It really was the biggest and most successful HB Lawn Junior Open I have run to date. With entries coming in from Wellington and Auckland we had record numbers of virtually 100 players and completed 210 matches. The success of the event was contributed to by the support of the key sponsors Regal Furniture, NOW & Napier City Pak n Save.
For the first time a Green Dot draw was incorporated. This draw allowed the new younger players to get some exposure to competition for the first time.
Freddy Hoggard, one of our HB Lawn junior members, won the 14's and picked up the $100 first place prize. Oscar Zhao one of our 8 year old club juniors came second in his under 10's division to also pick up a little cash.
I wish to also thank the club and the Saturday Club Day players for making all the courts available for this event. It is a genuine two day tournament which seems to get more popular every year. Therefore, I do appreciate your support.
............ Head Coach and Tournament Organiser, Simon Winter
For the first time a Green Dot draw was incorporated. This draw allowed the new younger players to get some exposure to competition for the first time.
Freddy Hoggard, one of our HB Lawn junior members, won the 14's and picked up the $100 first place prize. Oscar Zhao one of our 8 year old club juniors came second in his under 10's division to also pick up a little cash.
I wish to also thank the club and the Saturday Club Day players for making all the courts available for this event. It is a genuine two day tournament which seems to get more popular every year. Therefore, I do appreciate your support.
............ Head Coach and Tournament Organiser, Simon Winter