This short croquet tournament at York on 10-11 September, the only two-day short croquet / short lawn tournament in the CA’s Fixtures Book. It should appeal both to those taking their first steps in tournament play, and to more experienced hands looking to try the intricacies of playing on half lawns.

Entries are via the CA’s Tournament Entry System or direct (details on the flyer). 

As part of a Community Cohesion development, Bury Croquet Club hosted an inaugural friendly croquet tournament for the Queen’s Jubilee Bury Croquet Cup at Whitehead Park. The event was attended by Bury Council, Community Hub Managers and Community Engagement Champions who played against members of Bury Veterans Hub. Also in attendance were local ward councillors Dene Vernon, Jackie Harris & Shahbaz Arif.

Most of the competitors, many of whom had not played croquet before, quickly grasped the rudiments of the game and some competitive and close play took place. The trophy was in the end lifted by The Veterans team following a penalty shoot out.

Cllr Richard Gold, cabinet member for finance and communities, said: “We were delighted to help organise this event, giving people a chance to learn a new sport and get out into the fresh air. Well done to the veterans, who fittingly lifted the trophy on the Queen’s jubilee!”

Croquet Club Chairman Roy Spencer commented that the club is pleased to have worked in conjunction with Council Community team to organise this event, as it fits nicely with our “Opening Doors to Croquet” initiative.

Pleased to say it was a successful well attended event which introduced croquet to a number of people who would never previously considered playing – which is the prime aim of the programme, and a number of the visitors have expressed an interest in taster sessions and visiting again. Thanks are due to a number of the club members who assisted.

Mid-summer? Time for the Pendle AC Advanced weekend, freshly cut grass, championship hoops firmly set into new holes, ready to greet this year’s ten entries – all from inside our Federation, for a great friendly tournament.

A random draw began the first round of this Swiss, and as expected with no time limits in place – some staggering of game finishes occurred… mattered not, new pairing were quickly sorted.

Saturday started bright and mild, but temps soon dropped as a weather front moved through (most players donned jumpers).

Most managed either three or four games on the first day. Sunday was not only warmer but even the sun broke out as more rounds ‘ticked’ off.

All things shake out, so by the mid-afternoon, the silverware could be presented

Chris Clarke Bowl(‘A’ Class) – Lee Hartley

Jeremy Dyer Bowl(‘B’ Class) – Roger Staples

Overall Tournament Champion (the David Openshaw Claret Jug) – Paul Rigge (retained)