Croquetwest

Croquetwest GC Handicaps Player Rankings

Croquetwest GC Handicap Club Rankings

Tournaments included:

Milligan’s Mallet Cambridge 7.2.24

Albany Gomm Park Valentines 11.2.2024

Daft Doubles Cambridge 18.2.24

Moorabinda Handicap Advanced 25.2.24

State C Grade Singles 3.3.24

Country B Grade Singles 3.3.24

Country A Grade Singles 3.3.24

Croquetwest A Grade Pennants

Moorabinda Open Singles 17.3.24

Moorabinda B & C Singles 17.3.24

Halls Head Summer Handicap Singles 17.3.24

Sorrento Club Singles 23.3.24

Selectors 6 24.3.2024

Ladies Invitational 6 24.3.2024

State Doubles 6.4.24

Belmont Park 20.4.24

Sorrento Interstate Doubles 21.4.24

State Men’s Singles 21.4.24

State Ladies Singles 21.4.24

Como Handicap Singles 28.4.24

Cambridge GC Di Cook Cup 1.5.24

State B Grade Singles 5.5.24

My apologies as I missed this one.

From the Mandurah Facebook Page

“Perfect weather last weekend helped make Mandurah Croquet and Recreational Club’s C grade inter-club’ tournament a big success.

11 teams, from 9 clubs ( Moorabina Bunbury, Drakesbrook, Byford,Sorrento, Cambridge, Goshells, Belmont, Halls Head and Mandurah), competed over the two days.

Sisters Janice and Wendy from the Sorrento club took out first place by winning all the 10 games they played.

Runners up with 8 games won were Jenny and Cheryl from the Cambridge club.

The courts were in great condition thanks to our greenkeeper, Cindy, and this was commented on by the appreciative players.

As usual, our fabulous volunteers worked hard to ensure the club looked inviting and the day ran smoothly.

Special thanks to our tournament referee, Steve, from the Halls Head club.

Finally, we must say a huge congratulations to Felicia ,for doing such a marvellous job in her first time (but hopefully not her last time) officiating as Tournament Director. Tournament Assistant, Johanna, provided great support over the weekend and with the two of them at the helm and with the help from Club volunteers, the tournament was a great success.”

Make sure you visit their Facebook to see all the terrific images.

Full results on Croquetscores.

Marty is undertaking a few coaching sessions in Victoria this week. His first visit was to Ringwood.

Looking towards the Dandenongs.

East Fremantle visit Katanning

A group of 10 East Fremantle players travelled to Katanning to compete in the annual    “ Frog on the Log “ Trophy tournament over the weekend of 4/5 May. The first trophy in 2021 was won by Katanning & successfully retained by them  in 2022 & 2023. So East Fremantle was very keen to return home with the trophy this year.

Very good Golf Croquet  was played over the 2 days with many close matches. The competition was accompanied by super hospitality & catering from the Katanning club members, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

East Fremantle was delighted to be victorious, winning the tournament 6 – 4 matches.
The overall champion individual player was  Keryl Gorton (EF) with Greg Jessop (K) the runner up.

The photos sent through show a few action shots, Keryl Gorton the individual champion, David Fardon receiving the “Frog on the Log” trophy from Trevor Kowald, President of Katanning CC & Des Boxall, the Tournament Manager and a group shot of all players.

Gateball Comes to Geraldton

In late April a party of 8 Gateball players from the East Fremantle CC travelled up to Geraldton to introduce Gateball to a very interested group of members of the Geraldton CC.

After a welcome by Croquetwest President Terry Brown who had been playing in the Geraldton Open GC Singles tournament over the weekend, there was a brief introduction to the origins  & the basic elements of the game. This was followed by coaching those skills unique to Gateball, especially “sparking”  & a short demonstration match by the East Fremantle players.

Geraldton members were keen to get into action, so a series of games were played with a mixture of Geraldton & East Fremantle members with other EF members as referees & coaches.

Over 2 sessions, morning & afternoon some 15 Geraldton players had the opportunity to try out Gateball & the response was very positive. A kit of Gateball equipment, sticks, balls, gates & watches supplied by ACA were left with Geraldton to experiment further with the game.

The Croquetwest Gateball Coordinator is Megan Fardon and any clubs interested in a similar introductory session are asked to make contact with Megan on 0403981866.

Individual players who are interested in trying out Gateball are invited to join East Fremantle members who play on a Sunday afternoon.

Winner: Robert Fletcher

Runner Up: Tom Balding

Third: Stephen Morgan

Fourth: Greg Fletcher

Z: Peter Freer

Y: Kevin McGlynn

W: Paul Mainwaring

Plate: Chas Quinn

The final is down to start at 9am local time.

Moorabinda Croquet Club was lucky to escape serious damage yesterday as some wild weather moved through the Bunbury area. Unfortunately the PCYC building next door was significantly damaged. Luckily though, no one suffered any serious injuries.

Many thanks to the members who were able to pop down and help with the clean up.

The GC Open Singles started yesterday.

Note that there is no live streaming of the event this year.

If you are really keen though, I’m sure Marty would be happy to respond to any text requests for updates as he is perched high above Cairnlea, casting his eagle eye on all that is happening.

Full results on Croquetscores

Today saw the conclusion of the doubles competition with the singles starting tomorrow.

Winner: Tom Balding & Stephen Morgan

Runners Up: Owen Dickinson & Gary Phipps

The 2024 East Fremantle Men’s GC Singles Championships was held on Thursday 2 May under grey skies. A very competitive series of games were played between the 6 entrants.

The victor on the day was Harry Goff with David Fardon the runner up.