Rain fails to stop Wynnum Gala Day as Dick Byres and Aina Johns win

Wet weather dampens Wynnum Gala Day but not spirits

The weather outlook was not good, with heavy showers forecast for our Gala Day on Thursday 22 March. However, our optimistic volunteers turned up to set up the courts and prepare for the day.

After extremely heavy rain the previous day and overnight, the courts were sodden. Some dedicated people were seen out on the courts on their hands and knees, mopping up the water with a variety of implements – mops, sponges and buckets – anything to make the courts playable.

By the time play was due to start, we were able to open court 1, and eventually courts 2 and 4 drained sufficiently to allow play. At that stage we were quite optimistic that we would be able to get through the 6 games scheduled for each pair, but the Weather Gods were not smiling on us. Another heavy shower reduced play back to one court, and we were lucky to get through sufficient games to produce a clear result.

First place went to Dick Byres of Bribie Island, playing with our own Aina Johns.

In spite of the shortage of good croquet, players enjoyed the opportunity to sit around socialising with players from other clubs, and enjoying the wonderful spread provided by our lovely ladies.

Thanks to Renaissance Retirement Living for sponsoring the event.

Wet weather forecast for Wynnum Gala Day

The weather forecast was a 90% chance of rain for the Wynnum Croquet Club Gala Day on Thursday 22nd.

Here are our courts in the late afternoon on Wednesday 21st March. Players may need their wellies tomorrow!