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New Golf Croquet Referee at Crake

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Congratulations to David Cornes – new GC Referee
 
David Cornes new Golf Croquet Referee

David Cornes of Crake Valley Croquet Club started playing midway through 2016 (after a “taster” session at Levens Hall) to encourage Father and Mother in Laws (age 80!) to take up the game.  He enjoyed it so much, along with his wife, they joined Westmorland, played some internal games and then made a debut in North West Fed games in 2017.

 
He transferred to Crake Valley for the 2018 season and became captain of their first ever Golf Croquet team in the NW League.  As the season progressed found Handicap dropping from 12 to current level of 8.  Not content with this success, decided to become a Referee to improve own play and also help team members in competitive play – in the interest of fair play, always better to know the Rules rather than play wrong due to lack of knowledge.
 
Had to travel to Brighton for the Golf Croquet Referees Course at Sussex County Croquet Club and then scored a magnificent 90% in both the Practical and the Written elements.
 
Well done David, you may even encourage a few others to follow in your footsteps, referees are invaluable throughout our Federation.
 

Brian Lewis Wins Inaugural Carol Lewis AC Trophy

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Southport Jubilee Handicap AC Tournament – renamed as the Carol Lewis Memorial Trophy – 19/20 May 2018

Brian Lewis – inaugural winner of the first Carol Lewis Trophy

On a wonderful weekend in Southport, eight contenders (including three local players) battled it out in the former Southport Jubilee Handicap Tournament, now renamed as the Carol Lewis Memorial Trophy.  With excellent weather and catering, after two days play, Brian Lewis of Southport scored a very popular victory beating Alan Clark from Watford by + 13 in an absorbing final.

Handicap reductions were earned by Jon Diamond (from 1 to 0.5) and Brian Lewis (from 7 to 6).

Players involved: Alan Clark (Watford); Jon Diamond (Tunbridge Wells); Barbara Haslam (Southport); Joe Lennon (Glasgow); Brian Lewis (Southport); Gail Moors (Southport); Nigel Roberts (Middlesbrough); Dennis Scarr (Middlesbrough).

Only Few Croquet Places Left

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There are now only a dozen or so places left on this season’s Northern Academy programme.  The places are spread over five courses as listed below:

 

Mind Games:Develop a Winning Croquet Mindset  –  Saturday 21 April 2018

Many successful croquet players maintain a good mindset can be even more important than tactics and technique in helping you play your best. This one-day course will explore blocks to a good mindset, how to overcome them, and how to set yourself up positively for successful croquet. The day is for both AC and GC players and for players of all abilities.
Cost: £35 (CA Premium members £30). Course leader: Derek Knight

Openings and Leaves  –  Sunday 22 April 2018

How can the first moves in an AC game be used to seize control? What opening moves are available, and what are the strengths and possibilities of each? If my opponent uses an unusual opening, how might I respond? What are the principles of a good leave? How can I set up a strong leave, when should I do it, and how might I respond when faced with one? This one-day course is for AC players wanting to refine their understanding of these two key aspects of AC and strengthen their competitive play.
Cost: £35 (CA Premium members £30). Course leader: Roger Staples

From GC to AC in One Day  –  Friday 27 April 2018

Let your Golf Croquet skills give you a head start in Association Croquet! This one- day course covers croquet shots, building a break and other distinctive aspects of the AC game. It offers a full introduction to Association Croquet and aims to help participants play with understanding and pleasure. The day will include a supported game and plenty of opportunity for individual help and guidance.
Cost: £35 (CA Premium members £30). Course leader: John Harris

Classic Golf Croquet Skills and Tactics  –  Saturday26 May2018

This one-day course is for GC players who know how to play but want to consolidate their game, want to develop their understanding of the basic tactical moves, and want to know when and how to play them successfully. The day will include the skills required, principles of tactical play, and classic tactical shots, then move towards the more advanced aspects of play.
Cost: £35 (CA Premium members £30). Course leader: John Crossland

Golf Croquet Strategy  –  Sunday27 May2018

This one-day course is for more accomplished GC players who are confident about when and how to play basic moves such as blocking, promoting and clearing shots, but now want to develop their strategic skills and include more advanced tactics in their thinking and their play. The day will also include when and how to make best use of extra turns in handicap games.
Cost: £35 (CA Premium members £30). Course leader: John Crossland

Visit the Northern Croquet Academy website for details of Bookings, Accommodation and Location
 
 

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