Echuca Moama and district croquet notes

On the mark: Echuca Moama croquet winner Elayne Pickthall. Photo: Supplied

Echuca Moama Croquet Club

Friday, August 4:

Eight members all played three games. Winner for the day was Lyn Keillor, taking all three games.

There was a hoop-in-one for Jeff Pumpa and a jump shot for Greg Brierley.

Monday, August 7:

Thirteen members arrived to play three games in nice, sunny conditions. Winner for the day was Elayne Pickthall, winning all three games with a +7.

Jeff Pumpa and Jack Clee each had a hoop-in-one.

Lyn Keillor managed two great jump shots, Greg Brierley also scored a jump shot.

Rich River Croquet Club

Thursday, August 3:

Twenty-one members played doubles, a triple and a single.

Ian Grant conceded only five hoops in three games to win the day on +16. Kerri Ryant was the runner-up on +12.

Hoops-in-one were scored by Jay Grant, James Harrison and Dave Maher. Kaye Joyce, Doc Ryant and Russell Smyth recorded jump shots.

Sunday, August 6:

Eight players enjoyed the sunshine to play two games. Winner of the day was Karen de Jager on +10. Carmel Rice on +9 was the runner-up.

Tuesday, August 8:

Twenty-four participants played doubles. Four players won all games.

The winner was Russell Smyth on +9. Runner-up was Rick Finch on +7. James Harrison scored a hoop-in-one.

On August 13, 20 and 27, RRCC will be holding ‘Come and Try’ days, commencing at 1pm.

Anyone interested in having a game or two is welcome. Wear flat-soled shoes. Courts are located behind the bowling greens at the Rich River Golf Club.

Kingball will be played on Tuesday, August 15. The RRCC Charity Day is on August 22. Recipient of the proceeds is the Salvation Army.

For information on croquet, contact Cherie Lessing on 0409 509 295 or for coaching, Marjorie Grant on 0459 030 338.