The weather is heating up now December is here.
Morning play is still popular, with those breaks becoming a little longer and water bottles being much more in view.
Attendance is still good on the Noosa courts – some mornings all courts are full of golf croquet players, some with second colour balls being called into use.
At the moment, two of our five courts are being renovated, which makes it a little more difficult for play, but players have been very patient.
The newly renovated courts are already looking good, tempting to get onto them.
On 9 November a group of visitors from the Combined Noosa Probus Club visited the Noosa grounds for a social visit and a game of croquet. Some had been on earlier visits and all were keen to have a go.
An afternoon tea was arranged and volunteers from the club took groups of four and gave them some quick instruction and led them through a short game of golf croquet.
The visitors enjoyed their afternoon and were surprised that the game was as interesting as it was.
Some expressed an interest in learning more, which will be followed up.
The Noosa Croquet Club offers croquet games for visiting groups/business groups such as the above, with teaching and equipment at $15 per head with a minimum charge of $120 per group.
A doubles game is for four people and a club volunteer will offer guidance with the game. The club can make odd numbers work too. Visiting groups will provide their own food/drinks. Available times – Wednesday afternoons from 1pm.
Any interested groups contact the club secretary – club phone 5474 2077.
Final club championships have been completed.
John Dark won the Division 1 Golf championship, Ed Boyd won the Division 2 Golf title and Lorry Ryan won the Division 3 Golf title. John Olsen won the Division 2 Association title and Rob Moncrieff ran away with the Division 1 Ricochet prize.
On 24 November the club held its annual general meeting.
A new president was elected in Richard Bawden, with many thanks to John Round for his two terms as previous president.
Sally Stopps was re-elected for a further term as secretary and Sheridan Stopps was elected as treasurer.
With membership numbers quite high, and a recent influx of enthusiastic new members, we are looking forward to a busy and productive 2023.
Remember that every Sunday morning is open for come and try – 8.15am onwards at the attractive grounds in Seashell Place Noosa Waters. Come and just have a look and see what it is all about, or have a try with experienced trainers with no obligation. Flat shoes and sunscreen are required.
Any further queries, ring Niven on 0428 799 987.
