Wynnum wins Twin Rivers Challenge trophy

The annual challenge match between Twin Rivers and Wynnum Croquet Clubs was held on 25th September after twice being postponed from earlier in the year due to bad weather.

Each year the clubs play for a lovely trophy as well as 'bragging rights' for the next twelve months, but the biggest benefit of the day is the opportunity for players from both clubs to get together and enjoy each other's company and some very enjoyable games of croquet.

Thanks to all the donations of food and, as usual, our merry band of helpers did us proud and produced some truly wonderful food. Thank you to our ladies and gentlemen who helped in the kitchen. Thanks also to those 'early birds' who turn up at the club not long after daybreak to prepare the courts. Your help is very much appreciated.

Our new Assistant Tournament Manager, Roy, stepped up to run the show and we really appreciate how well he coped with this new experience.

Our Tournament Referee, Deirdre, with help from Gordon, was kept on her toes, looking after 4 courts, 2 of which were double banked, adjudicating on hampered shots, double taps, crushes, jump shots, etc. Hopefully the players gained some knowledge from the experience.

Our lawns were quite damp and provided for some interesting croquet.

At the end of round 1, the 2 teams were all square, so it was all to play for in the next 5 rounds. At the end of play Wynnum were declared the winners, and our President, John van Barneveld, presented the trophy to Team Captain David Ford. Well done Team Wynnum!