St Mary’s Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire,
WA14 2PL.
Tel: 0161 929 1109
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Welcome To Bowdon Croquet Club
. . . . where Croquet is played on most days of the year.
We are a thriving club and welcome new members – see club website for an Application Form or just come and visit.
The club has four superb lawns maintained to a high standard providing first class playing facilities for everyone. The Croquet season runs from March until October and limited play is permitted during the Winter months.
A six week beginners coaching course is held every Summer from May into June. Coaching is also available free on a one to one basis at all times.
Bowdon hosts several Croquet Association tournaments each year and spectators are welcome at these events. The club was founded in 1873 and has been located on the present site since 1911.
SPIRIT OF BOWDON
BOWDON TOURNAMENTS
You can enter tournaments on-line through the CA website or by emailing the club tournament Secretary David Walters (email David)
MAY HANDICAP w/e 8-10 May CANCELLED
Manager: Lorna Frost (0161 941 3410)
Places: 20
Entry Fee: £33 (£18 Premium Member)
Trophy: The Reed Cup (Holder: Adrian Apps).
ADVANCED w/e 30-31 May CANCELLED
Manager: Ian Lines (07803 260782)
Places: 20
Entry Fee: £25 (£15 Premium Member)
Trophy: The Peterson Cup (Holder: David Maugham).
B LEVEL ADVANCED w/e 4-5 July CANCELLED
Manager: Lorna Frost (0161 941 3410)
Places: 16
Entry Fee: £25 (£15 Premium Member)
Trophies: The Sheila Black Trophy (Holder: Brian Kerr).
NORTH OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 28-31 August CANCELLED
Manager: Ian Lines (07803 260782)
Places: 22
Entry Fee: £60 (£40 Premium Member)
Trophies: Faulkner Cup - Mark Avery; Tollemache Plate - Joel Taylor.
TROPHY CABINET
Apps-Heley Award – 2004, 1981, 1978.
Secretary’s Shield – 2014, 2009, 2002, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1990, 1987, 1986.
Longman Cup – 2014, 1997, 1981, 1970, 1968.
Mary Rose – 2019, 2010, 2001, 1993, 1990, 1984, 1983.
AC Inter Club – 2003,1998, 1997, 1994, 1987.
Short AC Inter Club – 2019.
Federation Festival Champions – 2014, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2004.
NWFCC Advanced League Winners – 2018, 2016, 2012 (Saints), 2011 (Saints), 2009 (Saints), 2007 (Canons), 2004.
NWFCC B Level League Winners – 2018, 2016.
NWFCC Handicap League Winners – 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1990.
NWFCC Midweek League Winners – 2009 (Earls), 2008 (Earls), 2005 (Griffins).
NWFCC Short League Winners – 2017, 2016, 2012, 2008, 2006, 2003, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1993.
NWFCC Level Play Golf League Winners – 2017 (Bandits), 2016 (Bandits), 2015 (Bandits).
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