The second weekend of the 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top came to a close today in Auckland at the Harbour Beach Volleyball Centre.
In the women’s event, first seeds Alice Zeimann and Shaunna Polley took out first place as they continued their dominant run on the beach tour, having not dropped a set so far. Alice and Shaunna overcame Anna Harrison & Danielle Quigley 2-0 (21-17, 21-14) to take out the final at the Auckland stop.
Eventual runners-up Anna Harrison & Danielle Quigley took a humble approach to the final, recognising the significant competition they were coming up against.
“Alice and Shaunna are New Zealand's number one and arguably the best New Zealand team we have ever had. We are here to challenge them and help them prep to get to the Olympics,” said Anna Harrison
Third place in the women's event went to Meile Rose Green and Katie Sadlier who defeated Tineke Hinton and Kalea Norton 2-0 (21-14, 21-17).
In the men’s event, third seeds Tom Hartles and Ben O'Dea were able to overcome the first seeds Brad Fuller and Alani Nicklin, 2-1(18-21, 21-14, 15-11).
Brad and Alani, last week Mt Manganui Gold medalists were able to win their first set in a strong display 21-18, but would crumble in their second 14-21 and eventually lose the third deciding set 11-15.
Third place in the men’s event went to John McManaway and Tom Reid who overcame Martin Kaufer and Ty Landers 2-0 (21-19, 21-17).
Results
GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top
Sunday 28 January, Auckland, Harbour Beach Volleyball Centre
Men’s Premier
1st / Gold - Tom Hartles & Ben O'Dea
2nd / Silver - Brad Fuller & Alani Nicklin
3rd / Bronze - John McManaway & Tom Reid
Women’s Premier
1st / Gold - Alice Zeimann & Shaunna Polley
2nd / Silver - Anna Harrison & Danielle Quigley
3rd / Bronze - Meile Rose Green & Katie Sadlier
Full draw and results (LINK)
You can follow the GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour presented by Tip Top
On Facebook
On Instagram
Dates Coming Up
February 9-11 Christchurch
February 16-18 (FINALS) Mt Maunganui
March 7-10 Beach Pro Tour Futures
Photo Credit - https://phototek.co.nz/
