Paul Rockall wins ‘B’ Level Tournament at Bury

Paul Rockall (Gainsborough) won the ‘B’ Level Tournament at Bury, beating Glynis Davies (Northampton) in the Final (7-4,7-5)

12 players travelled to Whitehead Park, and it was pleasing to welcome some who were competing at Bury for the first time.

The threatened rain held off in the morning but, unfortunately, not in the afternoon.

Play consisted of two blocks. In Block A, Paul Rockall won 4 of his 5 games with Glynis Davies (Northampton), Robert Mumford (Ripon Spa) and Chris Stuttard (Middlesborough) all winning 3 and Susan I’Anson (Ripon Spa) and Pamela Dawson (Southwell) both winning 1.

Block B matches were played at a quick pace and Margaret Crossland (Sheffield) dominated by winning all 5 matches. Ian Hammond (Southwell) and Bernard Lord (Bury) both won 3, Eddie Wilson (Backworth) won 2 and both Linda Hammond (Southwell) and Dave Hunt-Jackson (Pendle and Craven) won 1.

The semi- final consisted of Paul and Glynis from Block A and Margaret and Bernard from Block B.

In the 11^th/12^th Play off Susan I’Anson beat Linda Hammond (7-5). The 9^th/10^th Playoff for the Shield was won by Pamela Dawson who beat Dave Hunt-Jackson (7-3). Eddie Wilson won the 7^th/8^th Playoff against Chris Stuttard in a close match (7-6) Robert Mumford was successful in the 5^th/6^th Playoff against Ian Hammond and won the Plate (7-2)

We saw some hard fought games in the semi-finals with great shots resulting in Glynis Davies winning her match against Margaret Crossland (7-6) and Paul Rockall defeating Bernard Lord (7-4).

The Final and 3^rd/4^th Playoff were best of three, and all took place in the increasing rain. Bernard and Margaret went to 3 games, but in a very close third game Bernard emerged the winner to take 3^rd place (7-5, 2-7, 7-6).

In another exciting match Paul Rockall took just 2 games to become victorious and win the cup (7-4, 7-5).

Club President David Barrett presented the trophies and wine.

Thanks go to Referee, John Crossland, the Tournament Management and the grounds and the Catering Teams for making the day a great success despite the weather.

Full results can be seen on Croquet Scores https:/croquetscores.com/2026

Report by Sue Worth