A few more photos from the event.
USCA Facebook page for more images. Includes a good sequence of photos of Robert playing a particular shot.
Queensland GC Women’s Open
THe match was also live streamed. Catch the full replay below.
Full results on Croquetscores.
USCA AC National Championship
Congratualtions to Robert Fletccher on winning another tournament in the USA.
Full results on Croquetscores.
York Croquet Club was abuzz last weekend hosting the over 65’s Tournament.
We played with a different partner each game which was great for the less experienced players to learn from their partners. It gave the more experienced players the opportunity to impart their knowledge.
The noise from the pesky corellas was deafening which made it difficult to concentrate at times.
The weather was great and as always we were kept well fed and hydrated.
Winning all of his ten games was Simon Moran from East Fremantle Croquet Club.
Runner up was Peter Hamilton from Como Croquet Club who excecuted the shot of the Tournament – a successful jump shot from the boundary.
Congratulations to Simon.
It was a warm, pleasant day on Saturday. The lawns were magnificent and our five teams played competitively and happily.
We were also pleased to have as spectators, ex Sorrento players Sandy Boon and Jenny Wilmot.
It was great to see Rose play in a Club competition and, as partner to Wendy, proved to be a very formidable opponent.
Also playing with minimal previous competition experience were Steve, Maria and Jan and Geoff Day. They all played well and ensured that no opponents had an easy win.
After some very close competition, Terry and Jan came first, winning four games, with Di and Thora in second place winning three. Wendy and Rose took both those teams to a tie break so it could have been quite a different result. Well done to all competitors.
CA Victorian GC Bronze Medal
Full results on Croquetscores.
Full results on Croquetscores
Looking for a game on a Wednesday evening?
As the sun goes down over the Nedlands Croquet Club the members come out to play. After a couple of rounds its time for some banter and refreshments on the balcony.
The club has enjoyed the visits from members of other metropolitan clubs on a Wednesday evening. It has been a great opportunity to get to know other croquet players and share in their experiences.
Once refreshed, its back on the lawns for more competitive croquet. So if you are free we would love you to join us on a Wednesday evening from 5pm on wards.
The Croquet Tasmania Men’s Singles Championship was held this weekend in Launceston at the NTCC. The final was between Phil Roach and Ben King, both from Hobart, and was a great battle to watch. Congratulations to Phil on winning and also to Ben for making him work hard for it!!
Full results on Croquetscores.
Quite a few competitors are buttering up again this weekend around Austrlaia after a busy time in Adelaide.
Manly Croquet Club is hosting the NSW Women’s GC event.
Follow on Croquetscores.
Follow on Croquetscores
Follow on Croquetscores
Robert Fletcher is currently competing in the US at their National AC Championships. KO round begins tomorrow.
Follow on Croquetscores.
Summer Nights finals were played on Tuesday, after a five week competition, which attracted ten teams, playing three doubles games each night. Winners - The Juniors - Richard and Linda Lobb and Simon Dixon (Forrest Park). 2nd place - The Three J’s - John Gartner, Janet Fuller and Julian Clark (Forrest Park). 3rd place - Croquet Capers - Ciaran Stewart, Lesley Storey and Diana Wellby (Forrest Park).
Full results on Croquetscores.
Winners: Perray Motteram and Cate Johnson
Winners: Mark Johnson and Robyn Cornish
Full results on Croquetscores
Apologies for not keeping up with the program. Long days in rather warm conditions took its toll and by the time I arrived back at our accommodation, the eyes were quick to close!
Day 4
Another visit to Norwood with the temperature predicted to reach the high 30’s. In preparation, a 7:30am start for all teams.
The three main clubs hosting the EIRE Cup all did a magnificent job preparing the courts each morning and the lights got a good work out.
The night before, Ian needed to do some repair work on his mallet and so a quick trip to Bunnings was required. Ian was impressed with the performance of the glue he chose.
It turned out to be a tough day and after the first two rounds, we were tied 6 all with Tasmania. After an extended lunch due to the temperature reaching 39.7, we headed back on court mid afternoon and thankfully, gained our first win. WA 11 vs Tas 9.
It was actually quite windy and during my 1st singles game, I was greated by a flying gazebo tumbling across the lawn. Lots of ice, spray bottles of water and some icy poles helped us all manage the heat.
Highlights
Day 5
Back to Hutt Road but with a twist. They decided to move the games from South Terrace to Hyde Park after the doubles and so one lawn was double banked for the doubles. It was another early start.
The lawns were great but I found them very slow. Took a fair bit of effort to hit from one end of the court to the other.
Queensland played really well and the results never went our way. Qld 15 vs WA 5.
Highlights
EIRE CUP – Victoria
Runners Up – NSW
Men’s Singles – Dwayne McCormick
Women’s Singles – Yuni Rowell
Full results on Croquetscores.
Many thanks to Croquet South Australia,the host clubs and the amazing volunteers for putting on such a fantastic event. We hope to see you all again in WA next year for the 76th Edition of the EIRE Cup.
As the saying goes, it was a tough day at the office. WA 2 vs Vic 18.
Full results on Croquetscores.
Highlights
I spent the day at South Terrace and the courts were unrecognisable from when I was here in 2023. The club has done an amazing job and it is a lovely setting for playing croquet.
I got to watch three amazing breaks, one by Stephen Forster and two by Lindsay Patullo. Both made playing on a slow lawn look easy. From movement around the court to stroke play, everything was done with precision and with a minimum of fuss. Great to watch and a good lesson for moi – make the most of your chances.
An even hotter day predicted today so a 7:30am start for everyone.
