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August 12, 2025

Charlotte Thurgood who has been selected as the third seed in the 2025 Junior Squad for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Squash Team.

The NZ team (Charlotte Thurgood is far right).

BY LEANNE SALISBURY

It’s been a busy month for the club with many members successfully participating in Thames Valley, Waikato and National events.

Charlotte Thurgood

A huge congratulations to Charlotte Thurgood who has been selected as the third seed in the 2025 Junior Squad for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Squash Team. They are taking on the Australian team in Cairns later this month.

The B Grade ladies of the club were ranked fourth in the Waikato took out the top seeds to win the Waikato Division One Interclub Championship. This is a significant commitment for our players who travel to Thames and beyond each week during the competition to play.

The C and D Grade ladies also competed and were Runner Up in Division Two.

In July the club entered a C Grade Ladies team in the Waikato Superchamps competition. The winner of this event goes on to represent the Waikato at the national level. Our girls were pipped at the post in the final match for the weekend.

Thames Valley Shield Winners: The most recent achievement was the club bringing home the Thames Valley Shield, defeating the Te Aroha, Paeroa and Thames Clubs. This was only the second time in the 20-year history of the competition. The win was convincing with Mercury Bay taking out 7 out of the 12 grades after some fierce matches, often going to the wire. Competing in an event like this is a great opportunity for players of all grades, as the grades are recognised and contribute equally to the club win. This event is always held in Paeroa over four consecutive evenings. This shows the amazing spirit of the club and its members. Everyone was thrilled with the result.

Left: Mercury Bay 2025 Waikato Ladies Interclub Champions. Back Row – Charlize Davy, Alyssa Davy, Christine Ewart, Larissa Davy. Front Row – Jody Costello, Kiri Moore. Middle: Mercury Bay Thames Valley Champs. Left to Right – Dog Doc (Organiser), Sandi Matthews, Alyssa Davy, Kiri Moore, Jody Costello, Larissa Davy (behind), Shaylee Davy (front), Greg Bahr (behind), Charlize Davy (front), Daniel Tate, Lindell Tuhakaraina, Winton Bebbington. Right: Charlotte in action. Now a member of 2025 Junior Squad for the NZ Secondary Schools Squash Team.[/h5]