NZ BEACH HANDBALL - Past Campaigns

2022 Beach Campaign

2022 Oceania Championships

The Squads (as above), Coached by Timothy Rayner, represented New Zealand in Coolangatta at the Oceania Championships with historic results for both sides. The Women’s side beat Australia for the first time in an international match, but just fell short in the other two games, eventually settling for 2nd. The Men took Aussie the distance and in a thrilling penalty shootout beat the Australian side to take out first place. This is the first time that a NZ side has qualified for the World Championships by right.

The NZHF wishes to thank Handball Australia for hosting the event. Keep a sharp eye on our socials to follow the boys along their World Champs Journey.

PAST CAMPAIGNS

2021 Squad Selection

The New Zealand Handball Federation is pleased to announce the 2021 Selected Squad for both Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball. Congratulations to all selected members.

2018 Men’s

The NZ Men's Beach Handball team made its debut at the World Beach Handball Championships in Kazan, Russia, July 2018. The NZ Men’s team would like to thank the IHF for the invitation to the tournament via wildcard. This gave us invaluable experience on the international stage. They had previously finished 2nd in the Oceania Qualification tournament (Adelaide, February 2018)

Squad

Tim Banks (Wellington), Max Brookes (Wellington), James Cochrane (Wellington), Peter Ellis (Christchurch), Aaron Huddleston (Wellington), Tim Rayner (Wellington), Ryan Roselli (Brisbane), Thomas Roxburgh (Wellington), Nicholas Shields (Wellington), Willy Silcock (Christchurch)

Head Coach – Ben Dawson (Brisbane)

Manager – Aleska Dorovich (Wellington)

Team Physio – Nick Naylor (London)

2018 Women’s

The 2018 NZ Women's Beach Handball team competed in the Oceania World Qualification Tournament held in Australia in February 2018 where they placed 3rd.

Squad

Erin Roxburgh (Wellington), Daniela Conforte (Auckland), Francesca Graham (Wellington), Hanne De Ridder (Wellington), Jaclyn Parker (Christchurch), Jordan Thorstensen (Wellington), Langi Winitana (Wellington), Nore De Ridder (Wellington), Samantha Gard (Wellington), Shrena Faitua-lati (???), Stacey Bascand (???), Tamara Baker (???)

Coach – James Cochrane