Record 12 Gateball teams contest Mallet Sports on the Broadwater at Southport

Record 12 teams contest Gateball at MSOB

This year's Gateball section of MSOB (Mallet Sports on the Broadwater) was very well supported, with a record 12 Gateball teams competing.

The opening ceremony was performed by our Club patron, Dawn Crichlow, who stroked a ball through the gate.

Players came from South Australia, Victoria, the ACT and Queensland. The teams competition was won by the team from Rockhampton. In second place was the Southport White team. The presentation was made by Vonny from the Club's sponsor, Michael Hare Eye Vision, which has 5 premises in the Gold Coast area.

The Gateball Doubles was won by Peter and Kevin from Canberra. In second place were Robyn from Caloundra and Barbara from Southport. The presentation was done by Keith McLeod.

Rainbow greets third day of MSOB Gateball competition

At Southport Croquet Club this morning I saw this beautiful rainbow prior to the start of the games. It certainly heralded the promise of good weather.

Sure enough, a third day provided the players with good conditions during the MSOB Gateball Teams and Doubles Competition. The rain came late today, after the games were concluded.