CCA GC Doubles Handicap Tournament

November 23, 2020Golf Croquet, TournamentJohn Yarrall

The CCA GC Handicap Doubles tournament was held on Sunday 22 November 2020 at Fendalton Park Croquet Club.

20 players making up 10 pairs took part in the GC Doubles Handicap tournament on a day that had a variety of weather conditions – rain, wind, sun, more rain and wind etc. All credit to the players who braved the elements in their wet gear and continued playing in some dreadful conditions. The sportsmanlike attitude was great and the afternoon ended with some sunshine.

Play was two blocks of 5 pairs with a playoff game at the end from players in each block.

Neville Turner and Ivan Hayward (Rangiora) won 4 games in their block as did Alister and Hilda Newey (Rangiora) in their block. The deciding game was won by Alister and Hilda with Neville and Ivan then being the runners up. Third place was fiercely contested by Gae Keng and Joan Bradford (Fendalton) against Owen Evans and Mel Stevenson (Cashmere) with Gae and Joan taking third place.

Thanks to all the players who took part – without them there would have been no competition.

Some idea of the wet weather gear that was worn at the tournament

Clearing skies, cold wind and a jump shot in action

Manager Vilna Gough-Jones presenting the trophies to winners Hilda and Alister Newey from Rangiora

CCA AC Handicap Singles Tournament

November 4, 2020Association Croquet, TournamentJohn Yarrall

The CCA Handicap Singles Tournament was held at Holmes Park on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Weather was ideal and lawns in very good condition for the 8 entries, 4 old campaigners, 2 with a bit of experience and 2 newbies. Not surprising that the young ones cleaned up in their first AC singles event.

Levi Franks won the title and Myles Duggan was runner up, and also earned a CNZ Bronze Merit Award. Well done guys; we are in awe on how you run hoops.

Levi Franks (winner), Owen Evan (tournament manager) and Miles Duggan (runner-up)

October 2020 Coaching sessions

October 23, 2020UncategorizedCroquetJohn Yarrall

Dennis Bulloch from Rose Gardens Croquet Club in Palmerston North came down to Christchurch and ran four days of coaching at the beginning of October.

Monday and Thursday were AC/GC coaching and Tuesday and Wednesday were Gateball coaching.

The AC/GC Sessions were well attended, and everyone learnt something new about how balls move and how to use this to their advantage. The buzzword was CALIBRATION so if you hear someone muttering it to themselves you know why.

The Gateball sessions were a lot of fun and included skills sessions, Japanese terminology and protocol and strategy followed by 5-a-side and doubles games. Players were keen to do more and we are now running a weekly session at Barrington with the goal of sending at least two teams to the Nationals in February.

Thank you to Barrington, Cashmere and Elmwood who let us use their facilities.

See the new web page on gateball and details on the Tuesday evening gateball sessions.

Gateball sessions will run for the rest of 2020 at Barrington Park Croquet Club on Tuesday evenings. See the new gateball web page for details.

Gateball coaching at Cashmere Croquet Club

Carol Hayward 2020

March 23, 2020Association Croquet, TournamentJohn Yarrall

The 2020 Carol Hayward was played at United on six Tuesday mornings between the 28^th February and the 17^th March. Generally the weather was fine making this a relaxed competition with a two-and-a-half hour, 18-point, handicap Association Croquet game interrupted by morning tea particularly enjoyable.

The flexible Swiss format allowed the fifteen players to miss one of the six games but still be a prize winner.
Covid-19 prevented Lynne Bretherton of our generous sponsor the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village from presenting the prizes.

Before the final round Steve Costigan was unbeaten but Ian Hamill won his game to clinch third placing with four wins in five games. Steve and Bruce McLay with five wins in six games were equal first.

Joint winners Steve Costigan and Bruce McLay with the manager, Tony O’Donnell

CAROL HAYWARD	AN	BE	BM	CH	DG	GB	IH	JH	LC	NT	OE	PC	SC	SS	TO	%
Alister Newey (16)		26	18	20						26	17			25		67
Betty Eathorne (24)	12							26					16		13	25
Bruce McLay (8)	22			15						26	26		24		26	83
Cheryl Hopley (11)	19		14		25		20				21					40
Dormer Gardner (10)				13					10		18	19				0
Graham Button (6)									14					19		0
Ian Hamill (8)				19					26			22	26		26	80
Jim Hopley (18)		12														0
Leonie Clarke (18)					26	22	17			19		21	12			33
Neville Turner (11)	15		16						21			26		26		60
Owen Evans (4)	26		10	26	26								17			60
Patsy Clegg (20)					22		18		24	16				21	13	50
Steve Costigan (11)		21	25				18		26		26				26	83
Sue Stott (18)	19					26				18		18				25
Tony O’Donnell (4.5)		26	12				8					26	10			40

2020 Maud Trainor

March 1, 2020Golf CroquetJohn Yarrall

The 2020 Maud Trainor was played at United on four Friday mornings from 31st January till the 28th February. Generally the weather was fine making this relaxed competition with a one hour, handicap Golf Croquet game followed by morning tea and a second game particularly enjoyable. The flexible Swiss format allowed drawn games and the ability to miss two of the eight games but still be a prize winner.

Lynne Bretherton of our generous sponsor the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village presented the prizes. The unbeaten Peter Entwhistle was the winner with John Borner second and Galina Worley third.

Winner Peter Entwhistle, Lynne Bretherton and manager, Tony O’Donnell

Ryman Healthcare CCA Agnes Dick 2020

February 26, 2020Association Croquet, TournamentJohn Yarrall

The 2020 CCA Agnes Dick was held at Elmwood Croquet Club 24 & 25 February.

The tournament was sponsored by Ryman Healthcare.

This is a very friendly and sociable Handicap Doubles Association Croquet Tournament which is regaining its previous popularity. Elmwood again was a very popular venue and the lawns were great. It was very pleasing to see how last year’s beginners had advanced so much. Many thanks to Ryman Healthcare for their continuing sponsorship.

Philippa Porter
Manager

Owen Evans (President CCA); Alister Newey and Carol Kidd (winners); Chris Ashton (Sales Manager for Ryman Healthcar)

The Finalists – Alister Newey and Carol Kidd (Rangiora), Jenny Tait (Elmwood) and Geraldine Murphy (United)

Ryman Healthcare CCA GC Handicap Singles

February 24, 2020Golf Croquet, TournamentJohn Yarrall

Sunday 23 February saw the sun shine on the GC Handicap Singles at Fendalton Park Croquet Club.

Lawns were a bit wet to start, thanks to cooling rain the previous evening, but dried up during the day.

There were 8 entries, but two withdrawals meant only 6 players on the day. Competition was a round robin with everyone playing 5 thirteen hoop, untimed games.

There was a great atmosphere and lovely attitude from the players. Competition was close and it was up to the final games to determine the winner.

Winner was Lyn McKinnon from Cashmere, and Runner-up with a one point net hoop difference was Eileen Arnett from St Martins.

Winner of the Diana Isaac CCA GC Handicap singles, Lyn McKinnon from Cashmere

Coaching for coaches

February 13, 2020Association Croquet, Coaching, Golf CroquetCoachingJohn Yarrall

A CNZ Coaches Workshop is scheduled for 26 – 27 March 2020 at the Cashmere Croquet Club. This workshop is ideal for existing club coaches, those that wish to obtain a CNZ Level 1 coach qualification in either code, and those that are likely to be involved in facilitating youth participation at your club or association.

The cost is $65 per person and includes:
– Level 1 Coaching Folder with workshop resources
– Workshops and coach assessments
– CNZ Coach dropbox access for updates and coaching articles

Registrations close 1 March 2020 to admin@croquet.org.nz

View an outline of the CNZ Coaching Coaches Program and Workshop here.
Download a poster for your notice board here.

Ryman Healthcare CCA GC Grades 2020

February 12, 2020UncategorizedJohn Yarrall

This season’s CCA GC Grades were played at St. Martins on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February 2020. The lawns were in their best condition for several years, so many thanks to John Borner who is now looking after them.

The 20 entries were split into 3 divisions.

In the Primary division we had 6 entries. Melanie Stevenson won outright with 4/5 closely followed on 3/5 by Lorraine Adam who came second, Jim Hopley 3^rd and Carol Tonge 4^th.

In the Intermediate division, there were 7 entries. Mark Winter finished unbeaten with Flynn Moses-Jones 2^nd on 4/6 ahead on net points from Claire Horncastle who was 3^rd.

In the Premier, Josh Winter was unbeaten on 6/6, Levi Franks was runner-up on 5/6 and Myles Duggan 3^rd on 4/6.

Many thanks to the St. Martins club for their hospitality. Several players competed with less success than those mentioned above, but still enjoyed their day. Why not try a CCA event yourself?

Detailed results are at https://croquetscores.com/2020/gc/ryman-healthcare-cca-grades

CCA Don Reyland Stars competition

February 11, 2020Golf Croquet, TournamentJohn Yarrall

Four players battled it out on Sunday 9^th February for the right to represent the CCA at the national Don Reyland finals at Rose Gardens in Palmerston North 14^th and 15^th March.

The day started cool and fresh with dew glistening on the lawn, just right for a day of serious croquet. The four players were soon into it and some serious competition followed. The small group of spectators were treated to some great displays of croquet at its best, and the time sped by. Myles Duggan (Cashmere) was the winner, with Cheryl Hopley as runner up. The other two contestants, Linda Humphreys (Fendalton Park) and Maggie Croy (Holmes Park), were worthy competition.

Results are at https://croquetscores.com/2020/gc/cca-don-reyland-stars

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