By Abbey Cannan
The Noosa Croquet Club has been busy renovating its five courts, with the project being supported by Noosa Council through a generous $3000 grant.
Colin Hindson said renovations needed to be done every year as the courts are top class and require special care.
“The Club is most appreciative of this help and thanks the Council for its ongoing assistance,“ he said.
“Some work was also done on the watering sprinkler system
“The courts took a few weeks to settle down and for a while they were a bit slow, but they are now smooth and even, which is essential for croquet. Just in time for our internal competitions which are to start soon.“
On 6 February, a team of players from Noosa travelled down to Nambour Croquet Club to compete in a special event – the Habner – Gugich Shield.
This trophy is played for annually on a two match home and away basis, specifically for new players who have not played any other competition.
It is guided/refereed by a group of senior players so people can get competition in a friendly non-threatening atmosphere, and has proved very successful.
Nambour currently holds the Shield, but after the first round Noosa has a 6 – 4 lead.
Noosa players who stood out in the first round were Sally Walker who won two singles games and a doubles game, Lorry Ryan who won one singles and one doubles game, and Susie Locke who won both her singles games. The Shield is decided on the combined results of the two days, and the return match will be played at Noosa within the next two months.
Next week will see the beginning of the Club’s own internal competitions with players competing for the Jan van der Linden Singles trophy on Saturday afternoons.
Sunday mornings are ’Come and Try’ mornings, so everyone is welcome to join in. Enquiries, ring Niven Gugich on 0428799987.
