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Congratulations to all our A2 & below comp winners from this weekend! There was a lot of great rally’s & 5 setters.

So great to see you all and to everyone that travelled we hope you had a great weekend.

Here are the results 📝

Men’s D1:
Winner - Allan.W
Runner Up - Ollie.C
Special Plate - Robert.B
Plate- Quinn.M

Men’s D2:
Winner - Paul.M
Runner Up - Brian.H

Men’s D3:
Winner - Braydon.W
Runner up - Marley.M
Special Plate - Colin.M
Plate - Praveen.K

Men’s D4:
Winner - Jeremy.W
Runner up - Craig.B

Men’s D5:
Winner - Jack.W
Runner up - Aiden.J

Woman’s D1:
Winner - Karen M
Runner up - Rachel.S
Special Plate - Maebh.M
Plate - Danni VDH

Woman’s D2:
Winner - Sophie.J
Runner up - Dahna.F

Woman’s D3:
Winner - Cedella.I
Runner up - Kaida.L
Special Plate - Claudia.W
Plate - Cindy.W

Woman’s D4:
Winner - Marama.H
Runner up - Siobhan.C
Special Plate - Nicola.P
Plate - Lisa.R

Woman’s D5:
Winner - Laura.F
Runner up - Georgia.N
Special Plate - Lisa.O
Plate - Linda.N

Woman’s D6:
Winner - Sara.N
Runner up - Jessica.N

Te Rapa Masters coming up, Enter through MySquash 😁

Just a reminder that we have a scheduled power outage today (Friday 1st May) from 10.45am - 3.00pm which may effect any bookings today.

A2 and Below Tournament
CHECK OUT THE DRAWS FOR THIS WEEKENDS TOURNAMENT!

There have been a few changes so DOUBLE CHECK your times and lots of the waitlist players have been used!!!

Looking forward to seeing you all. 😊
The kitchen will be open. 🍔🍟

Quick Reminder 📝

Theres is no junior lessons this coming Monday due to the ANZAC day public holiday.

Look forward to seeing you the following week.

⚡️ Scheduled Power Outage ⚡️

We have been informed of a scheduled power outage on Friday 1st May from 10.45am - 3.00pm which might affect member bookings.

Please look to reschedule as necessary.

Thank you for your patience.

Why Athletes Shine in Training but Struggle in Competition (And How to Fix It)

Ever noticed how athletes can look unstoppable in training… but not quite the same in competition?

It’s not about skill suddenly disappearing. The real difference is pressure.

In training:

✔️ Mistakes are safe ✔️ There’s no crowd, no stakes ✔️ The mind is calm and focused

In competition:

⚡ Expectations rise ⚡ Fear of failure creeps in ⚡ Overthinking replaces instinct

The body doesn’t forget how to perform the mind interferes.

So how do you fix it?

Train under pressure:

Recreate match conditions in practice, add consequences, time limits, or competition.

Simplify your focus:

Have 1–2 clear cues instead of overloading your mind with instructions.

Use routines:

Pre-performance habits (breathing, movement, self-talk) help anchor you under stress.

Normalise nerves:

Feeling pressure isn’t a weakness it means you care. Learn to work with it.

Practice visualisation:

Mentally rehearse high pressure
moments so they feel familiar.

Focus on process, not outcome:

Lock in on small, controllable actions instead of results.

Train fatigue + pressure together:

Most mistakes happen when you’re tired and stressed, practice both simultaneously.

Build a reset trigger:

After a mistake, use a quick physical cue (clap, breath, keyword) to move on instantly.

Limit post mistake thinking:

Give yourself 2–3 seconds to adjust, then fully re-engage. No lingering.

Compete more often:

Nothing replaces real exposure, regular competition reduces the “shock” factor.

Track small wins under pressure:

Reinforce moments where you handled stress well, not just outcomes.

Great athletes aren’t just physically prepared, they’re mentally adaptable when it matters most.

Train hard, but also train your mind.

BOP Graded Champs - Finals Update
Off to Nationals is:
F Grade BOP Champ Luke Dugmore
E Grade BOP Champ Kerriann Birch

Levi W 3/0
Helen W 3/0
Rachel L 3/0

Graded BOP Champs - Round 2

Levi W 5/2
Helen W 3/0
Kerriann W 3/0
Luke D W 3/2
Rachel W 3/2

BOP Graded Champs
1st Rnd Update
Kerriann W 3/0
Levi L 4/1
Helen L 4/1
Rachel W 3/0
Luke W 3/0
Rnd 2 Underway

Hey Members 👋

The Winter Cluster Interclub is kicking off on the 4th/5th of May!

🧍‍♀️ Women’s teams will play on Mondays
🧍‍♂️ Men’s teams on Tuesdays.

The competition runs as an 8-week round robin, followed by 2 weeks of playoffs and finals.

This competition is for graded members, with teams made up of 4 players.
If you’re keen to get involved, get in touch with Megan Leaf on 027 573 0200.

Registrations are now open — don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 💪