Hardy wins Edna Rudder Trophy at Windsor Croquet Club

Rain stops play at Brisbane North Golf Croquet Doubles

A man and a woman in matching blue and yellow croquet jackets stand indoors holding trophies

he Brisbane North Golf Croquet Doubles was scheduled to play at Windsor last Sunday, 11th June. But the heavens opened and during the third round all play had to be called off.

Winners of each block were decided. Block A winners were Elaine Rubock and Richard Pickvance from Wynnum, who were victors in 3 games. Runners-up were Terry Ericson and Steve Leach from Windsor.

Winners of Block B were Glenda Hale and Cynthia Tacey with nett +15. Runners-up were Graham McLean and David Hale from Windsor.

Congratulations to all.

It had a great beginning, with 12 pairs vying for the BNR Cup. Unfortunately the weather was against us, and games had to be closed down. All enjoyed the morning but they were more than happy to go home to dry clothes.

Better luck next year.

Cynthia Tacey Manager, BNR Event

Two women stand indoors holding trophies and papers, likely celebrating a croquet competition victory

Two men stand indoors holding red-wrapped croquet balls, likely prizes, in a room with a croquet mallet and bookshelf visible

Two men stand indoors holding red-wrapped croquet mallets, one barefoot in shorts, the other in jeans and glasses, posing for a photo

Two people in rain gear stand on a croquet lawn holding mallets, with wickets visible in the background

A person in a rain jacket plays croquet on a wet lawn, holding a mallet near an orange ball and white wickets

Three people play croquet on a grassy lawn in rainy weather, wearing hooded jackets and using mallets to hit balls through white wickets

A flooded croquet lawn with white wickets stands before a two-story house under an overcast sky

Deidre Hardy wins CAQ Women's Association Open Singles

Eight women in white and red croquet attire pose together on a grassy lawn with flowers and a greenhouse in the background

The CAQ Women's Association Open Singles was hosted by Windsor Croquet Club over the weekend of 19-20 May. Eight women vied for the trophy over two fine and warm autumn days. The lawns played well and all players enjoyed the experience.

Willy Silk (Windsor), Heather Knight (Stephens), Deidre Hardy (Laurel Bank) and Cynthia Tacey (Windsor) progressed to the Championship. By the second round all four players had won one game each. Deidre won the day, with Willy Silk a close runner-up. Deidre Hardy was presented with the Edna Rudder Memorial Trophy for 2017 by CAQ President Valda Wintzer. The remaining four played off and Barbara Northcott (Southport) took the consolation prize.

Thanks to Windsor for putting on the event, and thanks to Greg Kerswell and Terry Ericson for refereeing one day each. No show without punch, so thanks also to the hoop setters, Max and company, Manager Aileen O'Connor, Computer Record Keeper Peter Stevenson, and all who assisted.

It was a joy to play in such beautifully blooming grounds, as shown in the group photo.

Cynthia Tacey

Players and officials at the CAQ Women's Association Open Singles hosted by Windsor Croquet Club

Two smiling women stand together indoors; one wears a medal, suggesting a croquet award ceremony

Rain stops play at Brisbane North Golf Croquet Doubles

Deidre Hardy wins CAQ Women's Association Open Singles

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