Croquet in the North West

North West Federation of Croquet Clubs - for everything Croquet in the north west

You are here: Home / Archives for Chris Alvey

NEW CROQUET ACADEMY OPENS IN NORTH

by

NEW NORTHERN CROQUET ACADEMY

The new Northern Croquet Academy has been established with the full encouragement and support of the Croquet Association. Every course is run by an experienced CA-accredited coach. The aim is for each course to be run to the highest standard, and for all participants not only to benefit from the coaching but also to enjoy the experience.

A full programme has been planned for 2017 and applications for places are already being received and members need to book early to be sure of a place.

One of the early courses comes with a special offer – “Become a Qualified Coach” on 20-21 May, carries a CA subsidy of £25 for one applicant from each club, up to a maximum of twelve places. Please contact John Harris (details on the attached programme) to check availability or find out more.

Enrolment details can be found on the link below which lists the full programme and costs:

2017 Northern Croquet Academy courses

 

 

 

Winter Sale of Lawn Machinery

by

Bowdon Croquet Club have the following equipment surplus to requirement.  They are all about ten years old but in good working condition.  

In the first instance they are available to north west Croquet clubs or club members – prices are subject to negotiation – just contact Alan Mayne (07531 775 963).  

 

SORREL ROLLER 700 - has been borrowed by several clubs during the last few years - cost about £500 new.
SORREL ROLLER 700 – has been borrowed by several clubs during the last few years – cost about £500 new.

 

MASSPORT OLYMPIC MOWER - serviced only last year, can cut down to 4mm - cost about £1200 new.
MASSPORT OLYMPIC MOWER – serviced only last year, can cut down to 4mm – cost about £1200 new.

 

FLYMO SOLID BLADE HOVER MOWER 1m DIAMETER - full working order - ideal for edges and pathways
FLYMO SOLID BLADE HOVER MOWER 1m DIAMETER – full working order – ideal for edges and pathways
FLYMO SOLID BLADE HOVER MOWER - one metre diameter, can cut down to 10mm - cost about £500 new
FLYMO SOLID BLADE HOVER MOWER – one metre diameter, can cut down to 10mm – cost about £500 new

Croquet Skills Updating – Referees and Handicappers

by

ASSOCIATION CROQUET REFEREE’S COURSE

To be held at Bowdon Croquet Club on 25/26 February 2017

Barry Keen will be running the following course at Bowdon Croquet Club:
• The course is aimed at players who wish to be trained as Referees for Association Croquet, although players who just have a keen interest in the Laws will also benefit.
• The course will run from 10am to 5pm on each day.
• There will be a fee of £10 payable on the day.
• The fee includes tea & coffee throughout the course. Bring your own lunch.

Please send an application to attend to Barry Keen before 11 February.
(barry.keen1@ntlworld.com)

 

FEDERATION HANDICAP MEETING FOR ALL CLUB HANDICAPPERS

To be held at Bury Croquet Club, Whitehead Park, on Saturday 25 March 2017
(Ainsworth Road, Elton, BL8 2PY)

This meeting is for ALL handicappers in Clubs in the North West Federation and for others who may be interested, such as team captains.

It will cover for both Association and Golf:-

  • The appointment, duties, responsibilities and limitations of action for Club and CA handicappers. 
  • The guidance and tools available.
  • A Discussion session, questions and answers.

It is hoped that as many handicappers as possible will attend, but if your Club handicapper cannot attend please send a representative from your Club.

So that we can communicate directly with handicappers, can Secretaries please supply a list of CA and Club handicappers for AC and GC active at your Club, together with their contact details.  This information will be used to update both the Federation and CA records.

There will be refreshments available, so please advise the names of those who will be coming & whether or not they want lunch and any dietary requirements.

More information: Don Williamson; (don.williamson1@btinternet.com)

 

Find a Category

Webmaster – Chris Alvey (webmaster@croquetnw.co.uk)