Association 16 and Over: Final Results

Fay Lochrin has won the 16 and Over competition undefeated. Well done Fay. All games were closely contested with:

• 3 games won by 1 hoop.
• 2 games won by 2 hoops.
• 1 game won by 4 hoops.

All players enjoyed the competition.

Scores in order of play:

Pam Owen 13 beat Colleen McIntyre 11
Fay Lochrin 7 beat Oie Malcolm 5  

Fay 7 beat Colleen 6
Oie 13 beat Pam 12

Fay 14 beat Pam 10
Colleen 8 beat Oie 7

Tim

Association 16 and Over: Day 2 Progress Report

Fay 7 beat Colleen 6
Oie 13 beat Pam 12

Association 16 and Over: Day 1

Pam Owen 13 beat Colleen McIntyre 11
Fay Lochrin 7 beat Oie Malcolm 5

Association Club Championship 2006: Final Report

Tim Murphy Won the Nowra croquet club’s Championships for 2006 undefeated.

In Tim’s farewell performance he defeated John Deeves 26 to 0, Margaret Sawers 22 to 11, Jean Pack 21 to 16 and John Gilhooly 21 to 16.

Jean Pack was the runner up only loosing one game. Jean defeated John Deeves 23 to 13. Margaret Sawers 26 to 1 and John Gilhooly 21 to 14. Jean who is the current champion of the Milton Ulladulla club has been playing croquet for four years and now plays off a handicap of 8.

Tim and his wife Nicky are moving to Canberra where Nicky has been transferred in her job as a journalist, although all members are sad to see them go everyone wishes them well in the future, The move will be good for Tim’s croquet game as five of the top seven players in NSW belong to the Canberra club (Tim being no 7) the strong competition can only help Tim to improve his game.

Tim’s service to the croquet club has been most impressive. In the three years he has belonged to the club he has:

• Served as treasurer for one year.
• President for twenty months.
• Taken over the mowing of the court aided by John Deeves and Kevin Owen.
• Helped the club to acquire a ride on roller which he has used regularly to the great improvement of the lawn.
• Set up a web site which is of great interest to members and other croquet players alike and with his coaching has improved the standard of other players in the club.

Tim began in Nowra as a beginner and in three years has reduced his handicap from 22 to 1/2 and he is now ranked 7 in NSW.

Margaret Sawers

Association Club Championship: Day 3

It was a beautiful day for croquet today; sun was out but not too hot.

Everyone found the play difficult today. The winds over the past few days has quickened the court to very fast!

Tim struggled to get going this morning and could not roquet the "side of a barn". Unfortunately for Margaret she could not capitalise on Tim's misfortunes that was until much later in the game. Tim had got control of his game and was sitting pretty on peg and 4b with Margaret crossed wired at the peg and Tim joined up in corner 2. Margaret took the lift to B baulk and hit Tim dead centre. Then Margaret played possibly her best break ever to go from hoop 3 to 4b. Margaret finished the break with a great leave with Tim crossed wired at the peg and Margaret joined up near corner 4. With only 1.5 minutes to go Tim decided to peg out leaving Margaret to complete a 3-ball break and peg out to tie the game. Unfortunately Margaret's approach to hoop 3 did not go to plan and the game ended there.

Jean took on the two John's today for 2 wins. The recent coaching Jean has received is coming to the fore. She's probably not quite playing at her best but with the tricky conditions today is playing very well.

Probably the most critical match of the competition will be played tomorrow morning: Jean v Tim. The winner of this game is most likely to take out the championship.

I had to recall the scores from memory so they may be a little wrong but the winner/loser is correct.

Tim beat Margaret 22 to 11
Jean beat John G 21 to 14
Jean beat John D 23 to 13
John G beat Margaret 19 to 7

Summary

Tim, 2/2 wins, +38
Jean, 2/2 wins, +17
John G, 1/2 wins, +5
John D, 1/3 wins, -35
Margaret, 0/3 wins, -24

Newsletter

The warning Tim has given us regarding his departure from Nowra now has a time attached.  Nicky accepted a job in Canberra and commences there in early May.  We wish her great success despite her taking Tim away especially when he is doing so well in the sport.

At the management committee meeting held on April 18th Tim officially resigned his position as President.  Previously it was decided John Deeves would be appointed President and will hold that office until the AGM when of course all positions become vacant. Margaret Sawers was appointed Captain, this being done under clause 11(b) of our constitution.  We are pleased to have Margaret rejoin the committee and thank them both for taking up the new challenges. Another grateful appointment was that of Campbell Holland to the grounds committee.

Following the site meeting at Kinghorne St. at which a clear majority of members agreed to have council go ahead with a DA, this is now underway with the Department of Land being asked for DA endorsement. We also will be seeking cost estimates for construction and applying for a Federal Grant.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday May 3rd at 10.00a.m. in the clubhouse.  We are still without a treasurer but Dorothy will continue to act as such until there is a new appointment.

The May meeting will be a reminder time for all, that our annual fees are due to be paid by June 30.

The next few days will see who is the Nowra Club Champion and we wish all participants well. 

We have received information re the South Coast Shield to be played at Narooma and Margaret will be seeking a team shortly.

Good croqueting all.
Dorothy Barker

Association Club Championship: Day 2

Tim Murphy 26 beat John Deeves 0.

Remaining games to be played over the weekend are:

Saturday

9:30am Tim v Margaret
9:30am Jean v John G

1:00pm Margaret v John G
1:00pm John D v Jean
       
Sunday

9:30am Tim v Jean
9:30am John D v John G

1:00pm Tim v John G 
1:00pm Margaret v Jean

Association Club Championship: Day 1

Today John Deeves and Margaret Sawers kicked off the annual Club Championship. Margaret played well during the game but in the end John came out as winner. After the bell the score was tied 16 all. Margaret had the first chance to score the "golden" hoop attempting a roquet on John 4 yards away. The roquet missed and then John only had to run a 18" inch hoop to win the game.

Final score 17-16 to John.

The competition continues Friday afternoon with John Deeves and Tim Murphy doing battle.

There are 8 games being played over the weekend. Good luck to all competitors.

Beginner Coaches

Congratulations to John Deeves who last Monday became an accredited beginner coach, John now joins Dorothy Barker and Margaret sawers who are also beginner coaches.

These people are trained to coach new players in the skill of playing croquet. Any one wishing to learn how to play this fascinating sport can contact either John 44224030 Dorothy 44434494 or Margaret 44215367 for further information about classes.

Good luck to Margaret who is travelling to Canberra to play in the Easter carnival also best of luck to all members who are playing in the Nowra club championships beginning on the 20^th of April.

Margaret Sawers

Seniors Day

Members of Nowra Croquet Club are delighted with the success of the senior’s week Come and try day held at the club on Sunday the 9^th of April.

Nine members welcomed the twelve visitors and showed them how to play golf croquet. Morning tea lunch and afternoon tea provided by members was enjoyed by all present.

During the lunch break President Tim Murphy gave a demonstration of association Croquet While Captain John Deeves explained what Tim was endeavouring to do.

Thank you to all members who contributed to the success of this most enjoyable day