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Kleidon and McGrath win Wynnum Mixed Doubles Level Play

Carol Kleidon and Nathan McGrath won the WCC Mixed Doubles Level Play, with Ann Brooks and David Selth runners-up. Eight partnerships played seven round-robin games for the Richard Pickvance Shield.

2 min read18 October 2026
Kleidon and McGrath win Wynnum Mixed Doubles Level Play

Eight partnerships contest Wynnum Mixed Doubles Level Play

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CC Mixed Doubles Level Play Competition

Eight partnerships took to the lawns to battle it out for the honour of having their names engraved on the Richard Pickvance Shield!

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Mixed doubles round-robin brings strategy and discussion

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Mixed doubles brings its own challenges, with partners needing to consult on their next shot. All that discussion can make for a slightly slower pace than singles, but it's all part of the strategy!

The round-robin competition saw each partnership play seven games. Winners were decided by the team winning the most hoops, with net hoops settling any ties.

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Kleidon and McGrath win WCC Mixed Doubles Level Play

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WCC Mixed Doubles Level Play Competition

Winners: Carol Kleidon and Nathan McGrath

Runners-up: Ann Brooks and David Selth

Congratulations to Carol and Nathan on their victory, and well done to Ann and David on their runner-up result!

A big thank you to all the players and helpers who made it such a special day. A special thanks to Viv Tidmarsh, our club captain, who as well as organising the event, played as well! Another great competition at Wynnum Croquet Club!

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