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14 point AC one day tournament - by Liz_Farrow 01/04/2019 21:10

14 point AC one day tournament comes to Southwick

Wednesday 22nd May 2019

Following the success of Southwick’s one day GC tournament series, we want to offer AC players the opportunity to play in one day tournaments.

If it is well supported we will make one day AC tournaments a regular feature in our annual calendar.

This tournament is open to all AC players of any handicap level.
(Premium or standard membership of the CA is not required for this event.)

Format: 5 x 14 point games with format (Blocks, Flexible Swiss or Egyptian) depending on number of entries and handicap range. (Ideally level play for low handicap players and hcp for higher handicap players.)

Timing: Start 9.30am

Prizegiving: 6.15pm

Cost: £15 (£10 for SCCC members) including tea, coffee and biscuits

A light lunch will be available for £5

To book: contact Roger Sutton roger@sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk

Tel: 01273 962602

10/10 GC Competition 22nd March 2019 - by AdminJohn 22/03/2019 15:56

The competition was won by Robyn and Bob Clarke who won 6 out of 7 games. Thanks to Fiona Phillips for organising the play and to Linda Gavigan for providing the much-needed warming soup for lunch!

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wins Place
1. Linda Gavigan & Jonathan Isaacs Win 6-1 5-7 Win 7-5 5-7 Win 6-4 Win 7-2 3-7 4 =3
2 Rosemary Faulkner & David King 1-6 3-7 Win 7-6 Win 7-4 6-6 Win 5-3 3-7 3½ 6
3 Robyn & Bob Clark Win 7-5 Win 7-3 Win 7-5 Win 7-4 Win 7-6 Win 7-3 3-7 6 1
4 Roger Sutton & Chris Heath 5-7 6-7 5-7 Win 7-6 Win 7-4 Win 7-6 Win 7-2 4 =3
5 Clive Hayton & Ben Harwood Win 7-5 4-7 4-7 6-7 Win 7-3 Win 7-5 Win 7-4 4 =3
6 Frances Low & Morgan Case 4-6 6-6 6-7 4-7 3-7 Win 6-5 4-7 1½ 7
7 Ann Smith & Ray Hall 2-7 3-5 3-7 6-7 5-7 5-6 6-7 0 8
8 Fiona Phillips & Tony Jolly Win 7-3 Win 7-3 Win 7-3 2-7 4-7 Win 7-4 Win 7-6 5 2

New Season Opening Day Events - by Liz_Farrow 13/03/2019 08:09

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 !

Download Bill, Richard and Ian's Guide to new GC rules

One day GC Competitions - by AdminJohn 08/03/2019 18:40

Information on one day GC competitions run by Roger Sutton this year are here.

Curry Lunch - by Liz_Farrow 07/03/2019 11:13

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.

Winter Tournaments Results - by Roger_Sutton 04/03/2019 09:58

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 - by Deborah 04/02/2019 17:28

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:

If you would like to play but have no particular partner in mind, just send Deborah an email or tick the appropriate space on the noticeboard and we will endeavour to match you with a suitable partner.

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.
 
Deborah Marcus
Home. 01903 239213
Mob. 07941239652
The Club from above - by Liz_Farrow 03/10/2018 08:00

Two pictures taken by  drone flying over the club grounds.

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SCCC Finals Weekend - by Roger_Sutton 20/09/2018 19:37

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 - by AdminJohn 10/09/2018 11:37

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

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