Another 5 day successful tournament was recently completed at the Southport Croquet Club. The 5 days saw the 2 day Doubles then the 3 Divisional Singles competitions completed with 60 players from QLD, NSW and Victoria involved.

Not even a chilling and blustery wind on the first day could dampen the enthusiasm and by the tournament end we were all enjoying the normal pleasant Qld winter weather.

The tournament only works because of a significant input by Club members for which I offer my heartfelt thanks.

The following are a selection of photos across the 5 days ..

Donna Phillips, Golf Captain.

Doubles players with Federal Member Angie Bell

Div 1 players with local Councillor Brooke Paterson

Doubles winners Gabby Spencer (Southport) and Sidney Bates (Ipswich) with Club President Charlie Ernst and Golf Captain Donna Phillips

Div 1 winner Gabby Spencer (Southport)

Div 1 Runner-up Kathie Grant (Southport)

Qld Womens champion Mary McMahon presenting Div 2 winner Di Michels with trophy and prize money

Div 2 Runner-up Gwenda Brennan (Southport) with Mary McMahon and Donna Phillips

Qld State player Gabby Spencer presenting Div 3 Winner Winnie Manning (Southport) with trophy and prize money

Gabby presenting Div 3 Runner-up Donna Phillips (Southport) with prize money

Eunice, Gordon and Donna enjoying the morning sun

Keith making sure he gets a piece of apple pie !!

Pre-game warm up

Tournament referree Deirdre and Carol from Windsor Croquet Club

Putting the strategy into play