwind attack that contained six 4’s and eight big shots over the boundary rope.

Bay of Plenty v Hawkes Bay Pre-Season @ Tauranga Domain
Sunday 21 October 2018 – Fifty Overs per side
Hawkes Bay 207 (Bayley Wiggins 41, Angus Schaw 35, Cullum Hewetson 24, Jayden Lennox 24; Dale Smith 3/43, Peter Drysdale 2/9, Sean Davey 2/41) lost to Bay of Plenty XI 210/7 (Joe Carter 53, Ben Musgrave 42no, Stephen Crossan 40, Peter Drysdale 30; JFA Field 3/15, Dean Foxcroft 2/47)

Saturday 20 October 2018
Twenty 20 Game One
Hawkes Bay 135/4 (Jake Smith 67, Cullum Hewetson 27) lost to Bay of Plenty XI 137/1 (Jono Boult 75no, Sean Davey 36, Joe Carter 20no)
Twenty 20 Game Two
Bay of Plenty XI 178/4 (Jono Boult 58no, Joe Carter 52no; Angus Schaw 2/22) lost to Hawkes Bay 179/4 (Dean Foxcroft 100no, Jake Smith 32no)

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Howell Family Cup On The Line For The First Time

Posted: Thursday, 18 October 2018

At The Tauranga Domain

Following on from last season’s pre-season representative hit-out in the Western Bay of Plenty, between Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay, at Labour weekend – this year’s edition, will have an inaugural trophy which recognizes a cricket family with strong connections to both provinces.

The Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay Cricket Associations, have decided that the representative warm-up matches should become a regular fixture and to cement the games in their annual calendar, the Howell Family Cup will be on the line.

The Howell family has had strong cricket connections with both Hawkes Bay and Bay of Plenty. John Howell, who was the NZ Cricket national coaching director for nearly 20 years, played for Hawkes Bay in Hawke Cup and Central Districts regional competition. In the early 2000’s, John moved north to the Western Bay of Plenty to establish the John Howell Cricket Academy

John’s two sons in Llorne and Glynn also played major association cricket. Llorne, went on to play for the Black Caps in 12 ODI’s twenty years ago and played 38 games in the Bay of Plenty uniform captaining the side in the 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons.

There will be a changing of the guard at the Tauranga Domain, with Joe Carter picking up the skipper’s baton for the current season, from long-time Bay captain Peter Drysdale. While RPO Drysdale will no longer have the captains asterisk in the scorebook, on the weekend, he will long remembered as the most successful all-time Bay of Plenty Hawke Cup captain. Drysdale led his troops to nine Hawke Cup Direct Challenge victories, from the Bay’s 16 Hawke Cup wins since the first success against Hawkes Bay in 1986.

The weekend encounters at the Tauranga Domain, will kick off with two Twenty 20 games on Saturday followed by a one-day game the following day.

BOPCA Convener of Selectors Tai Bridgman-Raison said “The weekend’s cricket will serve as number of purposes and is the ideal preparation as a lead-in to the men’s representative season”. “It will be a chance to try different combinations and roles among the playing group, as we look ahead to the ND T20 tournament in December”.

The two provinces have a representative history through Hawke Cup cricket that stretches back to 1986. The two Bays have met on five HC Direct Challenge occasions, with Bay of Plenty emerging victorious four times.

“Hawkes Bay always brings a strong side, so it will be challenging cricket which is exactly what we want from a pre-season hit out”. “The selectors have gone with a mixture of experience and youth as we look to develop depth in the squad”, said Bridgman-Raison.

Bay of Plenty XI’s v Hawkes Bay @ Tauranga Domain – 20/21 October 2018
Saturday (20 October)
Twenty 20 Number One –10.00am start
Twenty 20 Number Two – 1pm start
Sunday (21 October) One-Day (50 over per team) – 10.00am start

Bay of Plenty XI’s v Hawkes Bay
Saturday (Twenty 20 x two)
Jono Boult, Sean Davey, Joe Carter (captain) Peter Drysdale, Brett Hampton, Henry Collier, Tim Pringle, Ben Musgrave, Blair McKenzie, Dominic Crombie, Iman Singh, Chris Atkinson.
Sunday (Fifty Over)
Stephen Crossan, Henry Collier, Peter Drysdale, Joe Carter (captain) Ben Musgrave, Tim Pringle, Ben Pomare, Fergus Lellman, Dan Smith, Chris Atkinson, Bharat Popli , Brett Hampton

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Baywide Twenty 20 Abandoned

Posted: Monday, 15 October 2018

Without A Ball Being Bowled In Anger

Not a solitary ball was bowled in anger, in the third and fourth rounds of the BOPCA Baywide Twenty 20 Championship, scheduled for Fergusson Park in Tauranga City on Saturday (13 October 2018).

While the afternoon skies were bathed in sunshine, the damage had been done with overnight rain and low water-table levels at the Tauranga seaside suburban park, which saw the artificial wickets waterlogged on Saturday morning.

Attempts were made for a later afternoon start, however another review of the wickets and outfields around noon, resulted on the pin being pulled on the two rounds of the Baywide Twenty 20 field-day in the Western Bay of Plenty.

The Baywide T20 competition will go on the backburner as the Baywide Cup takes centre stage and will return to open the second half of the season in January 2019.

BOPCA Twenty 20 13 October 2018 - Results

Round Three & Four - Abandoned

Points Table: Carrus Mount Maunganui 18, Eves Realty Greerton 15, Element IMF Cadets 12, GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 12, Bayleys Central Indians 6, Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 6, New World Te Puke 3.

Baywide Twenty 20 Championship Schedule

12 January 2019 - Round 5&6 @ Fergusson Park

19 Janauary 2019 – Round 7 & Finals Playoffs @ Fergusson Park

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Greerton And Mount Maunganui Square Off

Posted: Thursday, 11 October 2018

Baywide T20 Round Four Action

The big match-up in the BOPCA Baywide Twenty 20 competition this Saturday (13 October 2018) is likely to take place in round four, where the two unbeaten sides in last week’s season openers square off.

Eves Realty Greerton and Carrus Mount Maunganui, emerged from the first two rounds of the Baywide T20 championship at the top of the standings. Barring the Mount being beaten in round three (with Greerton drawing the bye), a battle of attrition should take place to decide the competitions remaining unbeaten team.

Greerton are likely to have Northern Districts Brett Hampton again available, fresh from hammering 17 sixes in a whirlwind innings that produced 155 runs, against Te Puke last Saturday. Another Greerton batsman to make a big impression was Pip Thickpenny who had two knocks of 47 and 25 last weekend.

Long-time Mount Maunganui premier stalwart Peter Drysdale, is another who likes to attack the boundary ropes, with his two turns at bat last weekend producing a neat one hundred runs. Drysdale opened with 65 off just 35 balls and then helped take his side to a nine wicket win over Te Puke, with an unbeaten 35 from 19 deliveries. Mount new recruit Ben Pomare, who has moved across town from Tauranga Boys College, finished his first day in green and gold with 30 not out.

The two other round four encounters, see Element IMF Cadets favoured to dispatch Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College and a Lakeland derby between GM Painters Lake Taupo CC and Bayleys Central Indians.

There should be a good scrap in the early afternoon round, between New World Te Puke and Tauranga Boys College with the winner grabbing their first points of the T20 competition.

Mount Maunganui will be odds on to defeat Central Indians and Lake Taupo would have to produce a major surprise to lower the colours of Cadets.

BOPCA Twenty 20 13 October 2018 @ Fergusson Park
Round Three
New World Te Puke v Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College; Carrus Mount Maunganui v Bayleys Central Indians; Element IMF Cadets v GM Painters Lake Taupo CC; Eves Realty Greerton the bye.

Round Four

Carrus Mount Maunganui v Eves Realty Greerton; Element IMF Cadets v Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College; GM Painters Lake Taupo CC v Bayleys Central Indians; New World Te Puke the bye.

Points Table (Provisional) Greerton 12, Mount Maunganui 12, Cadets 6, Lake Taupo CC 6, Te Puke 0, Central Indians 0, Tauranga Boys College 0.

BOPCA Twenty 20 Honours Board
Centuries – 155 Brett Hampton v Te Puke

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Focus On Junior Cricket Development In The Lakeland Region

Posted: Wednesday, 10 October 2018

Simon Eves Appointed

The Bay of Plenty Cricket Lakeland region, consisting of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupo, is set to focus on the development of the junior game in the 2018-19 cricket season.

Simon Eves has been appointed the BOPCA Lakeland Cricket Development Officer and will kick-start the development of the junior game in the region, in Term Four and continue next year in Term One of the school year.

BOPCA Cricket Manager Tai Bridgman-Raison says “The focus of the Lakeland Development role, is to increase participation in cricket at primary school level, by delivering the NZ Cricket suite of young player programs”. “The priority is to develop a strong junior base, which in time will filter through to the senior clubs”.

Simon holds a NZ Cricket Level One coaching certificate and has experience coaching junior cricket in his time playing club cricket in Auckland, before his move to the Bay. He is a current junior club coach at the Te Puke CC and has delivered the Western Bay of Plenty cricket awareness program in August and September 2018.

The key component in the Lakeland junior development program is the NZ Cricket Superstarter program, which is an all inclusive skills based fun program for potential cricket players of all abilities. “It is an easy to understand set-up-and play method, for involving children in a range of fundamental development skills such as throwing, catching and striking the ball” said Tai.

Aimed at Year Four to Six students, the program consists of four modules of the fundamental movement skills of striking, throwing, catching and bowling the ball. At the end of each Superstarter program the youngsters receive a certificate to acknowledge their skill level achieved on the day.

An important follow-on attached to the Superstarter program is the Bay of Plenty Cricket regional cricket festivals, where the program graduates get to utilize their new-found cricket skills in fun competition.

The Eastern Bay of Plenty junior cricket festival will be held in Whakatane on Wednesday 21st of November, with up to a dozen schools expected to attend the day. Rotorua’s day out for aspiring cricket stars will be held at Smallbone Park on 6th November.

Taupo has a two pronged approach to developing the junior game in the Great Lake region. Simon will run the Superstarter Skills program on a Fridays, before transferring to Owen Delaney Park, to deliver the Superstar Cricket Academy curriculum between 4pm and 5pm.

The highlight for the young players in the Taupo region is their BOPCA Carnival of Cricket, at Owen Delaney Park on the 8th November, which traditionally attracts up to two dozen school teams.

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Greerton Batsman Hammers 17 Sixes

Posted: Monday, 8 October 2018

Opening Baywide Twenty 20 Match

Northern Districts all-rounder Brett Hampton, showed that is ready to fire rockets in the upcoming ND white-ball campaign, when he hammered the highest ever Baywide Twenty 20 score on the opening day of the new season.

In the opening stanza of the Baywide T20 competition, the Eves Realty Greerton master-blaster smashed 155 runs of around seventy balls against New World Te Puke. The Te Puke fielders could only stand and watch as Hampton blasted a remarkable 17 sixes, which gave him a tally of a century (102) smashed over the boundary ropes, at Boord Park in Rotorua.

Greerton went on to post 244 for the loss of five wickets, with Pip Thickpenny making a solid contribution of 47. Te Puke were removed for 111 by the Greerton bowling attack, to see Greerton lay down the gauntlet to the other Baywide T20 championship contenders.

Three scores in the thirties by Captain Jono Boult, Jacob Logan and George Catto, took Element IMF Cadets to an easy victory over Bayleys Central Indians in round one. Carrus Mount Maunganui posted a very solid 177/8 against Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College, then bowled their opponents out for just 69, to claim a 108 run win. The highlight of the encounter was a 101 run partnership between Mount openers Peter Drysdale (65) and Ben Musgrave (36).

GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, started their second season in Baywide cricket with a flourish, when they easily accounted for Tauranga Boys College in late afternoon action. Batting first, the Western Bay of Plenty students posted a creditable total reaching 136/7 in their twenty overs. Tauranga Boys newcomer Dillon Preston top scored with a hard fought 47 runs with Roger Urbahn taking four wickets at a cost of 35 runs.

The team from the Great Lake region cruised to a nine wicket victory, with RayHow leading the way with a gritty 60, while fellow opener Michael Mitchell posted an unbeaten 48 runs.

Greerton continued on from their herculean first round performance, defeating arch-rivals Cadets in round two. Brett Hampton continued on where he had left off in game one, with 80 runs to his credit in the scorebook, with Umesh Ranaraja and Pip Thickpenny reaching the twenties. Cadets were removed for 105, to give Greerton an unbeaten start to the season, with Sean Davey the best of the Cadets batting line-up with 36 runs.

Mount Maunganui joined Greerton as the two unbeaten sides on the season opening day, when they took out a nine wicket victory against Te Puke.

BOPCA Baywide Twenty 20 - 6 October 2018
Round One
Eves Realty Greerton 244/5 (Brett Hampton 155 (including 17 sixes), Pip Thickpenny 47) defeated New World Te Puke 111 (Tai Bridgman-Raison 23, Dion McCall 2/11)
Element IMF Cadets 146/5 (Jono Boult 37, Jacob Logan 30 George Cato 30) defeated Bayleys Central Indians 100 (Sam McLaughlin 2/10)
Carrus Mount Maunganui 177/8 (Peter Drysdale 65, Ben Musgrave 36, Ben Guild 22; Tim Pringle 3/25) defeated Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 69 (Tom Friskney 28; Chris Atkinson 3/10, Peter Drysdale 2/4, Dominic Crombie 2/21)

Round Two
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College 136/7 (Dillon Preston 47, Tom Friskney 20; Roger Urbahn 4/35, John Dolan 2/22) lost to GM Painters Lake Taupo CC 137/1 (Ray How 60; Michael Mitchell 48no)
Eves Realty Greerton 183/4 (Brett Hampton 80, Umesh Ranaraja 27, Pip Thickpenny 25) defeated Element IMF Cadets 105 (Sean Davey 36; D Collier 3/20, Paddy Davenport 2/2, Shane Wineti 2/17)
New World Te Puke 64 lost to Carrus Mount Maunganui 65/1

Points Table (Provisional) Greerton 12, Mount Maunganui 12, Cadets 6, Lake Taupo CC 6, Te Puke 0, Central Indians 0, Tauranga Boys College 0.

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The 2018/19 Baywide Cricket Season

Posted: Thursday, 4 October 2018

Twenty 20 Action Opens

A clash between New World Te Puke and Eves Realty Greerton, who share a rivalry that dates back to the mid 1980’s, will be one of the three Twenty 20 matches that open the 2018/19 Baywide cricket season in Rotorua on Saturday (6 October 2018),

While both sides have won plenty of Baywide silverware over the years, neither side have annexed the Baywide twenty over per side competition since it was introduced in 2011.

Last season’s Baywide T20 Championship, was taken out by Carrus Mount Maunganui who came back from being bowled out for just 76, by Element IMF Cadets just seven days before the title decider.

Batting first, Mount Maunganui gave themselves a good shot at winning the Twenty 20 crown for the first time, when they posted 176/6. Bay of Plenty representative skipper Peter Drysdale was in sterling form with his willow weapon top scoring with 92 runs. Nick Smith made a solid impression lower down the order with a hard fought 38. Cadet’s all-rounder Sean Davey was the best of his sides bowling attack with three wickets at a cost of 31 runs.

The defending title holders needed nearly nine runs an over and made a blazing start, with Sean Davey going on to top score with 42 runs. A stunning catch on the boundary by Dominic Radich removed Jono Boult when he was looking to hit out. Peter Drysdale backed up his batting heroics holding two catches in the deep, as Cadets were removed for 134, to give Mount Maunganui their first Baywide T20 title.

Other early afternoon games at Boord Park in the Sulphur City, matches Bayleys Central Indians against Cadets with Bond and Co Tauranga Boys College taking on Mount Maunganui.

GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, make their season entrance in the late afternoon second round after sitting out the bye in round one, where they will square off with Tauranga Boys College. The Taupo team found out about the realities of Baywide premier club cricket in their inaugural Baywide season twelve months ago. But with some quality new recruits and a season of Baywide battles in their scorebook, the team from the middle of the North Island is expected to be competitive this season.

Greerton and Cadets, will both want to lay down the challenge to the other sides when they meet in round two, with Te Puke and Mount Maunganui rounding out the weekend opening day.

Baywide Twenty 20 @ Boord Park, Rotorua – 6 October 2018

Round One
Bayleys Central Indians v Element IMF Cadets, Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v Carrus Mount Maunganui, Eves Realty Greerton v New World Te Puke, GM Painters Lake Taupo CC the bye.

Round Two
Bond & Co Tauranga Boys College v GM Painters Lake Taupo CC, Eves Realty Greerton v Element IMF Cadets, New World Te Puke v Carrus Mount Maunganui, Bayleys Central Indians the bye.

BOPCA Twenty 20 Championship
2011/12 (Tauranga Boys College) 2012/13 (Tauranga Boys College) 2013/14 (Rotorua Central) 2014/15 (Rotorua Central) 2015/16 (Otumoetai Cadets) 2016/17 not played 2017/18 (Mount Maunganui)

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Bay Of Plenty Cricket Family Of Five To Give Tangible Support To The Regional Game

Posted: Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Welcome to Bay of Plenty Cricket

Five passionate Bay of Plenty cricket fans have come together to form a Bay of Plenty Cricket alliance, that will give tangible support to the game in “our” region.

Bay of Plenty Cricket CEO Chris Rapson said “There is a lot of support for grassroots cricket in our region, but it is sometimes difficult to uncover that support and put together sponsorship deals that work for all parties. We are delighted that a group of five sponsors has come together and are willing to support our age group teams as well as our highest performing teams over the coming summers”.

“Our Bay of Plenty representative sides this season will be resplendent in new warm up gear and new playing gear at some levels, as a result of these arrangements which will be in place for at minimum of three years. We look forward to working with the BOPCA Family of Five, to promote our mutual interests and to develop a beneficial long-term relationship with them”.

“We also want to encourage all our stakeholders to check out the BOPCA Family of Five. What they do in business is important to the long term success of this sponsorship agreement”. “Bay of Plenty Cricket is proud of the Family of Five sponsorship arrangement, which will take our representative game forward in the next three seasons”

Bay of Plenty senior representative players, will be a visual endorsement of Paladin Sports membership of the BOPCA Family of Five, as they enter the action wearing brand new kit supplied by the sports clothing supplier. Paladin Sports representative Richard Kane, who is involved with the new cricket club in Omokoroa, played a big part in setting up the BOPCA Family of Five.

Richard Kane said “Paladin is passionate about supporting grass roots sport and has made a significant impact in the New Zealand rugby community. We are now in a position to share the knowledge, commitment and product range we have with the cricket community of New Zealand having worked hard on developing a cricket specific range. I am responsible for broadening our engagement with cricket and there is no better place to start than my home province”

Marshall Innovations Ltd CEO, Sean Lett, was a well-known Otumoetai Cadets player and has been a long-time supporter of Te Puna twilight cricket. Sean’s passion for the game stems from his father who was an umpire and stalwart of the game in the Western Bay of Plenty for many years. Marshall Innovations have a number of irons in the fire in the building industry

The expansion of HOBEC, who are a well known Tauranga Law firm, into Rotorua has been led by Simon Collett, who has previously sat on the Bay of Plenty Cricket Board. The Collett family are heavily involved in cricket, with Simon’s wife Rana a member of the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Board and sons Marcel and Darcy two extremely promising Bay of Plenty age-group players.

Harrison Frames which specializes in high quality framing of pictures and photographs, is owned by Jack Harrison who manages the family business started by his father George, over fifty years ago. Jack is an enthusiastic cricket fan and can be seen at many of the first class and international games played at the Bay Oval.

Founded in 2013, Barrett Homes name has become synonymous with uncompromised design, quality and service in the home building industry. Barrett Homes Principal, Michael Barrett, is another passionate cricket follower who love nothing better than taking time out from his busy business to watch some cricket action.

Bay of Plenty Cricket – Family of Five

Paladin Sports – Marshall Innovations Ltd – HOBEC Rotorua – Harrison Frames – Barrett Homes.

For further information

Chris Rapson CEO Bay of Plenty Cricket 07 575 9120 027 552 6020

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Cricket Development Manager Position

Posted: Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Become part of the new delivery of community cricket across Northern Districts

We’re looking for a Cricket Development Manager for the growing Bay of Plenty region. In this role you’ll be inspiring the next generation of players and fans whilst growing the female and multi-cultural participation within cricket.
Much of the role will be strengthening relationships across community cricket stakeholders such as clubs and schools to help grow all cricket products and offerings.

Responsibilities include:
• Being an active participant in a wider and dynamic Development team across Northern Districts
• Inspiring the next generation of players and fans
• Implementing community cricket delivery across the Bay of Plenty Cricket region
• Growing female and multi-cultural participation in cricket
• Growing participation in clubs and schools
• Strengthening relationships across community cricket stakeholders, such as clubs and schools
• Delivering a Junior NPL (female cricket) programme and assist/support in the promotion of it
• Using the Northern Spirit, Northern Knights and BOP Cricket brands as promotional tools to engage with the cricket community

The ideal applicant will have:
• A strong understanding of community sport and cricket
• A demonstrated understanding of schools and clubs to effectively contribute to programs that assist with player retention and development
• A strong background in coordinating and managing stakeholder relationships, including experience of achieving results through others
• Good administration skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication

A NZC coaching certificate, would be regarded favourably.
Candidates should email a CV and covering letter to chair@bopcricket.co.nz. A position description is available here: Postion Description. Applications close 5pm, 19 October 2018. Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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Administrator – Part time

Posted: Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Bay of Plenty Cricket is seeking an exceptional administrator to manage finances and grant funding.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a small, passionate team supporting New Zealand’s favourite summer sport in the sunny Bay of Plenty. A dynamic, capable administrator will deal with the essential accounts processing and administration then add value by managing the vital grant funding process.

The position is 20 hours per week, with flexibility of how those hours are completed as long as all responsibilities are met.
Responsibilities include:

• Debtors, creditors, payroll and day-to-day transactional work
• Preparation of GST and PAYE returns.
• Monthly financial reporting
• Assisting with the preparation of the annual financial statements and budget.
• Grant Funding:
o Prepare and maintain an approved annual funding plan.
o Prepare funding applications as per plan.
o Complete accountabilities for all successful funding applications.
• Manage website including news and keeping website up to date
• Manage social media
• General Administration

The ideal applicant will have:
• Financial administration and processing skills and experience
• Exceptional administrative skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritise work commitments and deadlines, whilst maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Highly desirable competencies include:
• Understanding of community grant funding
• External Financial Reporting experience
• Experience in the utilization of social media to enhance organizational profile

Candidates should email a CV and covering letter to chair@bopcricket.co.nz. A position description is available here: Postion Discription . Applications close 5pm, 19 October 2018. Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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Baywide Cricket Title Races Look To Be Wide Open Affairs

Posted: Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Baywide Preview Profiles

Last season, the three individual Baywide titles of the Baywide Cup, BOPCA Twenty 20 Championship and Williams Cup were shared amongst three Western Bay of Plenty Clubs - which suggests equally competitive Baywide title races in the 2018/19 cricket season.
Element IMF Cadets, took out the Hart Family Baywide Champion of Champions trophy, courtesy of winning the Baywide Cup and finishing runner-up in the Williams Cup and BOPCA Twenty 20 Championship.

When asked about season expectations Cadets skipper Jono Boult said “Cadets have lost a few senior players but still have a strong core. Carter, Davey and Boult at 3, 4 and 5 will be heavily relied on, with support from Fergus Lellman and Marcel Collett at the top of the order”.
“Dan Maathius came of age last season and will looking to repeat this summer”. “Cadets spin attack will be their weapon with Boult, Kamal Bains, Mike Guppallthian and the very impressive left arm spin of Jacob Logan. Olly Smythe and Gurwinder Singh will spearhead the attack. Look to see some cameo appearances from Black Caps Neil Wagner and Trent Boult throughout the season”.

Eves Realty Greerton not only won the Williams Cup, which is the oldest prize in Bay of Plenty Cricket competition, but wrapped up the title without tasting defeat.
“Another exciting summer of cricket approaches for the GCC. Sadly we lose three key members from last seasons playing squad, but gain three new players and another coming back after a year off”. “We will be looking to build momentum after going undefeated in the Williams Cup. I feel we have a very talented playing group and the sky is the limit for this team” said Greerton captain Shane Wineti.

In the last decade, Carrus Mount Maunganui has become the benchmark in the Baywide premier ranks, winning the Hart Family Trophy (Baywide Champion of Champions) on eight occasions. Mount captain Dale Swan commented “We have managed to keep the bulk of our squad which should prove vital for the upcoming season. I am excited by the squad we have, as well as new signings and players returning and will prove invaluable when it comes to Bay weekends and injuries throughout the season”. “Whilst the Mount prems were happy to finish in the top four for all three Baywide competitions last season, we have a high standard and proud history in the club, which hopefully will see us gunning for the top spots, in all three competitions this season”.

Te Puke Cricket Club have a proud history that dates back 130 years, which rank it as one of the oldest cricket clubs in the country. Last season the New World Te Puke First XI, reached the Baywide Cup title decider before being beaten by Cadets and finished fourth in the BOPCA Twenty 20 Championship.
Long-time Te Puke Coach Pete Swan offered the following comments in the countdown to the new season. “Te Puke has an exciting mix of younger talent along with some proven performers, with the side being well balanced in all disciplines”. “Mikaere Leef provides quality off spin whilst providing quality batting depth. Iman Singh provides class leg spin whilst also providing batting strength. Blair McKenzie come to us from Mount Maunganui and provides great balance in the top order whilst assuming the wicket keeping role”. “Te Puke will look to build on last season’s growth of our depth whilst providing the environment for our talent to shine. We want to play a brand of cricket where we excel on the field and strengthen our club pride”.

A return to a sole player/coach, a new sponsor and young First XI squad announce changes at Bond and Co Taranga Boys College. Player/Coach Tim Clarke has plenty to say about the prospects of his charges “This year we have a fresh young side to work with who will have an exciting few years ahead of them”. “We have solid core group with Baywide premier cricket experience, which includes Tim Pringle who has already played for the Bay senior men’s team, along with Taylor Bettleheim, Niven Dovey and Rhys Donaghy. In addition two Year 13 boys in Rhys Mischewski and Wiremu Leef will be with the First XI until the Christmas break. “We have a new First XI sponsor in Bond and Co who specialise in men’s suit tailoring”. “The First XI season goals are to be competitive and make it through to the knockout stages of the competitions”. “I will take the sole role of player/coach, with Charles Williams stepping aside to concentrate on his Bay of Plenty Cricket representative duties”. With Clarke heavily involved with the team over the last three seasons, it won’t be too different from the past, but an exciting time for the team as they look to rebuild and start the cricket year with a fresh outlook.

Bayleys Central Indians, had their best showing since amalgamation, in the Williams Cup. The Rotorua based unit lost to just Mount Maunganui in the qualifying rounds and finished in fourth place, after two bites of the cherry in the Williams Cup playoffs.

GM Painters Lake Taupo CC made their Baywide premier debut from their Central North Island base. Season Two for the Taupo side is expected to be about putting the lessons learned last season into a positive approach over the next six months. Lake Taupo spokesman Jerome Dyer said “Lake Taupo CC hope to expand on last year’s inaugural debut in the Baywide Premier grade and push for a few more wins. Our goal is to finish in the top five”.

For further information
Tai Bridgman-Raison Cricket Manager Bay of Plenty Cricket 0278 617 314

BOPCA BAYWIDE PREVIEW PROFILES
Element IMF Cadets
Home Ground: Tauranga Domain
2017/18 Top Four Finishes: Baywide Cup winner – Baywide T20 runner-up – Williams Cup runner-up (Baywide champions of champions)
Player Gains: Marcel Collett, Jacob Logan, George Kato; Neil Wagner.
Player Losses: Scott Steward, Campbell Wilson, Ben Christensen, Josh Christensen, Donavan Deeble, Josh Bates, Rueben Clinton.
Captain: Jono Boult

Eves Realty Greerton
Home Ground: Pemberton Park
2017/18 Top Four Finishes: Baywide Cup fourth - Baywide T20 third – Williams Cup winner.
Player Gains: Henry Collier (Whanganui) Nick Hendrie (Auckland) Shaun McCarthy (Hamilton) Daniel Spencer.
Player Losses: Tom MacRury, Tommy Clout, Joshua Bates
Captain: Shane Wineti

Carrus Mount Maunganui
Home Ground: Blake Park
2017/18 Top Four Finishes: Baywide Cup third – Baywide T20 winner – Williams Cup fourth
Player Gains: Ben Pomare, Dominic Crombie (TBC) Matt Golding (returning)
Player Losses: Dan Hill (officially retired after a career starting in 2003/04 - 200 + games)
Captain: Dale Swan

New World Te Puke
Home Ground: Te Puke Domain
2017/18 Top Four Finishes: Baywide Cup runner-up – Baywide T20 fourth.
Player Gains: Blair McKenzie, Iman Singh
Player Losses: Alastair Blackett
Captain: Stephen Crossan Coach: Pete Swan

Bond and Co Tauranga Boys College
Home Ground: Nicholson Field
2017/18 Top Four Finishes:
Player Gains: TBC Pathway
Player Losses: Iman Singh, Dominic Crombie, Marcel Collett, Ben Pomare, Tasman Carsons, Jacob Logan, Matt Golding
Player/Coach: Tim Clarke

Bayleys Central Indians
Home Ground: Smallbone Park/Boord Park
2017/18 Top Four Finishes: Williams Cup third.
Player Gains:
Player Losses
Captain:

GM Painters Lake Taupo CC
Home Ground: Owen Delaney Park
Player Gains: Michael Mitchell, Ewan Williams
Player Losses: Jonny Barrow, Aaron Denyer, Shaun Davies injury
Captain: Habib Malik

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ACTION OPENS WITH PLUNKET SHIELD GAME

Posted: Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Bay Oval

A Plunket Shield match, will open the professional cricket season at the Bay Oval this season, when Northern Districts play the Otago Volts in a four day match starting on Wednesday 10th October 2018.

In October 1906 the (then) Governor-General of New Zealand the 5th Baron Plunket donated a shield for cricket competition in the Dominion. The New Zealand Cricket Council allocated the Plunket Shield to Canterbury, who were considered to have the best record the previous season, having been the only provincial team to have beaten the touring MCC side.

Beginning with the 1907-08 season, the Plunket Shield winner was decided by challenge matches between Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Otago and on two occasions Hawkes Bay. Auckland defeated Canterbury by an innings in the first Plunket Shield Challenge match played in December 1907.

In the 1921-22 season, the four provincial teams (minus Hawkes Bay who had lost their first class status) played each other in a single round robin series. Central Districts entered the Plunket Shield competition in 1950 with Northern Districts in 1956.

The Plunket Shield (Photograph courtesy of New Zealand Cricket)

For many years the Plunket Shield was known under a sponsor’s name. In 2009, NZ Cricket stated that the naming rights were no longer for sale and that the Plunket Shield would again become the sports first-class prize. The Plunket Shield Final was also abolished meaning the season winner would be determined by the point’s leader at the conclusion of the double round competition.

The ND professional side, who utilize the Bay Oval as their alternate home base have already spent time at the Blake Park ground this season. as part of their annual spring training.

They will return to the Bay Oval in earnest next week, as they wrap up their final preparations for the their initial first-class encounter of the new season, against the Otago representatives.

The ND Spring Training is a return home for five of the Northern Districts professional players who are registered to Bay of Plenty cricket clubs.

Plunket Shield R1 – 10/13 October @ Bay Oval Mount Maunganui – 10.30am start

ND Spring Training 3/5 October @ Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

For Further Information Contact

Kelvin Jones Bay Oval Trust 021 508 837

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BAY OF PLENTY CRICKET TO RESTRUCTURE

Posted: Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Bay of Plenty Cricket is undergoing a restructure, reducing administration roles and increasing cricket staff.

Grass roots cricket across New Zealand is going through change, led by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and the Major Associations. With an updated Strategic Plan, NZC is determined to achieve better delivery through increased alignment between regions and at all levels of cricket. Accountability will be improved through national reporting of KPIs and better communication channels from top to bottom.

Northern Districts Cricket Association has also reviewed how cricket is delivered in their vast region. The six District Associations, stretching from the top of the North Island to Taupo and across to Poverty Bay, have very different demographics and have varied in how they are managed.

Northern Districts have proposed clearer separation between Development of the game in the region and the player Pathway or high-performance. The creation of new roles with clearer accountabilities will be supported by more clearly defined senior management positions at Northern Districts.

The restructuring is taking place across all six ND District Associations. Locally, that will see the appointment of a Bay of Plenty Cricket Development Manager charged with developing the Grassroots of the sport and a Bay of Plenty Cricket Pathway Manager responsible for identifying and supporting players, coaches and umpires with high achievement capabilities. BOP Cricket will maintain its emphasis on growing female participation by continuing to employ a dedicated Women’s Cricket Development Officer.

The Bay of Plenty Cricket restructuring will see the BOP Cricket CEO role disestablished and the Cricket Administrator position re-graded to a part-time Administrator role. The BOPCA Board expects to take on a more hands on role with a board member appointed to be the conduit between the board and staff.

The last word is given to BOPCA Chairman Richard Dey who said “The overriding reason for restructuring is to drive a change where there is a better delivery of the game of cricket in the Bay of Plenty”.

For Further Information Contact
Richard Dey Chairman - Bay of Plenty Cricket Association– 027 554 3130

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Behind the Stumps - Samantha Curtis

Posted: Monday, 10 September 2018

BOP Board member and Cricket Player

In this first edition of Behind the Stumps in the 2018/19 season, we chat to New Zealand White Fern Samantha Curtis who lives in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Where were you born and what schools were you been educated at?
I was born in Waitakere and went to Henderson Valley Primary, Bruce McLaren Intermediate and then Avondale College.

Where and when did you start playing cricket?
I started playing at Primary School from about 8 years old. I played in a mixed team where some of the kids were more interested in picking daisies than fielding and I think the highest individual batting score for the year was 9 runs…

Tell us about your senior cricket and your journey to playing for the White Ferns?
I started playing Women’s senior cricket when I was 11years old for Waitakere Cricket Club and I’ve been playing for Waitakere ever since. I played age group cricket for Auckland from U14s all the way through to U21s and then played for Auckland Hearts. I was always a middle order bat but then one of our openers got injured and I got the chance to open. That’s when things started clicking for me. Still, it wasn’t until I turned 28, that I was included in the White Ferns squad and made my debut, and I hadn’t been involved in the White Ferns or the NZ A/Emerging programme at all before that.

What provincial sides have you played for?
I played for the Auckland Hearts for 8 years and then I moved to Tauranga and have played for Northern Districts for the last 2 years.

When and where did you make your White Fern debut and give us a few recollections from that first game in the White Ferns?
It was 22 February 2014 down at Lincoln on my favourite batting track, the Bert Sutcliffe Oval against the West Indies. There were some pretty special moments that stand out from that day, hanging my shirt up in the changing room before the match, getting my cap presented to me by Debbie Hockley, taking that first step over the boundary rope wearing the fern and of course hitting my first runs for NZ. I remember being relieved when the West Indies won the toss they decided to bat – I knew I was going to open the batting and while I was excited to get out there, I was more than happy to go and field with the team first to work out some of my nervous energy. I didn’t eat much lunch at all that day. And while it wasn’t a debut innings for the record books, I managed to get into double digits and was left with a desire to get back out there and do it all again.

Tell us about the transition from provincial cricket to the White Ferns?
It’s definitely a huge step up. Not in terms of the pace of the bowling but it’s the ball performance in general, the consistency of the stock deliveries, and the subtlety of the variations. In Domestic cricket you can generally get away with seeing out the oppositions best two bowlers, knowing that you will be able to capitalize on the others. Also in Domestic cricket, even the better bowlers will often give you at least one loose delivery every over which relieves any pressure you might have been under. In International Cricket, you have to work much harder for your runs and take more risks to create run scoring opportunities off good deliveries, because you get far fewer bad balls. The standard of fielding is also much better internationally, so where you can sneak extra runs in Domestic cricket you just don’t have that same opportunity against International opposition.

Tell us about what it is like to be in the White Ferns side?
I absolutely love being in the White Ferns environment. I mean it’s the dream, right? You get to play the sport you love at the highest level for your country and you get to travel all around the world. I’ve been to places I’d never even consider travelling to including Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates and while playing in those conditions in particular were extremely challenging, I wouldn’t trade them for being back in the office any day of the week!

What has been your most memorable moment playing for the White Ferns?
Either my debut or the first 50 I scored here in NZ against Pakistan.

Who have been the greatest influences on your cricket journey?
I hate to admit it but I was never a cricket fan growing up, I couldn’t tell you the names of half of the Blackcaps and White Ferns who played while I was a kid although I’ve had the privilege of being coached by some of the great White Ferns – Katrina Keenan, Maia Lewis and Haidee Tiffen were all part my journey to making the White Ferns. In terms of my favourite player though, that’s probably Sachin Tendulkar.

Tell us about the characters you have met playing cricket?
Every single team mate and coach has been a character. To single any out would be tough, although I actually met my husband Scott through cricket. We both played for Waitakere and our teams used to train together…extremely romantic (not really)!

What brought about you move to Tauranga?
My husband Scott got a job as a Golf Pro at Tauranga Golf Club. We figured I could be a lawyer and play cricket anywhere, plus the lifestyle in the Bay suits us, so it was a pretty easy decision to make.

Tell us about joining the BOPCA Board and why you accepted the challenge with such a busy playing and work schedule
I was approached as part of the drive by NZC to get more females into governance roles in cricket, and to be honest, I felt like I couldn’t say no as we do need more women on Boards. Especially with how under-represented we are on Cricket Boards. The prospect of being the sole female on the Board was a little daunting to begin with but I’m happy to be able to give a slightly different perspective on things. And while I am extremely busy, I am managing to juggle it all so far!

Tell us a little more about Samantha Curtis – what was the last book that you read.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I am a super fan and a Slytherin…

What are your musical tastes?
I love musical theatre! Is that a musical taste? Favourites are Wicked, Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. But in terms of music – Adele, Celine, MJ, Sam Smith, Queen, Elton John, Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac plus all the 90s pop!

Favourite Movie.
This is a tough one and one that is constantly changing…I’m a huge Star Wars fan so they’re all up there. The Matrix was pretty mind-blowing when it was released watching it as a teenager. Who doesn’t watch Love Actually every Christmas?! I also have a soft spot for Frozen, The Sound of Music and The Parent Trap (the Lindsay Lohan version!).

Favourite TV program.
Again, tough. But some that I love are Game of Thrones, Black Mirror, Downton Abbey, The 100, Alley McBeal, Boston Legal, Suits and almost every reality TV show.

Favourite Meal.
Butter chicken and passionfruit cheesecake.

Favourite Drink.
Coke no sugar. To offset the butter chicken and passionfruit cheesecake 

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Cohen Stewart UK Experience

Posted: Monday, 3 September 2018

Thirteen year old Rotorua cricket player Cohen Stewart, has just returned home from a trip of a lifetime, after being selected for the first international junior cricket scholarship instituted by the Parley Cricket Club in Bournemouth, England

The origins of first Parley junior cricket scholarship, go back some two decades when Cohen’s dad (long-time Rotorua cricket identity Crispian Stewart) was the English clubs first overseas player in the (English) 1997 and 1998 seasons.

Crispian maintained contact with his English cricket club over the years and when they indicated they were looking at extending their overseas player program to include youth players, the Stewart family lodged an application.

Success with the Parley CC scholarship application, saw a concerted drive to raise funds for Cohen’s and his Dads travel and living expenses. Assistance for the trip included support from the NZ Cricket Foundation, Sky Television (Cricket Show) MG2 (gear sponsorship) and a myriad of friends and supporters in the Bay of Plenty Cricket community.

“From a legacy perspective, the trip has certainly fired up Cohen’s enthusiasm and his personal game and development was noticeable during our three month stay in the United Kingdom” said Crispian.

During his time in the UK, Cohen played an amazing 61 games in 85 days playing for a range of teams from the Parley Under 13’s to senior teams. Cohen scored 765 runs at an average of 27.32, took 57 wickets and was involved in 28 dismissals with 18 catches and 10 runouts.

Cohen’s most valuable experience was to play for the Parley first team during Wednesday evening League games. “The adult experience was gold when he went back and played age group cricket, which is a grand example of talented young players being given the opportunity to experience the challenges of top-grade cricket” said Crispian.

The trip was full-on, with Cohen and Crispian spending any down-time volunteering at the Parley CC, assisting with outfield and wicket maintenance. In appreciation of the outstanding hospitality, The Stewarts donated the ‘Cohen Cup’, which will be presented as a Citizenship Award for a Parley CC junior player displaying exceptional ethics and respect for the club, players, coaches, opposition supporters and the game.

The best way to understand and visualize Cohen’s trip is to click on the web link below, which chronicles his and his dad’s journey, from day one leaving Rotorua.

https://cohenscrickettrip.weebly.com/

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Northern Districts Seeking Applications for Spirit Assistant Coach

Posted: Friday, 31 August 2018

Spirit Assistant Coach

Northern Districts are now calling for applications for the Spirit Assistant Coach role for the 2018/19 season (see Job Description attached).

Process for this appointment will be as follows:

•             Application process to close Friday September 7th (Applicants to send CV to Kari Carswell – Kari@ndca.co.nz )
•             Interviews to take place the week of Monday September 10th
•             Appointments to be finalised by September 14th .
•             Interview Panel to consist of Kari Carswell, Daniel Archer and Peter Zanzottera

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Congratulations to BOP Players who have Northern Districts Contracts

Posted: Thursday, 30 August 2018

Sean Davey new Contracted Player

The five Bay of Plenty players who have earned ND contracts for the 2018/18 season, come from a spectrum of huge first class cricket experience and knowledge to an all-rounder signing his first professional contract.

The first name in the minds of the ND selectors, as they looked to put their roster of players together for the 2018/18 season, is likely to have been one DR Flynn. Flynny seems to have been around forever and first burst into the cricket media headlines while at Tauranga Boys College around 2002, before making his Northern Districts debut in the 2004/05 season.

1038 test runs lead Flynn’s Black Cap achievements, however it is in New Zealand first class cricket where he has set a myriad of records. His record of 7503 runs at a sterling average of 36.60, with a highest score of 241, put him in the master-class of the country’s first class batsmen over the years.

Sean Davey, who will make his ND first class debut, has been rewarded for sterling service in the ranks Bay of Plenty senior men’s side, since making his Bay debut against Poverty Bay in January 2011. Davey has blasted 1059 in 46 matches with a best of 141 and shown his all-round skills with 66 wickets. However it is Hawke Cup cricket where he has excelled with both bat and ball.

Two of Sean Davey’s three Bay centuries, have come in the furnace of Hawke Cup Direct Challenges, with knocks of 141 against Hawkes Bay and 111 verses Nelson and best bowling figures of five wickets at a cost of 34 runs.

Bharat Popli needs no introduction to Bay of Plenty Cricket fans. The top order batsman has blitzed the Bay of Plenty representative list with ten three figure scores. Since making hid ND debut four seasons ago, the Bay master blaster has smacked 2337 first class runs including three centuries with a best score of 172.

Bay of Plenty migrant Dean Brownlie, is another ranked in the top echelon of New Zealand first class batsmen over the years. A test high of 109, has been well and truly superseded by his first class best of 334, for Northern Districts against Central Districts in the 2014/15 season. Brownlie’s big ton sees him sit in fifth place on the all-time first class highest scores, behind the legendary Burt Sutcliffe with 385 runs for Otago verses Canterbury in the 1952/53 season.

Few Bay of Plenty batsmen can put bat to ball like Brett Hampton, who has played over fifty matches for ND in the three forms of the game. Hampton is just one of three Bay batsmen with two Hawke Cup centuries to his name along with Sean Davey and Alex Lees.

Bay of Plenty ND Contracted Players 2018/19
Daniel Flynn (Mount Maunganui) Dean Brownlie (Mount Maunganui) Bharat Popli (Central Indians) Brett Hampton (Greerton) Sean Davey (Otumoetai Cadets)

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Two New Bay Of Plenty Cricket Selectors Appointed For The 2018/19 Season

Posted: Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Selectors Chosen

Indications of the new Bay of Plenty Cricket senior men’s team preparation, for the Northern Districts provincial competitions, are shown by the appointment of the Senior Selectors.

The first step in the selection process, was the re-appointment of Charles Williams as BOPCA Senior Men’s Coach and Russell Williams as the BOPCA Development team coach. Nominations were then called for two selectors, with Stu Martin from Taupo and recently retired Bay of Plenty wicket keeper Tim Clarke appointed. The two new selectors bring a wealth of cricket knowledge and experience to the selection panel. The role of the BOPCA selectors is defined as taking an active interest in Bay of Plenty regional cricket, to identify potential senior representative players. The selectors will be expected to be proactive and engaged in selection discussions, which will lead to ND championship winning teams in the 2018/19 season.

Stu Martin is a former senior player, a BOPCA Board member and has recently taken up umpiring, which will enable him to keep a close watch on Baywide cricket during the season. Tim Clarke retired at the end of last season’s representative program after playing 77 games in the Blue and Gold uniform. The former Bay wicketkeeper has been a joint player/coach for Tauranga Boys College First XI in recent seasons and has a particular interest in development of the regions young talent. Martin and Clarke will join the Bay Senior Men’s and Development coaches on the selection panel, chaired by the Convener of Selectors Tai Bridgman-Raison (BOPCA Cricket Manager),

In other Bay of Plenty cricket news, the ND Spring Roadshow is returning to the Western Bay of Plenty for two visits in September 2018. The return visits have a two-fold purpose, with a 3.30pm to 6.30pm Junior HP sessions on the 6th and 27th September. A two hour open invitation coaching module, will follow on both September Thursday player sessions, for coaches of all grades and aspiring cricket mentors.

ND Spring Road-show – Details
Dates: Thursday 6th September & Thursday 27th September
Venue: Bay Indoor Centre, Mount Maunganui
For further information
Tai Bridgman-Raison Cricket Manager Bay of Plenty Cricket 0278 617 314

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Bay Of Plenty Cricket GoGirl And Junior NPLTo Kick Off Again In Term Four

Posted: Tuesday, 28 August 2018

Girls Cricket

One of the most successful Bay of Plenty Cricket Development program in recent years, has been GoGirl program, which is the second step of the Bay of Plenty Cricket Women’s/Girls pathway, following on from the Schools Cricket Awareness campaigns.

The GoGirl program delivers weekly coaching sessions, to Year 4 to 6 girls in Term One and Four of the school year, through a combination of the fundamental motor and cricket skills program. Last season 460 girls took part in the GoGirl program throughout the Bay of Plenty.

The Term Four GoGirl program culminates in the Super Six’s six aside competition, with the program wrapping up in Term One, with the Rainbow World Cup where teams dress in colours of the rainbow and laughter and lots of smiles take centre stage.

BOPCA Women’s Development Officer Rebecca Yee said “The GoGirl program is more than just about cricket, as we strive to build confidence in our participants and grow a lifelong love of the game”.

“For the first time this season, we are instituting a GoGirl competition that will kick off on Friday nights in October 2018. Six-aside School teams will compete in a mini-competition, utilising the skills learnt at the GoGirl programs”.

The Western Bay of Plenty Junior NPL (Northern Premier League) continues to be a significant part of the BOPCA Female pathway and will re-commence at the Bay Oval at Mount Maunganui, in Term Four. Targeted at GoGirl program graduates, the Intermediate and Secondary school players will play in four sides comprising the Sonic, Galaxy, Power and Velocity.

“The Junior NPL, has all the vibes and coloured uniform of the Northern Districts NPL, where the rising stars of the future rub shoulders with a number of White Fern players” said Rebecca.

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Bay Of Plenty Cricket Age-Group Player Development Program To Take Centre Stage

Posted: Thursday, 16 August 2018

Development programes commence

The Bay of Plenty Cricket Girls Age-Group Development program is set to return in September 2018, after the success of the initial program last season.

Promising Year 7 to 13 players who have the potential to participate in the BOPCA U14 and Secondary Schoolgirl sides, have been invited to participate in five training sessions during September 2018.

“Last year some forty aspiring women’s representatives from throughout the Bay of Plenty took part in the pre-season training, with numbers set to increase this season” said Rebecca Yee BOPCA Women’s Development Officer.

Two separate programs, focused on the two main cricket skills of batting and bowling, will be instituted by Bay of Plenty Cricket. “We have identified the need to improve the batting skills of our potential representative players and will facilitate an intensive five week batting skills program for the wider training squad”. “The batting program will cover controlling the ball with the bat, shot selection and building batting confidence”.

“Spin bowling sessions will see smaller groups with specialist coaches. The first spin bowling session will be a talent spotting module, before going on to further sessions covering the correct grip, landing, flight and tactics” said Rebecca.

Due to the large geographical area of the Bay of Plenty, the BOPCA Male Age-Group Player Development Spring program has been split into two regional programs.

The BOPCA Coastland (Western Bay of Plenty) region will hold a number of specialist clinics, with the BOPCA Lakeland (Eastern Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo) region players engaging in squad training.

Coastland batting and seam-bowling clinics will be complemented with specialist spin bowling and wicket-keeping sessions. The geographical spread of the Lakeland region, will see age-group squads assemble in a central venue for group training in the buildup to the new cricket season.

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ND Roadshow To Visit The Bay Of Plenty

Posted: Tuesday, 7 August 2018

This Thursday

The 2018/19 Bay of Plenty cricket season kicks off this week, with the first echelon of the ND Road Show visiting the Western Bay of Plenty on Thursday (9 August 2018).

During August and September 2018, the ND High Performance staff will be visiting the Bay of Plenty to up-skill coaches and umpires in the Bay of Plenty region. The ND Cricket Roadshow will see the ND High Performance team facilitate Coach Education sessions, leading into the 2018/19 cricket season.

The first ND Roadshow visit on Thursday night, at the Bay Indoor Centre, is aimed at parents who coach age-group teams. In a new practical session initiative, the prospective and current parent coaches are invited to bring their 8 year to 15 years cricket playing offspring.

The Parent Coach session will focus on an interactive practical coaching session with both text book learning and hands-on components.

The workshop is free to attend for all participants and all equipment will be provided. Further information is available from Tai Bridgman-Raison (BOPCA Cricket Manager) 0278 617 314

ND Roadshow Number One - Details

Date: Thursday 9th August 2018

Venue: Bay Indoor Centre, 14 Newton Road Mount Maunganui

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

For further information

Tai Bridgman-Raison Cricket Manager Bay of Plenty Cricket 0278 617 314

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Bay of Plenty Cricket Seeing Senior Selector

Posted: Monday, 30 July 2018

Senior Representative Selector

Bay of Plenty Cricket are seeking expressions of interesting for the following role:

Bay of Plenty Men’s and Development Men’s – Selectors

POSITION Senior Representative Selector (Men & Development Men’s teams)

REPORTS TO BOPCA Cricket Manager

KEY TASK The main role is to select the BOP Men and Development Men’s teams

SELECTION RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Take an active interest in local cricket across the region to identify potential players for senior rep teams.
•   Be available to discuss with player’s their performances and team selection or non-selection.
•   Be proactive and engaged in selection discussions (and willing to voice views)

SELECTION

A combination of the following should give the selectors an in-depth knowledge of the players in contention for selection:

•   Liaising with key, trusted people in clubs (i.e. feedback on other team’s players).
•   Attending key matches to observe specific players.
•   Observation of player’s skills and attitudes throughout winter training, trials and premier games.
•   Communicating closely with Men’s and Development Team coach

For more information or to express an interest, contact Tai Bridgman-Raison tai@bopcricket.co.nz

This is an unpaid position.

Closing Date: 13th August, 2018

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Northern Districts seeking Commercial and Events Manager

Posted: Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Northeren Districts Cricket is seeking a Commerial And Events Manager

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Blast From The Past - Six

Posted: Friday, 20 July 2018

On 9 November 1978 a considerable number of the best cricket players in the world played at the Tauranga Domain. The occasion was a World Series Cricket (WSC) match.

World Series Cricket (WSC) was a breakaway professional cricket competition staged between 1977 and 1979. In 1976, after the Australian Cricket Board refused to accept Channel Nine’s bid to gain exclusive television rights to Australian Test matches, Network Nine’s Kerry Packer set up his own series by secretly signing a number of the best players in the world and, in so doing, turned the cricket world on its head. The series became a reality because of two main factors: the widespread view that players were not being paid enough money to make a living from cricket and the inability of Packer to secure the exclusive rights to screen Test cricket.

The matches, which ran in direct opposition to the established international cricket matches, changed the face of cricket. The WSC was the start of the professional era as we know it today. One significant change was the introduction of coloured uniforms, which are features of One-Day and Twenty 20 cricket matches of the modern day.  Packer set up WSC by secretly signing such players as the English captain Tony Greig, Australian captain Greg Chappell and the West Indies skipper Clive Lloyd. The three captains were the key to signing the rest of the players. During the years of WSC the teams involved were WSC Australia, WSC World X1 and WSC West Indies.

There is an interesting story about how Tauranga became one of the three New Zealand venues for what was often referred to as the World Series Circus. The Tauranga Netball and Tennis organisations, who were searching for funding for the (then) new pavilion at the Cliff Road courts, approached a professional fundraiser. The fundraiser was also a promoter of the WSC tour of New Zealand and suggested the match as a fundraising venture. This is how the WSC came to what was then one of the country’s smaller cities. The local organisers approached Tauranga Cricket for assistance, which created some problems. With the WSC being in opposition to the New Zealand Cricket Council, restrictions were placed on local cricketers. However, local cricket administrators quietly and unofficially assisted the organisers. Fifty six-ball overs per side were played, which was another innovation in the days of eight ball overs. The charges of the day make interesting reading: $4.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

Never before had such a galaxy of world stars appeared in Tauranga. The WSC Australian team featured such household names as Dennis Lillee, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, David Hookes and Rod Marsh. Tony Greig led the WSC World X1 with stars such as Barry Richards, Lawrence Rowe, Michael Procter, John Snow and New Zealand’s own superstar Richard Hadlee.

Bay of Plenty Times sports writer Kevin Savage reported, “The day was made for the occasion, bright and sunny though with a cool breeze… and there were one or two performances befitting giants of the sport, the batting of Jamaican Lawrence Rowe and the bowling of Richard Hadlee being the first to come to mind. “But something was missing – Atmosphere. The match did not feel real. It looked like an exhibition. It felt like an exhibition… the players were doing their best, but for themselves and not for their country.”

For the record the World X1 batted first and were dismissed for 178 in the 46th over, with the Australian X1 all out for 94. West Indian Lawrence Rowe, batting at four, was in majestic form, posting 52 runs in 63 minutes. South African opener Barry Richards gave his side a solid start by grabbing 36 runs, while Colin King reached 27 before dismissal. Australian X1 express bowler Dennis Lillee returned the best bowling figures of 3/15, with Kevin Walters and Greg Chappell taking two wickets apiece. The Australian X1 reply never really got going, with opener Bruce Laird and Ian Chappell both returning to the pavilion with the score on seven. Ian Davis, who was the other opening batsman, stuck around to top score with 30 runs, with Kevin Walters being the only other Australian X1 batsman to reach double figures.

To the delight of the crowd of around 3,000, Richard Hadlee, the sole New Zealand player, did considerable damage with the ball for the World X1. He was immediately in action, being all fire and venom in the first over and taking Bruce Laird’s wicket in his second over. He came back later in the game to remove the last two Australian batsmen, leaving the Australian XI all out for just 94 in the 37th over.

WSC World XI v WSC Australia 1978/79 season
Played at Tauranga Domain Outer Ground on 9 November 1978 (50-over match)
WSC World XI innings
B A Richards c Hookes b Gilmour 36
D L Amiss c Bright b Malone 10
R A Woolmer b Lillee 17
L G Rowe b G S Chappell 52
C L King c I M Chappell b Walters 27
A W Greig run out 4
M J Procter c Hookes b G S Chappell 13
A P E Knott b Lillee 2
R J Hadlee c Hookes b Walters 10
J A Snow not out 0
D L Underwood b Lillee 0
Extras (b 3, lb 3, nb 1) 7

Total (all out; 46.3 overs) 178
Fall of wickets 1-23 (Amiss), 2-54 (Richards), 3-98 (Woolmer), 4-127 (Rowe), 5-131 (Greig), 6-161 (Procter), 7-166 (Knott), 8-178 (Hadlee), 9-178 (King), 10-178 (Underwood)

Bowling O M R W
D K Lillee 8.3 1 15 3
M F Malone 10 2 24 1
G J Gilmour 10 3 40 1
K D Walters 5 0 20 2
R J Bright 8 0 55 0
G S Chappell 5 1 17 2

WSC Australia innings (target: 179 runs from 50 overs)
B M Laird c Rowe b Hadlee 4
I C Davis lbw b Snow 30
I M Chappell run out 0
G S Chappell b Procter 1
D W Hookes c Hadlee b Greig 4
K D Walters c Greig b Underwood 17
R W Marsh c Knott b Underwood 7
R J Bright b Underwood 5
G J Gilmour b Hadlee 9
M F Malone b Hadlee 6
D K Lillee not out 0
Extras (b 4, lb 7) 11

Total (all out; 37.3 overs) 94
Fall of wickets 1-7 (Laird), 2-7 (I M Chappell), 3-9 (G S Chappell), 4-25 (Hookes), 5-51 (Walters), 6-62 (Marsh), 7-68 (Davis), 8-? (Gilmour), 9-90 (Malone), 10-94 (Bright)
Bowling
R J Hadlee 9 2 21 3
M J Procter 5 3 4 1
J A Snow 10 2 23 1
A W Greig 5 0 23 1
D L Underwood 8.3 2 12 3
Result: WSC World XI won by 84 runs

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Blast From The Past - Five

Posted: Wednesday, 11 July 2018

BOP Prize Giving 2005-2016

In this edition of the Bay of Plenty Cricket Blast from the Past we look back at the Bay of Plenty Cricket prize-giving in 2006.
Bay of Plenty Cricket saluted excellence in cricket within the region with the presentation of the Bay of Plenty Cricket awards on Sunday (7 May 2006) at the Cosmopolitan Club, Mount Maunganui.

The Bay of Plenty Cricket player of the year is awarded to the Bay player who has the most impact on regional and national cricket during the season. For the second successive year Graeme Aldridge received the prestigious award. During the past twelve months Aldridge broke onto the international cricket stage with his selection for New Zealand Emerging Players and New Zealand A teams.

Bay of Plenty youngster Amandeep Singh made a stunning entrance into Fergus Hickey Rosebowl cricket when he grabbed a hat trick against Counties Manukau during February 2006. The BOP Cricket awards will cap a remarkable season for the talented pace bowler. In the space of seven months Amandeep has progressed from the Tauranga Boys College first eleven to making his debut for ND. In recognition of his magnificent season Amandeep picked up the Derek Beard bowling trophy and the Brendon Bracewell most promising player of the year.
A new award this season is the BOP Cricket Club of the Year. The new trophy recognises a number of different criteria, which includes effective club administration, junior cricket participation, effective coaching programs and on field results. The inaugural winner of the club of the year is Mount Maunganui.

2005/2006 Bay of Plenty Cricket Awards
Bay Of Plenty Cricket Player Of The Year Graeme Aldridge Mt Maunganui
Mike Wright Batting Trophy Llorne Howell Tauranga
Derek Beard Bowling Trophy Amandeep Singh Tauranga
Brendon Bracewell Most Promising Player Trophy Amandeep Singh Tauranga
Women’s Player Of The Year Kirbie Samkin Tauranga
Mike Nitz Most Promising Women’s Player Trophy Sarah Steenson
Development Team Batting Tai Bridgeman-Raison Te Puke
Development Team Bowling Trent Boult Tauranaga
Williams Cup (Baywide Premier One-Day Championship) IMF Westland Cadets
BOP Cricket Club Of The Year Mount Maunganui
Mc Naughton Trophy (Baywide Reserve Grade Championship) Mount Maunganui
Attrill Cup (BOP Inter-Association Trophy) Eastern BOP/Tauranga (Shared)
Pongokawa Cup (Age Group Coastland V Lakeland) BOP Coastland
Bay Of Plenty Cricket Player Of The Month Awards – October James Galyer – November Brett Jones – December Kane Williamson – February Amandeep Singh – March BOP Senior Team
ND Trophies
Fergus Hickey Rosebowl Bay Of Plenty Senior Men’s Team
Eric Petrie Cup (ND Club Champions) IMF Westland Cadets

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Tauranga Boys First IX Seeking coach

Posted: Wednesday, 4 July 2018

1st XI Cricket Coach

Tauranga Boys' College is looking for a dynamic team-driven, volunteer coach for their 1st XI Cricket Team.

Applicants should have an extensive cricket background.

Job Discritpion is available from d.boyd@tbc.school.nz

Applications close 20 July 2018

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Northern Districts Seeking Staff

Posted: Tuesday, 3 July 2018

GENERAL MANAGER – PERFORMANCE & PEOPLE

Click on link below to see vacacny discription

GENERAL MANAGER – PERFORMANCE & PEOPLE

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Sport Bay of Plenty Courses available

Posted: Monday, 2 July 2018

Sport Bay of Plenty Courses

Student Foundation Coach Workshop Tauranga

Tauranga SportSmart FREE workshop for coaches and athletes

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Blast from Past Volume 3

Posted: Tuesday, 26 June 2018

2004 IMF Otumoetai Cadets win NZ Club Championships

In this edition of the Bay of Plenty Cricket Blast from the Past we look back at the 2004 BOPCA Annual Report, which chronicles Otumoetai Cadets annexing the New Zealand Club Championships. They remain the only ND representatives to win the national title.

The Otumoetai Cadets premier cricket team has claimed the title of the best club cricket team in New Zealand, after winning the New Zealand Cricket National Club Championship in Auckland during Easter 2004.

The path to the national championship title was long with the Otumoetai champions losing just one match from eight on the journey. The passage to the nationals finals played at Cornwall Park, began when Cadets defeated Pukekohe-Metro in the ND semi-final. Cadets had reached the semi-final by virtue of being the current (2003) Bay of Plenty one-day champions.

Ryan King and Mathew Drake blasted Otumoetai Cadets into the national final, when they faced Kaipara Flats (Northland) in the ND Final played in Hamilton. After winning the toss, the Cadets top order made a solid start before Ryan King and Mathew Drake arrived at the wicket. The two new players set a mammoth target for the Northland team, with both batsmen still at the crease at the conclusion of fifty overs. King who has been in great touch in Baywide cricket in recent weeks, punished the opposition bowling attack with a magnificent 107 not out. No less impressive was Mathew Drake who finished with an unbeaten 88.

Kaipara were never in the match, with highly promising youngster Jono Boult grabbing six wickets, to be the main contributor to dismissing the Northland side for just 134. The right hand off spinner mesmerised the opposition to return the superb bowling figures of 6 wickets for 24 runs.

Cadets arrived in Auckland to commence play on the Tuesday prior to Easter and emerged as National Champions on Easter Sunday, after six days of continuous cricket. The format is five days of round robin play, between the champion club sides from the six New Zealand Cricket major associations, followed by finals day. On their way to claiming the title of champion club team in the country, they beat all five teams in the tournament. While beaten by tournament favourites Upper Valley from Wellington, in the last of the round robin matches, the defeat was reversed in a dramatic action packed final.

In a final that turned into a real cliff-hanger Cadets batted first and appeared to have lost their way when they reached a modest 161/9. Ryan King was the only Cadets player to post a significant total, when he reached the half-century mark. With rain interrupting the Wellington side turn at bat they were set a target of just 144 from 44 overs. The Cadets bowling pair of Barry Folster and Gavin Donne restricted the batting total while steadily grabbing wickets. The tension was electric, as Upper Valley required three runs from the last over with their last two batsmen at the wicket. Barry Folster took the last wicket with three balls left for Cadets to snatch victory by two runs.

The Road to the Top
ND Club Semi-Final
Otumoetai Cadets defeated Pukekohe-Metro

ND Club Final
Otumoetai Cadets 277/2 (R King 107no, M Drake 88no, G Donne 44, J Boult 22) defeated Kaipara Flats 134 (J Boult 6/24, B Folster 2/15).

New Zealand Cricket National Club Finals
Day One
St Albans (Christchurch) 220/9 lost to Otumoetai Cadets (target 106 in 20 overs) 110/0 –10.1 over
Day Two (35 over match)
Albion (Otago) 214/3 (J Boult 3/18) lost to Cadets 217/5 (D Flynn 73, K Sargent 34, M Drake 34)
Day Three
Otumoetai Cadets 139 defeated Palmerston North United (Central Districts) 72 (C Wilson 5/22, G Donne 3/14)
Day Four
Cadets 239 (G Donne 53, M Drake 41) defeated Grafton United (Auckland) 187 (C Wilson 6/47)
Day Five
Upper Valley (Wellington) 241/7 defeated Cadets 128 (M Drake 49no)
Final
Otumoetai Cadets 161/9 (R King 50) defeated Upper Valley (target 144 from 44 overs) 142 (B Folster 5/25, G Donne 4/32)

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Behind the Stumps - Stephen Crossan

Posted: Thursday, 14 June 2018

In this winter edition of Behind the Stumps we chat to Bay of Plenty representative and Te Puke premier captain Stephen Crossan, who is playing in England during the New Zealand winter.

Where are you based and what club are you playing for?
I’m based in Hyde, which is 15 minutes from Manchester and play for Flowery Field Cricket Club.

Tell us a little about the town/village where you are living?
Hyde has a population of 30,000. One of them is world championship boxer Ricky Hatton, who can be seen/heard at the local pub every Friday night.

Is the first time that you have taken the big bird in the sky to play cricket on the other side of the world and how did the current opportunity come about?
First time for me in the UK playing cricket, after having a successful summer at home with the bat. I was lucky enough to link up with ex TPCC spinner Sean Gibson. I am also getting to use my limited knowledge of preparing wickets as my days are spent mowing and rolling.

What League are you playing in and how does the competition compare to Baywide premier cricket?
I am playing in the Greater Manchester Cricket League in division 1a. We have 12 teams, which we play home and away and at the end of the summer the top two teams get promoted and the bottom two get relegated. The standard is slightly lower than our premier competition at home. Most teams have a very good overseas Pro and a good overseas amateur and then fill the gaps with local players. However FFCC are made up of great local cricketers and have been stuck with me as their overseas amateur.

How does the club setup compare to the Te Puke CC?
Flowery Field Cricket Club is very similar to TPCC, as they also have a great committee who put in countless hours of work behind the scenes, which allows the players to concentrate on their game.

How is your team going?
After 8 rounds we have won 5 and lost 3, which have FFCC sitting in 5th. Believe it or not - no cricket has been lost due to rain! “Yet”

Tell us about your cricket highlights since arriving in England?
Personal highlight was scoring 113 during my first home game for the summer. After that match, FFCC thought they might have had a decent signing, unfortunately runs have been hard to come by since.
Other highlights
• Watching Alex Lees play for Yorkshire at Headingly
• Watching former TPCC bowler Paul Van Meekeren play for Somerset at Old Trafford
• Watching former TPCC bowler Oliver Smithson play for MCC Young Cricketers
• Tour of Lords

Who are the other Bay premier players that you know have also made the trip to the northern hemisphere and where are they based?
Josh Earle – Kent
Dan Price – Lincolnshire
James Boyd – Yorkshire
Sean Davey - Holland

Favorite part of your experience so far?
So far it has to be touring Lords.

Do you intend to do any travelling – if so to where?
I have a few midweek trips planned during the summer; first up I head to Amsterdam then Dublin, Portugal and Greece. Once the Cricket season is finished I head to Prague, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Morocco before heading home and giving dad a much deserved break from the farm.

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Bay Oval Takes out Award for NZC International Short-Term Pitches

Posted: Monday, 11 June 2018

A marathon season of international cricket at the Bay Oval at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui, has been recognised with a NZ Cricket Turf Management award, for the best International Short-Term Pitches in the country.

In thirteen short years, since the first sod was turned on the first day of March 2005, on former wasteland at Blake Park – the Bay Oval has been transformed into an international cricket venue, which has earned the praises of players, coaches, officials and cricket fans alike.

Last season Bay Oval Turf Manager Jared Carter and his team, were in match-day mode on numerous occasions, as the Western Bay of Plenty cricket ground hosted 15 international short-form matches. Two Under 19 Cricket World Cup warm-up matches, preceded the Black Caps verses West Indies in early January. Six round-robin Under 19 CWC games and the U19 CWC Final attracted worldwide attention, before the Black Caps squared off with Pakistan and England. The international encounters were rounded out by two White Ferns matches with their West Indies counterparts.

The pitch of the year awards, is based on the information and data, collated from the feedback received from player surveys, match reports and ICC reports over the 2017-18 cricket season.

Jared Carter Turf Manager “It’s a great honour to receive this award, especially as there are so many venues producing top quality pitches around the country. I am lucky to be part of a great team of staff and volunteers, looking after the ground, who all share the vision to make the Bay Oval the best venue in the country. Special thanks to David Johnston and Kyle Dovey.”

“It's been a massive team effort, not only on the ground, but from Kelvin and his team to get the lights and other venue up-grades completed, which has allowed us to have all of these high level matches allocated to the region”.

Ian McKendry NZ Cricket GM Grounds and Facilities said “The awards recognized the outstanding contributions that turf management teams responsible for the preparation of cricket surfaces across all New Zealand venues. The quality of cricket surfaces is an important part of the development and enjoyment of our players at all levels – from the community game to the high performance pathways of domestic and international cricket women’s and men’s competitions

NZ Cricket 2017-18 Turf Management Awards
International Short-Form Cricket Pitch – Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
International Long-Form Cricket Pitch – Hagley Park, Christchurch
Domestic Long-Form Cricket Pitch – Eden Park No2, Auckland
Domestic Short-Form Cricket Pitch – Basin Reserve, Wellington
Club/School Cricket Pitch – St Pauls Collegiate, Hamilton

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BOP Players Scoring 100’s Off season

Posted: Tuesday, 5 June 2018

May 2018, produced four centuries from Bay of Plenty players who have left the woes of a kiwi winter behind to ply their craft and skills overseas, during the New Zealand cricket off-season.

Bay of Plenty and Greerton opening batsman Tom MacRury, has broken from the tradition of journeying to the Northern Hemisphere, to take his attacking style of batting to the top end of Australia, to play in Darwin.

MacRury blasted the highest score of the NT A Grade competition this season, smashing his way to 160 off a neat one hundred balls. A massive thirteen 6’s accompanied by twelve 4’s - led Waratah to a six wicket victory against Palmerston who had set their opponents a target of 265 to win.

Tom is right in the frame to earn a place in the four team NT Winter T20 Strike League in July, where a number of the best Pro T20 players in Australia play with the pick of the NT amateur players, in front of the Big Bash selectors. This seasons Winter Strike League will have the added attraction of David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, who are chasing cricket redemption.

Three Te Puke premier players have made their mark in England during May, reaching the magical three figures with their willow batting weapons. Bay of Plenty representative batsman Stephen Crossan who plays for the Flowery Field CC, which dates back to formation in 1838, was in sterling form for Flowery Field against Stretford in the Greater Manchester region competitions. Stephen belted 113 off just 84 balls, in an innings that included eleven 4’s and seven big shots over the boundary ropes.

Wearing the uniform of Old Williamsonian CC in Kent, against Dartford, Josh Earle smacked 104 runs in quick smart time. At the time of writing this report, Josh was his side’s top scorer with 243 runs at an average of 60.75, with two half-centuries and a ton to his name.

Rounding out the Te Puke players big scores, was Daniel Price who is representing Lindrum CC in the Lincolnshire region. Squaring of against Hartsholme, Daniel was in devastating touch in posting a unbeaten 146 off 128 balls, with the majority of his scoring shots coming by way of fourteen 4’s and four 6’s.

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Blast from Past Volume 2

Posted: Monday, 28 May 2018

Senior Mens

In this edition of the Bay of Plenty Cricket Blast from the Past we look back at a couple of highs and lows of the Bay of Plenty Senior Men’s representative team, since the first match in 1932.

Elite competition provided by the Hawke Cup, has produced a rollercoaster ride for the senior men’s sides over the last eighty-six years. The Bay of Plenty province is a far cry from when they made their provincial debut in 1932. In March 1932, the newly minted Bay of Plenty cricket team were thrown into the furnace of a Hawke Cup Direct Challenge, against South Auckland, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The Hawke Cup titleholders batted first and posted 333 all out, before bowling Bay of Plenty out twice, to win by 103 runs

A second Hawke Cup Direct Challenge in December 1938, resulted in Bay of Plenty’s lowest all-time score, when Waikato inflicted a massive defeat. A exert from the soon to be published Humble Beginnings to Hawke Cup Glory – Bay of Plenty Hawke Cup Direct Challenges 1932 – 2018 tells the tale of the Bay of Plenty inglorious showing.

In the far away days of the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s, the Bay of Plenty representative team was a minnow in minor association cricket in our country. The Rigden Shield has been contested between Bay of Plenty and Poverty Bay since the 1944/45 cricket season. In the decade from 1950/51, eleven two-day contests between the two regions were played, with Poverty Bay winning eight matches including two outright victories

Humble Beginnings to Hawke Cup Glory – Chapter One
Bay of Plenty posted what has become their worst ever performance, when they played Waikato in their second Hawke Cup appearance on the 3rd and 5th December 1938. The Hawke Cup Direct Challenge, was just Bay of Plenty’s fourth representative match, after meeting the MCC in Rotorua in February 1936 and defeating Waiapu in a Hawke Cup elimination match two years later.

Waikato batted first at Seddon Park in Hamilton and were bowled out for 263. Former Auckland representative all-rounder Lester Spring took four wickets with R Smith grabbing three wickets for 87 runs.

Bay of Plenty would have fancied their chances when they went out to bat, however they were quickly removed by a determined Waikato bowling attack, with just 30 runs on the board. The Bay of Plenty highest score of 10, produced by Doug Ewart, told the tale of the comings and goings of the visitors batsmen.

Asked to follow on, things got even worse than their first dig when Bay of Plenty were rolled for 22. Barry Budd top scored with eight runs, in an innings where four batsmen recorded ducks and further three were dismissed for one run.

There were two outstanding Waikato bowling achievements in the match. JK (Jim) Everest took seven wickets for 15 runs in the Bay of Plenty first dig and RC (Reginald) Clough going one better in the Bay of Plenty second innings, with figures of eight wickets for only nine runs. The outstanding eight wicket bag remains the best bowling figures against Bay of Plenty in Hawke Cup Direct Challenges.

Bay of Plenty Team
LR Spring, NWP Bayley, G Beale, NL Hinton, R Barlow, MF Le Pine, DJ Ewart, M Kerr, R Rae, JB Budd, R Smith.

Waikato 263 (AJ Aitken 85; LR Spring 4/80, R Smith 3/87)
Bay of Plenty 30 (DJ Ewart 10; JK Everest 7/15) & 22 (JB Budd 8; RC Clough 8/9)
Result: Waikato won by an innings and 211 runs

The magic number for Bay of Plenty representative cricket players is, 701, being the total that the Bay posted when taking the Hawke Cup prize from Hamilton in 2013 and repeating against Counties Manukau, in the first Hawke Cup Direct Challenge in January 2017

Up to the time that Bay of Plenty posted their first 701 – the Bay of Plenty highest total came in another Hawke Cup Direct Challenge at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui

Caught Wright Bowled Beard – The Story of Bay of Plenty Cricket 1931 - 2011
Two weeks after winning the Hawke Cup from Auckland/ Manukau, in March 1997, one of the best Bay of Plenty batting performances took place at Blake Park Mount Maunganui, when Central Otago made the long journey north. The match, in which Graeme Aldridge made his Bay of Plenty debut, produced a number of highlights.

Bay of Plenty simply batted the visitors out of the match on Day One. The fall of wickets (33, 33, 50, 123, 304, 369, 398, 486, 513) tells the story of a circumspect start followed by total domination. With the score at 50/3, Simon Winter strode to the wicket to blaze his way into Bay of Plenty Cricket history.

His 181 runs is the highest total ever recorded by a Bay of Plenty batsman. Graeme Aldridge made the following comments on the match: “Simon Winter went about compiling an innings of a first class standard, where he switched between defence and attack with ease.” However, there were a number of other outstanding batting heroics. Brodie Wakefield, batting at seven, compiled 86 runs, while Derek Beard’s 66 and Aldridge’s 52, achieved on debut batting at nine, were more than useful contributions.

The Bay of Plenty declaration of 553/9, was testament to an outstanding batting attack. The Hawke Cup was easily retained, with Central Otago scoring 119 and 176/5. Such was the domination that in the visitor’s second innings all 11 Bay of Plenty players had a bowl. One of the keys to success in the challenge and the defence, was the catching behind the wicket, with 17 of 18 chances snapped up by the keeper and slips.

Bay of Plenty Team
GD Manners, JR Gibson, PMI Wills, S Winter, GH Donne, DA Beard (captain), NP Howard, BG Wakefield, GW Aldridge, NRJ Aldridge, GJ Taylor.

Bay of Plenty 553/9 (S Winter 181, BG Wakefield 86, DA Beard 66, GW Aldridge 52 – batting at no 9; RA Smith 4/117)
Central Otago 119 (RA Smith 56; G Taylor 4/28, G Donne 2/30) & 176/5 (A Flannery 46, G Sinclair 41; N Howard 1/1- all eleven team members bowled)
Result: Bay of Plenty won first innings points and retained the Hawke Cup

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“Blast from the Past”

Posted: Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Look who played in 2002!

Welcome to the first Bay of Plenty Cricket Blast from the Past which is a look back at “our” game over the years, sourced mainly from BOPCA media releases.
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BOPCA Media Release December 2002
Bay of Plenty teams had plenty of success in the three Northern Districts Cricket age-group tournaments that were played in December 2002. The outstanding form shown by the Bay of Plenty teams was rewarded with the selection of considerable numbers of players in the Northern Districts teams that were selected.

Bay of Plenty A won the Northern Districts under 15 tournament played in Tauranga, when they took first innings points from the game with Bay of Plenty B. Batting first the Bay B side were dismissed for 190 and the Bay A side were 147/2 at the conclusion of the first day. Steven Rae and Laxman Popli who were at the crease at the close of the first day’s play carried on to post 84 and 67 respectively. After a flurry of runs the Bay A side declared at 348/7. The Bay first team almost succeeded in bowling the opposition out for the second time and the Bay B side were 91/9 at the conclusion of the second day. Brook Simpson (Whakatane) was named player of the tournament.

The Bay of Plenty under 14 cricket team remained unbeaten to take out the Northern Districts under 14 tournament last week (2-6 December 2002). Individual highlights during the week were Kane Williamson (Tauranga) who scored 285 runs and was only dismissed once during the week while Trent Boult (Tauranga) took at 14 wickets for an average of six runs.

The playoff for fifth and sixth place in the ND under 17 tournament between Bay of Plenty and Poverty Bay was abandoned due wet weather.

Bay of Plenty players selected for Northern Districts teams
ND Under 17 – Jono Boult, Richard Rice (Tauranga) non travelling reserve Dale Swan (Tauranga)
ND Secondary Schools Girls – Olivia Sullivan (Tauranga) Sarah Sim (Whakatane) Megan Murphy, Kellie Goodson, Claire Garrood (Rotorua).
ND Under 15 – Steven Rae, Tony Goodin (Mount Maunganui) Adam Peacock (Tauranga) Brook Simpson (Whakatane)
ND Under 15 Development – Peter Drysdale, Tim Clarke, Laxman Popli (Tauranga) non travelling reserve Mo Singh (Rotorua)
ND Under 14 – Kane Williamson, Josh Evemy, Doug Bracewell, Trent Boult (Tauranga) Chris Richardson (Whakatane) Cade Thomson (Rotorua).

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Northern Districts Job Vacancies

Posted: Monday, 14 May 2018

Click links below for Job Discritpions

General Manager Community Cricket

Northern Spirit Coach and Female Pathway Manager

Senior Mens Head Coach

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From The CEO’s Chair – 2017-18 Season Review

Posted: Friday, 20 April 2018

Chris Rapson CEO

A planned growth in women's and girls’ cricket has hit all the projected targets with the appointment of Rebecca Yee as the full-time BOPCA Women's Development Officer a major factor. The Go Girl program in schools has received enthusiastic support and the Western Bay of Plenty Trillian Trust Girls Festival days have seen record numbers attend at both the Term Four and Term One finales. Term One of the 2018 School Year saw the Trillian Trust Girls Festival days held in Rotorua and Taupo for the first time, with over one hundred girls participating in the Taupo tournament. There was a significant girl’s participation at the Eastern Bay of Plenty Mini World Cup.

Rebecca has also coached the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schoolgirls and Under 14 Girls teams at ND and Invitation tournaments. The girl’s representative competitions are important components of the Bay of Plenty Cricket age-group pathway.

The Bay of Plenty Senior Men's side had a roller coaster ride during the Fergus Hickey Rosebowl, the Brian Dunning White Ball T20 tournament and in the Hawke Cup defence. The season opened with much promise, with the Bay team finishing second to Counties Manukau, at the ND Twenty 20 tournament held in Taupo during December. The final match where Bay of Plenty were right in the mix for title honours resulted in a tied result with long-time rivals Hamilton.

Another encounter that went down to the wire, was the Hawke Cup first defence of the season against Counties Manukau played at the picturesque Te Puke Domain. The Te Puke Cricket Club pulled out all stops to ensure that the wicket provided a comparable test for both batsmen and bowlers alike. Te Puke Cricket members greatly assisted with making sure that the players in the NZ Cricket minor association showcase, had an enjoyable experience at the home of cricket in Te Puke. The game was an absolute thriller, with the Bay of Plenty five game tenure of the Hawke Cup coming to an end, and with the visitors from Counties snatching a dramatic two run victory.

The remainder of the Bay of Plenty Fergus Hickey representative season, was punctuated by mini batting collapses followed by second innings revivals and solid bowling performances, which put the Bay team back in contention. Bay of Plenty finished the ND two-day competition with an outright loss to Waikato Valley and the loss of first innings points against Northland and Hamilton, with the encounter with Counties Manukau rained off without a ball being bowled. Three shining lights, were as rare as hens’ teeth, Twenty 20 (122no) century blasted by Joe Carter and a fighting knock of 100 not out from Stephen Crossan that kept the Bay in the game against Waikato Valley. Sean Davey also played a key role in the narrow Hawke Cup loss taking a five wicket bag.

A first-up victory over arch rivals Hamilton, was the highlight of the Bay of Plenty Development team Basil McBurney Trophy campaign. Under the guidance of new coach Russell Williams, his charges got home by two runs from the Waikato based second eleven. While the Hamilton victor was to become the team’s only season victory, they were in contention in all the matches, with two losses being by two runs and five balls respectively.

The Bay Development teams’ philosophy has always been about providing the provinces’ promising young talent with the experience of playing senior men's representative cricket. During the Bay Development campaign, Ben Pomare, Dominic Crombie, Fergus Lellman, Iman Singh, Camron Riley, Josh Earle, Craig Baldry, Daniel Price, Marcel Collett and Tim Pringle played for the Bay second eleven, while still enrolled at secondary school.

Bay of Plenty age-group sides were again competitive in the ND age-group competitions in November and December 2017. The ND Senior Secondary competition played at its usual home base in Gisborne, resulted in the Bay of Plenty Coastland side drawn from the Western Bay of Plenty, defeating Hamilton in the two-day playoffs to finish third, with the Lakeland representatives finishing sixth. The Coastland victory over the Waikato City side, was the second time in the tournament that they had despatched their long-time rivals.

A feature of the ND Junior Secondary competition was two centuries and a five wicket bag produced by two Coastland all-rounders. Tim Pringle blasted the tournament top of score of 173, with Niven Dovey achieving the rare feat of a century (119) and a five wicket (5/5) haul. The two Bay of Plenty Primary teams achieved their core aim of introducing the youngsters to Northern Districts representative cricket.

All the hard work and toil put in by Rebecca Yee, paid dividends, when the Bay of Plenty Under 14 Girls finished second at the Kaipara Flats Invitation tournament in December 2017. Another group of Bay of Plenty Secondary Schoolgirls have started the tournament cycle when they finished fifth in the ND Secondary Schoolgirls championship played in Tauranga City.

Rebecca Yee and new Lakeland Cricket Development Officer Brent Jones, invested time in growing girl’s cricket in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupo regions, which was reflected in the numbers that took part in the Girls Cricket Festivals and the Eastern Bay Mini World Cup.

Brett has made a sterling effort in helping to revive junior cricket in the Lakeland region and he has played a very big role in supporting and assisting the Lakeland age-group representative teams. The appointment of the Lakeland Cricket Development Officer, heralded a unique partnership with Upper Central Zone Rugby League, whereby Brent works with promising cricketers in summer and has the same role with rugby league in the winter months.

What a summer we have had at the Bay Oval. In just over a decade the ground has been transformed from a wasteland into an international cricket venue. The investment of the Bay Oval Trust, in the first cricket venue to install LED floodlights in the world, paid immediate dividends with full houses for the four international contests between the Black Caps and the West Indies, Pakistan and England.

The icing on the cake was the allocation of seven matches in the ICC Under 19 World Cricket Cup held in New Zealand during January and February 2018 including the opening game of the tournament and the grand final. The luck of the draw saw tournament winners India play all three qualifying matches at the Bay Oval and then return to defeat Australia in the title decider.

India looked like the potential champions from their opening encounter where they comprehensively outplayed Australia in pool play. Many of today’s super-stars have played in Under 19 Cricket World Cup tournaments over the years, with a number of youngsters who performed at the Western Bay of Plenty international cricket ground likely to become household names in the future.

Bay of Plenty Cricket senior and junior prize- giving recognized individual highlights during the recently concluded season. Bay of Plenty Cricket Player of the Year, Jono Boult, had an outstanding season where he took the most representative wickets (23) and finished second with 294 runs to Joe Carter on the batting. Coincidently Jono was awarded the Bay of Plenty Crickets big prize on the same night that younger brother Trent won the Sir Richard Hadlee medal awarded to the New Zealand Cricketer of the year.

One of the greatest strengths of Bay of Plenty Cricket is the identification and development of the BOPCA rising young talent. One player who put his hand up for future career advancement was Tim Pringle. The (now) Tauranga Boys College, Year Eleven student, surpassed Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson as the youngest player to make his BOPCA senior men's debut when he took to the field against Northland in Whangarei aged fifteen years and 92 days.

Fellow Tauranga Boys College student Dominic Crombie, grabbed a rare as hen’s teeth hat-trick for the Bay of Plenty of Development side against Hamilton. Tauranga Boys College First XI batsman Taylor Bettelheim posted the most runs (215) at the recent ND First XI Cup Finals week, in four turns at bat, which included two centuries. Tauranga Intermediate batsmen Utsav Kumar (95no) and Luke Spargo (90) took their team a ten wicket victory, in the final of the BOPCA National Primary Cup final.

Hand in hand with the BOPCA player pathway is the same pathway available for our coaching staff team. The last two Bay of Plenty Senior Men's coaches have grasped the opportunities available on the New Zealand Cricket pathway, to take the step up to major association and international coaching. James Pamment had plenty of success with Northern Districts major association sides and also assisted New Zealand representative teams, before making the jump up to the Mumbai Indians fielding coach in the current Indian Premier League.

Following in James footsteps, is Graeme Aldridge, who has earned quick promotion from his initial Northern Districts appointment as the fast bowling coach. Seconded to the New Zealand Under 19 team as a quick bowling mentor, Graeme has earned promotion to Interim ND First Class coach with the advancement of James Pamment to the IPL.

These promotions in turn lead to the advancement of Charles Williams as the Bay of Plenty Senior Men’s coach in the 2017/18 season.

The foundations of playing the game in the Bay of Plenty lies firmly with club cricket both in the Baywide game and with regional competitions. Thriving Rotorua & Taupo and Western Bay of Plenty grassroots cricket are the entree to the three Baywide competitions. Baywide honours were spread in the recent season, with Otumoetai Cadets annexing the Baywide Cup and representing Bay of Plenty in the ND Club Championships. Mount Maunganui won the Twenty 20 title with Greerton taking out the big Baywide prize of the Williams Cup.

Bay of Plenty Cricket fans can look forward to a smorgasbord of top flight cricket at the Bay Oval next season. The Western Bay of Plenty venue is the Northern Districts alternate home venue, with the Burger King Super Smash proving very popular when it came to town during the holiday season. It is certain that the Bay Oval will be on the NZ Cricket radar when they host tours by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India next season. Local cricket fans can't wait for test cricket to come to the Bay Oval with the added prospect of pink ball day/night test cricket possibly finding a home here in the Bay in the future.

Chris Rapson – Bay of Plenty Cricket Association CEO – April 2018

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Nensi Patel Receives ND Young Female Cricketer Of The Year

Posted: Monday, 16 April 2018

Northern Districts Prize Gving

Rising Bay of Plenty women’s star Nensi Patel, received another accolade to her burgeoning cricket career, when she was presented with the Northern Districts Young Female Cricketer of the Year at the recent ND prize-giving.

The Tauranga Girls College student, who will turn just sixteen years of age in May 2018, has a rare passion for the game which has seen her emerge as one of the hottest young talents in New Zealand Women’s cricket.

Nensi first captured national cricket attention, when she captained Tauranga Intermediate School, to the NZ Cricket National Primary Shield finals in December 2015. The Western Bay of Plenty School skipper, set a new tournament benchmark when she posted 343 runs, which included two centuries and a top score of 145 not out.

The following season Nensi returned to a NZ Cricket Schools Finals tournament, with Tauranga Girls College at the Secondary Schoolgirls competition, where she posted 124 runs with a highest total of 49 and also took three wickets with the ball.

In November 2016, the Bay of Plenty youngster made her debut for the Northern Spirit against the Auckland Hearts, capturing the wicket of White Fern Anna Peterson who learnt her cricket craft in the Western Bay of Plenty before moving north. At the end of the 2017/18 season, Nensi NZ Cricket Women’s League statistics tells the tale of 15 games where she has posted 51 runs and taken 13 wickets.

The 2017/18 Women’s Under 21 tournament played in Auckland, belonged to Nensi, who hit 330 runs with a top score of 125 not out and also included two fifties in her seven turns at bat. For good measure she grabbed six wickets with best figures of 2/15.

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Bay Of Plenty Cricket Coach Receives A Opportunity To Work With The Best Players In New Zealand

Posted: Monday, 9 April 2018

Russ Williams

A passion for coaching cricket players has seen a Western Bay of Plenty young man receive a unique opportunity to be involved with the best cricket players in New Zealand.

Papamoa resident Russell Williams, has been given a casual contracted position with New Zealand Cricket, as a High Performance Resource Coach, working with New Zealand cricket players at the Bay Oval and associated training facilities in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Employment at the Ben Williams Cricket Academy situated at Te Puna, saw Russell start his journey on the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand Cricket coaching pathway. "I developed a huge passion for the development of aspiring cricketers of our great game in my time at our family cricket facility".

Working at the Te Puna academy saw Williams regularly rubbing shoulders with local Black Caps Kane Williamson, Trent Boult and Corey Anderson, who used the Te Puna cricket coaching facility on a frequent basis when in town.

Two seasons in Holland as a player/coach in the Netherlands, honed the aspiring cricket mentor skill sets. During 2016, Russell branched out on his own coaching a number of promising age-group players at the Bay Indoor Centre at Mount Maunganui. “I am passionate about developing and improving young players and get a buzz from seeing the youngsters mature into better quality players”.

One young player that Russell Williams continues to mentor from his days at the Te Puna Academy, is rising women’s star Nensi Patel. The Tauranga Girls College student made her debut for the Northern Spirit in November 2016 and has played 15 New Zealand Women’s League games, taking 13 wickets and posting 51 runs.

When the Black Caps came to the Bay Oval to prepare and play the West Indies earlier this year, Russell was invited to assist with the New Zealand preparation. Further contact followed with the Black Cap coaching team, with Williams recently offered a part-time contract to assist the local Black Caps when in town and provide general assistance when the Black Caps are at the Bay Oval.

With Kane Williamson and Trent Boult living here, Corey Anderson owning a property and another three New Zealand players on the move to the Western Bay of Plenty, there is likely to be plenty of Black Cap players coming and going from the Western Bay during the year.

"My NZ Cricket casual contract will see me undertaking one on one work with the individual Black Caps, such as throw downs, organising net bowlers and providing general assistance". "I will also be on call to help when the Black Caps come to the Bay Oval to train and prepare for international fixtures".

“My goal as a coach is to create an environment where players can flourish and improve. This is an awesome opportunity for my growth as a cricket coach and I am really looking forward to the challenges of working with the cream of the best players in the country".

“I expect to go through a steep learning curve in the next eighteen month, which will greatly assist my desire to go as far as I can as a cricket coach.”

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BOPCA Prize Giving

Posted: Thursday, 5 April 2018

Jono Boult Awarded The Bay Of Plenty Cricket Player Of The Year

Jono Boult was presented with the Bay of Plenty Cricket 2017/18 Player of the Year Award, at the annual Bay of Plenty Cricket Prizegiving, held on Wednesday (4 April 2018) evening.

The longtime Bay representative player, who wears the Bay of Plenty player number of 467 with absolute pride, made his senior men’s debut in February 2004. During the current representative season, Jono finished second on the batting list with 294 runs and headed the bowling stakes with 23 wickets. Boult also captained the Bay of Plenty Twenty 20 team at the annual ND one-day tournament.

Kane Williamson was awarded the Bay of Plenty First Class Player of the Year. The accolades continue to flow for the Black Cap Captain, with a record 18th New Zealand test century and leading the Black Caps to a rare series win over England, in the last couple of weeks.

A trio of players received trophies that recognized the achievements of three former high profile Bay of Plenty players. The Mike Wright batting prize was won by Joe Carter who posted 334 runs, with the Jono Boult winning the Derek Beard bowling trophy during the Bay of Plenty Senior Men’s team season. Tim Pringle was presented with the Brendan Bracewell most promising player award.

The Bay of Plenty Development batting honours went to two Tauranga Boys College First XI players. Ben Pomare won the batting trophy with 117 runs, with Dominic Crombie taking home the bowling trophy taking seven wickets, which included a hat-trick against Hamilton.

Special trophies for representative centuries and five wickets bags, recognised the batting achievements of Joe Carter and Stephen Crossan who both posted three figure scores during the representative season, with Sean Davey taking a five wicket haul.

The Baywide Premier Hart Family Trophy (Baywide Champion of Champions) was presented to Otumoetai Cadets, who won the Baywide Cup and finished second in the Baywide T20 and Williams Cup competitions.

2017/18 Bay of Plenty Cricket Awards

Bay of Plenty Cricket Player of the Year Jono Boult

Bay of Plenty First Class Player of the Year Trent Boult

BOPCA Senior Men’s Representative Team

Mike Wright Batting Trophy Joe Carter (334 runs)

Derek Beard Bowling Trophy Jono Boult (23 wickets)

BOPCA Development Team

Development Team Batting Trophy Ben Pomare (117 runs)

Development Team Bowling Trophy Dominic Crombie (7 wickets)

Brendan Bracewell Most Promising Player Tim Pringle

Bay of Plenty Cricket Player of the Month Awards 2016/17

October: Not Awarded

November: Dominic Crombie (Bay of Plenty Development Team)

December: Joe Carter (Bay of Plenty Senior Men’s Representative Team)

January: Joshua Bates (Otumoetai Cadets)

February: Not Awarded

March: Jono Boult (Otumoetai Cadets) & Tai Bridgman-Raison (Te Puke)

Significant Representative Milestones (Centuries & Five Wickets or better)

Batting

122no Joe Carter v Poverty Bay (ND Twenty 20 tournament)

100 Stephen Crossan v Waikato Valley (Fergus Hickey Rosebowl)

Bowling

5/35 Sean Davey v Counties Manukau (Hawke Cup defence)

Hart Family Trophy (Baywide Champion of Champions) – Otumoetai Cadets CC

Williams Cup (Baywide Premier One-Day Championship) – Greerton CC

Baywide Cup (Baywide First Round) – Otumoetai Cadets CC

Baywide Twenty 20 – Mount Maunganui

McNaughton Trophy (Baywide Reserve Grade Championship) – Mount Maunganui

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January And March BOPCA Player Of The Month Awards To Be Presented At Bay Prizegiving

Posted: Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Player of the Month

Three Bay of Plenty Baywide premier players will be presented with the BOPCA Player of the Month Awards, for January and March 2018, at the Bay of Plenty Cricket prize-giving to be held 4 April 2018.

Bay of Plenty Cricket introduced the BOPCA Player of the Month Award in 2006. The purpose of the award is to recognise excellence in Bay of Plenty Cricket during each month of the playing season.

Otumoetai Cadets new recruit Joshua Bates, took little time to show his new club-mates his ability with the willow weapon in the first Williams Cup (Baywide Premier) game of the season, on the 27th January 2018.

Batting first against Greerton, the former Christchurch player launched an attack that culminated in 103 runs being credited to Bates in the competition score-book. The whirlwind attack on the Greerton bowlers, contained ten 4’s and six mighty shots over the boundary ropes.

Te Puke master blaster Tai Bridgman-Raison took his tally of centuries to thirteen, for the Te Puke Cricket Club, when his team defeated Lake Taupo CC on the 3rd March 2018. Te Puke posted 267 for the loss of seven wickets, with Bridgman-Raison belting 146 at a tad under a run a ball, in an innings that contained 22 boundaries.

Tai Bridgman-Raison 13th century, equaled Otumoetai Cadets batsman’s Llorne Howell's, Baywide Premier Club cricket record of three figure scores set a decade ago.

Jono Boult has performed many exceptional feats with bat and ball, in representative and club cricket, over the last decade and a half. During March, the Cadets skipper took his side the Williams Cup title decider with two match winning bowling performances.

After Cadets posted 249/6 against long-time rivals Mount Maunganui, the Cadets captain weaved magic with the ball, to grab six wickets at a cost of just 16 runs as the Mount were bundled out for 110. Eight days later, Jono took Cadets to the Williams Cup final stanza, when he took another six wicket haul for 22 runs, as Central Indians were removed for just 72 in post section play.

While the just completed Bay of Plenty cricket year has been punctuated by wet weather for much of the season, the arrival of Autumn brought a surfeit of match-winning performances during March.

Three highly commended performances showed the future of cricket in the Bay of Plenty is in good hands. Bay of Plenty representative batsman Stephen Crossan, hit his maiden minor association century against Waikato Valley, in the last Fergus Hickey Rosebowl game of the season.

Tauranga Boys College First XI batsman Taylor Bettelheim posted the most runs (215) at the recent ND First XI Cup Finals week, in four turns at bat, which included two centuries. Tauranga Intermediate batsmen Utsav Kumar (95no) and Luke Spargo (90) took their team a ten wicket victory, in the final of the BOPCA National Primary Cup final.

BOPCA Player of the Month Awards 2017/18

January: Joshua Bates (Otumoetai Cadets)

February: Not Awarded

March: Jono Boult (Otumoetai Cadets) & Tai Bridgman-Raison (Te Puke)

December: Joe Carter (Bay of Plenty Senior Men’s Representative Team)

November: Dominic Crombie (Bay of Plenty Development Team)

October: Not Awarded

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Williams Cup Final

Posted: Monday, 26 March 2018

Greerton Win The Williams Cup For The Fourth Time

Eves Realty Greerton won their fourth Williams Cup since their first success in the 1983-84 season, when they defeated Element IMF Cadets in the 2018 edition of the long-time symbol of Baywide cricket superiority, on Saturday (24 March 2018).

Cadets took first use of the wicket at the Bay of Plenty international venue at the Bay Oval, with the Greerton bowlers grabbing the early ascendancy. At five down with just 38 runs on the board, Cadets were in strife. The arrival of Cadets keeper Daniel Maathuis to join Captain Jono Boult, got the Tauranga Domain based side back on track with the pair putting on a 117 run stand.

The introduction of Greerton change bowler Tom MacRury, put the momentum back with the Greerton eleven, as he removed both Boult (55) and Maathuis (56). Cadets lost their last five wickets for eight runs, finishing their innings, with 163 runs on the board. Jared Tutty grabbed a four wicket bag, with MacRury finishing with the excellent figures of three wickets for just 6 runs. Tommy Clout also did plenty of damage taking three wickets.

Tom MacRury and skipper Shane Wineti opened the Greerton reply. The Cadets bowling attack has some early success, with Greerton losing three wickets for 56 runs. MacRury anchored his sides victory, with a mixture of some defensive shots and big heaves over the boundary, to end his innings with 73 runs. Umesh Ranaraja finished off Greerton's five wicket win, with a four, to take him to an unbeaten 60 in the score book.

The Williams Cup success, was a notable triumph for Greerton skipper Shane Wineti, who was in charge when his team lost the 2013 and 2014 Williams Cup title deciders.

While there was disappointment in the Cadets camp, there is some consultation in that they should take out Hart Family (champion of champions) Trophy at the Bay of Plenty Cricket prize giving, after winning the Baywide Cup and finishing runner-up in the Twenty 20 and Williams Cup competitions.

Williams Cup Final 24 March 2018

Element IMF Cadets 163 (D Maathuis 56, J Boult 55; J Tutty 4/23, T MacRury 3/6, T Clout 3/32) lost to Eves Realty Greerton 165/5 (T MacRury 73, U Ranaraja 60no; M Galappaththi 2/16, J Boult 2/38)

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ND Nationals Primary School Cup and Shield

Posted: Friday, 23 March 2018

Bay Of Plenty Cricket To Host ND National Primary School Cup Next Week

Bay of Plenty Cricket is hosting the ND National Primary School Cup and Shield in the Western Bay of Plenty, next week (25th – 27th March 2018).

The National Primary School Cup (Boys) and Shield (Girls) are NZ Cricket Primary and Intermediate School competitions, that commenced in 2000. In Term One, school sides contest minor association regional tournaments with the winners going on to their respective major association playoffs.

Next week’s ND Finals, will see teams endeavoring to earn the Northern Districts Cricket berth, at the National Finals to be held in Term Four of the 2018 School Year.

The ND National Primary Cup, will be played over three days at Gordon Spratt Reserve in Papamoa, with the first ball being bowled on Sunday 25 March 2018.

Tauranga Intermediate School, who will represent Bay of Plenty, has a proud history in the competition winning the NZ Cricket National Final in 2011 and 2012. Kamo and Gisborne Intermediates will make the long trips from the Far North and Poverty Bay respectively.

Berkley Intermediate will fly the flag for the Hamilton region, Pukekohe will represent Counties Manukau, with St Peters School from Cambridge representing Waikato Valley.

Four schools will be in action in the ND Shield Girls competition at Waipuna Park in Welcome Bay. Tauranga, Gisborne and Kamo Intermediates will have dual representation in both the Cup and Shield playoffs and will be joined by Morrinsville Intermediate.

ND National Primary School (Girls) Shield @ Waipuna Park, Papamoa 25-26 March 2018

Sunday 25th March Round One - Tauranga Intermediate v Gisborne Intermediate; Kamo Intermediate v Morrinsville Intermediate.

Monday 26th March Round Two – Gisborne Intermediate v Kamo Intermediate; Morrinsville Intermediate v Tauranga Intermediate.

Monday 26th March Round Three – Tauranga Intermediate v Kamo Intermediate; Gisborne Intermediate v Morrinsville Intermediate.

ND National Primary School (Boys) Cup @ Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa 25-27 March 2018 Entries

Tauranga Intermediate (Bay of Plenty) Pukekohe Intermediate (Counties Manukau) Gisborne Intermediate (Poverty Bay) St Peters School (Waikato Valley) Berkley Intermediate (Hamilton) Kamo Intermediate (Northland)

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ND First Xi Cup Tournament - Final

Posted: Friday, 23 March 2018

Tauranga Boys College And Aquinas College Finish Third And Fourth

A spectacular Western Bay of Plenty School derby, closed the two Bay of Plenty team’s campaign at the ND First XI Cup Finals week, played in Hamilton 19-22 March 2018.

Tauranga Boys College and Aquinas College met to battle out third place, on day four, of the NZ Cricket First XI Cup National Finals qualifying tournament.

Aquinas College took first use of the wicket at Jansen Park, after winning the toss, with opening batsman Fergus Lellman leading from the front. Two Aquinas wickets fell at the 52 run mark as the Tauranga Boys bowlers began to tighten the screws.

At seven down for 121 runs, the Tauranga bowlers looked to be in complete control. However the Aquinas tail, wagged with Fergus Lellam putting together two very useful partnerships with Ben Woodrow and Toby Taylor - and when the Aquinas opener was finally bowled by Rhys Donaghy for 116, Aquinas had posted a solid 208 runs.

Fergus Lellman’s knock was the highest individual score of the tournament and came from 146 balls, in an innings that contained eleven 4’s and two 6’s. Tauranga Boys bowlers Iman Singh and Rhys Donaghy both bowled extremely good line and length, to be rewarded with four wickets apiece.

Marcel Collett and Taylor Bettleheim strode to the wicket full of purpose and Tauranga Boys were well in control, when Collett was caught and bowled by Louie Robinson for 44. The arrival of Ben Pomare, after Tauranga Boys lost their second wicket with 116 runs on the board, produced a winning 97 run partnership between Bettleheim and the Tauranga Boys keeper.

Taylor Bettleheim was in sublime touch, as he carried his bat to 105 runs at a strike rate of 84.68 (per hundred balls). Bettleheim finished the ND competition as the tournament leading run scorer, with 215 runs at an outstanding average of 71.67.

The two Western Bay of Plenty Schools, can feel well pleased with their performance against the best cricket schools in Northern Districts, finishing in third and fourth place respectively.

Both Bay of Plenty representatives started the tournament with wins, with Tauranga Boys College easily defeating St Peters School from Cambridge and Aquinas College accounting for Whangarei Boys High School.

There were mixed fortunes on day two and three. Tauranga Boys got past Hamilton Boys second eleven and Aquinas lost to St Paul’s Collegiate on day two – with Tauranga Boys beaten by archrivals Hamilton Boys First XI and Aquinas accounting for St John’s College by eight wickets on day three.

ND First XI Cup Finals @ Hamilton 19 – 22 March 2018

Day Four – 22 March

Aquinas College 209 (Fergus Lellman 116; Iman Singh 4/32, Rhys Donaghy 4/49) lost to Tauranga Boys College 213/2 (Taylor Bettleheim 105no, Ben Pomare 46no, Marcel Collett 44)

Day Three - 21 March 2018

St John’s College 90 (Ben Woodrow 3/23, Louis Robinson 3/28, Finn Dempsey 2/16) lost to Aquinas College 92/2 (F Dempsey 42no, Carson Wills 21)

Tauranga Boys College 122 (Tim Pringle 28, Jacob Logan 24) lost to Hamilton BHS 125/5 (T Pringle 3/40, Iman Singh 2/21)

Day Two - 20 March 2018)

Hamilton BHS Second XI 141 (Iman Singh 4/19, Rhys Donaghy 2/13, Tim Pringle 2/27) lost to Tauranga Boys College 142/6)

St Paul’s Collegiate 284/9 (Finn Dempsey 3/50, Louis Robinson 3/51) defeated Aquinas College 151 (F Dempsey 38, Fergus Lellman 24)

Day One – 19 March

Tauranga Boys College 278/5 (Taylor Bettleheim 103, Tim Pringle 83, Ben Pomare 27) defeated St Peters School 114 (T Pringle 3/16, R Mischewski 2/15, Iman Singh 2/15)

Whangarei BHS 145 (George Catto 3/21, Finn Dempsey 2/29, Darcy Hoskin 2/35) lost to Aquinas College 146/4 (Carson Wills 41no, F Dempsey 38, G Catto 28no)

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Baywide Blast Results

Posted: Friday, 23 March 2018

John Paul College won the inaugural Bay of Plenty Cricket Junior Secondary Blast, when they defeated Aquinas College, in the final played at the Alice Johnson Reserve at Papamoa on Wednesday 21st March 2018.

The Twenty 20 competition for Year Nine and Ten students was put in by Bay of Plenty Cricket, to grow the junior secondary pathway in the Bay of Plenty region. Competition took place on two successive Wednesdays in March.

John Paul College and Aquinas College entered two teams apiece, along with Katikati College and two Eastern Bay of Plenty Schools in Trident and Whakatane High Schools.

JPC batted first and reached the 80 run mark for the loss of a solitary wicket. The Aquinas bowler upped the ante to remove the Rotorua School for 114 in the 20th over. Cohen Stewart (32) and Viren Patel (24) put on a meritorious second wicket stand of 62.

The Veitch twin brothers quickly hit their stride with the ball and had the Western Bay School in some real trouble, at 25 for the loss of three wickets, after ten overs. Aquinas College batted out their over for the loss of six wickets, but finished some 31 runs short of victory, to hand John Paul College the inaugural the inaugural Baywide Blast title.

In other Baywide Blast Finals Day matches, Trident High School defeated the John Paul College Invitation XI to finish in third place with Aquinas Blue beating Whakatane High School in the fifth place playoff.

The growth of the game at Aquinas College in the last decade, was highlighted by the two sides that took part, in addition to the school’s First XI who were playing in the ND First XI Cup finals week in Hamilton.

Bay of Plenty Cricket were keen to recognise the participation of Whakatane High School, in a BOPCA school competition, for the first time for a considerable number of years.

BOPCA Junior Secondary Baywide Blast 14th & 21st March 2018

Final: John Paul College 114 (Cohen Stewart 32, Viren Patel 24) defeated Aquinas College 83/6

Third Place: Trident High School defeated JPC Invitation XI

Fifth Place Aquinas Blue defeated Whakatane High School

Seventh Place: Katikati College

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ND First XI Cup Finals - Day Three

Posted: Thursday, 22 March 2018

Aquinas College took their record at the ND First XI Cup Finals being played in Hamilton this week (19-23 March 2018) to two victories and a loss, after they easily disposed of the challenge laid down by St John’s College on day three.

Batting first, St John’s were bowled out for a modest 90 runs. Ben Woodrow was the best of the Western Bay schools bowlers with three wickets at a cost of 23 runs. Louie Robinson was also in good touch with a three wicket bag, with Finn Dempsey complementing his two team-mates with two wickets for 16 runs.

The Bay of Plenty representatives cruised to victory, when they got home with the last ball of the 11th over. Aquinas opener Finn Dempsey was in scintillating form belting an unbeaten 42 from just 34 balls. Carson Wills wasted little time in posting a quick-fire 21 runs at a strike rate of 140 (per one hundred balls), as Aquinas College took the win points on offer, with eight wickets in hand.

Tauranga Boys College batting attack, simply didn’t post enough substantial partnerships against archrivals Hamilton Boys High School. Batting at three, Tim Pringle worked hard for his team top of score of 28, while Jacob Logan defied the Hamilton bowlers, as he compiled 24 runs off 76 balls.

The Tauranga Boys bowlers put up a determined effort, but simply didn’t have enough runs in hand to defend, as the Waikato School got home for the loss of five wickets. Tim Pringle finished with three wickets for 40 runs with Iman Singh grabbing the other two wickets.

The identical two win – one loss record, sees Tauranga Boys College and Aquinas College meeting to decide third place in the tournament on finals day.

ND First XI Cup Finals - Day Three - 21 March 2018

St John’s College 90 (Ben Woodrow 3/23, Louis Robinson 3/28, Finn Dempsey 2/16) lost to Aquinas College 92/2 (F Dempsey 42no, Carson Wills 21)

Tauranga Boys College 122 (Tim Pringle 28, Jacob Logan 24) lost to Hamilton BHS 125/5 (T Pringle 3/40, Iman Singh 2/21)

Day Four Draw – 22 March (Finals Day)

Third Place Playoff: Aquinas College v Tauranga Boys College

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Williams Cup Final 24th March 2018

Posted: Thursday, 22 March 2018

Eves Realty Greerton And Element IMFCadets To Fight Out 2018 William Cup Title

A highly competitive game, between two evenly matched teams, is the scenario likely to play out in the 2018 Williams Cup Final at the Bay Oval on Saturday (24 March 2018).

Eves Realty Greerton and Element IMF Cadets will fight out the Baywide premier cricket prize, which dates back over eight decades, since first contested in the 1932-33 season.

The two sides have travelled contrasting routes to the final stanza. Greerton have led the standings since the opening round in late January, brushing aside all six challenges in the qualifying play. Cadets, who sat at the bottom of the standings after the first four weeks of competition, have diced with sudden-death cricket to contest the title decider.

Last weekend, Greerton defeated Bayleys Central Indians in the major semi-final, to move directly to the Williams Cup final stanza. Cadets qualified in fourth place and dispatched Carrus Mount Maunganui last Saturday, before eliminating Central Indians in Sunday's preliminary final in Rotorua.

Both sides will be at full strength with ND all-rounder Brett Hampton returning to the Greerton ranks, as his side chases their fourth Williams Cup title. Hampton is a devastating batsman when in full flight and likes nothing better than to take aim on the boundary ropes.

Two other key Greerton players are opening batsman Tom MacRury and pace bowler Tommy Clout, who have both worn the Bay of Plenty representative uniform this season.

Cadets will have three players in captain Jono Boult, Joe Carter and Sean Davey, who all have played major association cricket in recent seasons. Jono Boult has been in vintage form, taking two Williams Cup six wicket bags, in the last two weeks. The Cadets skipper is also an accomplished batsman who could trouble the Greerton bowling attack.

A Cadets success would give them eleventh Williams Cup title since 1995 and cement second place behind Te Puke, who have won the symbol of Baywide cricket superiority on 16 occasions, since their first triumph in the 1938/39 season.

BOPCA Williams Cup Final 2018

Eves Realty Greerton v Element IMF Cadets @ Bay Oval – 11am start

Williams Cup Victories

Element IMF Cadets: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2017 (10)

Eves Realty Greerton: 1984, 1985, 2012 (3)

BOPCA Williams Cup Honours Board 2018

Batting (Centuries) 147 – Stephen Nicholls (Central Indians v Lake Taupo)

146 – Tai Bridgman-Raison (Te Puke v Lake Taupo)

109 – Ruben Clinton (Cadets v Mount Maunganui)

103 – Joshua Bates (Element IMF Cadets) v Greerton

Bowling (Five wickets) 6/15 – Jono Boult (Cadets v Mount Maunganui)

6/22 – Jono Boult (Cadets v Central Indians)

5/19 – Gurwinder Singh (Cadets v Lake Taupo CC)

5/46 - James Boyd (Greerton v Cadets)

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ND First XI Cup finals week Day 1 Results

Posted: Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Tauranga Boys and Aquinas winning start

Tauranga Boys College and Aquinas College, both made a winning start to the ND First XI Cup finals week being played in Hamilton 19-23 March 2018.

Tauranga Boys College batted St Peters School out of the match after posting 278/5. TBC new recruits in Taylor Bettleheim and Tim Pringle led the way in spectacular fashion. Taylor Bettleheim blasted 103 with Tim Pringle also in good touch with a sterling 83 runs to his name – with both young men belting a dozen 4’s in their totals.

The Tauranga Boys first eleven bowlers then got into the act and removed their opponents for just 114, to claim a big 164 run victory. Tim Pingle was the best of the TBC bowling attack returning 3/16 while Rhys Mischewski and Iman Singh took two wickets apiece.

Aquinas College bowled first against Whangarei Boys High School and removed the school from the far north for 145. George Catto (3/21) Finn Dempsey (2/29) and Darcy Hoskin (2/35) all got amongst the wickets.

The second Bay of Plenty School chasing a berth at the NZ Cricket National Finals, cruised to a six wicket win. Carson Wills (41no) and George Catto (28no) took their side through to victory, with Finn Dempsey also making a solid contribution with 38 runs.

ND First XI Cup Finals Day One – 19 March

Tauranga Boys College 278/5 (Taylor Bettleheim 103, Tim Pringle 83, Ben Pomare 27) defeated St Peters School 114 (T Pringle 3/16, R Mischewski 2/15, Iman Singh 2/15)

Whangarei BHS 145 (George Catto 3/21, Finn Dempsey 2/29, Darcy Hoskin 2/35) lost to Aquinas College 146/4 (Carson Wills 41no, F Dempsey 38, G Catto 28no)

ND First XI Cup Finals Day Two Draw – 20 March

Tauranga Boys College v Hamilton BHS Second XI

Aquinas College v St Pauls Collegiate

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Eves Realty Greerton And Element IMF Cadets To Fight Out The 2018 Williams Cup Final

Posted: Monday, 19 March 2018

Williams Cup Review

Eves Realty Greerton and Element IMF Cadets will fight out the 2018 Williams Cup title at the Bay Oval next Saturday (24 March 2018) after the semi-finals and preliminary finals, were completed over the weekend (17-18 March 2018).

Greerton batted first against Bayleys Central Indians, in the major semi-final at Pemberton Park on Saturday and made a solid but circumspect start. Pip Thickpenny kept the scoreboard ticking over and finished with his sides top score of 54 runs. A ninth wicket partnership between keeper Tom Renouf (27no) and Jared Tutty took the hosts through to 192/8, in their allotted fifty overs. Jake Rowe was the best of the Rotorua side’s bowlers returning 3/29.

Attacking Greerton bowling, from the opening ball of the visitors reply quickly had the Central Indians batsmen on the back foot. The first wicket fell with just four runs on the board and quickly became 2/17 and 3/24. At six down for 34 runs there was some desperation on display, however a stubborn tenth wicket partnership between Andrew Gibbs (27no) and Shonit Chandra (25), gave the Central Indians batting attack respectability as they were eventually removed for 134.

Bay of Plenty representative paceman Tommy Clout, was in scintillating form taking four wickets for 32 runs. Jared Tutty took three Central Indians bowling scalps with leggie James Boyd chipping in with two wickets.

Cadets earned a trip to Rotorua on Sunday (18 March 2018) to fight out the preliminary final against Central Indians, after they ended Carrus Mount Maunganui's season in the sudden-death minor semi-final at Blake Park.

Cadets set the home side a target of 180 to win, with Sean Davey who had scored a century for ND A during the week, posting his sides top score of 87. Keeper Daniel Maathuis posted a handy 33, with Chris Atkinson and veteran all-rounder Nick Smith grabbing three wickets apiece.

The Mount Maunganui reply saw their batsmen coming and going, to and from the crease, as they were removed for 70. Captain Jono Boult produced Cadets best bowling figures of three wickets at a cost of just 10 runs, while Kamal Bains also took a three wicket haul.

Cadets made the title decider, when they took little time to beat Central Indians at Smallbone Park in Rotorua on Sunday. Batting first Central Indians were rolled for just 72 in the 16th over. Cadets, who will be chasing their eleventh Williams Cup crown next weekend, waltzed to a nine wicket victory with the encounter concluded with the last ball of the 13th over.

Individual honours belonged to Cadets skipper Jono Boult, who for the second successive weekend took a six wicket bag returning 6/22, with Sean Davey taking three cheap wickets. Sohel Rana was the best of the home sides batsmen with 28 runs.

Ruben Clinton (35no) and Fergus Lellman (30no) took Cadets through to contest the 2018 Williams Cup Final, with Sean Davey the only Cadets casualty.

Williams Cup 17-18 March 2017

Sunday 18 March - Preliminary Final

Bayleys Central Indians 72 (S Rana 28; J Boult 6/22, S Davey 3/6) lost to Element IMF Cadets 73/1(R Clinton 35no, F Lellman 30no)

Saturday 17 March

Major Semi-Final: Eves Realty Greerton 192/8 (P Thickpenny 54, T Renouf 22no; J Rowe 3/29, R Gosai 2/27) defeated Bayleys Central Indians 134 (A Gibbs 27no, R Gosai 26, S Chandra 25; T Clout 4/32, J Tutty 3/37, J Boyd 2/11)

Minor Semi-Final: Cadets 179 (S Davey 87. D Maathuis 33; C Atkinson 3/21, N Smith 3/35, D Swan 2/22) defeated Mount Maunaganui 70 (J Boult 3/10, K Bains 3/15, G Singh 2/10)

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Trillian Trust Rainbow World Cup - Results

Posted: Friday, 16 March 2018

There was no better example of the Bay of Plenty Girl's cricket pathway than Wednesday's (14 March 2018) Rainbow Cup entree, to the White Ferns Twenty 20 match-up with West Indies Woman on the Bay Oval.

Thirty Year four to six girl’s teams from 19 Western Bay schools took part in the Rainbow Cup, on the upper fields of Blake Park. With an emphasis on participation, enjoyment and fair play there is no outright winner declared. The most wickets were taken by Arataki School with the most runs compiled by Greenpark School.

The best name prize was awarded to Selwyn Ridge Unicorn Mermaids with the highly sought after sportsmanship prize being given to Golden Sands Purple.

A further step in the BOPCA girl’s cricket pathway will be undertaken when 12 Under 14 girls will represent the Bay of Plenty at an Auckland Under 14 Girls tournament at Easter.

Rainbow Cup 14 March 2018

Most wickets: Arataki School

Most Runs: Greenpark School

Best Name: Selwyn Ridge Unicorn Mermaids

Sportsmanship: Golden Sands Purple

Bay of Plenty Under 14 Girls team to play in Auckland Easter tournament

Sarah Stone, Kaiya Holdem, Amy Clegg (Tauranga Girls College) Scout Kennedy (Papamoa College) Tash Wakelin, Annie Nolan (Aquinas College) Jorja Neill (Taupo) Aimee Unwin, Elle Archer, Amelia Harvey, Cate Wahl (Tauranga Intermediate School) Mya Clarke (Pongakawa)

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Williams Cup Preview 18th March 2018

Posted: Thursday, 15 March 2018

Williams Cup Finals Berths On The Line This Saturday And Sunday

A Bay of Plenty inter-city derby and a reply of last weekend’s contest between long-time rivals Element IMF Cadets and Carrus Mount Maunganui, will open proceedings in the Williams Cup playoffs this Saturday (17 March 2018).

Eve's Realty Greerton who finished the Williams Cup qualifying competition with an unbeaten record, will host Rotorua side Bayleys Central Indians at Pemberton Park, in the major semi-final on Saturday (17 March 2018). The winner between the top two finishers in qualifying play, will progress straight to the Williams Cup Final next Saturday - with the loser squaring off with the winner of the minor semi-final, on Sunday (18 March 2018).

Both sides, will look to their top and middle order batsmen to get them home, on a track that has produced a bucketfuls of runs this season. Greerton's Pip Thickpenny and Lee Watkins sit in the Williams Cup top five run-scorers and aren't afraid to seek out the boundary ropes when on attack.

Central Indians have a genuine master blaster in Stephen Nicholls, who has fired with the bat throughout the three Baywide competitions. Last weekend Nicholls opened his shoulders to smash the season highest Baywide score, blasting 147 runs at Owen Delaney Park in Taupo. Bay of Plenty Lakeland senior secondary player Ryan Neves, is another in good touch with his willow batting lance and has posted over 150 runs in the Williams Cup title race.

A sudden death clash will take place at Blake Park, where Mount Maunganui will play Cadets for the second successive weekend. Last Saturday Cadets had to defeat their arch-rivals to grab a semi-final berth. Batting first Cadets posted 249/6, with Rubén Clinton blazing away to post a hard fought century. Cadets skipper Jono Boult then got onto the Williams Cup honours board, taking six wickets for 15 runs as Mount Maunganui were removed for 114.

While the Baywide Cup between the two sides was washed out, they met twice in the Baywide Cup Twenty 20 competition. Cadets won the first match-up in the qualifying play, before the Mount reversed the first game result in the T20 title decider. Batting first, Mount Maunganui reached 176/6 before bowling the Tauranga Domain based side for 134.

Both Williams Cup contenders, have one hand on the Hart Family Trophy, which is awarded to the Baywide champion of champions. Cadets won the Bayide Cup and went on to represent Bay of Plenty in the ND Club champs - with Mount Maunganui winning the T20 prize for the first time.

BOPCA Williams Cup 17 March 2018

Major Semi-Final: Eves Realty Greerton v Bayleys Central Indians, Pemberton Park

Minor Semi-Final: Carrus Mount Maunganui v Element IMF Cadets, Blake2.

Sunday 18 March – Preliminary Final

BOPCA Williams Cup Honours Board 2018

Batting (Centuries) 147 – Stephen Nicholls (Central Indians v Lake Taupo)

146 – Tai Bridgman-Raison (Te Puke v Lake Taupo)

109 – Ruben Clinton (Cadets v Mount Maunganui)

103 – Joshua Bates (Element IMF Cadets) v Greerton

Bowling (Five wickets) 6/15 – Jono Boult (Cadets v Mount Maunganui)

5/19 – Gurwinder Singh (Cadets v Lake Taupo CC)

5/46 - James Boyd (Greerton v Cadets)

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Tauranga Girls College Win ND NZCT Secondary Schoolgirls Tournament

Posted: Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Tauranga Girls College will progress to the NZ Cricket NZCT Secondary Schoolgirls National Finals in Term Four, for the third successive season, after winning the Northern Districts NZCT Secondary Schoolgirls tournament played at the Gordon Spratt Reserve 11-13 March 2018

The round three game between Tauranga Girls College and Waikato Diocesan for Girls, was the key match, in who would represent Northern Districts at the NZ Cricket National Finals.

The Bay of Plenty titleholders were sent into bat after losing the toss and spent little time dispatching the ball to the boundary. Tauranga Girls reached 78 without loss, before the dismissal of Briana Perry for 43. Rachel Richard reached 41 before being dismissed, with Nensi Patel (42no) and Holly Topp (12no) taking their side through to 163/2 in their allotted twenty overs

Waikato Diocesan went out to the middle with plenty of confidence, however two early run-outs, saw just 17 runs on the board. The Hamilton representatives regrouped and led by a gritty unbeaten 41 from Boucher Lucy, got through to 96/3 in their twenty overs.

Tauranga Girls College and Waikato Diocesan for Girls, opened their tournaments with a victory apiece, in the opening round on Sunday afternoon. Tauranga Girls posted a ten wicket win over Gisborne Girls High School, with Waikato Diocesan bowling Pukekohe High School out for 39 and getting home for the loss of one wicket.

There was no play on Monday because of the hovering weather bomb, with the remaining games completed on the reserve day on Tuesday. Waikato Diocesan defeated Gisborne Girls HS in round two - with Tauranga Girls taking all eight wickets against Pukekohe HS, as they were bowled out for 26.

Gisborne Girls returned home with a win under their belt after dispatching Pukekohe HS in round three.

Northern Districts NZCT Secondary Schoolgirls Finals 11-13 March 2018 - Results

Round Three

Tauranga Girls College 163/2 (Briana Perry 43, Nensi Patel 42no, Rachel Richards 41) defeated Waikato Diocesan 96/3 (LB Lucy 41no)

Gisborne GHS defeated Pukekohe HS

Round Two

Pukekohe HS 26/8 (Nensi Patel 3/1, Emily Pilbrow 3/4) lost to Tauranga Girls College 28/0

Waikato Diocesan defeated Gisborne GHS

Round One

Gisborne Girls HS 67/4 (Kayley Knight 32) lost to Tauranga Girls College 70/0 (Briana Perry 33no, Nensi Patel 19no)

Pukekohe HS 39 (Georgina Harris 2/2) lost to Waikato Diocesan 40/1)

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NZ Cricket Cup and Shield Results

Posted: Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Tauranga Intermediate School, will represent the Bay of Plenty in the NZ Cricket National Cup, Northern Districts playoffs, with the ND winner earning a berth in the National Primary Schools title deciders in Term Four.

After five rounds of T20 preliminary competition during February and March, Tauranga and Otumoetai Intermediate First XI’s squared off to decide the Bay of Plenty title, on Friday 9th March at the Alice Johnson Reserve in Papamoa.

Tauranga Intermediate took first use of the wicket and produced a batting blitzkrieg, when they posted 200 runs without losing a wicket. Utsav Kumar blasted 95 runs at a strike rate of 193 (per hundred balls) with Luke Spargo also in grand form with 90 runs.

The Otumoetai Intermediate boys made a brave attempt for victory posting 117/4, which in the vast majority of primary school games would be a winning total. Joel Griffiths top scored with 33 runs, with Flynn Williamson reaching 31 before dismissal.

In the battle for third place, Mount Maunganui Intermediate posted 152/4 and then bowled Aquinas College out for 88, to claim victory. Rotorua’s John Paul College took out fifth place in the nine team competition when they defeated Bethlehem College.

Individual statistics were claimed by an Aquinas batsman and a Mount Maunganui bowler. Tayte Marsh hit 159 runs during the competition with a top score of 107. Nine wickets from Angus Tustin, earned him top honours in the bowling stakes and best figures of four wickets at a cost of just 2 runs.

Tauranga Intermediate also took honours against Otumoetai Intermediate in the National Shield Girls competition. Otumoetai batted first and were restricted to 50 for the loss of seven wickets, with Tauranga Intermediate getting home without losing a wicket.

NZ Cricket National Cup (Boys) – BOPCA T20 Competition

Final: Tauranga Intermediate School 200/0 (Utsav Kumar 95, Luke Spargo 90) defeated Otumoetai Intermediate School 117/4 (Joel Griffiths 33, Flynn Williamson 31; Josh Espitalier 2/20)

Third Place: Mount Maunganui Intermediate 152/5 defeated Aquinas College 88/8

Fifth Place: John Paul College 72/2 defeated Bethlehem College 67/7

Most Runs 159 - Tayte Marsh (Aquinas College)

Highest Score 107 - Tayte Marsh (Aquinas College)

Most Wickets 9 wickets - Angus Tustin (Mount Maunganui Intermediate)

Best Bowling 4/2 - Angus Tustin (Mount Maunganui Intermediate)

NZ Cricket National Cup (Girls) – BOPCA Competition

(Round Three) Otumoetai Intermediate School 50/7 lost to Tauranga Intermediate School 51/0

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