Kawaroa Park in New Plymouth was this year’s host for the Central Open, an event that was well supported by players from across the country.
The Central Open was sponsored by Janes Gallery and also doubled as a HEAD PSA tournament, the second to last event in the series, so the event attracted a wide field of A grade players across the both the men’s and women’s divisions. The overall number of entries totaled 134 players across 13 divisions. The platform also provided a treat for all players and spectators to see some close matches across the weekend with some excellent squash being showcased over the weekend.
A special congratulations to Tom Marshall who defeated Maximus Mathews in the final for the Men’s Open ,11/4, 8/11, 11/8, 11/9. Jena Gregory defeated Emma Merson in the Women’s Open final, 15/13, 11/4, 11/7.
Tom and Jena now, get to be a part of Central Open history having their names engraved on the Central trophies for 2026. Congratulations Tom and Jena.
Congratulations to all our players, finalists and division winners who contributed to a great weekend of squash. See below for a full list of winners from the Central Open weekend.
A big thank you and congratulations to Kawaroa Park Squash Club and its team of sponsors and volunteers for hosting a very successful Central Open for 2026.
Results
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Open
 Winner – Tom Marshall Runner Up – Maximus Mathews 3rd – James Thompson Special Plate – Brodie BennettPlate – Mark SteventonConsolation Plate – Ethan Peddie |
Open
Winner – Jena GregoryRunner Up – Emma MersonSpecial Plate – Winona-Jo JoycePlate – Danielle CooleyConsolation Plate – Anna Hughes |
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Division 1
Winner – Jordan LinnRunner Up – Karlin Snowden3rd – Harald AskevoldSpecial Plate – Joseph SnowdenPlate – Frazer ChristianConsolation Plate – Clinton Bennett |
Division 1
Winner – Fiona Gifford-MooreRunner Up – Kaye CarterSpecial Plate – Charlotte HaxtonPlate – Bridget TaylorConsolation Plate – Kylie Cronin |
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Division 2
Winner – Ruben DippenaarRunner Up – David de Villiers3rd – Braedan KennettPlate – Ashton WebberConsolation Plate – Rob Leith |
Division 2
Winner – Jessie HardingRunner Up – Paige DrinkwaterSpecial Plate – Carolyn ThompsonPlate – Alison GwerderConsolation Plate – Angela Boswell |
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Division 3
Winner – Ethan WatsonRunner Up – Zach HaynesSpecial Plate – Benjamin LeePlate – Ross Howarth |
Division 3 |
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Division 4
Winner – Lucas WatsonRunner Up – Aston Queripel3rd – Daniel ONeillSpecial Plate – Ashton SmithPlate – Zane MercerConsolation Plate – Mark Belchamber |
Division 4
Winner – Lydia HelmsRunner Up – Lila DoolanSpecial Plate – Fiona FraserPlate – Angie CooperConsolation Plate – Jamie Hill |
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Division 5
Winner – Jean LingenfelderRunner Up – Simon BarlowSpecial Plate – Jackson BlayPlate – Joss JanesConsolation Plate – Sean Drinkwater |
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Division 6
Winner – Derek FraserRunner Up – Hayden CarterPlate – Glen Mercer |
Mixed Junior Division
Winner – Xaviah MarumaruRunner Up – Felix MaessenSpecial Plate – Devi ShahranPlate – William BuijtendijkConsolation Plate – Blake Queripel |
Winners Photos
