Heritage Association Tournament 16-18 Nov 2012 Maitland Croquet Club | |
Bill Munns ponders just what he has to do to win Four quality and even Blocks assured close finishes and this is exactly what happened. John Piggott has shown great improvement in recent months Block C saw John Piggott (Urunga) and Judith Squelch (Newcastle NP) win their first four games. Unfortunately for John, Judy was on fire and raced through their final game 26-0. Great effort Judy. Alan Pearson and John Compton from Maitland, Toronto’s Pam Durie and Lesley Fransen (Cammeray) played well and enjoyed some close games. Winner of Block C ...Judith Squelch, Runner Up ...John Piggott. Bill runs hoop 5. Beverley Oldfield showed lots of skills and enjoyed her visit to Maitland Local mentor and sage, Fred Harvey took great care lining up this shot Hoop 6 now in Bill’s bag. It was anticipated that Block A would be closely contested by Alix Verge (RSGC) and John Levick (NNP) . After some excellent endeavours by Bill Blaikie (Forster) and with Steve Harden (Tamworth) giving Alix a fright, the final game of the Block saw a stellar contest. A crowd of almost 50 were enthralled as Alix ran to 4 back, John missed and Alix meticulously peeled 4 back, penultimate and rover only to be cursed by the Croquet Gods when she found herself stymied with her shot for rover. John then ran 9, and later peeled 4 back before coming unstuck at hoop 6. Alix pegged out to be a worthy winner of Block A. Christine Pont and Trevor Black had lots of fun in illustrious company. John Fransen was methodical in his determined attempt to win With the crowd now moving from the Block A game, Bill approaches within 3 yards of 2 back, lines up for the winning hoop only to see the ball rebound off the near leg. Bill’s, misfortune saw the winner of this Block being Steve Dilley Jnr (Maitland) playing in his first Association Tournament. Glen Coulton (Toronto) had consistent play rewarded. Manly’s Bernie and David Gibson are improving rapidly as is Dale Edwards (Maitland) also playing his first competition. Steve Harden played impeccably at times and was a force to be treated with great care Thanks to all who played with fine sportsmanship , determination and with the Tournament’s goal of having FUN foremost in your mind. Come again next year. T.Black Tournament Manager Glen Coulton is another player showing lots of promise Dale Edwards showed great promise in his first AC tournament |