Colin Hindson
As the weather starts to cool and the rain has gone away, the Noosa Croquet Club courts at Seashell Pace, Noosa Waters are at their best.
The recent renovations have been most successful, and players and visitors alike comment on the evenness and quality of the lawns. In this autumn weather, it is a pleasure to play, or just to sit and watch under the shelters of this most attractive sporting venue.
During March and April, the Noosa Club hosted three events of the Regional Sunshine Coast Golf Croquet Championships where players from all over the coast, from Caloundra to Bribie Island, visited Noosa and we saw some serious competition.
The Division 1 Singles Championship was held on Wednesday 16 March with Dennis Green from Bribie Island emerging as the winner.
The Division 2 Singles Championship was held on Saturday 19 March, with crowded courts, the eventual winner being Galina Makarova from Noosa with John Dark also from Noosa in second place.
The Division 3 Championship, also with a crowded field, was held on 2 April, the winner being Russell Robinson from Headland.
The Golf Croquet Interclub competition began in April, the first round being held on Monday 11 April.
The Plate team, our Level 3 players, was at home to Nambour, and won 7–3, with Sally Walker and Lorry Ryan from Noosa winning two games each.
Our Pennant team, our Level 1 players, travelled to Nambour and won 6–4, with Galina Makarova winning all three of her games. Well done to all for a good start.
The Association Croquet team has also entered the inter-club competition in a joint team with Coolum Club but has yet to register a win.
We are all looking forward to a much more relaxed 2022, and anyone who feels the need to get outside in this lovely autumn weather, come down to the attractive Noosa Croquet Noosa Club at Seashell Place, Noosa Waters and have a look around. You will always be welcome. Any Sunday morning between 8.30 and 11am. For enquiries ring Niven on 0428 799 987.
