As the weather improves and the competition year gets under way, the players at the Noosa Croquet Club are getting into gear.
After a very busy March with the Sunshine Coast Regional Championships dominating the scene, the interclub competitions have commenced with the three levels of play all having completed one round.
Social play at the Noosa courts in Noosa Waters is busy most days as the courts fill up.
Some recent new members have added to the mix and the club is in a healthy position with membership
During March the Regional Doubles tournament was held at Caloundra Club on 9 and 10 March.
Open Doubles was won by Rob Moncrieff and John Dark from Noosa, while the 14+ Doubles on 10 March runners-up were John Dark and Lorry Ryan from the Noosa Club.
Noosa then hosted the Division 3 Singles on Saturday 25 March.
This was a very busy day with a number of participants, many who had not played competition before. Referees were on their toes.
Winners on the day were Lorry Ryan narrowly from runner-up William Godsall. A big thank you to all those who contributed to the organisation of the day – there was a lot of work involved but the day went well.
So an overall look at the Regional Championships shows the Noosa Club had some very good results.
Our own competition season of interclub commenced at the end of March, and those members willing to play are hoping for selection to one of the three levels of competition – the Pennant, Shield and Plate teams.
Of these, the top level of Pennant is always of great interest, but the recent influx of newer and highly competitive members will see a lot of interest in the Plate team and its doings. The first results are in. The Noosa Pennant team beat Nambour in its first game 8 – 2. Noosa players all had good days with John Olsen having three wins! Well done John. The Plate team played Nambour at Nambour on the same day, and Nambour won on the day 7 – 3, with the Noosa highlight being Dennis Coulter winning both his singles and Susie Locke also winning one singles. Must be something about those Nambour courts.
On 3 April the Noosa Shield team, the middle handicappers, played Nambour at Nambour. This time the courts ran for Noosa and the Shield team won the day 6 – 4 in what was a very competitive match. Best player of the day was Julie Terry who won all her three games – well done Julie!
Once again, if you wish to try out the growing sport of croquet, we welcome visitors at our attractive grounds at Seashell Place Noosa Waters. Sunday mornings (8.30) in particular are open for come and try public members – just have a look, no commitments. If interested ring Niven on 0428 799 987. Hope to see you there.
