Nedlands Croquet Club

“ Give me the child until he is seven and I’ll show you the man”(Aristotle). But give me a boarder at Hale and I’ll show you a future Croquet Champion! . ’tthinkitPlayit #

A fun Sunday afternoon at Hale was spent when NCC members , Sandra,Wendy and Ruthie, laid out “lawns” for play on the soccer pitch.

Mastering that a long swing or short, may be necessary for strategic play !

Despite soccer grass slowing the ball, the boys learned well and were fierce competitors.

We look forward to having some of them on our NCC lawns?

Players begin to anticipate the strategy needed for the next ball.

Interest was high, and hopefully the Boarding Master, Mike, can arrange some inter-house challenges at Nedlands and perhaps lure other schools to join the excitement.

Basil,golf croquet champion of the day. seemed to succeed with every jump-shot he made. Nevertheless many others also boasted the hit of the day! Despite the challenges, both off and on the field, there was plenty of laughter, skilful play and camaraderie. ! #

The champion is defined by the final score sheet and Basil Ladyman took the Champion Honours with David Williams as runner up . It takes a certain amount of passion for the game to start in sunshine and still be completed torrential rain!They were all champions it! #

Photos of winners across the four days are fine examples of fitness and cerebral planning! However plaudits go to all who entered and notably, one day’s win doesn’t guarantee the next win! Croquet has a fickle nature!
’t Think It! Play It! #

Nedlands Croquet Lawns have been used to capacity once again this weekend with an update to come. However last week‘s country weekend and GC competitions were crackers! It was ably managed by Val as Jack of all trades: – teaching to score cards and handicaps, making sure refreshments were in place, organising player starts and the final scrutiny of scoring additions and subtractions before announcing winners. She had a band of willing helpers but also acknowledged how the players helped dressing and un******ng Lawns, and John Doepel on the end of an interstate phone at the ready to salve any hiccough!!!! Everyone contributed their little gift to make the days a success ’t think it Play it! #

We’ve had competitions galore at NCC lately! However the third year of Mori‘s cup is a favourite. The fun and hilarity in the mix of competitive camaraderie was brilliant! Mori’s generous gift of green fees and prizes is appreciated with her welcoming players at all levels. Of course winners are not always predictable! Congratulations to David Gould as the winner, with Lachlan Millar and Kerry Revell winning runners up prizes !!!Thankyou Mori !! Don’t think it! Play it!

The final peg out !!!

Greg Hill from Victoria must be pleased with his day! His skills, clever planning and well executed manoeuvers paid off.He chats with Kerry about his day .