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CA Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion

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Next CA Club Webinar – A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Croquet – Sat 29th August 9:30am

What is the current situation in our sport – is croquet representative of the communities we live in?

What are the barriers to making croquet more diverse and inclusive?

What should we be doing to promote diversity and inclusivity?

The recent BlackLivesMatter movement in the USA have ignited protests, debates and discussion in the UK, and has led to many organisations (including sporting bodies) reviewing where they are at with diversity and inclusion, and where they want to be.

The CA is committed to championing diversity and inclusivity beyond our existing Equality Policy, and are working on an action plan in this space to be unveiled over the winter. 

This webinar is an initial conversation with clubs on this broad topic. We want to use this session to:

  • have an open discussion about diversity and inclusivity in croquet,
  • hear from clubs and individuals who are already engaging with their local communities,
  • provide a forum for clubs to to share successes and failures in this space,
  • inspire clubs to start conversations within their own membership.

Details: Saturday 29th August 2020, 9:30-11:00am.

Please sign up on Eventbrite by noon (BST) on Thursday 27th August to reserve your place.

The webinar will be held on Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube. Meeting details (how to join the webinar) will be shared with registered attendees on Friday 28th August.

About CA Club Webinars

The CA Club Webinars is a newly established webinar series for CA Member Clubs and Federations, to learn and discuss particular topics around club administration. We’ll aim to run this on the last Saturday morning of each month, and will soon set up a page to display the future webinar schedule.

Have a suggestion for a topic? Wish to present? Email cainfo@croquet.org.uk

Martin Bradshaw R.I.P. – Funeral Arrangements

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Martin Bradshaw

It is with deep regret, Fylde Croquet Club have announced the sudden passing of their President, Martin Bradshaw.

Martin was a Founder member of Fylde Croquet Club when it was formed in 1986. He served as Match Captain from 1987 (first person in the role) to 1996, qualifying as a Coach and was instrumental in the Club playing competitively both within the Club and in the North West Federation Leagues and competitions.

He was Club Chairman from 2009 to 2018 and was then appointed as the Club’s first President. 

Martin was always active in Club affairs and it was an important part of his life. He was a top player and also well known across many Clubs in the North West.

Martin was a true gentleman, known for his dedication, great sense of humour and exceptional skill in playing croquet. He was also active in his local community at Lytham and will be sadly missed by Fylde CC and his many friends and neighbours.

Our condolences go to his son Tom and family at this very sad time.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:

The funeral of Martin Bradshaw will take place at St. Cuthbert’s Parish Church on Thursday 27th August 2020 at 12pm followed by burial in the churchyard. Due to current restrictions, attendance in the church is by invitation only.

There is also a website dedicated to Martin where donations may be made, all donations going to Lytham St Annes RNLI.

 https://martinbradshaw.muchloved.com/

Chris Alvey now on Croquet Association Executive Board

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Following an advert in the Croquet Gazette, The Croquet Association have now appointed a new Executive Board under the Chairmanship of Beatrice McGlen who is well known to many in the North West. The Executive Board is responsible for day to day running of croquet in accordance with the strategy established by Council. It is comprised of a Chairman and six volunteer Board Members, supported by the Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer, CA Manager and Council Chairman.

We extend our congratulations to Chris Alvey from Bury Croquet Club who has been appointed the Board Member with responsibility for the Croquet Performance and Selection portfolio.

Chris Alvey has specialised in the Audio-visual industry since 2000. Working in the Technology Innovation Centre in Birmingham running the AV team and progressing to lecturing in the North West covering both audio and visual mediums. He is still involved in the audio industry as a freelance sound engineer whilst working full time as a Senior Referral Administrator in Dental Referral Management. With GDPR and safeguarding training, Chris provides online webinars for support and teaching purposes using Zoom as well as dial-in technical support.

Playing his croquet in the North West, Chris is a member of Bury Croquet Club and captains their Caesars weekend handicap team. He is a Grade 1 AC coach and helps his club’s Golf players make the conversion to AC.

Read further details of the new CA Executive Board – HERE

THE CA EXECUTIVE BOARD:

The CA Executive Board is responsible for day to day running of croquet in accordance with the strategy established by Council. It is comprised of a Chairman and six volunteer Board Members, supported by the Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer, CA Manager and Council Chairman.

Each Board Member leads a portfolio of responsibilities for particular operational functions, ensuring that the chairmen of specialist committees and other groups working in that area understand the strategies and to inform the Board of their operational decisions. There are six functional portfolios:

Marketing & Communications Board Member – Marketing, Publishing, Website, Social Media, Gazette, Public Relations, Sponsorship.
Infrastructure Development Board Member – Federations, Development.
Organisation Board Member – IT, Membership, Finance.
Standards Board Member – AC Laws, GC laws, Handicapping, Equipment.
Competitive Croquet Board Member – Tournaments, International Competition.
Performance & Selection Board Member – Coaching, International Performance Directors, Selection.

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