THE Sawtell Croquet Club hosted the 3rd Annual Coffs Coast Regional Golf Croquet Carnival last weekend, welcoming players from South West Rocks in the south to Coutts Crossing in the north.
The carnival featured both doubles and singles competitions, showcasing skill, strategy and plenty of friendly rivalry.
Golf Croquet is won by a player hitting their ball through each hoop.
Each player takes a turn at hitting a ball through the same hoop in sequence.
The player or team that wins the most hoops is declared the winner.
The Doubles event, played on Sunday, saw twelve teams battle it out in a round robin format, so that every pair had the chance to test themselves against a wide range of opponents.
The competitive atmosphere treated spectators to close finishes and skilful shot making throughout the day.
Sawtell dominated Block A with Peter and Cath Waters the eventual winners and Cliff and Kay Elliott the runners up.
Block B winners were James Hassett and Bill Bradshaw from South West Rocks with Alysa Janssen (South West Rocks) and Jenny Charnock (Woolgoolga) runners up.
The singles winner in Block A was Gary Urquhart (Sawtell) with Greg Kenny (Sawtell) runner up.
Block B was dominated by South West Rocks players, with James Hassett the winner and Kevin Mainey runner up.
Block C was a Woolgoolga affair with David Conallin winning from Graeme King.
Tournament Manager Jenny Arnold said, “This carnival not only celebrated competitive croquet but also strengthened community ties, with clubs across the Coffs Coast coming together in the true spirit of sportsmanship.”
By Andrew VIVIAN
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