Tupara, Stacey named Bay players of the year

BEST OF THE BEST: GMC Green skipper Jade Stacey, above (left) and YMP A captain Kohere Tupara (see the following picture in this gallery) topped off outstanding seasons when they were named players of the year at the Poverty Bay hockey awards. They led their sides to victory in their premier championship competitions. Pictures by Paul Rickard

The captains of the premier men’s and women’s champions were named Poverty Bay Hockey’s players of the year at the association’s prize-giving following the weekend’s grand finals.

Kohere Tupara, of the YMP men, and Jade Stacey, of GMC Green women, were honoured for outstanding seasons.

Awards —Women

First-round A Grade winners, Kerekere Cup: YMP A. Runners-up, George Tupara Trophy: GMC Green.

First-round B Grade winners, PBHA Secretary’s Cup: GMC Kowhai. Runners-up, FH Griffin Cup: GMC Gold.

Most points in competition at the end of Round 2 pool play — A Grade, Pepere Family Trophy: GMC Green.

B Grade, Tupara Family Trophy: GMC Gold.

Finals — A Grade winners, Rose Doleman Trophy: GMC Green. Runners-up, Hine Hooper Cup: YMP A.

B Grade winners, Smiler Cup: GMC Kowhai. Runners-up: GMC Gold.

Men

First-round winners, Caledonia Shield: YMP A. Runners-up, Turbitt Cup: THC.

Finals — A Grade winners, Champions Shield: YMP A. Runners-up, Presidents Cup: THC.

B Grade winners, Neil Hopps Registrars Trophy: LOB NZ Fruits. Runners-up, Brown Cup: LOB Masters.

Overall awardsOutstanding achievement acknowledgement, Upshot Memorial Trophy, contribution by an under-16 player: Aiden Scragg.

Top female goalscorer over the whole competition, Lynne Tupara Cup: Courtney Onekawa (33 goals).

Top male goalscorer over the whole competition, Makarauria “Boy” Tuhou Shield: Jereme Taylor (42 goals).

Community Umpire of the Year, recognising outstanding service and commitment to his/her community: Henry Mohi.

Community Coach of the Year, for outstanding coaching of teams within his/her community: Wade Manson, Hanoa Morete.

Administrator of the Year, for outstanding administration services to a club, school or association: Peter Simmons.

Club Volunteer of the Year, for outstanding service and commitment to his/her club: Allen Hurne.

Administrator Plate: Maija-lee Gooch.

Neil Hopps Memorial, overall achievement of excellence: Matt King.

Female Player of the Year: Jade Stacey.

Male Player of the Year: Kohere Tupara.