2023-03-19

NSW retains the Eire Cup

In a thrilling finish on the final day of competition, NSW won two matches by a golden hoop and defeated Victoria to retain the Eire Cup. Match wins at the end of the day were level, with NSW and Victoria winning 10 matches each, but NSW was well ahead on net games and net hoops and came out the overall winners.

The Eire Cup is the annual Association Croquet team competition between teams from all six State Associations. Each state is represented by a team of four men and four women players, and each Test in the competition involves four mixed doubles matches and sixteen singles matches. 

On the final day of the competition both Victoria and NSW had played against and beaten all the other states. Match scores were level throughout the day. In the final match, NSW's Peter Landrebe had a captain's knock against Gold Cup winner Greg Hill from Victoria - Greg was leading but Pete came past him to win and give the victory to NSW.

Congratulations to NSW, and to Victoria, who played well throughout the tournament and came a very worthy second.

All results are on croquetscores.

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2023-03-18

HORSHAM CROQUET CLUB DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023

played on 17/3/2023

On Friday 17^th March 2023 we played our doubles championship starting at 10am.

There were 2 entries in 1&2 divisions, (best of 3 games) and 3 entries in 3^rd division. (each with a bye).

Division 3 was a close contest with a 3way countback, won by our newest members Rachel and Greg, Congratulations to you both.

Thanks to all who participated and the organisers who made this event possible especially after such a busy week for the club members.

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Victorians elected to Croquet Australia board

Congratulations to Sarina Cevaal-Hewitt and Claire Keating, who were elected to the Croquet Australia Board at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Claire, who is Croquet Victoria's Treasurer, has been elected as Treasurer of the Board, with Jim Nicholls (NSW) continuing as Chair.

Secretary Jim Clement has indicated that he is resigning - a successor has yet to be appointed.

Other members of the Board are Pat Habner (Queensland), Max Kewish (WA), Barbara Northcott (Queensland), and Nick Chapman (NSW). 

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2023-03-30

The Jean Rentoul Memorial

The Jean Rentoul Memorial is an AC Tournament open to women with an Association Handicap of between 10 and 20 and this year’s event was held at The Victorian Croquet Centre on Tuesday the 21^st and Wednesday the 22^nd of March.

Jean was a long-time member of Queenscliff Croquet Club who passed away at 105 years of age, still enamored with our sport and keen to see Association croquet live on. Jean left a bequest to establish a Tournament that encourages women who may not otherwise engage with competition croquet or may feel like they don’t play at a level where they can compete on a level footing. Jean’s aim was to encourage high handicap women to “get involved” and to experience Tournament play - and this year’s competitors certainly embraced the fun, the camaraderie and the contest that Tournament play provides. Jean’s very generous gift means that every year, there is a sizeable prize up for grabs, something that is rarely offered, even to the elite players. This year five women fought for the prize pool of $500 and we recognize and thank Jean for the opportunity she has provided and the legacy for the endurance of Association croquet that she has left.

 Competitors Jean Rentoul Memorial 

Kate Patrick, Katrina Petersen, Dianna Evans

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Winner Naomi Patullo, Katrina Petersen, Sue Chandler

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2023-04-07

HORSHAM CROQUET CLUB PRESIDENT'S DAY

Thanks to the HORSHAM CROQUET CLUB for having their ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S DAY for me. Donations on that day will go directly to OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH (an event has been made that you can donate to, AWARENESS of mutation cancer genes may include EVERY ONE is the AIM. PLEASE SHARE

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK

https://www.ocrf.com.au/my-fundraising/539/horsham-croquet-club-ovarian-cancer-awarness-event

As you can already see on the event link $50 has already been donated, social media is a great way informing people, but awareness how these genes may affect us all.

Betty Etherton

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