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Rockhampton wins Masters competition as Gateballers return

Caloundra hosted 70 gateball players for the annual Masters and Apprentices Teams competition, with Rockhampton claiming victory over Bribie. The Gateballers also returned for their doubles competition, where Bruce and Peter took out the honours.

2 min read16 November 2021

Rockhampton wins Masters competition as Gateballers return

Gateballers return for doubles competition at Caloundra

A group of people play croquet on a grassy field under a blue sky, with one player preparing to strike a ball near a wicket

onday saw the return of the Gateballers for the doubles competition.

Twelve pairs took to the lawns at 0800 on a very hot day. Bruce and Peter were eventual winners.

Four people play croquet on a grass field, with one player in a blue shirt preparing to strike a white ball through a wicket

Two people play croquet on a grassy field, one in a white hat and light shirt watching as another in a red shirt prepares to hit a ball with a mallet

A man in a red shirt and cap prepares to hit a croquet ball on a grassy field, watched by three other players

Six people play croquet on a grassy field, with one player in a blue shirt preparing to hit a ball near a yellow wicket marked "2"

Players competing on the croquet lawns at Caloundra Croquet Club during the Gateballers doubles competition.

Three people shake hands under a covered patio at a croquet club, with a yellow XXXX Gold cooler and a blue cooler visible nearby

Three people stand under a covered porch at a croquet club, with a "Sunshine Coast" sign visible above the entrance

Players competing on the croquet lawns at Caloundra Croquet Club during the Gateballers doubles competition.

Rockhampton wins Caloundra Masters and Apprentices Teams

Five people play croquet on a sunny grass field, holding mallets near red and white balls under a clear blue sky

Over the weekend we welcomed 70 gateball players for the annual Masters and Apprentices Teams competition.

Twelve teams vied for the top spot, with Rockhampton winning. Bribie were runners-up.

Margie, a valued member at 90 years of age, played over the two days.

A croquet match on a sunny day, with players in hats and casual attire on a green lawn, one player preparing to strike a ball with a mallet

A woman in a blue polka-dot shirt and white hat plays croquet on a green lawn, striking a ball with a mallet near a white wicket

A woman in a hat stands beside a croquet scoreboard showing game progress on a sunny day

Several people in sport polo shirts and white shorts play croquet on a green lawn, with red and white balls scattered nearby

Gateball players taking part in the Masters and Apprentices Teams competition at Caloundra

Five people sit on a bench under a shelter at a croquet club, next to a large scoreboard showing game progress

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