Competitive play is heating up, literally, at the Noosa Croquet Club.
The hotter humid weather has players on the courts with sunhats and suncream but lot of enthusiasm.
A new program of coaching for less experienced players has begun, with those taking part pleased to be able to learn and practice some of those skills that they may have neglected during ordinary play.
This program, organised by coaching coordinator Ed Boyd, will continue with short sessions each week, some on skills, some on rules. This innovation will hopefully see a general improvement in play.
Some competitive play has begun.
The regional Golf Croquet championships are currently under way, being held at different clubs on the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa club hosted the Division 2 Singles Championships on Saturday 11 March.
This was very well organised and ran like clockwork with a good team of helpers. The day was won by Sam Oaten from Caloundra Club, second was John Dark from Noosa.
The Division 1 Singles will be held at Nambour on Wednesday 15 March and Noosa will then host the Division 3 Singles on Saturday 25 March. This will be a very busy day with a number of participants, many who have not played competition before. Referees will be on their toes! Again, Noosa will provide a well organised framework for this event.
The Regional Doubles tournament was held at Caloundra Club on the 9 and 10 March. No results are available from this but a number of Noosa pairs competed and commented that it was a very busy and lively day.
“Our own competition season of interclub commences at the end of the month, and those members willing to play are hoping for selection to one of the three levels of competition – the Pennant, Shield and Plate teams,“ Colin Hindson said.
“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 it’s doings.
“We will report regularly on these competitions as the season progresses. Once again, if you wish to try out the growing sport of croquet, we welcome visitors at out attractive grounds at Seashell Place Noosa Waters.“
Sunday mornings (8.30am) and Tuesday afternoons (1.30pm) in particular are open for Come and Try public members – just have a look, no commitments. If interested, ring Niven on 0428 799 987.
