News
Opening Day is March 30th( Saturday).
The season will begin at 11 am with a President v Chairman match in which all may take part (GC, AC or 1 ball!!).
Linda will be serving some of her delicious soup and bread for a light lunch.
So come and take part and start the season off with a swing !
Information on one day GC competitions run by Roger Sutton this year are here.
Curry at the Club
SCCC will be having a curry lunch on
Sunday 14th April at 1pm
Menu
Chicken with almonds and sultanas (mild)
Chicken Jalfrezi (not too hot!)
Tarka Dal
Cauliflower with onion & tomato (mild)
Spinach and potatoes (mild)
Basmati Rice & all the trimmings!
Assorted Desserts
£12
To book please contact Chrissy Isaacs on
catering@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
or leave a message on her mobile.
Doubles Tournament February 22nd 2019 Singles Tournament 1st March 2019
Our Winter Doubles tournament had 16 teams – 32 people playing in two divisions. The divisions were total joint handicaps of 10 and below (Division 1) and 10 and above (Division 2). We were very lucky with the weather with warm sunshine all day -great for February.
The results were as follows
Division 1
| 1st | Tony Jolly and Fiona Phillips | 6 wins out of 6 | joint handicap total 7 |
| 2nd | Liz Farrow and Richard Carline | 4 wins | joint handicap total 0 |
| 3rd | Ian and Jean Cobbold | 4 wins | joint handicap total 5 |
| Joint 4th | Richard Brooks and David King | 3 wins | joint handicap total 4 |
| Andrew Stewart and Stella Russell | 3 wins | joint handicap total 8 | |
| Chrissie Merrington and Clive Grimley | 3 wins | joint handicap total 4 | |
| 7th | Chris Heath and Bruce Carr | 1 win | joint handicap total 7 |
| 8th | Sue and Tony Nicolas | 0 win | jint handicap total 9 |
Division 2 Doubles
1st Diana and Sue 5 wins
2nd Lilian & Cathy 4 wins
=3rd Pat Mecham & Sue Caulfied 3 wins
=3rd Rosemary and Pat harden 3 wins
=3rd Reg & Julie 3 wins
=3rd Freda and John 3 wins
7th Linda and Joyce 2 wins
8th Jane and Bridget 1 win
Singles Tournament 1st March Results
The Tournament was very close with the winner declared as Ian; however, having re-checked the scores there was a tie for first place between Ian and Robin both had 5 wins and + 12 hoops
Division 1
1st Ian Cobbold 1st 5 wins out of 6 + 12 hoops & Robin Wootton + 5 Wins out of 6 +12 Hoops
3rd Jonathan Isaacs 5 wins out of 6 + 7 Hoops
There were then 4 players with 4 wins Keith Webb, Andrew Wilson, Liz farrow, and Tudor Jenkins
Division 2
1st Sue Nicolas
2nd Bruce Carr
3rd Jeff Rushby
4th Clive Grimley
5th Reg Soffe
6th David King
Division 3
1st Linda Gavigan 5 wins
2nd Susan Caulfield 4 wins Hoops + 6
3rd Nigel Barton 4 wins Hoops + 3
4th Les Ardley 4 wins Hoops +2
5th Chris Ardley 3 wins
5th Joint Julie Soffe 3 wins
7th Diana Langridge 2 wins
8th Rosemary Faulkner 2 wins
9th Pat Mechem 1 win
10th Joyce Parkin 1 win
Roger Sutton
AC ALTERNATE STROKE DOUBLES SPRING TOURNAMENT Sunday 3rd March
Sorry this event is cancelled due to very poor weather forecast!
We will be holding our first AC Alternate Stroke Doubles tournament of the year on the Sunday 3rd March. Anyone can enter, no matter what their handicap, so do come and have a go! You can enter for this tournament by emailing Deborah Marcus on deborah@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk or by signing up on the notice board in the pavilion at the club, giving the following information by Thursday 28th March:
- Your name, your partner's name and your respective AC handicaps.
The exact format will be determined when we know how many pairs are competing. We anticipate 14 point games, starting at 9.30am.
We will work out the bisque allocation according to the latest doubles system approved by the CA.
Whites are not required. Bring plenty of warm, waterproof clothing and your lunch.
SCCC Finals Weekend
Saturday 29th September
10 am
| Lawn | Competition | Format | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | President?s Cup | GC- Best of 3x 13 pt. level play games | Richard Brooks v Ian or Chris |
| 2 | Fryer Cup | AC handicap 26 point game Time limit 3.5 hours | |
| 1 | Moore Cup | AC 26 point Advanced Best of 3 games | Chris Coull v Dom Nunns |
| 5 | Freddy Reynolds | One Ball ? Best of 3 handicap games | Morgan Case v Clive Grimley |
2pm
| Lawn | Competition | Format | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | New Challenge Cup | ACHandicap 3.5 hour time limit 26 point game advanced (modified) | Martyn Cooperman v John Gosney |
| 4 | Chairman?s Cup | GC - Best of 3 x 13 pt. level play games | Gerald Gooders v Clive Grimley |
| 3 | Hazel Parker | AC 14 point handicap game (base 6) - Time limit 3.5 hours | Bruce Carr v Richard Thompson |
| 5 | GC Handicap Doubles Cup | GC - Best of 3 x 13 pt. handicap games |
Roger Sutton (assisted by Clive Hayton) is the manager of the finals weekend. Both Roger and Clive may appoint supervising referees or referees in charge of matches if they deem it appropriate.
Sunday 30th October
10am
| Lawn | Competition | Format | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex Gold Cup | AC Handicap 26 point game Time Limit 3.5 hrs. | David Gillet v Clive Hayton |
| 2 | Golf Handicap Singles Cup | GC - Best of 3 x 13 pt. handicap games | |
| 4 | 9 am start Millennium Shield | AC - Best of 3 x 14 point advanced games | Dom Nunns v Tudor Jenkins |
2pm
| Lawn | Competition | Format | Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quaich | GC- Best of 3x 13 pt. level play games | Alan Cottle V Dom Nunns |
| 2 | Daldy Cup | AC Handicap 26 point game Time limit 3.5 hours | Robin Wootton v Anne Bolland |
| 4 | D'Esterre Bowl | AC handicap 26 point game Time limit 3.5 hours | Ray Hall V Dave Cook |
Already played / decided by block play:
Diana Brothers Drawn Pairs Chris Bailey & Pat Connolly
Franc Cup Winner Anne Bolland
Bush Cup ? winners Richard Thompson or Rosemary Faulkner
Improvers Playing on 23rd September
The Sussex Open Golf Croquet Championship
(This article amended to show the correct result in the tables below.)
The Hamilton Trophy was won by Stuart M Smith who beat Manuel Alvarez- Sala 2-1 in a good final
LIz Farrow was third placed, beating Stephen Custance-Baker in the play-off 7-4, 4-7, 7-5.
Peter Balchin won the consolation event with 100% wins, minimum of 5 games to qualify.
Block Stage
| Block A | JG | SS | PB | EF | RW | RS | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Goodbun(Plymouth) | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| StuartM Smith(Northampton) | 10 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | |
| Peter Balchin(Dyffryn) | 3 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | |
| Elizabeth Farrow(Sussex) | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | |
| Robin Wootton(Sussex) | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | -13 | |
| Roger Sutton(Sussex) | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | -5 |
| Block B | DD | RB | CB | IC | RC | DK | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dray(Ramsgate) | 9 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 2 | -6 | |
| Richard Brooks(Sussex) | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2 | -4 | |
| Colin Britt(Camerton & Peasedown) | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 7 | |
| Ian Cobbold(Cheam) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 19 | |
| Ryan Cabble | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | |
| David King(Sussex) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | -26 |
| Block C | SC | MH | MA | DB | RC | LS | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Custance-Baker(Taunton Deane) | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 19 | |
| Mark Hamilton(Sussex) | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 1 | -11 | |
| Manuel Alvarez-Sala | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 18 | |
| David Bell(Leicester) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 1 | -4 | |
| Richard Carline(Sussex) | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 3 | -7 | |
| Louise Smith(Northampton) | 4 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 1 | -15 |
| Block D | IS | DG | CH | DW | MB | FL | Wins | Net Hoops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Shore(High Wycombe) | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 12 | |
| Daphne Gaitley(Sussex) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | |
| Christopher Heath(Guildford & Godalming) | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | |
| David Whyte(Dulwich) | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | |
| Michael Bilton(Richmond Park) | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1 | -8 | |
| Frances Low(Sussex) | 4 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -18 |
Knockout Stage
| First Round | Semi Final | Final | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Farrow (Sussex) | Elizabeth Farrow (Sussex) 7-2, 6-7,7-1 | StuartM Smith (Northampton) 7-1, 7-4 | StuartM Smith (Northampton) 7-2, 1-7, 7-3 |
| Christopher Heath (Guildford & Godalming) | |||
| StuartM Smith (Northampton) | StuartM Smith (Northampton) 7-2, 7-5 | ||
| Ian Shore (High Wycombe) | |||
| Manuel Alvarez-Sala ESP | Manuel Alvarez-Sala ESP 7-1, 7-0 | Manuel Alvarez-Sala ESP 6-4, 5-4 | |
| Ryan Cabble | |||
| Stephen Custance-Baker (Taunton Deane) | Stephen Custance-Baker (Taunton Deane) 7-2, 5-7, 4-3 | ||
| Ian Cobbold (Cheam) | |||
Consolation Event
| Plate (9-24) | Games | Wins | Win % | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Balchin (Dyffryn) | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | R.Carline +4,R.Sutton +3,D.Gaitley +6,R.Wootton +4,R.Brooks +1,D.Dray +2 |
| David Bell (Leicester) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | D.Gaitley +2,D.Whyte +3,C.Britt +4 |
| Richard Brooks (Sussex) | 5 | 4 | 80.0% | D.Whyte +2,R.Carline +6,F.Low +4,D.King +4,P.Balchin -1 |
| James Goodbun (Plymouth) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | C.Britt +1,M.Bilton +3,R.Carline +4,D.Dray -4 |
| David Dray (Ramsgate) | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | R.Wootton +3,D.King -1,F.Low +6,L.Smith +3,J.Goodbun +4,P.Balchin -2 |
| Colin Britt (Camerton & Peasedown) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | J.Goodbun -1,R.Wootton +5,D.Bell -4,D.Gaitley +3,L.Smith +2 |
| Michael Bilton (Richmond Park) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | L.Smith +5,D.Gaitley -3,J.Goodbun -3,R.Carline +2,R.Sutton +1 |
| Louise Smith (Northampton) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | M.Bilton -5,F.Low +2,D.Gaitley +4,R.Sutton +7,D.Dray -3,C.Britt -2 |
| Roger Sutton (Sussex) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | D.King +3,P.Balchin -3,L.Smith -7,F.Low +3,M.Bilton -1 |
| Richard Carline (Sussex) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | P.Balchin -4,R.Brooks -6,R.Wootton +4,J.Goodbun -4,M.Bilton -2,D.King +1 |
| Daphne Gaitley (Sussex) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | D.Bell -2,M.Bilton +3,L.Smith -4,P.Balchin -6,C.Britt -3 |
| Robin Wootton (Sussex) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | D.Dray -3,C.Britt -5,R.Carline -4,P.Balchin -4,D.King +2 |
| David King (Sussex) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | R.Sutton -3,D.Dray +1,R.Brooks -4,R.Wootton -2,R.Carline -1 |
| Mark Hamilton (Sussex) | 0 | |||
| David Whyte (Dulwich) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | R.Brooks -2,D.Bell -3 |
| Frances Low (Sussex) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | L.Smith -2,R.Brooks -4,D.Dray -6,R.Sutton -3 |
GC Winter program 2018-2019
Here are the dates for our winter program of GC Level play tournaments.
Open to players of all abilities and played in divisions
Winter rules apply
Whites not required
Jumping will not be allowed
Results of these tournaments are not to be recorded in your handicap cards
Numbers will be restricted as some lawns will be rested during the winter months
26th October GC Singles
2nd November GC Doubles
30th November GC Singles
1st February GC Singles
22nd February GC Doubles
1st March GC SINGLES
Entries please to Roger: winter@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk
ALSO-22nd March 10-10
To be managed by Fiona
End of Season Dinner
Friday 5th October 2018
(7pm for 7.30pm)
Menu
Trio de Poissons (a)
or
Baked Mushrooms with ricotta and pesto. (b)
or
Pea, Mint and Spring Onion Soup with parmesan biscuits (c)
Roast Belly of Pork with thyme, lemon and garlic (d)
Assortment of roasted vegetables
or
Vegetable Tagine (e)
Nigella’s Raspberry Bakewell Tart (f)
Chocolate Roulade (g)
Individual Vanilla Cheesecake with fruit coulis (h)
Plum Crumble with hazelnuts (i)
£15
Bookings are now being taken for our End of Season Dinner.
You can book by either putting your name and menu choices on the noticeboard in the canteen at the club or by emailing Jonathan.
If you book by email, can you record your menu selection using the code letters on the menu? For example if you want Soup, Pork & Chocolate Roulade state c, d, g
Reservations will be restricted to 64 places so please book early.
In the unlikely event of you needing to cancel, no charge will be made before 1st October. After that we will have to charge as the ingredients will have been purchased.