News
Club well represented in AC Home Internationals
Club member Dominic Nunns has been selected to play for England in the 2021 AC Home Internationals which take place on 12-13 June.
Congratulations also to Chris Coull who has been selected to represent Scotland and Tudor Jenkins who is on the provisional list to play for Wales.
Many congratulations to all three.
Calling All Members
As the season gets underway there are a multitude of jobs for which we need your help.
(New members may not be aware that most tasks at the club, apart from lawn maintenance, are carried out by volunteers from the membership as subscriptions do not cover the full cost of running the club.)
It’s a great way to get more involved in what’s happening around the club and meet other members. Currently we need help with the following:
Kitchen Contact: catering@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
In preparation for re-opening the kitchen and clubhouse, I’ve arranged a professional deep clean of the kitchen and bar on Thursday 13th May and need help with the following:
Emptying all cupboards, shelves, drawers etc before the cleaning.
Taking down the curtains, wash, iron, rehand.
Cleaning windows inside and out.
After the kitchen clean, washing and replacing all china, utensils etc.
Teams of 2, masked and working with doors and windows open.
Catering
Subject to the next step in the roadmap on 17th May, we plan to recommence catering on a slightly reduced scale for AC Intercounties on 29th May-1st June.
Help needed on each of the 4 days to prep and serve lunch.
I’ll circulate a separate list of other catering dates for both tournaments and corporate events. New volunteers always needed (as are cakes!).
Bar Contact: Chris Rolph bar@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
Volunteers also needed for the same dates as above to help in the bar.
Gardening Contact:Eileen Prodger gardening@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
Help needed to maintain the flowerbeds. Weeding, pruning, planting and watering throughout the season. Bedding plants welcomed.
Maintenance Contact: works@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
We have a working party who maintain the buildings, carry out minor repairs, painting etc. as well as major projects such as the new machine shed by lawn 3. Enthusiastic DIYers always needed.
General Housekeeping
Sadly, we don’t have any magic elves to keep things neat and tidy so if you see bins that need emptying, toilet rolls that need replacing, or any other small tasks, it would be appreciated if everyone would help in this way. Supplies can be found in the ladies changing room and the commercial dustbin is behind the hut near the rear entrance.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Linda Gavigan
phone or email on linda@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
Club Competitions Draws
There have been some minor amendments to the draws for some of the GC club competitions. Please check if you entered the Handicap Doubles, Level Play Div 2, Quaich or President's Cup.
Sussex hosts Dulwich in CA GC Inter-club
On Sunday 25th April we hosted Dulwich at Southwick for this first round match.
In this competition the venue is decided by previous ties played between the teams.
After a historical search it was found that Sussex had played at Dulwich in 2007 so this time it was due to be a home tie for us.
With COVID restrictions still in place, meaning our canteen and changing facilities were not open, it was agreed that players should bring their own refreshments and wearing of ‘whites’ would be optional. Both options strongly preferred by the home captain.
Dulwich were able to produce a very strong side with two of their players ranked in the top twenty both having -4 handicaps.
The teams were as follows:-
| Sussex in ranking order | Dulwich in ranking order:- |
| Bob Clark | Pierre Beaudry |
| Morgan Case | Simon Carter |
| Richard Brooks (Captain) | Guy Scurfield (Captain) |
| Liz Farrow | Jonathan Claxton |
Results
Sussex names and scores are given first
Morning Doubles
Bob(-2) and Morgan(-2) lost to Pierre(-4) and Simon(-4) 7-5, 3-7, 4-7
Morning Singles
Richard(-2) beat Jonathan(0) 7-5, 7-6
Liz(-1) lost to Guy(-2) 7-4, 3-7, 5-7
Afternoon singles
Bob lost to Pierre 5-7, 6-7
Morgan lost to Simon 6-7, 3-7
Richard beat Guy 1-7, 7-4, 7-6
Liz v Jonathan 7-4, 6-7 All concerned deciding not to play the last game as the match was already won by Dulwich 4-2.
I thank my team for putting up a good fight against strong opposition and wish Dulwich well in the next round.
Report by Richard Brooks
AC 14pt Competition 17th April 2021
Two blocks of six players played in separate competitions - level and handicap.
In the handicap event, both Chrissie Marrington and Bruce Carr won all their games until the final round when they met; Bruce beat Chrissie +3 to take the top place.
In the level event Chris Coull carried all before him with 5 wins.
Congratulations to them both.
Results Blocks
| Block A | CC | LF | JI | MH | CR | JL | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coull | +9 | +13 | +11 | +11 | +14 | 5 | 1 | |
| Liz Farrow | -9 | -1 | +2 | +5 | +1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Jonathan Isaacs | -13 | +1 | +2 | +10 | +3 | 4 | 2 | |
| Mark Hamilton | -11 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -10 | 0 | 6 | |
| Chris Rolph | -11 | -5 | -10 | +2 | -1 | 1 | 5 | |
| John Low | -14 | -1 | -3 | +10 | +1 | 2 | 4 |
| Block B | MB | SW | CM | BC | JW | RF | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Beacham | -1 | -7 | -9 | +7 | -3 | 1 | 6 | |
| Stephen Wingrove | +1 | -1 | -3 | -11 | +3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Chrissie Merrington | +7 | +1 | -3 | +6 | +10 | 4 | 2 | |
| Bruce Carr | +9 | +3 | +3 | +5 | +4 | 5 | 1 | |
| Jocelyn Wootton | -7 | +11 | -6 | -5 | +1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Rosemary Faulkner | +3 | -3 | -10 | -4 | -1 | 1 | 5 |
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Don't forget!! An Introduction to Association croquet on Short Courts, Wednesdays 21st & 28th April 10am - 12:30pm All welcome but please let me know first as we are all still under Covid restrictions. Frances Low frances@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk Come and learn how to play this short version of AC |
GC Level Play Doubles Competition
Div 1 was won by Jonathan Isaacs and Liz Farrow
Div 2 was won by Hilary Bird and Peter Adams
Thanks to Linda Gavigan for managing this event.
Results
| Div 1 | RBK | CMCH | LFI | N&JH | RSP | AH+LT | IC | MHT | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Brooks+David King | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
| Chrissie Merrington+ Chris Heath | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | -1 | |
| Liz Farrow+Jon Isaacs | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 14 | |
| Neil & Jane Humphries | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| Roger Sutton+Fiona Phillips | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | -1 | |
| Andrea Huxley + Louise Taylor | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
| Ian+Jean Cobbold | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | -19 | |
| Mike Huxley+Gavin Taylor | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | -5 |
| Div 2 Block A | ASK | TJF | PAB | TN | SRL | FLC | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Stewart+Kathy Kirkby | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Tony Jolly+Rosemary Faulkner | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | -7 | |
| Peter Adams+Hilary Bird | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | |
| Tony+Sue Nicholas | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Sue Rice+Diana Langridge | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
| Frances Low+Bruce Carr | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | -9 |
| Div 2 Block B | B+KH | EPB | LA | NBB | PWW | AA | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl + Ken Hughes | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | -1 | |
| Eileen Prodger+Fran Box | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
| Les+Christine Ardley | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | -8 | |
| Nigel Barton+Paul Brown | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 9 | |
| Peter Wyld+Trevor Wright | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
| Angela+Martin Avis | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | -6 |
The BBC News reported on Croquet clubs 'inundated' during lockdown.
Forget tea on the lawn, pressed slacks and the genteel clacking of balls, croquet is enjoying a modern comeback.
Free for SCCC Members
Introduction to one ball croquet
Saturday 10th April 10am
One ball croquet, an exciting mix played by Golf & Association players. Its easy to learn and is a fast game typically taking 20 minutes a round.
A number of SCCC players have asked if we could organise some coaching sessions followed by some regular sessions.
We are going to run a taster session on Saturday 10th April at 10am – 1pm for those new to the game. There will be a short coaching session followed by supervised games.
For those who have already played you are also welcome and we will run a fun tournament on an adjoining lawn/s.
Due to covid restrictions can you please register by emailing: jonathan@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk by Wednesday 7th April. Please state whether you are a beginner or have played before. Please also state your GC & AC Handicap so that I can calculate your one ball handicap.
I will confirm entry and lawn allocations on Thursday 8th April
Apart from being a very easy introduction to Association Croquet, it is great fun in its own right.
Come have a go and have some fun!
Diana Brothers Drawn Pairs GC Competition
This club competition is now open for entries here. The deadline for entries is 31st May 2021
There is no need to pay the entry fee now as you will be sent an email after the closing date.
The competition will take place on 8th - 9th June 2021