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  Susan Devoy - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Devoy, Susan New Zealand squash player who won the World Open Championship a record three times, in 1985, 1987, and 1990.
Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy (born January 1, 1964) was a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Susan Devoy Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy (born January 1 1964) was a New Zealand squash player...
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 Dame Susan Devoy, World Champion Squash Player as Public Celebrity Speaker, New Zealand.
Susan Devoy is one of New Zealand's most successful sporting champions ever.
Former New Zealand squash player, Dame Susan Devoy, was ranked Number One in the world continuously from 1983 until her retirement in October 1992, when she achieved her fourth World Women's Squash Championship.
Susan was named New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year in 1985, 1987 and 1988.
www.talentonline.co.nz /speakersnz/res/susan-devoy.html   (475 words)

  
 2008 World Masters Squash Championships
Squash has progressed in New Zealand from a small amateur body with very few club courts to now one of our country’s leading sports, a founding member of the World Squash Federation and a leader on the world squash ‘stage’.
Throughout history there have been numerous people who have had a profound impact on the sport but few have captured the imagination of New Zealanders as the deeds of Dame Susan Devoy.
Susan unquestionably stamped her name on New Zealand and World history as one of the greatest personalities to emerge from our sport's proud history - she has become, arguably, one of New Zealand's greatest sportsmen of the century.
www.worldmasterssquash.com /squashnz.php   (405 words)

  
 Alumni Speakers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Mistress of Ceremonies is classmate, Susan Devoy.
Susan Clare Devoy is the daughter of Patricia Devoy and the late Robert Devoy of O'Neill.
Susan moved to Omaha in 1985 where she worked in human services, specifically adolescents, for many years.
www.esu8.org /~stmarys/spirit/sprt222/speakers.html   (305 words)

  
 SUSAN DEVOY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Susan Elizabeth Аннеа Devoy было игроком squash Novo1 Зеландии преобладал спорт in the late й980с и предыдущих й990с.
Я принесена в Rotorua, Nova4 Зеландия, Susan сперва сыграла squash когда она была 6 лет старых, и повернутый профессионала на времени 17.
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www.faktoru.com /wiki/ru/su/Susan%20Devoy.htm   (235 words)

  
 Susan Devoy Information
Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy (born January 1 1964) was a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Born in Rotorua, New Zealand, Susan attended Mary Mackillop College (later renamed John Paul College).
For most of her career, the World Open was held biannually, a fact that stopped Devoy potentially doubling her tally.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Susan_Devoy   (323 words)

  
 Susan Devoy - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy (born 1st January 1964) was a New Zealand squash player who dominated the sport in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Born in Rotorua, New Zealand, Susan first played squash when she was 6 years old, and turned professional at the age of 17.
For most of her career, the World Open was held biannually, a fact that stopped Devoy was potentially doubling her tally.
www.music.us /education/S/Susan-Devoy.htm   (522 words)

  
 Squash NZ - New Zealand Squash History - Personalities: Susan Devoy — Unsurpassed
It is a lay down misere that everyone in New Zealand from early school age upwards knows who DAME SUSAN DEVOY is, even though they may not all be aware of her amazing squash record.
Susan's deeds on and off the court unquestionably stamp her as the greatest personality to emerge in our sport's history and along the way the game has reaped immeasurable benefit from her exploits.
Vicki Cardwell — herself one of Australia's very best players and one of Susan's interminable foes on court — rated her as the “greatest woman squash player of all time even ahead of the legendary Heather MacKay”.
www.squashnz.co.nz /history/nz-susan-devoy.asp   (521 words)

  
 Sustainability Council of New Zealand : : www.sustainabilitynz.org
He was a founding member of Te Ora (the association of Maori doctors of New Zealand), member of Te Runanga o Te Whare o Tamaki Makau Rau, member of Te Komiti Maori of the Health Research Council of New Zealand, and Member of the Centre of Excellence for Maori Research currently being developed at Auckland.
In 1985 Susan was awarded New Zealand Sportsperson of the Year and she won Sportswoman of the Year category in four separate years.
Dame Susan is a mother of four young children.
www.sustainabilitynz.org /council.asp   (931 words)

  
 Sport Bay of Plenty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Chairperson Susan Devoy has led the team at Sport Bay of Plenty over the last three years as CEO and now has stepped into the role of Chairperson.
Susan continues to lead with her enthusiasm and knowledge in the regional sporting sector, and commitment to make a difference to physical activity for people who live in the Bay of Plenty.
Paula belives the opportunity to work with Dame Susan Devoy is a once in a lifetime opportunity and she firmly believes that Sport BOP can make a difference to getting more people more active more often in the Bay of Plenty.
www.sportbop.co.nz /index.php/pi_pageid/13   (391 words)

  
 NZORD News and Issues
Susan Devoy to step down as Patron of Cystic Fibrosis Association of NZ.
The final approval will reinforce the importance of parents having autonomy over their own reproductive choices, and will be a serious blow to the plans of those who seek to deny reproductive choice to others, based on their own narrow moral judgements.
"Did she jump or was she pushed" will be the question on everyone's lips when Susan Devoy steps down as Patron of CFNZ later this year.
www.nzord.org.nz /internal.asp?CategoryID=100009&SubCatID=100067&ArticleID=100052   (767 words)

  
 Rotorua Rotorua Rotorua - History, Rotorua Personalities
World squash champion Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy was born in Rotorua in 1964.
She was honoured with the CBE in 1993, followed by a DCBE (Dame Commander of the British Empire) in 1998, making her one of the youngest to achieve such status.
Susan is the chief executive officer for Sports Bay of Plenty, an organisation which promotes an active, healthy lifestyle.
www.rotoruanz.com /information/about_rotorua/history/rotorua_personalities.htm   (1144 words)

  
 Conferenz - 8th Annual Women in Management & Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Susan was named New Zealand Sportsman or Sportswoman in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1993, and was named Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1988, the youngest New Zealander since Sir Edmund Hillary to receive this award from the Queen.
Now a mother of four, Susan works as the CEO of Sport Bay of Plenty, fundraises for Muscular Dystrophy, and is the Chairman of the Murray Hallberg Trust for Children with Physical Disabilities.
Susan speaks from personal experience on the challenge of setting goals, handling defeats and setbacks, and staying motivated.
www.conferenz.co.nz /2004/events/2004/conferences/february/H058/H058.htm   (2088 words)

  
 Speaker Information for Susan Devoy at Celebrity Speakers (NZ) Ltd
Dame Susan is Chief Executive of Sport Bay of Plenty.
[Susan's] contribution has helped substantially in ensuring the effectiveness of the programme and for this we are grateful.
For further information on this speaker, or others, please contact us.
www.celebspeakers.com /Templates/Speaker_Detail.cfm?Speaker_ID=37   (305 words)

  
 St Peter's win regional Stage Challenge competition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Fine weather and words of wisdom from guest speaker Dame Susan Devoy set the scene for a successful opening of the Robb Sports Centre on Tuesday 8 November, 2005.
A large crowd of students, families and invited guests were welcomed by the Trust Board chairman, Mr Simon Makgill and by Mr Steve Robb.
Dame Susan delivered an entertaining and thought-provoking address and the Bishop of Waikato, the Right Reverend David Moxon, concluded with a blessing.
www.stpeters.school.nz /events_RSC.htm   (173 words)

  
 Devoy's doodle not a doddle - Bay of Plenty Times - Dec 7 2006 11:00AM - localnews
Devoy's doodle not a doddle - Bay of Plenty Times - Dec 7 2006 11:00AM - localnews
PICTURE: MARK McKEOWN: Josh Devoy holds Dame Susan Devoy's art 'doodle', to be auctioned for Tauranga Boys' rowing club.
That's the attitude Dame Susan Devoy is taking in her participation in the Great NZ Celebrity Doodle Art Auction.
www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz /localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3712948&thesection=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=   (428 words)

  
 Susan Devoy Muscular Dystrophy Association inspiration motivation Rotorua Edmund Hillary New Zealand Janet Morgan ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Susan Devoy Muscular Dystrophy Association inspiration motivation Rotorua Edmund Hillary New Zealand Janet Morgan Michelle Martin Heather McKay Lisa Opie
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Frank DeVoy who was born in...
Sir Peter Blake Helen Clark Dame Susan Devoy Peter Jackson All full colour, 24 pages, except Dame Susan Devoy 20 pages Invaluable social studies resources from Capital Letters Publishing...
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 Devoy backs the Magic for final - Newstalk ZB
Sport Bay of Plenty CEO Dame Susan Devoy has jumped on the Magic bandwagon, urging Netball New Zealand to reconsider its ruling to strip the side of home court advantage.
Dame Susan says she gets the impression that Netball New Zealand thinks the problem will go away, but she says supporters are going to do everything they can to get the final back on home ground.
She says the Tauranga Stadium might not meet all the regulations for a National Bank Cup final, but they are not safety or compliance issues.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=73878   (322 words)

  
 Squash Magazine
After just 43 minutes, she had recorded a 0, 3, 4 victory and joined the legendary New Zealander, Susan Devoy, as the only players to have held four World Open titles.
“Susan played in the days when the World Open was only held every two years, so she could have won seven or eight,” she suggested.
Devoy, who greeted the news that Fitz-Gerald had matched her record from her home in Auckland, was among those who paid tribute to someone who is much, much more than just a great squash champion.
www.squashmagazine.com /vcm/squashmagazine/FEATURES/Play/Archive/womensworld2001.html   (1227 words)

  
 Squash Site Clinic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
After a series of knee operations, Chris decided to retire in 1993 while still ranked No.1 in the world.
Dame Susan Devoy is a charity worker and public speaker:
When I am serving, so long as one foot is inside the service box (and not touching the line) does it matter where the other foot is? For instance can the other foot be well over the service line towards the front wall?
www.squashsite.co.uk /clinic.htm   (1480 words)

  
 Public Address | Cracker | Don't Leave Town 'til You've Seen the Country
Halfway through the flight down there, the pilot informed us the autopilot wasn't working, and we were going to have to detour to Christchurch for it to be fixed.
No offence to any Cantabrians, but I would have rather been sat next to Susan Devoy for the entire flight than have to spend time in Christchurch.
As it was, we sat onboard the grounded plane for an hour, looking at the heavily overcast Christchurch sky, and the rain slowly drizzling down the plane's little windows.
www.publicaddress.net /print,1546.sm   (731 words)

  
 Scoop: Widow turns Kiwi family champion
Susan was awarded an MBE in 1986, a CBE in 1992 and Dame Commander in 1998.
Says Susan: “My contribution to Kiwi Families will be to share my experiences – the good, the bad and the ugly.
I hope people will identify with some of the challenges I face on a daily basis and realise that they are not alone in their quest to raise fine young men and women.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/GE0610/S00051.htm   (2854 words)

  
 Famous New Zealanders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Dame Susan Devoy is one of the best New Zealand squash palyers ever.
Dame Susan Devoy was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1998, and was the youngest New Zealander since Sir Edmund Hillary to receive such an Award from the Queen.
When she retired in 1992, Dame Susan Devoy was the current Australian, British, Hong Kong, Scottish, Irish, Swedish, French, New Zealand and World Squash Champion.
student.avonside.school.nz /prattlhc/NewZealandFamousKiwis.htm   (1268 words)

  
 Michelle Martin at AllExperts
Michelle Martin won her first competitive tournament in 1990, and quickly rose up the rankings until she faced the No. 1 player, the legendary New Zealander Susan Devoy, in the 1992 World Open final, which she lost 9-4, 9-6, 9-4.
When Devoy retired, Martin became the World No. 1-ranked player, and went on to dominate the sport in the mid-1990s.
She won the 1993 World Open, comfortably beating Liz Irving in the final 9-2, 9-2, 9-1.
en.allexperts.com /e/m/mi/michelle_martin.htm   (503 words)

  
 The Hindu : Individual honours in World juniors
The event was initially staged on an invitation basis and pre-dated an accompanying team event by four years.
In the inaugural tournament, New Zealand's Susan Devoy, who latter dominated the senior game, went out in the semifinals in her only appearance.
Interestingly, Devoy and Australia's Michelle Martin - two greats of the game - did not inscribe their names on this trophy.
www.hinduonnet.com /2001/07/14/stories/0714097r.htm   (405 words)

  
 People's Daily Online -- Profile: Ulmer shatters own world record
In her opinion, her father was the most influential person who dragged the little girl to Manukau Club when she was 15 years old.
"For he has been a cyclist and has done the cycling," said Ulmer, whose idol is Susan Devoy.
"Devoy was a wicked sportsperson to follow and look up to when I was trying to rip into it," she said, who is a member of TDS Women's Cycling Club, of United States.
english.peopledaily.com.cn /200408/23/eng20040823_154315.html   (378 words)

  
 The Hindu : Individual honours in World juniors
The event was initially staged on an invitation basis and pre-dated an accompanying team event by four years.
In the inaugural tournament, New Zealand's Susan Devoy, who latter dominated the senior game, went out in the semifinals in her only appearance.
Interestingly, Devoy and Australia's Michelle Martin - two greats of the game - did not inscribe their names on this trophy.
www.hindu.com /thehindu/2001/07/14/stories/0714097r.htm   (405 words)

  
 Squash NZ - New Zealand Squash History - Personalities: Susan Devoy — Unsurpassed
Squash NZ - New Zealand Squash History - Personalities: Susan Devoy — Unsurpassed
It is a lay down misere that everyone in New Zealand from early school age upwards knows who DAME SUSAN DEVOY is, even though they may not all be aware of her amazing squash record.
New Zealand Squash is confident that out there somewhere we have another world champion, but there will never be another Susan Devoy.
www.nzsquash.co.nz /history/nz-susan-devoy.asp   (521 words)

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