As I was wandering through Central Park this morning, I was lucky enough to spot a member practising their American 6 Wicket skills.
After introducing myself, Geoff gave me a brief run down of the club which has a current membership of about 80. They have room for two full courts but can access to the bowling courts when running tournaments.
Squirrels are constant companions and are very adept at digging out the acorns if they happen to get buried leaving some nice holes in the lawn.
I had the great pleasure of visiting the Hong Kong Cricket Club this evening as a guest of Tom Ingram, who is representing the Hong Kong Croquet Club at the 2024 GC World Championship.
It is an amazing facility with numerous sports being catered for such as swimming, table tennis, lawn bowls, snooker, indoor cricket and even ten pin bowling.
George (president), Caroline and Tom with the club house in the background.
View from clubhouse.
if you are ever thinking of visiting HK, make sure you add a game of croquet to your to do list!
GC Country All Stars
AC York Invitational
After some requests, a few changes have been made to the 2024-25 Calendar.
If you have any queries, plaease contact John via email: john@glenexploration.com.au
Yesterday Bunbury Cental and Moorabinda came up against each other in the first round of the South-West Pennants. We wish all clubs and players an enjoyable season.
Follow all the results on Croquetscores:
Neil Johnson – Bunbury Central
“24 enthusiastic players as they competed in the Mandurah Croquet Club’s annual B grade doubles GC tournament on the 7th and 8th of September.
Players from Bunbury Central, Cambridge, Forrest Park, Gomm Park Albany, Halls Head, Katanning, Mandurah and Sorrento represented their clubs in this two day event. It was closely contested with some spectacular shots being played and exciting finishes.”
Be sure to check out all the fantastic images from this event on Mandurah’s Facebook site.
Full results on Croquetscores.
“The Grace Hartland Como Handicap Doubles was held on Sunday 8th September 2024. The tournament attracted 12 couples playing on a beautiful spring day.
Congratulations to the winners, Shiley Hansen and Richard Cook, and the runners up, Graeme Broadbent and Karen Caple.”
Full results on Croquetscores.
From History of Geraldton Croquet Club
July 25th 1908
A tournament was held with Mrs Dunk and Mrs I Davies taking off the honours. They received mallets and operculums presented by the club.
A group of ladies at Geraldton 1911
Watch the final between Stephen Pearce vs Callum Hyland on Monday.
See how they got there – Croquetscores
I played in this event a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. An excellent opportunity to play against quality opposition.
Using the information Marty has collated over many years, we have now added a page that outlines the history of the Metropolitan Shield Pennant Competition.
Some of the images of the winning teams are amazing so be sure to check them out.
As always, if you have any results or images tucked away in your cupboards that we can add to our history section, we would love to hear from you.
North Perth 1933-34 A Minor Pennat Winners
Expressions of Interest are sought for playing in the WA U21 GC Bronze Medal.
Details of date and venue will be advised after receipt of the expressions of interest.
Please send replies to John Doepel 0427 364 107 or john@glenexploration.com.au
