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Crake Win National GC Federations Shield

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Crake Valley beat High Wycombe 4-2 in Federations Shield – 16th July 2021

On a sunny day the holders High Wycombe met Crake Valley from the north west on neutral ground at Ashby CC. As previously agreed, the singles took place in the morning with honours shared 2-2 at lunch.

In the afternoon, solid performances by Sandra Cornes and Simon Robins saw Crake Valley win both singles to take the match. At that time a very interesting and close contest was ongoing between David Cornes and Frank Sharps (CV) and Martin Bowker & Mark Higgins (HW) with the score 6-7, 7-3. It was, however, agreed to curtail the contest as both teams had long journeys and the Ashby club’s members had arrived for their regular “roll up” session.

Final score Crake Valley 4.5 High Wycombe 2.5 so a new name will appear on the shield in 2021.

Results:
Martin Bowker (HW) beat David Cornes (CV) 7-1, 4-7, 7-4
Frank Sharps (CV) beat Mark Higgins (HW) 7-3, 7-6
Marc Allen (HW) beat Simon Robins (CV) 7-6, 7-3
Sandra Cornes (CV) beat Nigel Clogg (HW) 7-5, 7-6
Simon Robins (CV) beat Nigel Clogg (HW) 7-2, 7-3
Sandra Cornes (CV) beat Marc Allen (HW) 7-6, 7-6
David Cornes & Frank Sharps (CV) drew with Michael Bowker & Mark Higgins (HW) 6-7, 7-3

Improve Croquet – Getting Maximum Bang for your Bisques

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Here is a new Book aimed at High Bisquers (10 and above), written by Roger Mills. It is priced at £16.50 and available from the CA Shop with all royalties going to the Croquet Association. Liz Wilson was involved in the proof reading who says there are some good ideas presented.

The author claims this is a game changing book that will transform your game. It has received excellent reviews from Dave Kibble (“it will help you win many more games”) and James Hawkins (“valuable resource for the Club Coach, ambitious novice and experienced players”).

Follow this link for more details: http://www.croquetnw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Roger-Mills-Playing-Croquet.pdf

Covid Rules Relaxed But Stay Cautious

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CA COVID-19 Guidance Updated from 19th July

16th July (CA Official News)

The CA’s Covid-19 guidance for clubs and players has been updated from 19th July to reflect the removal of legal restrictions at Step 4 of the government’s roadmap, which puts a greater onus on clubs to assess their own circumstances and for players to take individual responsibility. The risk assessment to underpin it, which clubs are invited to adapt for their own use, and the guidance for tournaments have also been updated.

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