Echuca-Moama and district croquet notes | August 19-26

As the only player to win all games, it was great to see Anne Dodd back in the winners’ circle on +6. Runner-up was Kevin Harrison, winning 2 games on +8.

Russell Smyth scored a hoop in one. Annette Adkins and Fiona Larcombe benefited from the morning’s lesson by Kenn Boal on ‘Jump Shots’ by scoring 2 each.

Tuesday, August 23:

Today we welcomed players from Shepparton, Mooroopna and Echuca Moama to join with our members in our annual charity event. A bitterly cold wind was the only deterrent for the day.

After four games of doubles, two players had won all games with both equal on 32 hoops. A ‘nearest the pin’ play off saw Anne Dodd of Rich River take victory, with Lyn Keillor of Echuca Moama the runner-up.

Raffle winners were Beryl Ash (Echuca Moama) and Gwen Smith (Rich River).

After a delicious afternoon tea, RRCC president Leon Koch made a presentation of the day’s proceeds to Echuca Neighbourhood House president, Trevor Crane and treasurer Cheryl Russell.

Thanks to Sandra and Gwen for keeping the urn hot all day, and congratulations to Cherie on organising her first social day successfully.

A reminder that Golf Croquet Pennant starts on Thursday, September 1.

Anyone interested in learning to play croquet should phone Marjorie on 0459 030 338 or Cherie on 0409 509 295 for more information.

Echuca

Friday, August 19:

Six members arrived to play three games, the first being King Ball. The winner for the day was Jeff Pumpa winning all three games.

Hoops in one to Jeff Pumpa and Jack Clee. Jump Shots to John Alstin, Lyn Keillor and Liz Dellar.

Monday, August 22:

Twelve members all played three games. Winners for the day were Jack Clee and Trevor Peters winning all three games.

Trevor Peters got a hoop in one. Johnny Tarrant had two jump shots.

After the games, players went to have lunch at Moama Bakery on High St, one of the club’s great sponsors.

Tuesday, August 23:

Eight members travelled to Rich River Croquet Club for their fundraising day, playing four games in very cool conditions.

Congratulations to the two ladies who won all four games, one being Echuca’s Lyn Keillor. Jack Clee and Dave Hocking won three games each.

Thanks to Rich River for a great day.