Wynnum croquet courts flooded in storm as Geoff Hull retires after 13 years

Wynnum Croquet Club caught in the storm

Well, that was quite a storm! Following the severe thunderstorm and flash flooding, curiosity got the better of me, so I ventured down to the club to see how things were looking.

What I found was quite a sight! Our usually gentle little creek beside the clubhouse had transformed into a raging torrent, with water rushing over the road near the bridge. Not quite the usual trickle we're accustomed to!

As expected, Courts 2 and 3 were flooded, bearing the brunt of the downpour.

Mother Nature certainly reminded us who's in charge today! Let's hope the water recedes quickly and our courts recover without too much damage.

Stay safe, everyone.

Geoff Hull farewells Wynnum Croquet Club after 13 years

After deep consideration I have arrived at the decision to tender my resignation from, and non-renewal of my annual membership to, Wynnum Croquet Club.

From a personal viewpoint, and at the adventurous age of 86 years, it was my intention to give all available events in both Ricochet and Golf Croquet in 2027 another challenge. I hoped to get my game back to the standard that took me through to the finals play-off in the Australian Golf Croquet Open Singles Championship in Melbourne in 2017, the only Queenslander to achieve this in the 28 years the event has been scheduled. Just as important, it would have been achieved by a member of Wynnum Croquet Club (good club bragging rights), as it was Wynnum CC and my mentor Ron Schodel who guided me down this path from having never previously held a croquet mallet.

However, each day brings change for us all. I now find my everyday activities have entered another stage of my life that requires as much love and dedication as was once reserved for croquet.

With all these uncertainties, I still remain positive that somewhere down the track I may one day stop by Wynnum CC for a quick chat and a sticky beak.

Please accept my thanks to you all for 13 years of precious memories, be they good or trying, and please pass on my regards and best wishes to my fellow club mates for a safe, happy, healthy future.

Sincerely,

Geoff Hull