Croquetwest

Today sees the conclusion of both the Men’s and Women’s Singles in hopefully cooler conditions.

Chris McWhirter has made it to the final stages of the knock out and his match up with Robert at Caloundra in one of the semi-finals will be exciting to watch. Joyce Carbone is also at Caloundra competing in the semi-finals of the Women’s Challenger event.

Jeni Richter and Robyn Dart head to Maleny for the completion of the Z along with Brett McHardy and Torben Bak. Judith Nicholls is at Headland-Buderim for the last round of the women’s Challenger Y as well Marcus McGavock who is hoping to make the final of the Men’s Challenger Y.

Whilst John Doepel continues in the Men’s Plate competition, Janine McHardy met with success in the Women’s Plate which concluded yesterday.

images from my visit to Caloundra on Sunday.

The individual events kicked off yesterday across the Sunshine Coast.

You can follow all the results on Croquetscores.

I was lucky enough to play at Eildon and it is one of the best venues I have had the pleasure of visiting.

A warm start to the competition today.

Jack Williams was in great form and made two terrific hoops to win his first match.

Follow the results on Croquetscores.

Individual Rankings – 25th August 2024

Tournaments Included:

Geraldton Open Singles 28.4.24

Di Cook Cup 1.5.24

Busselton Championship Singles – 2024 10.5.24

The George Parslow 19.5.24

Halls Head Club Championship 19.5.24

Country Weekend Singles – 2024 19.5.24

One Day B Grade Singles 20.5.24

Ladies Silver Teapot 22.5.24

One Day A Grade Singles 22.5.24

Como B Grade Singles 26.5.24

Dunsborough Club Championship 26.5.24

Gosnells Le Comte 26.5.24

Nedlands Club Championship 26.5.24

Forrest Park B Grade Singles 26.5.24

Croquetwest State Open Singles 3.6.24

State B Grade Doubles – 2024 23.6.24

Croquetwest Bronze Medal – 2024 23.6.24

York Club Championship 24.6.24

Brian Hadley Star – 2024 30.6.24

Pinjarra Club Championship 30.6.24

Belmont Park Doubles – 2024 7.7.24

Cambridge Club Championship 14.7.24

Como Club Championship 14.7.24

Gosnells Club Championship 14.7.24

Croquetwest Teams Event – 2024 21.7.24

State C Grade Doubles – 2024 21.7.24

Forrest Park Club Championship 28.7.24

Gosnells Doubles Club Championship 28.7.24

Geraldton Open Doubles 2.8.24

Geraldton Open Singles 4.8.24

Croquetwest GC Champion of Champions – 2024 4.8.24

Croquetwest State Open Mixed Doubles 11.8.24

WA v Barbarians – 2024 18.8.24

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David and Wendy Collins became members of the Country Club in 2016. They initially joined with the intention of playing bowls but David decided it wasn’t for him. Wendy played for a couple of years, until an invitation to try croquet saw them change greens. Wendy found croquet more to her liking and subsequently took on the role of Croquet Treasurer. David didn’t play regularly, but served a term as Secretary and has continued to assist with court maintenance, though this year he has returned to the courts as a regular player.

David was elected to the DDCC Management Committee during a significant change in committee and has been Secretary since March 2020. He has been an instrumental part of a leadership group (with President John McCallum and Treasurer Mike Howes) that has taken the Club to a position of sound governance and financial strength. His understanding of regulations pertaining to running a successful club with almost 800 members has been invaluable. He is also seen volunteering at bike events, other club events and regularly assisting the Saturday evening members draw.

Wendy has continued to serve on croquet committee, and is presently Secretary. She is also Ricochet captain and has been instrumental in the establishment of community croquet, which successfully runs alongside community bowls. Wendy’s commitment has resulted in several new members joining the croquet section and, like David, Wendy is often seen around the club in ‘helping mode’.

We thank David and Wendy for their contribution to the successful running of our great club, and look forward to their continued involvement.

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