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Sussex County B & C Level Tournaments Sunday 28th April
On Sunday 28th April Sussex County hosted two of the series of these tournaments which are played at various locations across the country leading to a National Final later in the year.
The B Series is for players with handicaps of 3+ and the C Series for players with a handicap of 7+. There were 24 players competing in the B Series and 16 in the C Series. The format for both tournaments was block play followed by knockouts.
The idea was that all the club’s lawns would be in action with double banking throughout. Unfortunately the weather intervened with heavy rain the day before and into the night. Some lawns were unplayable and so the decision had to be taken to restrict play in the blocks to the best of 7 hoops although conditions improved later in the day to allow the knockouts to be 13 point games. No jumping was allowed.
Despite the problems everybody still seemed to enjoy the day helped by the excellent lunch provided by Angela and her catering team.
In the end the B Series event was won by Douglas Shand (Guildford) who beat Konstantin Yudinstev (Rottingdean & Sussex County) in the final 7 – 5. Third place was taken by Tony Nicholas (Cheam) beating Jill Richardson (Rother Valley) 7 – 6).
As for the C Series this was won by Michael Marcel (Phyllis Court) who beat Fiona Fall (Compton) 7 – 3. In third place was Hilary Bird (Guildford) who beat Truida Trevere (Dulwich) 7-3.
Andrew Stewart - Tournament Manager.
Thanks to Andrew for managing these two tournaments in difficult conditions.
Full results
B Series
| Block A | DS | BH | BJ | SN | NW | PM | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Shand | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Beryl Hughes | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| Brian Jamieson | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Sue Nicholas | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Nigel Wulcko | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| Patricia Mulcahy | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Block B | PA | AB | AL | KY | PG | PR | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Adams | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| Alastair Broom | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Andrew Lockwood | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Konstantin Yudintsev | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Paul Green | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
| Paul Rockall | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Block C | VL | MG | RC | RP | LG | JR | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent L'Estrange | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
| Mark Green | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| Robyn Clark | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Richard Platt | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
| Linda Gavigan | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| Jill Richardson | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Block D | AN | GT | IR | JL | RS | GO | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Nicholas | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| Gavin Taylor | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| Ian M Rees | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| John Low | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Robert Scallon | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Gerald O'Brien | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Main Knockout
| Quarter-Final | Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl Hughes | Konstantin Yudintsev 7-5 | Konstantin Yudintsev 7-5 | Douglas Shand 7-5 |
| Konstantin Yudintsev | |||
| Jill Richardson | Jill Richardson 7-3 | ||
| John Low | |||
| Vincent L'Estrange | Anthony Nicholas 7-2 | Douglas Shand 7-2 | |
| Anthony Nicholas | |||
| Douglas Shand | Douglas Shand 7-3 | ||
| Peter Adams | |||
3rd - 4th place playoff: Anthony Nicholson beat Jill Richardson 7-6
Shield Knockout
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Beryl Hughes | John Low 7-6 | John Low 7-6 |
| John Low | ||
| Vincent L'Estrange | Peter Adams 7-6 | |
| Peter Adams | ||
7th - 8th place playoff: Vincent L'Estrange beat Beryl Hughes 7-6
Bowl Knockout
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Jamieson | Brian Jamieson 7-5 | Brian Jamieson 7-5 |
| Gerald O'Brien | ||
| Robyn Clark | Alistair Broom 7-6 | |
| Alistair Broom | ||
11th - 12 place playoff: Robyn Clark beat Gerald O'Brien 7-5
Plate Knockout
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Sue Nicholas | Robert Scanlon 7-3 | Andrew Lockwood 7-6 |
| Robert Scanlon | ||
| Linda Gavigan | Andrew Lockwood 7-4 | |
| Andrew Lockwood | ||
15th - 16th place playoff: Sue Nicholas beat Linda Gavigan 7-5
Saucer Knockout
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Mulcahy | Gavin Taylor 7-5 | Gavin Taylor 7-5 |
| Gavin Taylor | ||
| Richard Platt | Richard Platt 7-5 | |
| Paul Rockall | ||
19th - 20th place playoff: Patricia Mulcahy beat Paul Rockall 7-5
21st - 24th playoff
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Wulcko | Ian M Rees 7-6 | Paul Green 7-6 |
| Ian M Rees | ||
| Paul Green | ||
| Paul Green | ||
C Series
| Block A | FF | TT | AB | AP | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona Fall | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Truida Trevere | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Angela Barker | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| Alan Price | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Block B | KH | DG | SG | KM | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Hughes | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dave Grimshaw | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Sandra Guildford | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| Kathy McColgan | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Block C | HB | MM | SD | PG | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Bird | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Michael Marcel | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Stella Dutton | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| Paul Griffiths | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Block D | RJ | DC | CR | AB | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Jenkins | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| Dave Comber | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Clare Rockall | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Andy Barker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Main Knockout
| Quarter-Final | Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona Fall | Fiona Fall 7-3 | Fiona Fall 7-6 | Michael Marcel 7-3 |
| Ken Hughes | |||
| Hilary Bird | Hilary Bird 7-4 | ||
| David Comber | |||
| Michael Marcel | Michael Marcel 7-5 | Michael Marcel 7-6 | |
| Andy Barker | |||
| Truida Trevere | Truida Trevere 7-1 | ||
| Dave Grimshaw | |||
3rd - 4th place playoff: Hilary Bird beat Truida Travere 7-3
Shield Knockout
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Hughes | Dave Comber 7-1 | Dave Grimshaw 7-6 |
| Dave Comber | ||
| Andy Barker | Dave Grimshaw 7-6 | |
| Dave Grimshaw | ||
7th - 8th place playoff: Ken Hughes beat Andy Barker 7-2
Plate knockout
| Quarter-Final | Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Price | Alan Price 7-5 | Alan Price 7-4 | Alan Price 7-4 |
| Sandra Guildford | |||
| Stella Dutton | Clare Rockall 7-3 | ||
| Clare Rockall | |||
| Paul Griffiths | Paul Griffiths 7-6 | Kathy McColgan 7-6 | |
| Richard Jenkins | |||
| Angela Barker | Kathy McColgan 7-1 | ||
| Kathy McColgan | |||
11th - 12th place playoff: Paul Griffiths beat Clare Rockall 7-3
Saucer Knockout
| Semi-Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Guildford | Sandra Guildford 7-6 | Richard Jenkins 7-3 |
| Stella Dutton | ||
| Richard Jenkins | Richard Jenkins 7-2 | |
| Angela Barker | ||
15th - 16th place playoff: Angela Barker beat Stella Dutton 7-3
Some pictures
Alternate Stroke Doubles AC Competition 26th April 2024
A report from Manager Frances Low:
The Alternate Stroke Doubles AC competition held on 26th April attracted 16 people. A good response including players of beginner status, and top world status.
A miserable, cold day but plenty of good croquet and 'fun'! Thanks to Steve and Mike for an endless supply of jokes and entertainment! And to everyone who made it a friendly tournament.
The two blocks had very close results but in the end the block A was won by Kathy McColgan and John Low, and block B by Gabrielle Higgins and David Dickins. The final was very closely contested and included Kathy and John having one ball pegged out! They recovered well but David and Gabrielle won by 14-12.
Many thanks to all who played and supported this event. It was an enjoyable if freezing day! I hope the 4 Surbiton Ladies enjoyed themselves. They always bring legendary picnics with wine of course!
Thanks to Gabrielle for her kind words, and to those players who felt the time allowed was too tight. I will make it 1h 30mins next time!
We will be holding another ASD on 15th August and there are many other AC events at Southwick to enter. All open to new and experienced players. Come and join us!!
Thanks to Frances for managing the event. In her vote of thanks Gabrielle also thanked Frances for all the work and effort she has put in during the last few years to bring on new AC croquet players through her short croquet programme.
Full results
| Block A | RH&AB | VH&CC | KM&JL | SC&MA | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Hall & Andrew Baxter | 5 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | |
| Val Hitchens & Carol Collins | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | |
| Kathy McColgan & John Low | 5 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 1 | |
| Steve Chapman & Mike Akester | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Block B | JD&LK | GH&DD | T&RE | FL&RF | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Duffy & Lavinia von Kesmark | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | |
| Gabrielle Higgins & David Dickins | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
| Trish & Richard Ellis | 7 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
| Frances Low & Rosemary Faulkner | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Final Round
Gabrielle Higgins & David Dickins beat KathyMcColgan & John Low 14-12
Ray Hall & Andrew Baxter beat Trish & Richard Ellis 8-7
Johanna Duffy & Lavinia von Kesmark beat Steve Chapman & Mike Akester 9-8
Rosemary Faulkner & Frances Low beat Val Hitchens & Carol Collins 9-6
Chris Rolph wins the Lord Hougon Trophy second winter competition
The Lord Hamilton of Hougon Trophy is not a formal club competition but an invitation event held over the winter season by a group of members keen (or mad enough?) to play some AC over the winter. After all, who doesn't like sitting in a freezing lawnside shed while the opposition makes a break?
The first season was won by David Gillett and this year was the turn of Chris Rolph.
Pictures of the whole group and this year's winner being presented by the trophy's donor.
Full results
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Agst | Diff | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris ROLPH | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 263 | 220 | 43 | 16 |
| Chrissie MERRINGTON | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 266 | 229 | 37 | 14 |
| John LOW | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 241 | 220 | 21 | 14 |
| David GILLETT | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 240 | 228 | 12 | 10 |
| Mark HAMILTON | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 167 | 280 | -113 | 6 |
GC one day singles competition 20th April 2024
38 players took to the lawns today in the first GC singles one day competition of the new season. They were divided into 6 blocks in 3 divisions. There was the possibility of a cross block playoff in each division but this was not requested by the players who mainly felt the five games was sufficient.
In Division 1 Block A was won by Steve Chapman and Block B by Peter Dowd.
In Division 2 Block C was won by Simon Fenn-Tye and Block D by Beryl Hughes.
In Division 3 Block E was won by Sue Nicholas and Block F by Ray Hall.
Thanks to Linda for managing the event and to Angela and Martin Avis for providing the excellent lunch.
Full results
| Block A | MC | SC | DS | RC | BG | SA | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Case | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | |
| Steve Chapman | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |
| Douglas Shand | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Robert Clark | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
| Bridget Goodman | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Simon Ancell | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Block B | BA | MH | KY | CM | PD | AS | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Aikens | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
| Mark Hamilton | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
| Konstantin Yudintsev | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
| Chrissie Merrington | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
| Pete Dowd | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| Andrew Stewart | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Block C | AH | SFT | GT | PG | VL | DK | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Huxley | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
| Simon Fenn Tye | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| Graham Tucker | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Paul Green | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| Vincent L'Estrange | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
| David King | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Block D | DD | GT | BH | JP | GO | JL | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dickens | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Gavin Taylor | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | |
| Beryl Hughes | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| Jane Powell | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | |
| Gerald O'Brien | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | |
| John Low | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Block E | SN | RE | TS | GD | AJ | JC | LG | RF | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Nicholas | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Richard Ellis | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | ||||
| Tim Stevenson | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Gail Dowd | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Angela Jones | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||
| Joanne Crosby | 3 | 0 | 7 | |||||||
| Linda Gavigan | 3 | 0 | 8 | |||||||
| Rosemary Faulkner | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Block F | FA | RB | RH | JM | TE | PB | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Ainley | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| Roger Buxton | 5 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| Ray Hall | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |
| Jim Mander | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Trish Ellis | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
| Paul Brown | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 |