ATOMIC COFFEE ROASTERS

New Zealand Open 2007

Thank you for taking part in this years New Zealand Open, this year was particularly difficult due to the stringent rules surrounding our Special Issue Liquor License. We would like to thank you for helping us to operate in accordance with the terms issued with the license. We hope to see you all back next year!

TOP 16

1Georgio, Francis, Suka

2Heifara, Jimmy, James

3Charles Peni, Ben Hure, Robert Tung

4Richard, Marc, Teddy

5David, Arnaud, Dirk

6Remy, August, Manea Jean

7Poto, Yves, Joel

8Tahin, Cyprien, Pepito

9Charles B, Clive, Clem

10Ricardo, Ian, Micheal R

11Fichon, Leon, Juliano

12Christian, Alan, Chris

13Gilles, Robert, Niau

14Vaai Jean, Harry, Sui

15Ron, Simon, Murray

16Jean Peni, Tana, Makina

Well done to our Winners of -

The Trophy

Men's / Mixed Triples

Georgio, Francis & Suka

Atomic Coffee Roasters NZ Open report

The Atomic coffee roasters NZ Open enjoyed its 11th year event at Victoria Park, Auckland with 35 triples teams and 18 female doubles teams. After the round robin on day one, seven teams comprising one or more NZ players qualified in the triples and four in the female event.

The open triples saw some exciting tussles between NZ teams with close fought victories on either side. This only proves that skill and performance is pretty much equal among the top level players. It always comes down to one boule or on the day, which stands us in good stead for some exciting matches at the national triples in April.

Georgio’s team predictably had a storming final which was a much deserved win for our greatest player. Well done Georgio, the drinks are on you!

The females saw some tough games too with the two tenacious seniors Jean and Margaret out to impress the coach with a great result on day one and two great wins over Aussie and Imelda, and Joanne and Ariane. They were eventually curtailed in the semi (I think) but overall a fantastic performance. Hope you were watching Murray!

Nikki Winnie did extremely well on day one with her young team mate Kirsty from South Australia, enjoying four out of five wins.

Joanne and Ariane were bridesmaids once again losing 13-0 in the final to Tahiti.

Overall a great tournament, excellent pétanque and very well behaved people.

Thanks to everyone who abided by the stringent alcohol rules imposed by the police. And a very special thanks to the enormous efforts and hard work of:

• Atomic coffee roasters and Harry for their kind sponsorship and coffee stand.

• Sarah Jane and Claire – catering (no reports of food poisoning yet)

• Lorraine as tournament director

• Andy as arbiter

• Charles and co for running the bar

• Orangina

• And last but not least, our wonderful Warren for his quiet and unassuming approach to doing everything else!

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