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Four Clips and a Croquet Trophy for James Death

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The Cavendish Clock Advanced A/C Tournament, Crake Croquet Club, 15/16 August 2020

Play started at 9.30am on 15 August in warm weather and no sign of rain. The players handicaps ranged from 4 to -2 and were from the South Coast, Bristol, Nottingham and from our own Federation.

The first-round games were all remarkably close, with a surprise win for Robert Wilkinson over Paul Rigge 26-25. In the following matches James Death started to show his skill by winning all his matches and completing three triple peels over the weekend. Paul Rigge and Robert Wilkinson both completed triple peels and the overall level of play by all the players was excellent.

Robert Wilkinson lining up a peg out

The last match of the weekend was between James Death and Paul Rigge giving the watching players a real treat. Paul started very strongly taking one ball to four back, then after a short period of tactical play, James started his turn and peeled Paul’s ball with his own ball and pegged both out. 

In the process he peeled both of his opponents balls as well as one of his own ending with him holding all four clips.

James Death wearing his four clips

The match then turned into a one ball match with both players providing everyone with an exhibition of outstanding play. Eventually James took control and finished the winner.

As the only player to win all his matches James was declared the winner and was presented with Cavendish Clock.

James Death

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/

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