26th May
Wheelchair Tennis World Team Cup
The New Zealand Wheelchair Tennis team, consisting of the Canterbury trio of Glen Barnes, Travis Moffat and Eamon Wood have just returned from competing at the World Team Cup held in Turkey.
The New Zealand Team finished 6th in the Mens’ World Group 2.
To read the report from the Tennis New Zealand website, click on the link below http://www.tennisnz.com/Article.aspx?id=5789&Mode=1
From this tournament our New Zealand athletes improved their world rankings - as below:
Eamon Wood 82nd Singles 97th Doubles
Glenn Barnes 118th Singles 128th Doubles
Travis Moffat 133rd Singles 89th Doubles
The New Zealand Wheelchair Tennis team, consisting of the Canterbury trio of Glen Barnes, Travis Moffat and Eamon Wood have just returned from competing at the World Team Cup held in Turkey.
The New Zealand Team finished 6th in the Mens’ World Group 2.
To read the report from the Tennis New Zealand website, click on the link below http://www.tennisnz.com/Article.aspx?id=5789&Mode=1
From this tournament our New Zealand athletes improved their world rankings -
Eamon Wood 82nd Singles 97th Doubles
Glenn Barnes 118th Singles 128th Doubles
Travis Moffat 133rd Singles 89th Doubles
10th May
New Zealand Club Road Cycling National Results
The Bike New Zealand Club Road Nationals are a club based championship that consists of an individual time trial and road race from Under 15 through to Masters grades and Para Cyclists. This years competition was held in the Hawkes Bay between the 30th April - 2nd May 2010.
A total of 16 Para Cyclists contested this year's Road Nationals.
The Bike New Zealand Club Road Nationals are a club based championship that consists of an individual time trial and road race from Under 15 through to Masters grades and Para Cyclists. This years competition was held in the Hawkes Bay between the 30th April -
A total of 16 Para Cyclists contested this year's Road Nationals.
17th April
Paralympics NZ is developing a high performance culture that best supports athletes in their quest for podium finishes at 2012 London Paralympic Games and beyond. In developing this culture, PNZ wants to be confident they have the right people to support these athletes as they compete nationally and internationally both as individuals and in teams. In looking for these people PNZ will be focusing on the following criteria:
1. The ability to commit through to London 2012 Paralympic Games with the possibility of continuing on for 2014 Winter Paralympic Games and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
2. Be prepared to work as part of a team, develop new skills and be willing to take on any role no matter how menial.
3. Demonstrate initiative and commitment.
4. Have a genuine desire to work in with Paralympics New Zealand.
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27th Jan
Results from Australian Wheelchair Tennis Tournaments
Queensland Wheelchair Tennis Open
ParaFed Canterbury had 4 members competing at the Queensland Wheelchair Tennis Open in early January.
James McLeod won the Mens Quad Singles Division.
Travis Moffatt made it to the Mens Singles Semi finals, unfortunately losing the Britain’s Gordon Reid.
Glenn Barnes won the Mens Consolation Round, beating Australian David McCormack.
Eamon Wood lost in the quarter final round.
The Men’s Double of Eamon Wood & Glenn Barnes lost in the semi final to the eventual winners of the tournament.
Adelaide Open
Travis Moffatt travelled on to the Adelaide Open where he won the Mens Singles Consolation Round.
Congratulations to these players for their great results.
Queensland Wheelchair Tennis Open
ParaFed Canterbury had 4 members competing at the Queensland Wheelchair Tennis Open in early January.
James McLeod won the Mens Quad Singles Division.
Travis Moffatt made it to the Mens Singles Semi finals, unfortunately losing the Britain’s Gordon Reid.
Glenn Barnes won the Mens Consolation Round, beating Australian David McCormack.
Eamon Wood lost in the quarter final round.
The Men’s Double of Eamon Wood & Glenn Barnes lost in the semi final to the eventual winners of the tournament.
Adelaide Open
Travis Moffatt travelled on to the Adelaide Open where he won the Mens Singles Consolation Round.
Congratulations to these players for their great results.
24th Jan
Sophie Pascoe finalist in Westpac Halberg Awards
Outstanding performances by New Zealand sportsmen and women at world championship level last year have been reflected in the finalists selected for the 2009 Westpac Halberg Awards.
There are 13 finalists named in the three categories from which the supreme Halberg Award winner will be chosen - Sportsman (5), Sportswoman (4), Sports Team (4).
The awards organised each year by the Halberg Trust to salute outstanding achievement by New Zealanders in sport at home and overseas over the previous 12-months. The Awards will be announced at a glittering black tie dinner at the SKY CITY Convention Centre in Auckland on Thursday, 4th February 2010.
Sportsman of the Year: Scott Dixon (Motorsport), Mahe Drysdale (Rowing), Duncan Grant (Rowing), Richie McCaw (Rugby), Daniel Vettori (Cricket)
Sportswoman of the Year: Sophie Pascoe (Swimming), Alison Shanks (Cycling), Valerie Vili (Athletics), Sarah Walker (Cycling)
Sports Team of the Year: All Whites (Soccer), Men's Pair (Rowing), Men's Lightweight Double Scull (Rowing), Women's 420 (Sailing)
Coach of the Year: Richard Tonks (Rowing), Tim Carswell (Cycling), Ricki Herbert (Soccer), Kirsten Hellier (Athletics)
Outstanding performances by New Zealand sportsmen and women at world championship level last year have been reflected in the finalists selected for the 2009 Westpac Halberg Awards.
There are 13 finalists named in the three categories from which the supreme Halberg Award winner will be chosen -
The awards organised each year by the Halberg Trust to salute outstanding achievement by New Zealanders in sport at home and overseas over the previous 12-
Sportsman of the Year: Scott Dixon (Motorsport), Mahe Drysdale (Rowing), Duncan Grant (Rowing), Richie McCaw (Rugby), Daniel Vettori (Cricket)
Sportswoman of the Year: Sophie Pascoe (Swimming), Alison Shanks (Cycling), Valerie Vili (Athletics), Sarah Walker (Cycling)
Sports Team of the Year: All Whites (Soccer), Men's Pair (Rowing), Men's Lightweight Double Scull (Rowing), Women's 420 (Sailing)
Coach of the Year: Richard Tonks (Rowing), Tim Carswell (Cycling), Ricki Herbert (Soccer), Kirsten Hellier (Athletics)
17th Dec
ParaFed Canterbury Christmas & Awards Function
The ParaFed Canterbury function was a succesfull event celebrating ParaFed’s successes throughout the 2009 year.
Jill Lloyd won First place in the ParaFed Art Awards.
Holly Robinson won the Junior Sports Person of the Year.
Sophie Pascoe was once again awarded the Sports Person of the Year award.
The ParaFed Canterbury function was a succesfull event celebrating ParaFed’s successes throughout the 2009 year.
Jill Lloyd won First place in the ParaFed Art Awards.
Holly Robinson won the Junior Sports Person of the Year.
Sophie Pascoe was once again awarded the Sports Person of the Year award.
7th Dec
Auckland Wheelchair Tennis Champs
Eamon Wood & Glenn Barnes represented Canterbury at the Auckland Wheelchair Tennis Open over the weekend of December 5th & 6th.
Eamon Wood took out the Men’s Singles beating Glenn Barnes in the final.
Eamon and Glenn won the Men’s Doubles finals against the Auckland Double.
Eamon Wood & Glenn Barnes represented Canterbury at the Auckland Wheelchair Tennis Open over the weekend of December 5th & 6th.
Eamon Wood took out the Men’s Singles beating Glenn Barnes in the final.
Eamon and Glenn won the Men’s Doubles finals against the Auckland Double.
4th Dec
Fantastic Results for NZ Swim Team at World Short Course Champs
The New Zealand Swim Team is currently competing at the World Short Course Swim Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At the end of Day 5, the New Zealand Team Medal Tally is
4 GOLD
1 SILVER
7 BRONZE
4 World Records
Canterbury’s Sophie Pascoe has achieved fantastic results:
Gold & World Record 100m Individual Medley
Gold & World Record 200m Individual Medley
Gold & World Record 100m Butterfly
Bronze 400m Freestyle
Bronze 100m Breaststroke
The World Championships conclude on Saturday 5th December. For more results go to the event website
The New Zealand Swim Team is currently competing at the World Short Course Swim Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At the end of Day 5, the New Zealand Team Medal Tally is
4 GOLD
1 SILVER
7 BRONZE
4 World Records
Canterbury’s Sophie Pascoe has achieved fantastic results:
Gold & World Record 100m Individual Medley
Gold & World Record 200m Individual Medley
Gold & World Record 100m Butterfly
Bronze 400m Freestyle
Bronze 100m Breaststroke
The World Championships conclude on Saturday 5th December. For more results go to the event website
20th Nov
ParaFed Canterbury Team return successful from the PNZ National Championships
Canterbury was represented by 27 athletes at the recent Paralympics NZ National Championships across 8 sports.
We had fantastic results all weekend with medals, New Zealand records, and Personal bests achieved by many of our athletes.
Congratulations to all those who competed at the Nationals!
Results can be obtained from the PNZ Website www.paralympics.org.nz/nationals2009.htm
Images can be found in our Photo Gallery
We look forward to more successes at the 2011 PNZ National Championships.
Canterbury was represented by 27 athletes at the recent Paralympics NZ National Championships across 8 sports.
We had fantastic results all weekend with medals, New Zealand records, and Personal bests achieved by many of our athletes.
Congratulations to all those who competed at the Nationals!
Results can be obtained from the PNZ Website www.paralympics.org.nz/nationals2009.htm
Images can be found in our Photo Gallery
We look forward to more successes at the 2011 PNZ National Championships.
8th Nov
Asia Oceania Wheelchair Rugby Champs Results
Australia defeated the Wheel Blacks 53-45 in the final of the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Asia Oceania Zone Championships at Christchurch’s Pioneer.
Mitchell said that his team had had a great tournament and, although extremely disappointed at the end result, was delighted with the effort of the entire squad. “Senior players like Jai (Waite), Curtis (Palmer) and Dan (Buckingham) were amazing and we were able to give some of the newer squad members a taste of international competition,” he said.
Australia, New Zealand and third-placed Japan, all qualified for the 2010 world championships with their performances this week. In the bronze medal match Japan defeated Korea 65-29.
Australia defeated the Wheel Blacks 53-
Mitchell said that his team had had a great tournament and, although extremely disappointed at the end result, was delighted with the effort of the entire squad. “Senior players like Jai (Waite), Curtis (Palmer) and Dan (Buckingham) were amazing and we were able to give some of the newer squad members a taste of international competition,” he said.
Australia, New Zealand and third-
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