Scottish Croquet Association 
11-12 May, Meadows
HOME SUCCESS IN APPLETON TROPHY
David Appleton presented a trophy for an annual contest between the Scottish Croquet Association (SCA) and the Croquet Association Ireland. The Trophy was first played for in 1987 and takes place in Scotland and Ireland in alternate years and this year it was the turn of the SCA to host the event at the Meadows Croquet Club. The Club did the SCA proud with Charlotte’s excellent catering on both days.
20-21 April, Knightswood
The Knightswood lawns had been recently scarified as part of Glasgow Life’s efforts to improve the croquet lawns in Glasgow for which we are all very grateful. There were five competitors playing an all-play-all, 3 hour time limit, advanced croquet event. Brian Durward laid out the lawns and was referee of the tournament, thank you Brian.
We played in glorious sunshine on the Saturday - so much so that one of the spectators returned on Sunday with severe sunburn. But on the Sunday, Glasgow returned to form and we battled through the rain. The tournament was played in good spirits throughout, aided by everyone winning at least one match.
Congratulations to Mark Shanks who won all of his games and had the luxury of not having to play his final game in the rain on Sunday afternoon as he had already secured the trophy.
The players in each match are jointly responsible for arranging it, but the first-named player has the casting vote in the choice of venue. The time limit is 3 hours, unless both players agree otherwise before the start of the match. The winner should report the result without delay to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Matches should be arranged as soon as possible. Deadlines will be strictly enforced. If a result is not obtained and reported to the manager by the stated date then both players are liable to be eliminated. In case of difficulty in arranging a tie, please contact the manager promptly (well before the relevant deadline).
* These rounds may be revised ("married") depending on the number of different players remaining.