The Grades tournament for those other than primary was held on 1^st December in warm conditions.

The Premiers completed seven rounds with some very close games. Logan McCorkindale (United) was the eventual winner with recent returnee from the US and Josh Freeth (North Shore) was runner up. Only two net points separated them, both having six wins.

There was a small field of four Intermediates after some late withdrawals. They began their double round robin with nineteen-hoop games. The first games lasted close on two hours so it was decided to reduce the games after Round 3. It was still a long day finishing after 5.00pm. Carolyn Smith (Akaroa) was declared the winner with Betty Inglewood (United) runner-up.

The Premier and Intermediate players were hosted at Fendalton Park, while the very respectable field of ten Seniors played at St Martins under the management of Gay Jones. Played in two blocks the round robins were nineteen-hoop games with the finals reduced to 13. The winner was Geoff Price (Cashmere), runner-up Mike Bunce (St Martins ) with Owen Evans (Cashmere) taking the third place. It was a late finish but they did get home before sunset.

Thanks to our host clubs, referees Sylvia Macfarlane, Tim Slack and Mike Dawson, and assistant managers, Grace and Janet.

Full results are on Croquet Scores at:
Senior: https://croquetscores.com/2024/gc/canterbury-nz-senior-grade-silver-badge
Premier: https://croquetscores.com/2024/gc/canterbury-nz-premier-grade-silver-badge
Intermediate: https://croquetscores.com/2024/gc/canterbury-nz-intermediate-grades-silver-badge