Open Doubles Golf Croquet Tournament 13-15 Mar 2011 Maitland Croquet Club | |
Don Rankin, Micheal & Mary Bone and Leslie Joass during a break in play Sixty Two players from fifteen clubs spread from the North Coast to the South Coast attended. The clubs represented were Branxton, Cammeray, EDSACC, Jamberoo, Macquarie City, Mount Sugarloaf, Myall Park, Newcastle National Park, Sawtell, Sutherland, Taree, Toronto, Urunga, Wollongong and Maitland. The pairs were divided into four groups who played a round of level play followed by a round of handicap play. The competition was fierce as was the weather, which recorded a temperature of 33c on the first day. Fortunately the following days were slightly cooler but the competition lost none of its heat. Dennis Faggotter getting very excited following his shot Peter Smith making a point with Rita Murphy sad croquet player drying his eyes - pity he picked the bloke next to him as his partner Group D was unfortunate with one player withdrawing due to ill health on the first day but it was still a battle for the first place with two teams each on eight games won. Don Rankin and Leslie Joass (Mount Sugarloaf) were the winners on final net hoops and Clare Clark and Helen Haines (Branxton) were runners-up. Our sponsor this year was River Realty Group and we thank them for supporting croquet in Maitland. A big thank you for a job well done to Lyn Dooley (Tournament Manager) and her assistant Robyn Compton and all those members who assisted in the mechanics of the event. Terry Cheetham Secretary play in progress on Lawn 2 for Group B teams
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