HAWKES BAY / GISBORNE EGYPTIAN CROQUET TOURNAMENT

The Hawkes Bay Easter Challenge Trophy was played in Gisborne where it was the biggest Croquet event in 15 years with 37 players taking part. Some of New Zealand's top players competed making for some very interesting, high quality play at both of Gisborne's two croquet clubs.

The Egyptian System allows as many rounds as can be arranged in the time available. The winner is the player whose rating improves the most during the tournament. Those on middle handicaps can be lethal if they are playing well. The Prize Giving was as interesting as the competition with Auckland's Cliff Fenwick, an ex horse trainer, extracting all the spare cash out of those present with a lively auction. This was followed by a humorous "Tournament Managers Revenge"

Jean Jessop of the Barry Memorial Club lines up her shot.

Tom Quayle, Captain of the Havelock North Team, shoots a hoop.

Marie Coleman of the Kaiti Gisborne Club has run a hoop.

Ian Yeates of Whakatane setting up a cannon in the corner.

The Prize Giving was held under the trees utilising the shade and the breeze.

Back from left Freda Peach (President, Kaiti Gisborne Club), Chris VerseyA Grade Runner up (Marewa), Joe Hogan Tournament Manager (Gisborne), Mary Marshall Assistant Tournament Manager (Marewa), Nancy Woods B Grade Runner up (Barry), and Jim Usher Hawkes Bay Association President. Front: Defending 1995 Winner Frank Wharton Senior Winner of the Easter Challenge Trophy, donated by Mr & Mrs K. Woolett, 1967 (Kelburn Wgtn), John Versey Senior Runner up and A Grade Winner (Marewa), Brian Woods Junior Winner (Barry) and Adie Haswell Junior Runner up & B Grade Winner (Te Mata)

Joe Hogan and the "Managers Basket." He and Mary Marshall gifted Easter Eggs and a few "kind" words.

It's no good looking at a watch. Nobody escaped the fun of the after tournament Prize Giving. Is that a bid for an opened packet of cracker biscuits? Yes. I'm bid $4.

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The Gisborne Photo News

Vol 32 : April 1, 1996

HAWKES BAY / GISBORNE EGYPTIAN CROQUET TOURNAMENT