Croquet Australia Spring 2022 Newsletter

THE

AUSTRALIAN CROQUET ONLINE MAGAZINE SPRING 2022

World Croquet Federation 2022 MacRobertson Shield

EVENT INFORMATION

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WELCOME FROM THE ACA CHAIR

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Message from the ACA Board Chair Jim Nicholls Enough Huey, Enough!

receive coaching in the past 2 years, I urge you

2022 has been a record year for rainfall. It

to contact your State Coaching Co-ordinator.

would seem every competition this year has been

The ACA board has continued to function

affected in some way by torrential rain. Well done

despite Director vacancies. The board continues

to tournament managers and volunteers for

to seek Expressions of Interest from individuals,

arranging different venues, super soppers, doses

especially with experience from other sporting

of patience and good humour to enable events

organisations. The board is currently advertising for

to continue.

a CEO. If you know of suitable candidates who want

Flooding continues in NSW, and with recent

to contribute to our sport as either director or CEO

storms has now affected Victoria and Tasmania.

have them contact the ACA Secretary secretary@

A number of clubs have been inundated three

croquet-australia.com.au

times this year. If you or your club wish to support

In November Australia will host the Mac

these flood affected clubs details are on the ACA

Robertson Shield Association Croquet Team event

website https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1H8g

at the Victorian Croquet Centre, Cairnlea. The

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“Mac Rob”, last hosted in Australia in 2006, is the

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pinnacle event for Association Croquet.

Despite the wet conditions National

As the current holders of the trophy we wish our

competitions have been well supported with

team all the best over the 15 day event, and hope

the largest ever field for the National Men’s and

the Mac Robertson Shield will be retained at its

Women’s Golf Croquet Championships in Adelaide.

home here in Australia.

Following the Interstate Shield in Adelaide,

If you are unable to attend the Mac Rob, the

National Referees, Under 21 Co-ordinators, and

entire event will be live streamed via mysportlive

State Coaching Co-ordinators had the opportunity

Australia, through the wonderful efforts of Gareth

to meet in person for the first time since 2019.

Denyer and his team of volunteers, who deliver the

A two-day National Coaching Conference

best quality video and commentary in the world.

focused on the development of a National Youth

Links to the live streaming will be available at on

Training Program and ongoing improvement of our

the Victorian Croquet website under resources.

current coaching program.

Enjoy reading the latest edition of the

Coaching is the life blood for our sport. As a coach

ACA Online Newsletter.

there is nothing more satisfying than seeing players improve over time and hearing of their successes. If

Stay dry and happy hitting.

you or your club have not had the opportunity to

Jim Nicholls

The commentary team.

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Board Members and Appointed Positions

Jim Nicholls

Barbara Northcott

Pat Habner

Kerri‑Ann Organ

Jim Clement

Kah Yang Loke

Rob Murray

Greg Bury

Board Appointment Secretary

Treasurer/Director

Executive Officer

General ­Manager The Australian ­Croquet Academy

Max Kewish

Official Positions of the ACA Events Committee

National Coaching Coordinator Greg Bury

Peter Freer (chair)

Peter Tracey

Pete Landrebe

Gary Phipps

Assistant National Coaching Coordinator Barb Piggott

Tournament committee Trevor Bassett (AC)

Ricochet National Coordinator Ray Chapman

Dianne Leahy (GC)

Gateball National Coordinator Ros Crowe

AC selection committee

GC High Performance Manager Martin Clarke

Martin Clarke (chair) Greg Fletcher (Australian Team Captain)

GC Refereeing Coordinator Jim Clements

Peter Landrebe (High Performance Manager)

National Handicapper Gareth Denyer

Simon Hockey

Archivist Martin Clarke

GC Selection Committee

Australian Representation

John Arney

WCF AC Laws Committee Elizabeth Fleming

Martin Clarke (High Performance Manager)

WCF GC Rules Committee John Van der Touw

Peter Landrebe (Current Australian Captain)

Public Officer Nick Chapman

Under 21 Committee Chair Jacky McDonald plus six state co-ordinators

Complaints Officer Rob Murray

National Marketing Committee

Integrity Manager Jim Clement

Tony Walker

Max Kewish

Gateball Refereeing Coordinator

Pat Habner

Liz Friend

Bruce McAlister

AC High Performance Manager Peter Landrebe

High Performance Manager Gateball

AC National Refereeing Coordinator

Philip Brown

Mike Cohn 3

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Dame Mary Berry has taken up croquet after her doctor told her she could be dead in four years if she did not exercise.

She’s delighted to finally have a sport she can now play with her husband.

‘We have lessons with a lovely Finnish lady – she is so patient with us and we absolutely love it! So it’s a great joy to play sport together at last.

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ROGER FEDERER ENJOYING A HIT Roger Federer at Wimbledon.

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The Golf Croquet Nationals A huge special thanks to the South Australian Croquet Association for hosting and to all the many volunteers who worked so hard in preparation and during these national titles.

Record numbers attended and all participants were well looked after with great venues, venue managers, hoop setters, catering teams and plenty of referees.

The ACA Golf Croquet Gold and Silver Medals Brett McHardy, WA wins the prestigious ACA Gold Medal 2022 after a playoff with Barry Haydon, SA.

VIEW RESULTS Jamie Gumbrell NSW Barry Haydon SA Greg Bury QLD Stephen Forster VIC Phil Roach TAS Brett McHardy WA.

The weather conditions were not easy, with some play delayed due to heavy rains. Special thanks to Peter Martyniuk and his team for getting the

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lawns playable with the super sopper.

Gold Medallist Brett McHardy Silver Medallist Barry Haydon.

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The Australian Women’s and Men’s Golf Croquet Singles A great night was had by all at the trophy presentations. All players enjoyed participating and catching up with old/making new friends over the four days. Congratulations to all the winners.

Top, left to right: Men’s Singles Champion, Gary Phipps; Men’s Singles Runner Up, Ross Rillie; Men’s Singles Third, Marty Clarke; Men’s Plate Winner, Gordon Giles.

Bottom, left to right: Women’s Singles Champion, Jamie Gumbrell; Women’s Singles Runners Up, Elaine Coverdale; Women’s Singles Third, Kate McLoughlin; Women’s Plate Winner, Jill Sullivan.

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The Golf Croquet Interstate Shield The 2022 New South Wales Interstate Golf Croquet Team

Congratulations NSW for winning one of the most closest battles for the Interstate Golf Croquet Shield ever.

Congratulations WA for coming Runner Up.

WATCH THE VIDEO The 2022 Western Australian Interstate Team Kevin McGlynn, Jamie Gumbrell, Jill Sullivan, Kate McLoughlin, Mark Scruton (Reserve), Alison Sharpe (Captain).

David Hanbidge, Malcolm Powys, Gerda Lambeck, Pauline Markwell (Reserve/ Manager), Chris Williamson, Liz Montague (Reserve), Peter Freer (Vice Captain/Coach).

The 2022 South Australian Interstate Golf Croquet Team

Gary Phipps, Brett McHardy, Marty Clarke, Alan Sands, Chris McWhirter (Captain), Judith Nicholls, Robyn Dart, Janine McHardy (Vice-Captain), Jennifer Brand, Joyce Carbone.

The 2022 Victorian Interstate Golf Croquet Team

Barry Jennings, Barry Haydon Coach), Heath Jackson (Vice Captain), Dwayne McCormick, Stephen Condous, Helen Cook (Reserve), Kate Logan (Captain), Virginia Arney, Anne Shane Downie, Stephen Forster, Kevin Beard (Captain),

Woodhouse, Karen Magee, Norma Greig, Mark Senior (Reserve).

Elaine Coverdale, Helen Gammon, Chris Eiffert, Owen Dickinson, Claire Keating, Judy Wembridge (Vice Captain),

The 2022 Queensland Golf Croquet Interstate Team

Lester Hughes.

The 2022 Tasmanian Interstate Golf Croquet Team

Graham McLean, Greg Bury, Ross Rillie (Captain), Bob Martin (Reserve/Manager), Gordon Giles, Dennis Green Bob Beattie, Hugh Denny, Paul Godard, Phil Roach (Captain),

(Reserve), Rosemary Newsham (Vice Captain), Helen Rillie

John Colquhoun. Patsy Paine (Manager), Carol Hanigan,

(Reserve), Marilyn Nelson (Reserve), Mary McMahon, Megan

Ruth McKean, Yvonne Shaw, Sue Beattie (Vice Captain).

Stuart, Beryl Turner.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA NOW HAS A GATEBALL COORDINATOR

The Brighton Croquet Club

Congratulations Geoff Crook on

is mourning the loss of our

your new appointment as the South

club member and player Neil

Australian Gateball Coordinator.

Bennett White.

Geoff is a member of the

Neil passed away on the 20th

Woodville Croquet Club and an

of July aged 79 years. He will be sadly missed by his

associate member of Hyde Park.

loving wife Heather, also a croquet player, and his

Contact Geoff today to learn how to play

family. Neil started playing Association croquet at

Gateball or become a coach today.

South Terrace. He also was a member at Holdfast Bay for a time before joining Brighton.

Neil embraced Golf Croquet in the early years

DWAYNE TAKES HOME THE PRESIDENTS A/C TROPHY

of its establishment as a competitive national sport. He was selected as a team member for the

Congratulations Dwayne

inaugural GC State team competition in 2007 and

McCormick, winner of the

represented SA again in 2012 and 2013. He was

President’s AC trophy played at

a qualified referee and coach for many years and

SACA over the weekend.

he was extremely supportive of new players to

This win was Dwayne’s fifth

croquet. Neil was president of SACA from 2009 to

consecutive victory in this event.

2011 and was instrumental in convincing SACA

Fantastic achievement Dwayne.

to bid for the world AC championships in 2012.

When the ISS was held in Adelaide for the first time in 2014, Neil was the Tournament Manager

CROQUET IN THE SUNDAY MAIL

and he was also President of the ACA council from 2013 to 2015. Neil was a member of the group

Great to see some publicity in the

established to promote U/21 participation at SACA

Sunday Mail leading up to the Golf

and also supported the ACA push for the same.

Croquet Nationals

He was also known for telling “Dad” jokes

Well Done to everyone

and his flamboyant dress sense, often wearing

responsible.

colourful jackets and ties.

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HYDE PARK/ALFRED JAMES INVITATIONAL

unfortunate withdrawals there were sufficient skills from the remaining

This event was held at the Hyde Park Club on

players to amaze the

8th–10th July 2022. It was a great opportunity to

spectators. (Special

see some of the best players in the country show

thanks to Jim Curtis &

their skills. It was organised brilliantly by Heather

Greg Rowberry for filling

Bajcarz and she did an incredible amount of hands-

in at the last moment.)

on work as well, in particular making sure the urn

At Hyde Park we are

was on first thing and overseeing the catering.

used to players hitting

Given the nature of the event she needed lots of

Peter Landrebe pegs out in the 3rd game of the best of 3 final.

their balls across the

helpers on all fronts not just from Hyde Park. The

tennis courts (and vice versa) or even down the

standard of play was extremely high, although

street but were not used to boules from the

there were times when unexpected breakdowns

Petanque pistes bouncing across the front lawn

occurred. There were many 20+ yard roquets hit

with a Petanquer in hot pursuit as happened

and the hoop running (on some tight and firm

during play on Saturday! Although the temperature

hoops) was special to watch. Despite a couple of

was on the low side the weather was great – with the sun frequently peeping through the light clouds. The players enjoyed the hospitality of Hyde Park especially the Friday night dinner and lunches on all 3 days. At the end of competition, the results were: Winner of the 3rd group – Rosie Landrebe (Cammeray, NSW) Winner of the 2nd group – David Short (Norwood, SA) Overall runner up – Trevor Bassett (Cooks River, NSW) Overall winner – Peter Landrebe (Cammeray, NSW).

12 enthusiastic players on the first morning of the

Barry Haydon

competition.

MILLSWOOD CROQUET CLUB HOUSE NOW TAKING SHAPE

ITS UPSIDE DOWN MISS JANE

First peek at the new clubhouse. Not long now.

Barry Jennings finding some relief for his sore back.

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DAVE DOES IT AGAIN!

MERTHYR CROQUET CLUB HOSTS THE DIVISION 3 GOLF CROQUET PENNANTS Greg Kerswell and Deidre Giles did a great job at the recent Division 3 Golf Croquet Pennant at Merthyr Croquet Club.

A special call out and thank you to all our referees.

Congratulations Dave Luxmoore on defending the ACA Association Bronze Medal for Queensland.

Kathie Grant also performed

Croquet Club for hosting and Liz Fleming, Willy Silk

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IPSWICH 120 YEARS

and Barbara Northcott for refereeing.

Ipswich Croquet Club

extremely well to come Runner Up.

Dave Luxmoore and

Special thanks to Eildon

Kathie Grant.

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celebrated their 120th birthday on Tuesday 26th July, the very

6 NEW GATEBALL COACHES IN QLD

same play day so long

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, Jannene Wall, President, Pat Habner, CAQ President.

ago – and, just as in 1902, we were surrounded by friends and well-wishers; honouring the past, celebrating the present and joining with us to dream for a continuing strong future.

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PLAYER OF THE SERIES FOR QLD On Sunday 17th July, six new Level 1 Gateball

The 2022 Queensland

Coaches were accredited in Queensland.

Interstate Shield Player

Congratulations to Robyn Brown and Howard

of the Series winner is

Williams from Caloundra Mallet Sports Club and

Graham McLean

Philip Rowland, Denis Pitkin, Maddi Crowe and

Congratulations Graham

Christine Roose from Eildon Croquet Club. We

on picking up 130 index

thank the Coach Presenters who delivered the

points during the recent

course and the new coaches for volunteering their

Golf Croquet Interstate

time to teach others.

Shield Competition.

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Graham McLean.

QUEENSLAND ASSOCIATION OPEN SINGLES CHAMPION

ASSOCIATION 14 POINTER A GREAT SUCCESS

Winner Les Watson Trophy presented by Di Leahy.

A total of 69 games were played over the weekend, keeping the courts filled with players at all times.

There were several players with

Don Close David Young and

little or virtually no

Councillor Ellen Smith.

prior experience competing in this Code of Mallet Sport before this weekend. Experienced players were very supportive of these players, coaching and assisting with tactics, allowing them to learn and have a very enjoyable weekend. Egyptian format handicap scoring allowed the beginners to compete with the very experienced (and some world-class) players participating.

THE WINNER TAKES ALL

The surprised winner of the weekend was

Congratulations to Dianne and Gordon who won

David Young, taking home 1st place prize and the

the competition and took home $1000 donated

winner’s trophy. All prizes were presented by our

by Shawn and Kym Kristofer Real Estate also

Patron, Councillor Ellen Smith and Club President,

Congratulations to Steve and Graham as the

Don Close, Gracemere Croquet Club.

runners up!

Special thanks to Shawn and Kym Kristofer Real

NEW EQUIPMENT FOR HEADLAND BUDERIM

Estate for their generous support and everyone who made this possible.

Sunshine Coast Div 6 Member Cr Christian Dickson attended an afternoon tea in which the club thanked him for his help and finance towards the purchase of new mallets and balls.

After an approach by President Anne Somers Vine to Christian for help with the clubs recent flooding

Right: Cr. Christian Dickson and President Anne Somers Vine.

problem, Christian was also able to put into progress the alterations and resurfacing along the eastern side of the club house.

READ ALL ABOUT IT

Winners Gordon Giles and Dianne Lovi.

Read the latest edition of the Southport Newsletter

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NSW ARE THE 2022 GOLF CROQUET ISS CHAMPIONS

THE NSW STATE GATEBALL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS The championships were hosted by Twin City Croquet Club.

Congratulations to the winners Kew who were awarded the Ken and Clare Poole trophy and to the runners up the Macs from Toronto.

Congratulations and Well Done David Hanbidge, Jamie Gumbrell, Peter Freer (Vice

Team Kew.

Captain/Coach), Alison Sharpe (Captain), Chris

Team Macs.

The Doubles

Williamson, Kate McLoughlin, Malcolm Powys, Gerda Lambeck, Kevin McGlynn, Jill Sullivan, Mark

tournament was held

Scruton (Reserve), Liz Montague (Reserve), Pauline

over Friday 2nd and

Markwell (Reserve/Manager).

Saturday 3rd September.

The winners were Glen

Read all about it in the CNSW October 2022

and Kristina Whitehead (Canberra Croquet Club)

Newsletter on page 11.

and the runners up were Cheryl and Steve Kele

TWILIGHT CROQUET AT CHERRY STREET

from Rockhampton.

Congratulations also to River Gateball,

Thank you to Robyn and

winners of the trophy for

helpers for managing

the team with the most

the first Twilight session,

members who had not

and to all players who

played competitive Gateball before.

help clean up at the end of the day.

NSW ASSOCIATION ACA BRONZE MEDALLIST

The Club Twilight day is Tuesday evenings running from 4pm to 6pm.

All players welcome to come and play, no matter your club we welcome all.

Congratulations Stephen

CNSW OCT 2022 NEWSLETTER

Richards for winning the

A STUNNING DAY AT MAITLAND

Australian Bronze Medal for NSW, and well done Trevor Bassett for getting runner-up.

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IT STOPPED RAINING Kev McGlynn from Canberra, enjoys

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the sun after waves

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of driving rain in Adelaide.

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MANLY CROQUET CLUB’S SEABREEZE AC TOURNAMENT Block 1 – winner John Fransen (Mosman), runner-up Neil Hardie (Cammeray).

Block 2 – winner Gerard Barry (Chatswood), runner-up, Steve Marton (Chatswood).

Block 3 – winner Graham Maynard (Cammeray), runner-up Bernie Gibson (Manly).

Block 4 – winner Alan Robinson (Manly), runner-up Jeff Williams (Manly).

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PARKES CROQUET IS UNDERWAY

GC DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS AT GLOUCESTER

Not even Saturday’s chilly weather could stop these keen players - Julie Dearden, Ruth Unger, Ingrid Stephenson, Helen McQuie, Suzie McNamara, Gidge Copping, Sue and John Maddison.

The Parkes Croquet Club has enjoyed a

The winners were:

successful start with its first two Saturday

Division 1 – Forster ( Peter Pittard, Andrew Bissex).

afternoon games and is generating a lot of

Division 2 – Taree ( Tim Diment, Chris Larkin).

interest. Fun and laughter are sounding across

Division 3 – Gloucester ( Bev Fagan, Elaine Leech,

the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club futsal courts

Mae Bobsien).

as new players learn the skills and the rules in a friendly, social atmosphere. Last Saturday’s icy

NCGB Ros Crowe and former NCGB John Park,

winds didn’t stop the people from coming.

along with coaches Denis Pitkin and Maddie Crowe from Eildon CC in Queensland visited Port Macquarie during August and September. Port Macquarie players demonstrated that they are learning Gateball skills quickly and the first Agari for some players was a cause for celebration!

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KYABRAM CROQUET CLUB TURNS 100

SEASON OPENING 2022

Well Done Kyabram Croquet Club President Val

from metro and country clubs gathered in front

Mulholland for providing the local free press with

of the clubhouse to witness President of Croquet

an interview.

Victoria, Kate Patrick run the first hoop of the

A small and enthusiastic group of croquet players

season at Cairnlea Headquarters.

THE 25TH VICTORIAN TEACHERS’ GAMES

CONGRATULATIONS JULIE

Monday was a BIG DAY at Belmont Croquet Club when the 25th Victorian Teachers Games came to

Julie receives her prize from

battle for gold on our lawns. Thanks to all our club

the Brighton club President,

members who helped to make the day full of fun

Clive Morley at the recent

for teachers from all over Victoria.

Brighton Croquet Club tournament.

VALE DORON AND JAN GUNZBURG

TOGETHER MORE ACTIVE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Both Doron and Jan had been members of the Essendon Croquet Club since 2017 and Kew and Beechworth Clubs before that.

Doron was the Croquet Victoria State AC Handicapper for a number of years and was also the Essendon club AC handicapper. Doron was well regarded by Association players and regularly played and refereed club AC tournaments as well as frequently refereeing club AC pennant matches

John van der Touw leading the workshop at

prior to the pandemic. Jan was also a frequent AC

Warrnambool.

The last two day workshop for Warrnambool is

player.

Our thoughts are with their family.

yet to be scheduled but expected to be November

Croquet Victoria Directors and members.

2022.

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THE BRIAN REITHER ASSOCIATION CROQUET CHALLENGE CUP Ten competitors battled the elements – and each other – on Saturday and Sunday (10/11 September 2022) for the honour and prestige of this year’s Brian Reither Cup. Robert showed us croquet at its finest winning the first game with a sextuple 26SXP-1 and the second with a triple peel 26TP-0.

Congratulations to both Robert and Trevor on a mighty weekend.

Claire and Lachlan fought it out for 3rd and 4th

VICTORIAN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION CROQUET CHAMPIONSHIPS

positions, the score there finishing up at 26-2 in Lachlan’s favour.

Thank you to all of the players for a wonderful weekend of competition. Thanks also to Mike Cohn and Brian Foley for being our Referees.

I look forward to October when we have Association Croquet Tournaments at Cairnlea every weekend before the MacRob hits us on the 12 November 2022.

Winner Robert Fletcher

Winner Elaine Coverdale.

Runner up Stephen Forster.

Runner Up Tricia Devlin.

THE VICTORIAN MEN’S AND THE WOMEN’S GOLF CROQUET CHAMPIONSHIPS

Katrina Petersen Tournament Manager

Women’s winner Elaine Coverdale.

Women’s Runner up Judy Wembridge.

WATCH THE ACTION

Men’s winner Chas Quinn. Men’s Runner Up Owen Dickinson.

2022 SELECTORS INVITATION

NEW CLUB HOUSE

Division 1 was won by Philip DeAraugo from

The old and the new – Phillip Island Croquet Club.

Bendigo.

Division 1 runner up Richard Hingst from Williamstown.

Division 2 was won

by Lindsay Patullo of Charlton.

Division 2 Runner up – Janine Sisson from Mornington.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA WIN SILVER IN THE 2022 GOLF CROQUET ISS CHAMPIONSHIP

PAT ZUVELA NOW A LIFE MEMBER A long time member of the East Fremantle Club Pat has served in many roles including President, Secretary, Club Captain and Coach. She was also an active player in tournaments and was Director of AC refereeing for Croquetwest.

Pat receiving her award with Bill Turner and Holly Hoare.

GOOD TO SEE YOU FLEUR Fleur Brockway, a former member and Australia’s past No 1 ranked GC woman player,

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dropped by the

Marty, Alan and Chris enjoying themselves.

club yesterday and

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Jennifer snapped a photo. Fleur is now a successful opera

COMO GRACE HARTLAND SHIELD HANDICAP DOUBLES

singer in Europe.

THE YORK COUNTRY DOUBLES GC LEVEL PLAY TOURNAMENT

The Como Grace Hartland Shield GC Handicap Doubles was held on Sunday 9th October 2022.

Great weather and even better company.

The overall winners were the McHardy’s who beat

Winners: Harry Goff and Diana Daizell

Chris McWhirter and Judith Nicholls in the finals.

Runners up: Steve Syme and Richard Cook

Thanks to Maureen Knox (Tournament

Third: Colleen Shaw and Barbara Fairclough.

Manager) and Eric Ayling (President) for organising

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and running a great tournament.

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RICOCHET BECOMING MORE POPULAR

GREAT TURNOUT ON TUESDAY NIGHT

Regular Friday Ricochet sessions have commenced between Como and Sorrento.

Teams of six players from each club alternate between the two venues.

Members of the Cambridge croquet Club having a great time.

A TRUE CHAMPION

ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Another great initiative from the Cambridge Croquet Club.

Jeff Newcombe wins the AC Champion of Champions tournament and takes home the McBride Cup. Jeff was undefeated in winning the tournament

EAST FREMANTLE OPENING DAY

with an outstanding 99 net points.

On our Opening Day we

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS GOLF CROQUET

traditionally have the Mayor of East Fremantle Jim O’Neill hit the first ball of the season. This year he did so through an avenue of club mallets recently acquired with a Community Grant from the Council.

THE CROQUETWEST 2022/2023 EVENTS CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

Left: Paul Christmas Champion of Champions winner in a tense final that was won 10-9. Right: Gary Phipps keeping an eye on proceedings after finishing in second place in the

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Championship block.

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ST HELENS WINTER WEEKEND The sunny East coast is the place to be in a Tassie

half hour, half court doubles

winter, so 72 players from 11 clubs around

games with the greatest

Tasmania turned up for the twelfth annual

number of hoops scored the

St Helens’ Winter Weekend The format was four

winner. It was quite a sight to see 48 players in action at the same time in winter sunshine on the three (frosty) St Helens lawns. The St Helens hospitality was lavish and Patsy Paine did an excellent job herding 72

St Helens winner, Chris Hurford.

players into some semblance of order. When the awards were announced at the Parkside dinner on Saturday night, East

74 players from 11 Tasmanian Clubs entered the12th

Launceston’s Chris Hurford took out the major

St Helens Winter Weekend. After a frosty start the people and the action hotted up and at the end of the day,

award with an amazing (and record breaking)

Chris Hurford of East took the title.

41 hoops scored in just two hours of croquet.

In Adelaide, the Tasmanian team put in its best performance yet and achieved its 3 targets of 15 matches, 75 games (78) and 1000 hoops (1021).

Winners of TCA AC Hi-Lo doubles. R To L Elaine Hazell and Margaret Pinkard of the Kingston CC; runners-up, John Hutchison & Rod Ridges of Eastern Shore CC. New Town CC hosted the event.

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A SUCCESSFUL TASSIE SCHOOL PROGRAM Latrobe Croquet Club in the north west of Tasmania

Chris West from Latrobe Croquet Club said that

is doing its bit for the future of croquet, developing

the program had been very successful with the

a thriving partnership involving more than 50

students loving the new sport.

students from the nearby Latrobe High School.

“We were a little bit nervous about having so

The concept came from an enterprising Latrobe

many energetic teenagers on the lawns, but we

High teacher, who decided to let their students

need not have worried,” he said.

try three unusual school sports; tennis, bowls and

“While they were always competitive, they were

croquet.

very well behaved, making a point to shake hands and

After sampling all three, most of the students

thank the member volunteers after every session.”

decided to continue with croquet, with 56 students

“I have no doubt that some of them will

opting to learn the game.

continue in the sport and may be tomorrow’s

A number of experienced Latrobe players

under 21 champions.”

volunteered to mentor the students with girls

The school has since invested in a croquet set

coming in two groups of 15 on Tuesday afternoons

for the students and the program will continue

and a group of 26 boys on Fridays.

next year.

Latrobe High School students.

Latrobe CC trains local high school

Latrobe High School students try

students.

croquet.

The Tasmanian Open Doubles

John Jacobs, Patron of

Competition was held in wet

Eastern Shore CC presents

and windy winter conditions

New Town’s Ian Bassett

over the weekend with the

with his medal as TCA AC

Janis Brooker made the

Tassie Team Manager

Kingston duo of Sue Beattie

Men’s Medallist, beating

last 16 in the Women’s GC

Patsy Paine sets off

and Phil Roach taking the title.

Peter Ross from Kingston.

Singles in Adelaide.

to see Adelaide.

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2023 ASSOCIATION CROQUET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Hurlingham Club. Inset: Current holder Reg Bamford.

The 2023 Association Croquet World Championship will be held between 15 - 23 July

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2023 at clubs in South West London. The lead club will be the Hurlingham Club, which will be

2023 UNDER 21 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

the venue for the finals, but significant parts of the championship may also be held at Dulwich

The 2023 Under 21 World Championship will be

Croquet Club, Ealing Croquet Club, Roehampton

held between 8–12 February 2023 at two clubs in

Club, Surbiton Croquet Club and Woking Lawn

Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand.

Tennis and Croquet Club.

The host clubs are Croquet Mount Maunganui,

Qualifying Competition

45 Kawaka Street Mount Maunganui (head-

A qualifying event will be held from 10-13 July 2023

quarters), and Tauranga Croquet Club, The

at the Sussex County Croquet Club in Sussex. It will

Domain, Cameron Road Tauranga.

be open to 32 players who have not been able to secure a place through their ranking, their national association or via a WCF wildcard. If the qualifying event is oversubscribed on the allocation date of 8 May 2023 places will be allocated via the WCF Qualifier Ranking list. In all other respects CA tournament conditions rather than WCF sports

Bay of Plenty. Inset: Current holder Edmund Fordyce.

regulations will apply to this event. Information on

ENTRY INFORMATION

how to enter this will be published early in 2023.

2023 GOLF CROQUET WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP The 2023 Golf Croquet Women’s World

Further information on how to enter this will be

Championship will be held at Sussex County

published early in 2023.

Croquet Club in West Sussex, England between Monday 7th August to Monday 14th August 2023.

Qualifying Competition A Qualifying Tournament will be held from 3rd

Sussex county croquet club.

August to 5th August 2023 at Eastbourne, Sussex.

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National Coaching Conference All State Coaching Coordinators and special guests

Greg Bryant, Sport Development

were invited to attend the National Coaching

Officer, Croquet NZ. Over the last

Conference held in Adelaide on Tuesday 20th and

10 years Greg Bryant has been

Wednesday the 21st of September.

instrumental in the development of

Participants enjoyed a number of presentations

school programs.

from guest speakers and took part in workshop/

One of the key factors is building

feedback sessions.

solid relationships with families and providing

DAY 1

clear pathways to new members.

At one stage New Zealand had over 80

Jim Nicholls Chair of ACA, welcomed all

members under the age of 21.

guests and explained the importance of

To view Greg’s presentation on how to

having a schools and national coaching

transition school students to becoming members

program.

click on the button below.

Tracey Mogensen, A/g Assistant

VIEW GREG’S PRESENTATION

Director, Operations, Sporting Schools, Sport Division, Australian Sports

Bob Boorman, President of Bowls

Commission. Tracey spoke in detail

Australia, gave us all an insight of what

about the requirements and benefits of

bowls looks like today and what it will

Croquet/Gateball becoming a school sport.

look like in the future.

This presentation also included explanations on

The need to adapt to change and

the grants process and

provide products that will attract more people with

the help and resources

already time poor lifestyles.

SportAus can and will be

Bob can see many similarities between our

providing.

organisations and it was invaluable to listen to his

VIEW TRACEY’S PRESENTATION

wealth of knowledge and experience.

Haylee Jesensek, Systems and

Peter Banks, Leader, School Sport

Operations Coordinator, Bowls

Unit, Student Support and Specialist

Australia, took us through the very

Programs. Peter leads a dedicated

successful journey of the Bowls Aust

team who provide school kids of all

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ages the opportunity to become more

Haylee was very excited to share their learnings

active.

and resources.

Peter provided us with a tour of their website

Keen to ensure we don’t make the same

and an insight of what a partnership would look

mistakes, Haylee also provided us with additional

like with NSW/National Schools.

ideas and suggestions.

Currently we are working on the resources that

Her enthusiasm and passion was infectious

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DAY 2 All actions to be completed were recorded on a

The National Coaching Coordinator (Greg Bury) provided an update on the current resources and

whiteboard with an action plan completed at the

how they can be used in the future.

end of the session.

Participants were asked to complete a survey of 20

All State Coaching Coordinators then gave an update on what has been happening in their state

questions before arriving in Adelaide.

with ideas/learnings shared between the group.

Some of the topics included: • How to do the refresher training.

Participants were then split into 3 groups and a

• Getting more coaches active.

workshop was conducted to discuss 2 topics: • What is working?

• RPL and prerequisites.

• What needs improving?

• Updating the current manuals.

Butchers paper was used and a spokesperson

• Additional manuals and badges needed.

• The current processes for LMS.

from each group gave a summary.

• Coaching Conferences for every state.

• The referee requirement for all disciplines.

Discussions were very productive and actions were included on the action plan.

I would like to thank everyone for their engagement and passion during the 2 days and appreciate the time we had together.

Special thanks to the ANCC Barb Piggott for her support, doing the minutes and her work behind the scenes.

Greg Bury NCC The New Zealand Schools Golf Croquet Guide

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CROQUET – A FAMILY AFFAIR – 3 GENERATIONS Many of you may have heard of or seen Jamie Gumbrell play recently at the Australian women’s open. However, Jamie was not the only member of her family playing in the event. Jamie was the youngest of three generations present. Annette Bisley and Ross Bisley, Jamie’s grandparents played in the plate events and Jamie’s mother, Karen Bisley played in the women’s competition Annette and Ross play croquet at Waimarie \in NZ. Annette started 12 years ago and then Ross started playing about 10 years ago. The Gumbrell’s were introduced

years. Their brother Samuel made an appearance

to Croquet in Christmas 2014. Subsequently Jamie

in Geraldton in 2020 but hasn’t continued.

was introduced to Kate McLoughlin and Peter

Having attended 2 x U21 World Championships,

Freer in Canberra and was soon playing better

two Open World Championships, two Interstate

than her grandparents.

shield competitions and numerous other ACA and

Jamie encouraged her younger brother Ethan to

NSW competitions as a spectator supporting Jamie,

playing croquet when she did not have a partner

Karen finally decided to play too.

for the Australian U 21 competition in 2019 in

Because of the Covid lockdowns Jamie, Karen,

Adelaide. Jamie taught Ethan and the subsequently

Ross and Annette hadn’t seen each other in person

they won the U21 competition in Adelaide in 2019

for over 2 years. The event was special, as not only

and then in Geraldton 2020. Covid unfortunately

were they playing together, but this was the first

stopped them playing together again in the last 2

time they had been together since Covid.

VALE MAURICE WOODMANSEE Maurice was a university honours graduate in Physics and after moving to Tasmania in 1966 taught electronics in Hobart.

He started his croquet career in 1976 at the Glenorchy Croquet Club under the coaching guidance of Jack Reid.

Winning the Tasmanian and ACA Gold medal on many occasions, Maurice went on to win prestigious English Silver Medal in 1990.

Wife Barbara also learnt to play croquet and both enjoyed representing Tasmania for many years.

Always keen on coaching and introduced new players to the game, he had a need to pass on his acquired knowledge, skills, concepts and experience to others in return for the years of pleasure that he received from the game.

Top: Maurice proudly wearing his Tasmanian Blazer and English Silver Medal.

Right: Maurice lining up a peel. Note how he is using his mallet to keep his white pants clean.

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Club Profile Moorabinda Croquet Club was formed in 1904 as a private club at the base of a hill in Bunbury, two hours south of Perth in Western Australia.

They adopted the Aboriginal word “moorabinda” meaning “foot of the hill” as the name of the new club.

40 years ago the local Council developed Hay Park, a multi-sport complex, and Moorabinda moved to its new permanent home.

Today it is one of the best croquet centres in the country, boasting six tournament quality lawns,

Moorabinda Croquet Club.

all under lights, with an excellent clubhouse and spectator facilities.

In 1998, the Club was host to the World AC Championships, and next year will welcome international competitors for the World Over 50 GC Championships.

Life members John and Dale Jury joined Moorabinda 23 years ago, when the Club was struggling for members.

Today it has an active membership of 78, including the current GC Australian Open Champion, (and WA Champion) Gary Phipps.

John Jury says the healthy membership is largely due to word of mouth and personal contacts, but the Club uses a number of innovative recruitment methods, including TV advertising.

“Our President is a businessman who used a lot of TV

Moorabinda life members Dale and John Jury.

advertising and he was able to negotiate a very good deal for the Club”.

“Together with social media, it is a great way to promote our “try croquet” days, he said (watch the commercial here) John believes that being a part of a multi sport centre also helps recruiting, as many people using the complex move on to croquet from more active sports.

Moorabinda has a very active social program, with

Spectators at Moorabinda.

members getting together at least three times a week.

The clubhouse, kitchen and newly built patio are also in demand for outside functions, a significant source of income for the Club.

Play is predominantly golf croquet, but Moorabinda still has 16 active Association players and fields a team in the AC Pennant.

Definitely a Club with a proud 118 year history and an even brighter future.

Social Functions.

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Player Profile CHRIS McWHIRTER National Team Representation • Trans Tasman – 2015 and 2019 (reserve) Results 2015 • World Teams Tier 1 – 2020 (Australia 5th) Tournament Report • World Teams Tier 2 – 2016 Captain (Australia 1st) An article by Claire Keating – Page 8 and an interview before heading off • World Champs Player – 2011, 2015, 2017 Results 2017 National Titles • Australian Gold Medalist – 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 • Australian Men’s Singles – 2013, 2014, 2015 click here to watch Last Game of ACA Mens GC Final 2015 • Presidents Eights – 1st Tier – 2016, 2017 State Representation

on the team to win the event and bring Australia

• Association Croquet (Eire Cup) – 6 times, 2005 –

back into the Tier 1 group. The team was amazing

2010

and their support helped me get through the

• Golf Croquet (ISS) – 14 times, 2007 – 2022 (2020

tournament undefeated. I still remember the

and 2021 cancelled due covid)

moment we won a critical game against Spain

• Chris is one of the few players to have competed

on the final day which put us into an unbeatable

at every GC ISS and 10 times as Captain.

position.

• Gold medal winner 2017

Winning the Interstate shield for WA in 2017

• Captain of the winning 2017 ISS Team

would still be my greatest and fondest moment, it

State Titles

was truly a team win with everyone contributing

• WA Bronze Medal – 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017

and a sensational celebration!

• WA Champion of Champions – 2010, 2012, 2018,

And just a little more from Chris

2019

Croquet has been a big part of my life for 20+

• WA State Open Doubles – 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012

years but outside of that;

• WA State Mixed Doubles – 2019

• I have a restored 1977 Leyland Mini that I

• WA Open Singles – 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017,

received as a 40th birthday present.

2020

• I played Rugby League in school and still play

• WA Men’s Singles – 2009, 2011, 2012, 2019

touch rugby with some school friends 26 years

• Victorian Men’s Singles – 2019

later.

• I’ve been married for 10 years to Dee and have a

Greatest Moments in Croquet

3 year old Staffy/Kelpie (Dingo!) called Piper.

Being the Australian flag bearer at the 2015 World

• Food (wine!), Travel, Friends and Family are the

Championships in NZ was very special.

most important things in life.

Playing in the 2016 World Teams Tier 2 event as Australian Captain for the first time was a dream

Thanks to Gary Phipps for gathering all this

debut as Captain. There was huge expectation

information!

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A New Partnership and a New Beginning Jamie Wilson and the team at Coordinate will be working with Croquet Australia to articulate.

• Why we exist?

• Who we are?

• What we believe?

• How we can deliver a unique value?

This process will provide us with the foundations for our brand, marketing and communications.

We are looking to develop a new visual identity and direction for Croquet Australia This will include a new logo, identity options and supporting positioning statements with key messaging.

This refresh and new direction/style will review all key brand touchpoints and assets.

Ensuring we are ready for 2030 and beyond.

Coordinate’s current partners.

National Member Management Platform Update Coaching Cohort and TIDYHQ have now joined forces and have built a national Croquet specific Platform.

Currently all States are receiving information sessions and reviewing the options available to them.

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Gateball Days with Ros Crowe COACHING UPDATE

SHEPPARTON CROQUET CLUB, VIC

It has been a busy period for Gateball coaches

7th September

with several clubs hosting introduction to Gateball

The introduction

sessions over the past few months. We welcome

to Gateball day

the new clubs to the Gateball playing community

for Shepparton

and thank them for their wonderful hospitality.

Croquet Club was delivered by

PORT MACQUARIE NSW

coaches Cheryl O’Dwyer from Yarrawonga, NCGB Ros Crowe and Maddi Crowe.

July 2022.

The players enjoyed learning new skills and were

Club members were

playing games in no time!

introduced Gateball

The Mooroopna and Shepparton visits made

by members of Toronto - Marian Davies, Helen

the local Nine News.

Chalmers, Ruth Mulvaney and Jenny Willsher.

WATCH VIDEO

MOOROOPNA CROQUET CLUB, VIC 6th September Club players were

POINT LOOKOUT CROQUET CLUB, MARYBOROUGH QLD

assisted by coaches

27th July, 29th

Cheryl O’Dwyer

September

from Yarrawonga,

NCGB Ros Crowe,

Kathie and Kevin Maloney from Twin City Croquet

Queensland Gateball

Club and NCGB Ros Crowe. Players quickly learned

Coordinator Robert

the basic skills, including how to spark, and then

Roose and coaches

enjoyed some games. They hope to learn more

Christine Roose and

about the strategy at the next coaching visit.

Denis Pitkin assisted

Mooroopna Croquet

the local members

STRATHFIELD CROQUET CLUB

at Point Lookout

6th of August

to learn Gateball.

Coaches John and

There were some

Penny Park conducted

fantastic shots,

a wonderful day at

great questions and

Strathfield Croquet Club on Friday August 6th

everyone managed to

running the Think Like a Captain skills session.

spark successfully.

RV Homebase

Everyone enjoyed the interactive, practical.

in Maryborough

During the last few months several coaches have been trained as Coach Presenters and several

also held a Gateball

coaches across QLD, NSW, Victoria and SA have

demonstration for residents, some of whom are

been accredited as Level 2 and Level 3 Coaches.

also members of Point Lookout and some who

We thank each individual for volunteering their

hope to be! The fantastic facilities allowed for two

time to be coaches and thank John Park for his

Gateball courts to be set up and for two groups to

continued efforts in delivering this training for us.

learn some basics and then play some games.

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TOURNAMENT RESULTS

August 2022 Queensland State Gateball Championship –

July 2022

Southport Croquet Club, QLD

CAQ Centenary Pennants Inter-Regional Final –

The Team event was held over Friday 12th and

Eildon Croquet Club, QLD.

Saturday 13th August. Winners were the Macs

On the 16th and 17th July, the Gateball CAQ

team with players from Toronto, Bribie Island and

Centenary Pennants Inter-Regional Final was held

Hazelbrook and runners up were the Grey Shirts

at Eildon Croquet Club. The winners were Gold

from Moreton Bay.

Coast Tweed Region, represented by Southport and the Runners Up, Central Queensland Region, represented by Rockhampton. Pat Habner, CAQ President also presented medals to the winners of the regional rounds to Eildon (Brisbane North Region) and Caloundra (Sunshine Coast Region).

Each pennant round consisted of three games –

The Doubles tournament

a doubles, a triples and a team game with the

was held on Sunday 14th

winner of the round being the

and Monday 15th August.

team with the most wins. As

The winning team was

seen by the smiles, everyone

Geoff Crook (SA) and

had a fantastic tournament,

Jenny Willsher (NSW)

and we look forward to doing

and the runners up were

Pennants next year.

Southport locals Lee Wentworth and Julia Tai.

September 2022 – Eildon Croquet Club

October 2022

Tournament – Woody Point, QLD

Toowoomba Croquet

Eildon Croquet Club held their annual Gateball

Club Tournament –

team event on Saturday 17th September.

Toowoomba, QLD

Caloundra won the event with home team Eildon

The team event was held

White runners-up.

on Saturday October 1st with both Southport Red and Toowoomba Royals scoring 4 wins. Southport Red won the event with net hoops of 36 to Toowoomba‘s 17.

On Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd October the

Players enjoyed a birthday

doubles event was held.

celebration with Frank Harding who

Sandra and Toni from

turned 99 on Sunday 2nd October.

Toowoomba won the event

Frank always enjoyed playing

in a close final with the score of 9-8. Runners up

Gateball and was very happy to

were Howard and Kath from Caloundra.

present the prizes to the winners.

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ACA Association Presidents Eights

Thank you to The Victorian Croquet Centre for hosting 31 of the best Association Players in the Country recently came together in Melbourne to compete

Winner of the First Eights

Runner Up of the First Eights

Robert Fletcher.

Dwayne McCormick.

Winner of the Second Eights

Runner Up of the Second

Trevor Bassett.

Eights Chris Grant.

Winner of the Forth Eights

Runner Up of the Forth

Greg Rowberry.

Eights Lois Kirk.

in the ACA Association Presidents Eights.

This extremely strong field included a number of current Australian Team members who used this event as a warm up for the upcoming MacRobinson Shield.

It was great to see so 29 triple peels and 1 triple peel opponent completed. (Scoring 17 points in one turn).

Well Done to the following players who tripled: Robert Fletcher 9 TP’s and 1 TPO Dwayne McCormick 7 TP’s Stephen Forster 3 TP’s Tim Murphy 3 TP’s Ian Dumergue 2 TP’s Trevor Bassett 2 TP’s Alison Sharpe 1 TP Jim Nicholls 1 TP Steve Harden 1 TP

VIEW ALL THE SCORES

Winner of the Third Eights

Runner up of the Third

Malcolm Biddle.

Eights Mike Gidding.

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Croquet Wellness with Dr Karen LATERAL ELBOW PAIN IN CROQUET PLAYERS

A player’s technique may need to be checked to ensure they are hitting

(aka Tennis elbow or Extensor tendinopathy)

correctly.

What is it?

How is it diagnosed?

Pain on the outside of your elbow, where the

It is diagnosed by a history and examination by a

forearm muscles that usually cock the wrist attach

doctor or physiotherapist.

to the bone. The pain is often felt below the elbow joint. The pain is often exacerbated by hitting or

Investigations:

gripping actions. The tendon is degenerative from

Investigations are rarely required.

overuse rather than inflamed.

Treatment:

Who gets it?

•

Rest alone is often not sufficient.

Although called tennis elbow, players of other

•

Pain relief such as Panadol or ice.

racket or mallet sports are at risk. You do not

•

Anti-inflammatory medications may help the

have to play sport to get it. People whose work or

pain, but not the underlying problem, because

recreation requires repetitive movements are also

it is not an inflammatory process.

at risk.

•

the forearm muscles is the most important

Why? •

treatment. Exercises need to be performed for

It occurs more commonly in unfit forearm

at least 3 months.

muscles. New players, players who have not

•

played for a while, and players who suddenly

outcome.

makes everyone at risk after our compulsory

•

COVID restrictions!

mallet strikes the ball. The load is redistributed to under the strap rather than at the tendon

player grips the mallet too tightly, there may be

insertion.

an increased risk.

•

If the mallet shaft is too thin, the player may

Increase the grip size: This can be achieved by either using padded gloves or increasing the

grip too tightly. The shape of the shaft is a

diameter of the handle using a hockey grip.

matter of individual preference. However, a

•

round mallet shaft may require the player to

Avoid gripping the mallet when you are not hitting the ball.

grip more strongly to maintain the position

•

compared to an octagonal or oval shaft.

•

Tennis elbow straps are useful as they decrease the impact on the elbow when the

When playing croquet there is a significant impact as the mallet strikes the ball. If the

•

Steroid injections may help short term, but longer term have been associated with a worse

increased the amount they play are at risk. This

•

A graduated strengthening programme of

Prevention: Avoid sudden overuse of your elbow. Build up your croquet playing and

The weight of the mallet head and the flexibility

strengthen your elbow.

of the shaft also needs to be considered.

Dr Karen Bisley, Sport and Exercise Physician.

There are some good resources available.

Canberra http://sportsphysiciansact.com.au

http://oxfordcroquet.com/equip/mallets/index. asp

If you would like a specific topic in the future,

https://www.cammeray-croquet.org.au/pdfs/

please email: karen@spact.com.au

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