Wynnum hosts mixed doubles and celebrates Division 2 victory

Bendigo Bank Mixed Doubles held at Wynnum Croquet Club

Bendigo Bank Mixed Doubles at Wynnum Croquet Club, 30 August

On Sunday, Wynnum hosted the Bendigo Bank Mixed Doubles competition with some excellent croquet, some close games, plenty of friendly rivalry and a few nervous players.

Thank you to all the players, referees, and helpers—everyone who helped organise and run this event—and Bendigo Bank for their continued support of Wynnum Croquet Club.

Congratulations to all the players for making it an enjoyable and competitive day!

Wynnum players compete in tough Division 1 competition

In Division 1, the competition was particularly tough with more than half the players either selected for the Queensland state team or named as reserves. This meant the Wynnum doubles pair, Di Lovi and John van Barneveld, faced some seriously strong opposition.

They won a couple of games but with such a high quality field, every game was an opportunity to test their skills against some of Queensland's best players.

Congratulations to Gabby Spencer and Charlie Ernst from Southport Croquet Club who were the winners. The runners up were Jenee Molyneux and Ross Rillie from Bribie Island Croquet Club. Both pairs finished with an impressive 6 wins each. Gabby and Charlie secured the win with a 10 hoop advantage against Jenee and Ross with a 7 hoop advantage.

Wynnum players shine in Division 2 competition

Division 2 was aimed at less experienced competition players, with more than half the players being Wynnum members.

Congratulations to Lisa Weightman and Pat Woulahan, who were the winners. The runners-up were fellow Wynnum players Lorraine and Barry Beattie.

It was a very close contest with both pairs winning five games each, but Lisa and Pat finished just two hoops ahead. It doesn't get much closer than that!