91色情片 is proud to announce the umpires and umpire coaches selected for the 2026 NNZ U18 Champs, taking place from 13 to 16 July at Ng膩 Puna Wai in Christchurch.
A total of 43 umpires have been selected to officiate at this year鈥檚 tournament, representing all Zones from across Aotearoa. Their selection recognises the mahi, commitment and potential they have shown within their local and Zone environments.
The NNZ U18 Champs are an important event on the national umpire pathway. Like the athletes and coaches attending, this tournament provides a valuable opportunity for growth, development and learning in a national tournament environment.
For umpires, it is a chance to continue building their skills, gain experience under tournament pressure, receive meaningful coaching and feedback, and take another step forward in their officiating journey.
The appointed umpires will be supported by an experienced umpire coach panel, chaired by Sheena Tyrrell, who brings decades of experience, care and leadership to this space.
Ng膩 mihi nui to all umpires, umpire coaches, Centres and Zones for the mahi that has gone into these appointments.
Congratulations to all those selected.
Northern
Aimee Morris
Caitlin Edwards
Ella Aull
Emily Freestone
Emily Stringer
Emma Mackrell
Emma Wilson
Greer Thomas
Jasmeet Kaur
Kaitlyn Wade
Natasha Mouat
Niamh Galligan
Olivia Wilson-Sharp
Sarah Jennings
Waikato Bay of Plenty
Caitlyn Forrest
Evie Reid
Joanie Coles
Shelly Carden
William Kopa
Central
Adrian Brown
Briar Pawson
Claudia Hatfield
Desterney Reid
Jamie Worthington
Jasmine Persson
Laura Pocock
Sin茅ad Washington
Mainland
Greta Meikle
Jo Sice
Lauren Hingston
Mandy O'Malley
Marn茅 van Zyl
Nadia Lee
Natalie Lucas
Rebecca Davis
Ruth Keir
Zoe Greenslade
South
Grace Watson
Hailee Bird
Isla Redgrave
Jess Ingham
Rachel Scobie
Shannon Michelle
Reserve Umpires
Jessica Clark, Waikato Bay of Plenty
Lucy Turner, Mainland
Hannah Swain, Mainland
Dorian Tato, Central
Chelsea Hopkins, Central
Tapeni Simmons, Central
Umpire Coach Panel
Cory Nicholls, Northern
Ruth Robinson, Waikato Bay of Plenty
Tania Fink, Waikato Bay of Plenty
Gareth Fowler, Central
Sarah Littler, Central
Michelle Stagg, Mainland
Sheena Tyrrell, Mainland
Robyn Daly, Mainland, Cadet Coach