Gracemere hosts first AC Croquet 14 Point Event since 2019

Gracemere Croquet Club hosted a weekend of AC Croquet. This 14 Point Event is the first that we have been able to hold since 2019 due to the restrictions during the Covid pandemic. The weekend was attended by 17 players from Gracemere, Mackay, Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Maryborough and Brisbane.

We were able to make several prizes available for the event, with thanks to our Sponsors: CQ Podiatry; AMA Maintenance Alliance; Sunbrix Sand & Soil; Frenchville Sports Club; Bunnings; LiveLife Pharmacy Gracemere Shoppingworld; Trevor McCubbin; and Councillor Ellen Smith, from Rockhampton Regional Council.

A total of 69 games were played over the weekend, keeping the courts filled with players at all times. There were several players with little or virtually no prior experience competing in this Code of Mallet Sport before this weekend. Experienced players were very supportive of these players, coaching and assisting with tactics, allowing them to learn and have a very enjoyable weekend. Egyptian format handicap scoring allowed the beginners to compete with the very experienced (and some world-class) players participating.

The surprised winner of the weekend was David Young, taking home 1st place prize and the winner's trophy. All prizes were presented by our Patron, Councillor Ellen Smith, and Club President, Don Close.