Each week seems to get busier on the croquet front and this week has been no different.
We have seen the conclusion of the Women’s AC World Championship in New Zealand, the U21 Gold/Silver Medal event at Eildon in Queensland, the U21 Singles and Doubles Competition, the announcement of the Over 50s GC World Championship, Marty’s travelling road show head off to South Australia and locally, the T Hanson Hcp Singles was held in Geraldton.
T Hanson Handicap Singles / Geraldton
A field of 16 (10 last year) competed over the weekend in 2 x blocks of 8 with the top ranked players going through to a final.
The final game between Doug Lee and Bob Imray resulted in a win for Bob 7-4. This follows on from his victory in this event last year. Well done Bob!
Full results on Croquetscores
Women’s AC World Championship
The final of this event was held on Saturday 14th January. Fast lawns, tight hoops and immense pressure was the order for the day as Debbie Lines and Gabriel Higgins fought it out in a Best of Three Match.
Game 1: Debbie Line2 26 – Gabrielle Higgins 3
Game 2: Debbie Lines 19 – Gabrielle Higgins 22
Game 3: Debbie Lines 22 – Gabrielle Higgins 11
Full results can be found on Croquetscores.
My favourite story and picture of the week is this one of Marion McInnes. At 84, she qualified for the knockout stage. What an amazing performance.
Under 21 Gold and Silver Medal
In Queensland, a select group of young Australians had the opportunity to represent their state in the U21 Gold and Silver Medal Competition. The eventual winner was Curtis Mead of Tasmania. Hopefully next year, WA will have a representative.
Curtis now has the opportunity to represent Australia in the upcoming New Zealand U21 Championship.
Full results on Croquetscores.
Following on from this event was the Australian U21 Open Doubles and Singles event. The singles conclude today.
On the Road Again
Willie Nelson would be proud of the kilometres Marty is currently covering at the moment. The weekend his travelling roadshow headed to South Australia and from all accounts (Marty’s), it has been another successful trip. Next stop Tasmania!
Full results of the South Australian Test Matches can be found on Croquetscores.
Over 50’s GC World Championship
On the 15th of January, the Over 50’s GC World Championship was officially loaded onto the WCF website.
Shortly, an invitation asking for an expression of interest to play in this event will be called for.
This event also has its own website where you can keep up to date with everything that is happening. Be sure to check it out! www.over50gcworldchmpion.com
Tournament Information
Marcus has included a new section on the website that contains all the information and entry details about upcoming tournaments. Be sure to check it out!
