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; Lee Terewei (c), Omri Cook, Aaron Gane, Mike Gold, Luke Hughes, Cameron Neal, Anthony Oorschoot, Nathan Oorschoot, Theo Scandrett, Tony Spence

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 17

6 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 Win

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 44

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 14

1 Win

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