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Earlier news

2024-09-07

Interstate Shield 2024 7th September

Today sees the Victorian team at Budderim Headlands playing NSW.

The sun is shining and only a light breeze makes it quite hot for the players.

Singles competition has recently commenced, croquetscores will have all results as they happen.

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2024-09-05

Interstate Team - 4th September 2024

Pictured are Andy Barbaro (Wangaratta) and Claire Keating (Williamstown) who convincingly won their doubles match yesterday, today in combat with Tassie.

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Current news

News Date: 2024-09-08
Posted on: 2024-09-09
News Type: Golf

Last day of GC Interstate shield today. 

Noosa is hosting Vic versus Qld.

Early start for all due to an Ironman triathlon in Maroochydore/ Coolum blocking major roads.

Beautiful clear day with no wind.

Yesterday saw Vic pipped at the post by NSW - a very close contest!! 

Today we start afresh with some new combinations for this tournament.

Go Vic!!

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Later news

2024-09-09

Final day Interstate Shield 2024

Yesterday, 8th Sept saw completion of the Interstate Shield games. Victoria put up a mighty effort to beat QLD 8 -3, leaving Victoria with a respectable and clear 3rd place.

Overall Victoria had 3 test wins and 2 losses with net hoops +95.

SA in 4th place had 2 wins and 3 losses, -76 net hoops.

 

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2024-09-20

Carnival of Croquet 28th & 29th September 2024

Just a reminder to all croquet players that the Carnival of Croquet weekend is being held at VCC on 28th and 29th September.

Come and try any croquet discipline at VCC - golf croquet, association croquet, ricochet or gateball. Have a game, watch a demo, or get coached.   

Cost $10 per day, come either day or both! 

Bookings to Janet Dickinson via email at vcacroquetevents@gmail.com, or phone her at 0438 386 644.

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