In 2021, the Queensland Croquet’s Centenary Committee agreed that Gateball would be included in the CAQ Centenary Pennants to be held in 2022. The innovative format of the event required an entry of five players who played in a Team game and then split to play in a Doubles game and a Triples game. The winner in each region was the club team that won the most pennant rounds.
The Brisbane North Region was represented by Eildon; the Sunshine Coast Region was represented by Caloundra; the Gold Coast Tweed Region was represented by Southport and the Central Queensland Region was represented by Rockhampton.
The participants seen the photo are members of the 4 teams from the Regions in Queensland.
All the teams gathered at Eildon CC from 16-17th July. Competition over the two days was of the highest level with the fantastic weather and lawn conditions making all the matches great viewing. The players agreed that the pennants format was challenging and enjoyable and seem to agree that they would be keen to do it all again next year.
The Southport Team from the Gold Coast Tweed Region were the winners and were presented with their medal by Pat Habner, CAQ President.
The GCT regional team, Southport, was undefeated by winning all three pennant rounds in which they played. The Central Queensland Regional team, Rockhampton, were the runners up. Eildon from the Brisbane South Region came third.
Representing Central QLD was the Rockhampton team that came second.
The Winning Medal
Information and photos supplied by Ros Crowe
I agree, it was a great competition, with close games and a lot of friendly comradery, the whole event was played in great spirits, with a lot of friends. I for one would love for this to become an annual event. Gateball Pennants ? who would have thought ? lastly a huge thankyou to Ros Crowe who was instrumental in getting the pennants up and running.