It’s quite amazing sometimes how good stuff happens with Gateball – what started as a simple request for me to nick off from a conference in Melbourne (unfortunately it was the weekend of the NSW State tournament) ended up with an impromptu doubles tournament at Woodville Croquet Club this morning (27th December 2017).

7 teams competed – Ben & Ann, Trish & Bev, and Geoff & Chris from Woodville (SA); Barry & Peter and Graeme & Philip from Hyde Park (SA); Phillip from Kew (Vic) played with David from Millswood (SA) and John & Beryl travelled furthest from McIlwraith (QLD).

The draw was divided into 2 blocks – one of 3 teams and one of 4 with the winners of each block playing off in a final. Ben and Ann from Woodville won both their games in Block A and faced the composite team of David and Philip in the final after they won their 3 Block B games.

Experience showed with Philip captaining a perfect game to take out the tournament.

Many thanks to all players and helpers, and maybe we’ll see a few more interstate players next year!

Geoff Crook, Woodville Croquet Club

Advanced Notice: South Australia are considering hosting a doubles competition. Maybe around Easter 2018 or 19. More info when decisions have been made.