Cherry Street marks a new committee and strong Northern Rivers results

At the Clubs Annual General Meeting 2024 a new committee was elected. Outgoing President, Christine Edlund, spoke highly of the Club and hopes the Club can continue the upward spiral that the Club has seen since commencing 14 years ago. The new Committee: President -Robyn Poynting; Secretary -David Scott; Treasurer- Jenny Dorward; Club Captain -Ray Chapman; House Captain -Helen Young; Games Managers -Gloria Drew, Penny Scott, Ray Chapman; Welfare- Pauline Bolte; Publicity -Jan Hamilton.

Sawtell Golf Croquet Tournament did see some of our locals attend and a good time was enjoyed by all. Although no silverware this time all players did exceptionally well with many close results at the tournament. Christine Edlund, Wendy Gilmore, Christine Mahoney, Graham Mahoney, Dennise Simmons represented both Cherry Street and Byron Bay.

Some members from the Northern Rivers travelled to Norfolk Island for a short holiday and games of Croquet in the Convicts Cup. Christine Edlund and Jim Hannigan finished 3rd in their blocks with June Cox 5th being the best of the locals. This was enjoyed by all that travelled and some interesting stories came to air on their return.

Australian Open Men's Golf Croquet Singles. David Scott & Werner Borkhardt were our sole representatives finishing a well deserved equal 13th and 25th respectively in a very hot field of 56 players from all States. Werner was successful in winning the Challenge KO Y Division Championship. David then backed up representing NSW in the Interstate Golf Croquet Challenge Shield played at the Sunshine Coast.

NSW Association Open Doubles Mike Gidding paired with Robert Elliott to win the Championships going through undefeated winning all 6 matches with a net hoop + 72. Well deserved Mike and Robert, both very dedicated A C Croquet players.

Jim Hannigan, Phyllis Waters, Robyn & Neville Poynting, Sue Hume, Deborah Matten, Denis Cummings, Gloria Drew, Joan Doust, Robbie Allen, have all been performing well in the NRCA Ricochet Tournaments and Club Championships alike with all gaining top honours.

Russell and Gloria Drew

Poynting

Greg Porter Cherry Street Croquet Club Ballina

Photo- Robert Elliot and Mike Gidding

Photo- Jim Hannigan

Photo - Pauline Bolte & Maurie Russell

Photo - Phyllis Waters, Sue Hume and Gloria Drew

Photo-Phyllis Waters & Robyn Poynting

Photo- Joan Doust & Robbie Allen

By Greg Porter, Cherry Street Croquet Club Ballina. From the Croquet Newsletter, September/October 2024, pages 12-14.