The 2010 World Team Championship Results
Results of Tier 2.1
The 2010 World Team Championship consists of four separate competitions involving four groups of teams, namely Tier 1, Tier 2.1, Tier 2.2 and Tier 3.
Tier 1 is the competition for the MacRobertson Shield. The other tiers were competed for by Association Croquet teams representing different groups of countries:
Each test match consists of 6 individual matches (4 singles and 2 doubles). Each individual match is best of three games.
Overall Positions in Series
| Position | Country | Tests | Matches |
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| 1 | Wales | 2 | 11 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2 | 10 |
| 3 | Jersey | 1 | 9 |
| 4 | Ireland | 1 | 7 |
Summary of Test Match Results
| Country | Matches | Games | Country | Matches | Games | |
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| Ireland | 4 | 10 | vs | Jersey | 3 | 9 |
| South Africa | 4 | 8 | vs | Wales | 2 | 5 |
| Ireland | 2 | 4 | vs | South Africa | 4 | 9 |
| Jersey | 2 | 5 | vs | Wales | 4 | 9 |
| Ireland | 1 | 4 | vs | Wales | 5 | 11 |
| Jersey | 4 | 9 | vs | South Africa | 2 | 7 |
SA team at the Aassociation world team champs at Hurlingham Club, London.
Starting today, Monday 16th August until Saturday 21st August, a South African team will be taking part in the association world team champs at Hurlingham Club, London. Historically the world team event has been limited to Great Britain, USA, Australia and New Zealand. This event is known as the MacRobertson Shield. For the first time, this has been opened up to other countries and we will be competing in the first division of tier 2. Tier 1 consists of the 4 previously mentioned countries.
SA's opponents will be Wales, Ireland and Jersey. Reg Bamford, who is the current world no. 2, is captaining the South African team.
If you wish to follow progress, then log on to www.croquet.org.uk and click on the MacRobertson Shield link and then click on "lower tiers" and find SA in tier 2.1.
2010 Irish Croquet at Somerset West
Team of 16 - Susan taking the picture - wonderful day in the winter sun. Four courts one for each match and this year everyone was an expert so the games were far more exciting and competitive.
To take away the morning chill we were served Guinness and Champagne and a hot Irish stew and apple crumble for lunch. Half of the competitors then moved back on to the courts for a further challenge until the sun set and the chill set in.
(Top - from left to right: Joh Bouwer, Peter Oxton, Vernon Tomes, Anne Oxton, Biddy Bartlett, Marilyn Pentz, Mariel de Bie, Ellis Langeveld, Lloyd Pascall, Henrietta Heim, Pamela Gloster, Angela Colesky, Grahame Tomes & Silvia Dreyer seated.
Bottom - Winners of Irish Croquet, centre Anne Oxton & Silvia Dreyer with SWCC Chairman Ellis Langeveld (left) and Grahame Tomes Organiser & Manager (far right)
A fun tournament with a difference
In the last weekend of May we played a Warwick sponsored tournament – it was great as 14 players from Port Alfred joined 18 of our members in a fun tournament with a difference!
Players were divided into 4 blocks – each block comprising a mix of high and low handicappers and it was played as a doubles format with all players in the block playing each other and keeping individual scores. So everyone played seven games. After that, before lunch on Sunday we had quarter final play offs, then semi finals and eventually after lunch the finals.
The winner was Roelf Roelofse from St. Andrews, 2nd Dereck Snaith, Port Alfred, 3rd Greta Snaith (also P.A) and 4th Robin Fyfe from St. Andrews. So it was pretty evenly matched between the two Clubs.
Rodney Botha from Warwick came up to E.L two weeks before the event for a lesson and also took part in the tournament which he thoroughly enjoyed.
We are hoping that this will be an annual event sponsored by Warwick and that Port Alfred will host it next time.
2010 Gauteng Golf Tournament, part 2
The tournament was completed on Saturday, 8 May on a fine sunny day. The Open Singles semi-finals were played before lunch and saw Mike Corcoran beating Victor Dladla, and Meshack Mazibuko putting out Alfred Makubo. Both were excellent games.
During the afternoon the finals were played, all of them being 19 point games. In the lower handicap singles Alfred Makhubo beat Chris Wakeham 10-8. Alfred is a fast improver and his handicap is likely to drop quickly from his current 4. Christine Wakeham won the higher handicap singles final against Henry Watermeyer.
In the Handicap Doubles, Henry and Maria Watermeyer from Zoo Lake beat Peter and Daphne Langley from Benoni in a very close game. Then came the Open Doubles with Victor and Alfred defeating Clive Coulson and John Hedding.
That left the Open Singles which saw Meshack coming up against Mike Corcoran. By the end of this game the flood lights were on and the spectators were getting cold as at this time of year on the highveld the temperature drops fast after 5pm. Eventually Mike emerged as the victor after an exciting struggle and everyone could go in for the cocktail party and prize-giving.
2010 Gauteng Golf Tournament
Thirty-three competitors assembled last Saturday on a grey drizzly morning. The rain was never bad enough however to stop play and all the planned matches were finished. In total contrast Sunday was a beautiful Highveld autumn day and it was pleasing to see all four lawns crowded with players.
With one more day to go, the results are beginning to take shape.
In the Open Singles, Alfred Makhobo caused an upset by beating his coach and mentor, Victor Dladla, 7-6 and looks set to win his block. Victor still has a good chance of making the semi-finals as the best loser. Mike Corcoran is through and Meshack Mazibuko is also progressing well.
Alfred has also made the Lower Handicap Singles final while on the other side of the draw, Chris Wakeham is progressing well.
Anne Weiss, Henry Watermeyer and Christine Wakeham have made the Higher Handicap Singles semi-finals, but the best loser place is undecided.
Some of the Open and Handicap Doubles games are still to be played on Saturday, 8 May before the finals.
Robinson Cup competition
The final of the season's Robinson Cup competition played over the 2009/10 season between 4 of the Western Province Croquet Clubs (Somerset West, Helderberg Village, Fish Hoek and Kelvin Grove) was played on Saturday 1st May.
All the teams met at Somerset West Croquet Club after the games for a spitbraai sponsored by BJM. The trophy this season was won by Kelvin Grove.
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Left to right - winners Anne Oxton (Secretary KGCC), Ken Browne (Chairman KGCC), Mrs Robinson & Ellis Langeveld (Chairman SWCC)
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Andre Steenkamp (Barnard Jacob Mellet) new sponsor of the Robinson Cup with (centre) Susan Crole & John Cammell, Secretary of the Western Province Croquet Association and member of Fish Hoek Croquet Club.
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2010 Highlander Croquet Competition
What a wonderful week was had by everybody. Over 50 players from all round the country met at Port Alfred for the annual Highlander Croquet Competition. It was played in the most wonderfully friendly spirit and as much fun was had on the court as well as off.
I think many people come for the evenings fun as well as the games.!!! Who can forget the impromptue Port Alfred Ballads on Thursday evening or the Konga of Friday. We became one big happy family enjoying each others company. The weather was not that kind to us as we experienced lovely sunshine, pouring rain and a howling wind when the balls did their own thing !!
Thank goodness the Open Doubles on Friday and the Finals on Saturday were held in perfect weather. Some pretty tough play was experienced and very close games.
Thea Lotz and Mariel de Bie ( K.G.) played Peter Oxton ( K.G.) and Peter Johnson (S.W.) in the semi-finals of the Open Handicap Doubles and managed to take it on the golden hoop.
They then went on to play Mike Cocoran and John Hedding (Gauteng) in the finals over 19 hoops. The ladies took the game 10 / 7. I don't think anybody wants to play the black ball after Mike's red -----you spend most of the time walking to the far end to retrieve it.
It was most noticeable to watch the different types of games played by the two couples.
The two men playing an Egyptian - type game with HARD hitting away and running of the hoops.
The two ladies played a much gentler game with some hitting away but a lot of play round the hoop and good placings.
The Open Singles was won by Tim Lewin from Natal. His wife, Alison won the Restricted Handicap singles.
The Handicap Singles was won by Mary Mc. Ghie from Port Alfred and the Handicap Doubles by Peter Oxton ( K.G.) and Peter Johnson ( S.W.). All in all, the Western Province players did very well.
Mariel de Bie (See photos here & see prize list here)
Mini Association Tournament Somerset West sponsored by Willowbrook Lodge
Sponsor: www.willowbrook.co.za
SWCC is thriving under the revival of Association Croquet. A wonderful day enjoyed by all the competitors - even a visit from our SA World No 1 Reg Bamford and his family.
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Allan Ware congratulating winner Silvia Dreyer
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| left to right: Allan Ware of Willowbrook, Susan Crole (3rd Prize) Silvia Dreyer (winner) & William Louw (2nd prize). Allan has rejoined Somerset West Croquet Club after an absence of 10 years. |
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Wedding in Franschoek
Somerset West Croquet Club hired out their croquet set to Shareen and Ian Williams for their wedding reception at Dieu Donne Restaurant and Vineyard in Franschhoek.
Playing croquet at wedding receptions has become increasingly popular at outdoor venues particularly in the Cape. Guests find it very interesting and relaxing whilst waiting for photos to be taken and a pleasant way to meet all the visitors on the croquet court.
Old Mutual Golf Croquet Challenge
On Saturday 10th April Somerset West Croquet Club hosted the second Old Mutual Golf Croquet Challenge.
Entries came from all the clubs in the Western Cape. Although a series of doubles events were played throughout the day, prizes were awarded from Old Mutual on individual scores and outstanding hoop and jump shots.
All four courts were in play running 2 matches consecutively on each. The weather was superb and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the braai lunch and the experience of playing alongside members of other clubs.
(Image: Alan Broadhurst, Old Mutual, Louis Crole,SWCC, & Nick Westmore, FHCC, joint 2nd Prize winners & Gary Hughes, Old Mutual)
Gauteng Association Tournament
CCJ hosted the Gauteng Association tournament over the Easter Weekend. The lawns were true and fast and despite rain on Friday and Monday, all the matches were completed under the management of Henry Watermeyer. See results here and Photos here.
The Gauteng golf croquet tournament will be held during the first two weekends in May. A good number of entrants are expected. Spectators are welcome so come down to the lawns and see what it is all about.
(Image: Clive Coulson, Winner of the Culligan Tray for Open Singles)
South Africa invited to MacRobertson Shield 2010
South Africa has been invited to compete in the MacRobertson Shield 2010 and a team has been selected - Reg Bamford (Captain) – William Louw, Andrew Hobbs, Nick Harvey and Judith Hanekom.
All details will be found on http://macrobertsonshield2010.org
LEVEL BEST March 2010
This Golf Croquet prestigious invitational event held at Somerset West Croquet Club was a great success with some of the top players from Western & Eastern Province taking part.
It was a closely fought Open Singles 19pt contest over 2 days.
The standard of play was exceptional with many matches becoming
closely contested with scores of 10/9.
Everyone so enjoyed the
tournament which was enthusiastically sponsored by Warwick. The
guests were treated to an excellent luncheon presented by Spar
of Lions Square, Somerset West.
William Louw was the winner of the Level Best Trophy and the only player to win all his games. It is hoped invitations will be accepted from other provinces in 2011. Full results to follow.
Photo:
Left - Louw, winner of the Level Best 2010, receiving the trophy from Bill Kilbride of Warwick.
Right - Players of the 2010 Level Best: L-R, Greta Snaith, Derrick Snaith, Allan Wilson, Peter Johnson (runner-up), George Rowland, William Louw (winner),
Sam Faure, Susan Crole, Res Davis, Ellis Langeveld (Manager), Bill Kilbride (Warwick) absent from photo Jill Pople.
Invitation from Russian Croquet to take part in a Photo Competition
We invite you to take part in competition and exhibition of photos on the theme of Croquet.
The Photo Competition is devoted to the 135th Anniversary of Russian Croquet (1875-2010). With your support we would like to make our competition international in order to make croquet in Russia more popular. http://www.croquet-club.com/events/rover2010/
Currently croquet is not well known in Russia but with your support we would like to make our competition international to raise the profile of Russian croquet. www.croquet-club.com
WP Golf Tournament
Well done to the organisers, the staff , Kelvin Grove for the wonderful catering and the players themselves. The finals were so well attended that we had 55 people for the prize giving and the cocktail party. Our thanks also to Warwick for the sponsorship. |
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| On the left, Derek and Greta Snaith - winners of the Handicap Doubles. On the right, Thea Lotz and Ken Browne - winners of the Open Doubles and runners-up in the Handicap Doubles. Thea also won the Open Singles |
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| Warwick representatives with Open Doubles runners-up, Jill Pople and Johan Kirsten. |
The working team L-R: Clare Stableford (match referee ), Eve Oosthuizen (match organiser ), Peter Johnson (helper ), Henrietta Heim (treasurer W.P.C.and runner-up Open Singles ) and John Cammell (W P Secretary ). |
13/03/2010 - WP Association Tournament - Final Release
So now we close the chapter on the 2010 Western Province Association event at Somerset West.
It was a fun filled tournament, with lots of laughs, some incredible and entertaining games and lots of good croquet. This tournament will be remembered for some time I think as the spirit during the event was something very, very special.
We sadly say goodbye to our friends, old and new, from afar and look forward to their return next year, along with some new visitors.
To all the winners I say congratulations and well played – Lionel, Mike, William, Chris, Anne & Chris, Graham, Ester and Paul well done.
To those who weren’t that fortunate – I’m sure we will give them a run for their money next year.
To each and every one of you who made this tournament so special – Thank you and hope to see you all again next year (360 days and counting) Yours in croquet
Judith Hanekom(Manager).
Photo: From left to right -
Chris Wakeham - Restricted Singles B; Chris Osmond & Anne Stephens - Handicap Doubles; Ester Jones - Veterans Handicap Singles; Lionel Tibble - Open Singles & Open Handicap Singles "Y"; Mike Town & Lionel Tibble - Open Doubles; William Louw - Open Handicap Singles "X"; Graham Saunders - Restricted Handicap Singles & Restricted Singles C; Paul Swaffield (absent from photo) - Scottish Salver
10/03/2010 - WP Association Tournament - Day 4 in Somerset West
True to Cape Town form, if we’re not dripping with sweat then we’re dripping from the various showers today. Again we had mixed results in the big open block, although Lionel seems to be the only one escaping losing a game yet – but there’s still time, so lots to play for there.
In the Open Doubles the Tibble/Town pairing have come away with
the spoils unscathed. In the Class B event Chris Wakeham is doing
well and Class C still open.
Restricted handicap singles sees
Graham Saunders doing well and the Vets – wide open.
Tomorrow sees another full day – hopefully with a little less precipitation please.
Judith Hanekom(Manager).
09/03/2010 - WP Association Tournament - Day 2 & 3 in Somerset West
Wow, Sunday and Monday have been absolute scorchers and the players are starting to look a little “battle weary”. But this morning we have been fortunate enough to have the most perfect weather to play in – overcast and cool which will be of enormous relief to everybody.
The games have been going well, with the odd surprise wins and losses, but pretty much “according to plan”. Competitors like George Noble (UK) have had mixed fortunes winning two super games in the Open Singles, but then taking a loss or two in the Veterans Handicap event. The Open doubles have been quite entertaining and those we will finish today. The two pairs in the running being Mundy/Swaffield (UK) and Tibble/Town (UK) – I envisage a fierce battle between these two this morning – well worth being a spectator for this game I think.
The Class events having been going well, but as yet we can’t tell who our front runners are – still everything to play for.
Judith Hanekom(Manager).
06/03/2010 - WP Association Tournament - Day 1 in Somerset West
A Sunny and hot day in Somerset West with all 4 lawns full and (we hope) happy competitors!
Winners of the day: Paul Swaffield (UK), William Louw (SA), Dave Mundy (UK), Mike Town (UK) all going through to the semi-finals of the Open Handicap Singles being played tomorrow morning.
In the plate: George Noble (UK), Lionel Tibble (UK), and Silvia Dreyer (SA) together with Jonathan Toye (UK) and Christine Wakeham (SA) who are all still in the running. All in all a successful 1st Day.
Judith Hanekom(Manager).
13/01/2010 - Veterans Mallet 2010 Tournament...
The Veterans Mallet, contested at Somerset West Croquet Club, awarded by Prof Rex Davis, is designed to encourage players to develop versatility and competence in playing both Association and Golf Croquet and to provide sociable occasions in the best spirit of croquet.The tournament consists of twelve invited players, playing in pairs,competing at time limited Association Croquet and Golf Croquet.
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Association Croquet (14 pts) 85 minutes max. (Ends
immediately time is called)
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Golf Croquet (19pts+) 35 minutes
minimum.
In the event of the Association Croquet game being won before time expires the players immediately progress to Golf Croquet and play continues until final time is called whether or not a game won. All hoops so played in both disciplines will count towards a final score to determine the winners.
Photos: Rex Davis and Fred Turnbull winners of
the trophy presented by Elizabeth Davis.(Right Photo)
30/01/2010 - WP "Open Door" Golf Croquet Tournament...
Held at Somerset West last weekend, the "Open Door" is an invitational for 0-2 handicappers.
From left to right:
Vernon Tomes, Ellis Langeveld (Chairman),
William Louw, Anne Oxton, Grahame Tomes,
Peter Johnson, Clare Stableford, Susan
Crole, Peter Dreyer (Tournament Manager),
Rex Davis and Joh Bouwer (caterer)
Click here for
full results
30/01/2010 - WP "Stage Door" Golf Croquet Tournament...
The first Western Province Stage Door (the inspiration of Ken Wheeler who donated the trophy to be contested by 3-5 handicappers) was a great tournament, won on a 19-hoop play-off by Mariel de Bie (Left) who beat Judith Hanekom (Right) (10 - 9).
A great match to watch and could have gone either way. By coincidence the same two played the last scheduled match of the day against each other and again Mariel produced the goods to win 10 - 8.
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full results
