Taree-on-Manning Golf Croquet Carnival 13-15 Oct 2010 Taree Croquet Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shirley Page of Toronto Croquet Club and Zan Menzel of Gloucester Croquet Club, the winners of Doubles Block C Taree members kept the players supplied with tea, coffee, home made slices and sandwiches throughout the Carnival. On Thursday evening many of the players enjoyed relaxing at the Carnival Dinner at the local ‘Sailo’s Club Restaurant overlooking the magnificent Manning River. Each day began with a round of the doubles round robin in which there were 6 blocks. This was followed by the singles round robin in which there were 8 blocks. The large number of players kept organisers busy, but the friendly, helpful attitude of the players meant that the days passed without incident. Many players assisted by refereeing while awaiting their turn to play. Taree Club appreciated their gesture as Carnivals require these dedicated, people if they are to run smoothly. Carnivals also require a willing band of people to prepare the courts each morning before play is scheduled to start. Taree Club was lucky to have such people and their effort was appreciated by the organisers and the players. The Carnival concluded with an afternoon tea which followed the presentation of prizes by Taree Croquet Club President, Bill Freeman. The handicaps of 7 of the players changed during the Carnival, some up, some down. The results were: Barbara Ikin of Gloucester Croquet Club, Winner of Singles Block H, with Taree Croquet Club President Bill Freeman
Tom Akre Carnival Manager |