NZ team
Dodgeball New Zealand launch new brand in time for World Championships in Canada
Three New Zealand Dodgeball teams will fly to Canada this month to compete in the World Championships, and they’ll do so carrying a new brand.
The mens’ team is now known as the Kea and the womens’ team is the Karearea, following a detailed process to develop Dodgeball New Zealand’s unique identities for its national teams.
“We wanted to develop an identity for our teams that was truly reflective of our sport – both where we are now and our aspirations to grow Dodgeball in future,” Dodgeball New Zealand President, Brendon Beattie, said.
“The process has allowed us to connect as a group of national representative teams and lay the foundation for a long-term strategy fostering the growth and development of our sport.
“An important step in the process was consulting with current and former players to understand the identity that would best represent who we are. We talked about our core values and found alignment with a number of great characteristics of birds native to New Zealand.”
The mens’ team is now the Kea. In the Māori world the kea are seen as ‘kaitiaki’ or ‘guardians’. Like the kea, our dodgeball team is the kaitiaki of our sport, entrusted to inspire the next generation and grow our people on and off the court. We represent all those who have gone before us with pride.
The ‘Karearea’ represents the courage and skill required to be part of the New Zealand womens’ team. One of the bravest birds on the planet when protecting its nest, the Karearea often takes on challengers larger than itself. As an emerging dodgeball nation, we punch above our weight on the world stage and have one another’s backs as we strive towards our collective goal of being the best in the world.
Designer Howard Namana brought the organisation’s values to life through a series of intricate Māori designs and artwork.
Dodgeball New Zealand Womens’ team Captain, Celina Cheung, said:
“It’s an honour to carry a brand that encapsulates who we are as a team, in a way that is unique to New Zealand. It is especially relevant this year as it will be the first time playing on the international stage for most of the girls which is exciting”
25 players from across New Zealand will travel to Edmonton in Canada, for the Dodgeball World Championships held between 31 August – 4 September. The tournament has divisions for men, women and, for the first time ever, a mixed division – with New Zealand’s mixed team uniforms featuring both the Kea and Karearea.
This is the largest contingent of players New Zealand has ever sent to a tournament of its kind, which Beattie said is indicative of increasing interest in the sport in New Zealand.
“We’re fortunate to have a great group of players heading over to Edmonton to represent New Zealand, ranging in age from 13 -39 years of age from all over the country, which is reflective of the growth in the sport over the last few years and how it can appeal across age groups and genders.”
2022 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - EDMONTON, CANADA
2022 saw the return of Dodgeball World Championships for the first time since COVID 19. It also saw the introduction of a mixed division for the first time.
Results (Men) 9th;
Won against; Ireland, Austria, and Sweden
Drew against; Mexico
Lost to; USA, Australia, Italy, and Great Britain
Squad; Nick Fargher (c), Brendon Beattie (c), Isaac Anderson, Sam Anderson, Mohinesh Chandra, Shane Coffey, Michael Davidson, Liam Hardie-Sander, Joseph Leigh Monsal, Thomas Logopati, Hunter Martin, Jordan Strong, James Treweek
Results (Women) 7th
Won against; Mexico (2) and Italy
Lost against; USA (2), Canada (2), Hong Kong, and Great Britain
Squad; Celina Cheung (c), Amy Bartlett, Ruby Callaghan, Maddison Dixon, Jordan Giles, Sam Giles, Brenna Gould, Darcey Graham, Amy Robertshaw, Chanel Robinson, Valerie Villarosa, Jaz Witheford
Results (Mixed) 10th
Won against; Ireland and Norway
Lost against; Australia, Hong Kong, USA, Great Britain, Mexico, Sweden and Austria
Squad; Mohinesh Chandra (c), Isaac Anderson, Sam Anderson, Michael Davidson, Sam Giles, Darcey Graham, Brenna Gould, Joseph Leigh-Monsall, Thomas Logopati, Amy Robertshaw, Chanel Robinson, Jordan Strong, James Treweek, Valerie Villarosa, Jaz Witheford
2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - CANCUN, MEXICO
Dodgeball New Zealand sent a team to compete in the men's division of the 2019 WDBF World Championships. Although making it to the quarter finals, the team was unable to advance, losing to the USA.
Results;
Won against; Argentina, Italy and Norway
Lost to; USA (twice), Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Mexico
Squad; Nick Fargher (c), Donnovan Hutton (c), Sam Anderson, Brendon Beattie, Shane Coffey, Lance Easson, Hunter Martin, Jake Paki, Nick Saunders, Chris Win
Coach; Simon Harrison
2018 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - LA, USA
Dodgeball New Zealand sent a team to compete in the men's division of the 2018 WDBF World Championships. In what was one of their best showings at a World tournament, New Zealand qualified 6th after the round robin, losing to Malaysia in the quarter final.
Results;
Won against; Argentina, Hong Kong and Italy
Lost to; Australia, Canada, Malaysia (2), Mexico and USA
Squad; Nick Fargher (c), Donnovan Hutton (c), Brendon Beattie, Shane Coffey, Dylan Dedman-Ngaiwi, Liam Hardie Sander, Caleb Norriss, Chris Win
2016 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
For just the second time, New Zealand was able to send both men's and women's teams to the World Championships.
Results (Men);
Won against; Pacific Islands
Lost to; Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and USA
Results (Women);
Won against; Singapore
Lost to; Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia and USA
Mens Squad; Mike Gold (c), Nick Fargher, Craig Gold, Connor Higgins, Donnovan Hutton, Ray Tuietufuga, Te-Hura Roberts, Chris Win
Womens Squad; Hayley Burrett, Maddison Dixon, Kathryn Gaze, Megan McConnell, Chelsea Martyn, Emma Lester, Tara Skellerup, Christina Wiggers
2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS -
LAS VEGAS, USA
After not sending a team to the 2014 tournament, New Zealand introduced a number of new players in the 2015 edition.
Results;
Won against; France
Lost to; Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico and USA
Squad
Lee Terewei (c), Mohinesh Chandra, Jordan Davidson, Donnovan Hutton, Nick Fargher, Aaron Gane, Simon Harrison, Caleb Norriss, Bronson Wharehinga
2014 ADBF International Dodgeball Championships - Singapore
Between World Championship events New Zealand sent a team to compete in the Asian Dodgeball Federation Championships. New Zealand managed to qualify for the final, losing to Malaysia.
Results;
Won against; Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines
Lost to; Malaysia
Mens Squad; Mike Gold (c), Michael Calder, Mohinesh Chandra, Kelvin Cummings, Jordan Davidson, Aaron Gane, Donnovan Hutton, Bronson Wharehinga
2013 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
The second installment was hosted in our very our picturesque Queenstown! It was also the first year New Zealand enterred both Men's and Women's teams.
Results (Men);
Won against; Australia and Hong Kong
Lost to; Canada, Malaysia and USA
Results (Women);
Won against; Australia
Lost to; Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia and USA
Mens Squad; Simon Harrison (c), Omri Cook, Aaron Gane, Mike Gold, Luke Hughes, Cameron Neal, Anthony Oorschoot, Nathan Oorschoot, Theo Scandrett, Tony Spence, Lee Terewei
Womens Squad; Charlotte Cramond (c), Haley Burrett, Courtney Cramond, Jenna Haerewa, Kate Henwood, Jane King, Christina Wiggers, Ereti Williams
2012 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
New Zealand was part of the very first WDBF Dodgeball World Championships in Malaysia. One of six teams competing, this was a tough introduction for New Zealand, but the team was better for the experience.
Results;
Lost to; Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and USA
Squad; Simon Harrison (c), Lucas Dons, Ed Foate, James McConachie, Nick McConachie, Liam Maguren, Ihaka Waerea, Bronson Wharehinga
New Zealand Men's representatives
Michael Davidson
DNZ #45
Debut 2022
Games played 14
5 Wins
Jordan Strong
DNZ #44
Debut 2022
Games played 9
3 Wins
Isaac Anderson
DNZ #43
Debut 2022
Games played 14
5 Wins
James Treweek
DNZ #42
Debut 2022
Games played 14
5 Wins
Joseph Leigh-Monsall
DNZ #41
Debut 2022
Games played 16
5 Wins
Thomas Logopati
DNZ #40
Debut 2022
Games played 16
5 Wins
Lance Easson
DNZ #39
Debut 2019
Games played 11
3 Wins
Sam Anderson
DNZ #38
Debut 2019
Games played 23
7 Wins
Nick Saunders
DNZ #37
Debut 2019
Games played 11
3 Wins
Jake Paki
DNZ #36
Debut 2019
Games played 11
3 Wins
Hunter Martin
DNZ #35
Debut 2019
Games played 19
6 Wins
Liam Hardie Sander
DNZ #34
Debut 2018
Games played 9
3 Wins
Brendon Beattie
DNZ #33
Debut 2018
Games played 30
9 Wins
Shane Coffey
DNZ #32
Debut 2018
Games played 21
7 Wins
Dylan Dedman-Ngaiwi
DNZ #31
Debut 2018
Games played 9
3 Wins
Chris Win
DNZ #30
Debut 2016
Games played 28
7 Wins
Craig Gold
DNZ #29
Debut 2016
Games played 8
1 Wins
Ray Tuietufuga
DNZ #28
Debut 2016
Games played 8
1 Win
Te-Hura Roberts
DNZ #27
Debut 2016
Games played 8
1 Win
Connor Higgins
DNZ #26
Debut 2016
Games played 8
1 Win
Caleb Norriss
DNZ #25
Debut 2015
Games played 16
4 Wins
Nick Fargher (c)
DNZ #24
Debut 2015
Games played 43
11 Wins
Michael Calder
DNZ #23
Debut 2014
Games played 4
3 Wins
Mohinesh Chandra
DNZ #22
Debut 2014
Games played 11
4 Wins
Jordan Davidson
DNZ #21
Debut 2014
Games played 11
4 Wins
Donnovan Hutton (c)
DNZ #20
Debut 2014
Games played 39
11 Wins
Kelvin Cummings
DNZ #19
Debut 2014
Games played 4
3 Wins
Lee Terewei (c)
DNZ #18
Debut 2013
Games played 12
3 Wins
Tony Spence
DNZ #17
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Theo Scandrett
DNZ #16
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Nathan Oorschoot
DNZ #15
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Anthony Oorschoot
DNZ #14
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Cameron Neal
DNZ #13
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Luke Hughes
DNZ #12
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Mike Gold (c)
DNZ #11
Debut 2013
Games played 17
6 Wins
Aaron Gane
DNZ #10
Debut 2013
Games played 16
6 Wins
Omri Cook
DNZ #9
Debut 2013
Games played 5
2 Wins
Bronson Wharehinga
DNZ #8
Debut 2012
Games played 16
4 Win
Ihaka Waerea
DNZ #7
Debut 2012
Games played 5
0 Wins
Liam Maguren
DNZ #6
Debut 2012
Games played 5
0 Wins
Nick McConachie
DNZ #5
Debut 2012
Games played 5
0 Wins
James McConachie
DNZ #4
Debut 2012
Games played 5
0 Wins
Ed Foate
DNZ #3
Debut 2012
Games played 5
0 Wins
Lucas Dons
DNZ #2
Debut 2012
Games played 5
0 Wins
Simon Harrison (c)
DNZ #1
Debut 2012
Games played 19
3 Wins
New Zealand Women's representatives
Darcey Graham
DNZ #25
Debut 2022
Games played 13
3 Win
Valerie Villarosa
DNZ #24
Debut 2022
Games played 18
3 Win
Amy Robertshaw
DNZ #23
Debut 2022
Games played 17
3 Win
Sam Giles
DNZ #22
Debut 2022
Games played 20
5 Win
Chanel Robinson
DNZ #21
Debut 2022
Games played 20
5 Win
Jaz Witheford
DNZ #20
Debut 2022
Games played 20
5 Win
Brenna Gould
DNZ #19
Debut 2022
Games played 20
5 Win
Jordan Giles
DNZ #18
Debut 2022
Games played 11
3 Win
Ruby Callaghan
DNZ #17
Debut 2022
Games played 11
3 Win
Amy Bartlett
DNZ #16
Debut 2022
Games played 11
3 Win
Celina Cheung
DNZ #15
Debut 2022
Games played 11
3 Win
Tara Skellerup
DNZ #14
Debut 2017
Games played 6
1 Win
Chelsea Martyn
DNZ #13
Debut 2017
Games played 6
1 Win
Maddison Dixon
DNZ #12
Debut 2017
Games played 13
3 Win
Megan McConnell
DNZ #11
Debut 2017
Games played 6
1 Win
Emma Lester
DNZ #10
Debut 2017
Games played 6
1 Win
Kathryn Gaze
DNZ #9
Debut 2017
Games played 6
1 Win
Christina Wiggers
DNZ #8
Debut 2013
Games played 11
2 Wins
Ereti Williams
DNZ #7
Debut 2013
Games played 5
1 Win
Kate Henwood
DNZ #6
Debut 2013
Games played 5
1 Win
Jenna Haerewa
DNZ #5
Debut 2013
Games played 5
1 Win
Jane King
DNZ #4
Debut 2013
Games played 5
1 Win
Haley Burrett
DNZ #3
Debut 2013
Games played 11
2 Wins
Courtney Cramond
DNZ #2
Debut 2013
Games played 5
1 Win
Charlotte Cramond
DNZ #1
Debut 2013
Games played 5
1 Win