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A Tribute to George Dej
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Croquet Canada was saddened to hear that Georg Dej passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Georg was a long-term member of Croquet Canada who in 2015 became a director and then secretary until his term ended in 2019. He was very diligent as an active and reliable volunteer worker for the betterment of Croquet in Canada. He had his own set of hoops, balls and mallets and would happily set up an introductory class at a local lawn bowling club for anyone who showed interest in the game. He was always helpful and encouraged young players to keep improving. Through Georg, John Richardson says he had the opportunity to teach croquet to young kids over several summers at the Cricket Club where Georg was a member. He also oversaw updating CroquetScores and conducted Golf Croquet clinics before tournaments for eager learners. Georg contributed to the Player of the Year and Club of the Year selection. Georg was tournament director for the Golf Croquet Croqcan tournament hosted annually by the Cricket Club in Toronto. The Falling Leaves Tournament Golf Croquet tournament was initiated by Georg, as a beginner and intermediate tournament held annually. Georg, along with his wife Joyce edited the E-mallet, a periodic email newsletter to members. Joyce continues to be editor of the Croquet Canada Facebook page and has been a great supporter of Georg’s work and croquet in general. In his career Georg has witnessed Canada’s international presence and local programs continued to grow. For those who may not be aware, we now have more applicants for both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet World Championships than ever before. Canada has achieved significant milestones, including winning Gold at the AC Team Worlds Tier 2.2 and, more recently, Silver at the 2025 Golf Croquet Team Worlds Tier 2. Croquet Canada now boasts several outstanding players and many others steadily improving. We believe the welcoming, enthusiastic atmosphere Georg fostered continues today—with increased local and international player participation. Our condolences go to Joyce and her family and members of the Cricket Club where both she and Georg have been long-time members. |
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North Toronto Croquet’s John Miles Wins the Falling Leaves Tournament
The Falling Leaves Tournament returned on October 4, 2025, at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club after a two-year hiatus. This long-standing event, launched in 2003 by George Dej, was created to provide a sanctioned forum for novice and intermediate golf croquet players. The 2025 edition carried special significance — continuing the proud legacy that George and Joy Dej began over two decades ago. This year the tournament was set up as a half-day event, best of 7 hoops and 30-minute games. Traditionally it was a one-day sanctioned tournament played to the best of 13 hoops with a one-hour time limit per game. The tournament director was Ken Forthum. After the block play, players were separated into Championship, First Flight, and Second Flight. North Toronto Croquet’s John Miles went undefeated in block play, as did Lance Newman, who represents both North Toronto and the Toronto Cricket Club, and both ended up in the four player Championship flight. In the Championship Flight semifinal, John faced Lance and prevailed with a 4–1 victory. John went on to the finals, winning decisively with a 4–0 score to capture the 2025 title. Lance played for third place and was also successful in his playoffs. This victory was particularly meaningful for John, who finished runner-up in both 2019 and again in 2021. Note: After the article was written we were advised that Georg Dej had passed away. He was a dear friend to many and contributed to the Canadian croquet community for decades. |
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The Quebec Open
It was sunny, it was rainy, but the mood was always bright at the 2025 Quebec Open tournament held Sept. 5- at the Westmount Croquet Club in Montreal.
For several years now, in order to meet the growing interest in golf croquet, Westmount has offered two tournaments in one.
Under the guidance of tournament director Andrew de Courcey-Ireland, both lawns were busy, one offering golf croquet, the other association.
The competition was keen with upsets and close calls.
In association play, long time tournament winner Brian Cumming was upset in block play suffering a rare defeat but obtained revenge in the finals, winning the championship in a best of three games, two straight against Jim Wright. Jane Beharriell captured third place.
On the south lawn, croquet newcomer KS Tsang of the North Toronto Club in a nail biting final against Chris Olsen took the GC Championship in two games straight. In doubles, George Claffey and Greg Gelgor were the top team, winning the doubles championship.
And there was more than just croquet! Food to feed the hungry players! There was a steak BBQ at the club Saturday evening. This was followed by a salmon and pasta creation from the enthusiastic chef at the Hillside Tennis Club. Then everyone dug into the famous Montreal smoked meat sandwich lunch back at the Westmount club on Sunday, rounding out the weekend. No one went hungry! Nor thirsty!
Thanks to all the volunteers led by TD Andrew de Courcy-Ireland for all their hard work in making this year another successful and memorable Quebec Open.
Jim Wright
jdepwright@gmail.com
It was sunny, it was rainy, but the mood was always bright at the 2025 Quebec Open tournament held Sept. 5- at the Westmount Croquet Club in Montreal.
For several years now, in order to meet the growing interest in golf croquet, Westmount has offered two tournaments in one.
Under the guidance of tournament director Andrew de Courcey-Ireland, both lawns were busy, one offering golf croquet, the other association.
The competition was keen with upsets and close calls.
In association play, long time tournament winner Brian Cumming was upset in block play suffering a rare defeat but obtained revenge in the finals, winning the championship in a best of three games, two straight against Jim Wright. Jane Beharriell captured third place.
On the south lawn, croquet newcomer KS Tsang of the North Toronto Club in a nail biting final against Chris Olsen took the GC Championship in two games straight. In doubles, George Claffey and Greg Gelgor were the top team, winning the doubles championship.
And there was more than just croquet! Food to feed the hungry players! There was a steak BBQ at the club Saturday evening. This was followed by a salmon and pasta creation from the enthusiastic chef at the Hillside Tennis Club. Then everyone dug into the famous Montreal smoked meat sandwich lunch back at the Westmount club on Sunday, rounding out the weekend. No one went hungry! Nor thirsty!
Thanks to all the volunteers led by TD Andrew de Courcy-Ireland for all their hard work in making this year another successful and memorable Quebec Open.
Jim Wright
jdepwright@gmail.com
Team Canada competes August 5-10 at the World Croquet Federation Golf Croquet Team Championships. From left to right, Amr Hamdy, Adam Barr, John Richardson and Hesham Elzoghby represent Canada in England. Check croquetscores.com for results as they happen.
Winners of the Founder’s Cup at the Bayfield International Croquet Club this past weekend, July 17-19, Michael Albert and Arlene Parker.
Adam Barr Defends His Title at the 2025 Canadian National Golf Croquet Championship
From July 10–13, North Toronto and Lawrence Park croquet clubs hosted the 2025 Canadian National Golf Croquet Championship, welcoming 26 players from 15 clubs in England, USA, Egypt, Spain and Canada.
With top players competing in both Championship and first Flight divisions, the tournament delivered four days of exceptional play.
Adam Barr successfully defended his national title, solidifying his standing as one of Canada’s finest croquet players. In the First Flight, North Toronto’s KS Tsang captured the First Flight title, while Nancy Crouch captured the Plate.
From July 10–13, North Toronto and Lawrence Park croquet clubs hosted the 2025 Canadian National Golf Croquet Championship, welcoming 26 players from 15 clubs in England, USA, Egypt, Spain and Canada.
With top players competing in both Championship and first Flight divisions, the tournament delivered four days of exceptional play.
Adam Barr successfully defended his national title, solidifying his standing as one of Canada’s finest croquet players. In the First Flight, North Toronto’s KS Tsang captured the First Flight title, while Nancy Crouch captured the Plate.
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Block play in the First Flight was shared between North Toronto and Lawrence Park, while all finals were held at NT. It was a warm stretch of days, but that didn’t stop players from delivering some of the finest croquet seen in recent years.
A touching moment occurred on the first day when players and volunteers gathered for a group photo with Elizabeth Randall, who brought Brian Brittain’s mallet and his red Canada jersey in his memory—a heartfelt tribute to a friend.
The tournament's success is thanks to the Tournament Director Adam Barr and Event Coordinator Naomi Fisher. This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our volunteers. A special thank you goes to Alain Giraud for his tireless work preparing the lawns and for arriving each morning at 7:30 AM to assist Adam with hoop setting—an essential part of maintaining top-level play conditions.
We also acknowledge the outstanding crew of volunteers: Ronnie Robertson, Suzanne Parsons, Colleen Ross, Michael Hawke, Max Barr, John Miles, Phil Parsons and Jeff Jakubas.
We are grateful to our members for giving up their regular weekly croquet play to make this championship possible, and to our sponsors--Oakley Woods and PFC Mallets—for their generous support.
Looking ahead, Adam, John Richardson, Amr Hamdy, and Hesham Elzoghby (who was unable to attend this year’s championship) will represent Canada at the World Team Championship this August in Sussex, England.
A touching moment occurred on the first day when players and volunteers gathered for a group photo with Elizabeth Randall, who brought Brian Brittain’s mallet and his red Canada jersey in his memory—a heartfelt tribute to a friend.
The tournament's success is thanks to the Tournament Director Adam Barr and Event Coordinator Naomi Fisher. This event would not have been possible without the incredible support of our volunteers. A special thank you goes to Alain Giraud for his tireless work preparing the lawns and for arriving each morning at 7:30 AM to assist Adam with hoop setting—an essential part of maintaining top-level play conditions.
We also acknowledge the outstanding crew of volunteers: Ronnie Robertson, Suzanne Parsons, Colleen Ross, Michael Hawke, Max Barr, John Miles, Phil Parsons and Jeff Jakubas.
We are grateful to our members for giving up their regular weekly croquet play to make this championship possible, and to our sponsors--Oakley Woods and PFC Mallets—for their generous support.
Looking ahead, Adam, John Richardson, Amr Hamdy, and Hesham Elzoghby (who was unable to attend this year’s championship) will represent Canada at the World Team Championship this August in Sussex, England.
RESULTS – Championship Flight
1 |
Adam Barr |
North Toronto Croquet |
2 |
Macey White |
Chesapeake Bay Croquet - USA |
3 |
Alain Giraud |
Ealing Croquet Club - England |
4 |
Amr Hamdy |
North Toronto Croquet |
5 |
John Richardson |
North Toronto Croquet |
6 |
Rob Sinclair |
Oakland Croquet Club - USA |
7 |
Phil Parsons |
North Toronto Croquet |
8 |
Aly Radwan |
Maadi Sports and Yacht Club - Egypt |
9 |
Nancy Crouch |
Chesapeake Bay Croquet - USA |
10 |
Bill Simmons Jr |
Sarasota Country Croquet Club - USA |
11 |
Jim Wright |
North Toronto Croquet |
12 |
Mike Hoggatt |
Bonita Bay Croquet - USA |
13 |
Jane Beharriell |
North Toronto Croquet |
14 |
Manual Marcos Fal |
Real Club Pineda de Sevilla - Spain |
15 |
Patrick Little |
Royal St. Catherines Croquet Club |
16 |
Dorothy Silliman |
Grand Haven Croquet Club - USA |
First Flight
1 |
KS Tsang |
North Toronto Croquet |
2 |
Don Oakley |
Brighton Croquet Club |
3 |
Gregg Hannah |
Lawrence Park Croquet Club |
4 |
Mike Tevlin |
North Toronto Croquet |
5 |
Gopala Gowda |
Victoria Bowls & Croquet Club |
6 |
Sarah Persons |
Lenox Croquet Club - USA |
7 |
Venny Calvieri |
Lawrence Park Croquet Club |
8 |
Mounir Alnahas |
North Toronto Croquet |
9 |
Mohammed Al-Rifaai |
Unaffiliated |
10 |
Lance Newman |
North Toronto |
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Many compliments were received on the two lawns and facility.
It could not be done without Mark, Kriss and Jonathan (Toronto Parks and Recreation)
It could not be done without Mark, Kriss and Jonathan (Toronto Parks and Recreation)
Croquet Canada AC National Championship - Results
Hosted by Bayfield International
The Croqcan AC National Championship was held in Bayfield. We had 26 players from as far away as Australia, Victoria, lots of US and Canadian players and a few from Bayfield.
Last year's champion Alain Giraud won the Championship flight, Tony Simmons from Saturna B.C. won the 2nd flight ( narrowly beating Dave MacLaren in the final) and Arlene Parker from BICC won the 3rd flight.
Great weather meant plenty of good croquet was enjoyed by all.
Here is a more detailed description of play below, submitted by tournament director Arlene Parker;
The 2025 Croquet Canada National AC Championship Tournament was hosted by the Bayfield International Croquet Club between June 5-8, 2025. The tournament is played on five courts with three in Bayfield and two at the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club.
This popular tournament attracts players from North America and Australia. Canadian players arrived from one end of the country to the other. The 26-players were separated into three flights based on their world dynamic grade.
This tournament offers outstanding croquet play as well as opportunities for players to get together and socialize.
A disconcerting situation arose when players discovered that every red ball (Dawson Mark 3) was not perfectly round, resulting in these balls getting stuck in the hoops. The players elected to continue play with a previous version of Dawson balls that were older but round.
The Championship flight was dominated by Alain Giraud from Toronto, On who won 8 of 9 round robin games. Brian Cumming from Elora, On shared the second spot with Rich Lamm from Cathedral City, CA, Stuart Lawrence from Springfield, MA and David Wise from Australia with 6 wins each. In the First Flight, Brian Wasylyk from Campbell River, B.C. shared the top spot with Tony Simmonds from Saturna Island, B.C., each with 6 wins. Pierre Dunn from Victoria, B.C. took the second spot with 5 wins. In the Second Flight, Jane Beharriell from Toronto, On won 6 games as did James White from Saturna Island, B.C. Phil Parsons from Toronto, On won 5 games.
The Championship Flight Knockout was a best of three contest between the top 8 of 10 players. In the final round, Alain Giraud beat Doug Grimsley in 2 games. The second game featured an exciting 1 ball finish for each player.
The First Flight Knockout with all 8 players saw Tony Simmonds beat David MacLaren in a single game.
The Second Flight Knockout with all 8 players resulted in Arlene Parker beating Jane Beharriell in a single game.
A number of spectators watched the Knockout rounds, appreciating the level of play.
The 2025 Croquet Canada Association Tournament finished late on Sunday with presentations of art glass award designed, created and donated by Tim Charney who is a fused glass artist in Cathedral City, California.
Championship KO
Alain Giraud - 26
Nick Howell - 9
Rich Lamm - 26
Brian Cumming - 20
Stuart Lawrence - 0
Doug Grimsley - 26tp
Chris Percival-Smith - 26
David Wise - 13
Semi Finals
Alain Giraud - 26 - 25 - 26tp
Rich Lamm - 62 - 63
Doug Grimsley - 26 - 26
Chris Percival-Smith - 119
Final
Alain Giraud - 26 - 26
Doug Grimsley - 25 - 24
Grid Summary Order of Play
A Flight Knockout
Quarter Finals
Tony Simmonds - 22
Jim Erwin - 4
Donna Dixon - 10
George Saad - 12
Pierre Dunn - 26
Patrick Little - 15
Dave MacLaren - 21
Brian Wasylyk - 10
Semi Finals
Tony Simmonds - 18
George Saad - 5
Pierre Dunn - 15
Dave MacLaren - 26
Final
Tony Simmonds - 21
Dave MacLaren - 13
Grid Summary Order of Play
B Flight Knockout
Quarter Finals
James White - 26
James Hall - 1
Arlene Parker - 25
Peter Jeffers - 14
Phil Parsons - 15
John Easton - 5
Jerry Selk - 16
Jane Beharriell - 18
Semi Finals
James White - 11
Arlene Parker - 13
Phil Parsons - 4
Jane Beharriell - 10
Final
Arlene Parker - 18
Jane Beharriell - 14
Hosted by Bayfield International
The Croqcan AC National Championship was held in Bayfield. We had 26 players from as far away as Australia, Victoria, lots of US and Canadian players and a few from Bayfield.
Last year's champion Alain Giraud won the Championship flight, Tony Simmons from Saturna B.C. won the 2nd flight ( narrowly beating Dave MacLaren in the final) and Arlene Parker from BICC won the 3rd flight.
Great weather meant plenty of good croquet was enjoyed by all.
Here is a more detailed description of play below, submitted by tournament director Arlene Parker;
The 2025 Croquet Canada National AC Championship Tournament was hosted by the Bayfield International Croquet Club between June 5-8, 2025. The tournament is played on five courts with three in Bayfield and two at the Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club.
This popular tournament attracts players from North America and Australia. Canadian players arrived from one end of the country to the other. The 26-players were separated into three flights based on their world dynamic grade.
This tournament offers outstanding croquet play as well as opportunities for players to get together and socialize.
A disconcerting situation arose when players discovered that every red ball (Dawson Mark 3) was not perfectly round, resulting in these balls getting stuck in the hoops. The players elected to continue play with a previous version of Dawson balls that were older but round.
The Championship flight was dominated by Alain Giraud from Toronto, On who won 8 of 9 round robin games. Brian Cumming from Elora, On shared the second spot with Rich Lamm from Cathedral City, CA, Stuart Lawrence from Springfield, MA and David Wise from Australia with 6 wins each. In the First Flight, Brian Wasylyk from Campbell River, B.C. shared the top spot with Tony Simmonds from Saturna Island, B.C., each with 6 wins. Pierre Dunn from Victoria, B.C. took the second spot with 5 wins. In the Second Flight, Jane Beharriell from Toronto, On won 6 games as did James White from Saturna Island, B.C. Phil Parsons from Toronto, On won 5 games.
The Championship Flight Knockout was a best of three contest between the top 8 of 10 players. In the final round, Alain Giraud beat Doug Grimsley in 2 games. The second game featured an exciting 1 ball finish for each player.
The First Flight Knockout with all 8 players saw Tony Simmonds beat David MacLaren in a single game.
The Second Flight Knockout with all 8 players resulted in Arlene Parker beating Jane Beharriell in a single game.
A number of spectators watched the Knockout rounds, appreciating the level of play.
The 2025 Croquet Canada Association Tournament finished late on Sunday with presentations of art glass award designed, created and donated by Tim Charney who is a fused glass artist in Cathedral City, California.
Championship KO
Alain Giraud - 26
Nick Howell - 9
Rich Lamm - 26
Brian Cumming - 20
Stuart Lawrence - 0
Doug Grimsley - 26tp
Chris Percival-Smith - 26
David Wise - 13
Semi Finals
Alain Giraud - 26 - 25 - 26tp
Rich Lamm - 62 - 63
Doug Grimsley - 26 - 26
Chris Percival-Smith - 119
Final
Alain Giraud - 26 - 26
Doug Grimsley - 25 - 24
Grid Summary Order of Play
A Flight Knockout
Quarter Finals
Tony Simmonds - 22
Jim Erwin - 4
Donna Dixon - 10
George Saad - 12
Pierre Dunn - 26
Patrick Little - 15
Dave MacLaren - 21
Brian Wasylyk - 10
Semi Finals
Tony Simmonds - 18
George Saad - 5
Pierre Dunn - 15
Dave MacLaren - 26
Final
Tony Simmonds - 21
Dave MacLaren - 13
Grid Summary Order of Play
B Flight Knockout
Quarter Finals
James White - 26
James Hall - 1
Arlene Parker - 25
Peter Jeffers - 14
Phil Parsons - 15
John Easton - 5
Jerry Selk - 16
Jane Beharriell - 18
Semi Finals
James White - 11
Arlene Parker - 13
Phil Parsons - 4
Jane Beharriell - 10
Final
Arlene Parker - 18
Jane Beharriell - 14
Victoria Classic Tests Association Croquet Skills at All Levels
Twenty-two ardent competitors took to four of Victoria's carefully-groomed lawns this past week to test their skills in Association Croquet (or "AC"), the most challenging and subtle form of the international sport.
The competition began at Metchosin's Happy Valley Croquet Club on May 11 and 12, as four Intermediate players battled for honors. The winner was Jorn Soegard of Abbotsford, defeating three players from the Island. As winner, Jorn was automatically entered in the Championship tournament at the end of the week. Michael Dowling directed the Intermediate event.
Between the Intermediate and Championship competitions, another two-day event was held at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club. This second event pitted eight Novice players against each other in 45-Minute Alternate Stroke Doubles — a simpler, more social form of AC. The players were teamed with different partners over eight games, with the most successful players facing off at the end for a final game. Jim Howard and Jack Showers, both of the Oak Bay club, finished first and second, just a step ahead of Jim Crawford and Gordie March of the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club. As these players and their four co-contestants develop, we expect to see several of them moving into the Intermediate ranks over coming years. This tourney was directed by Pierre Dunn.
The final competition attracted players from Oregon and Ontario, in addition to British Columbia. Among the entrants were Patrick Sweeney, vice-president for the Western Region of the United States Croquet Association; Nick Howell of the Bayfield club in western Ontario (where Canada's national championships will be held next month); Jane Beharriell, Canada's top-ranked woman player; and Chris Percival-Smith, Canada's third-ranked player and a member of both of the clubs hosting the Championship event: the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club and the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club, both located in Victoria.
2025's Championship honors went to Patrick Sweeney, winning eight of his nine games, with Victoria's Pierre Dunn coming in second with seven wins out of nine games. Of the ten entrants in this year's Championship event, six will go on to play in the nationals in Bayfield, from June 5-9. Chris Percival-Smith bore up well under the burden of both playing in and directing the event.
This year's tournament was expanded from the format used over the last several years — instead of playing the Intermediate and Championship events simultaneously over four days, this year separated these two events and added the third, Novice event in order to make management easier and to spread the burden of hosting over four clubs instead of the traditional two. A name change, from the "Victoria Day Association Croquet Championship" to the "Victoria Classic Association Croquet Championship", recognized the expanded format and the increasing role of Association Croquet in local club play. While some money is raised for the local clubs, the relatively low entrance fees encourage participation rather than provide riches for local play. The clubs remain non-profit organizations focused on providing excellent sporting opportunities for the local population.
The lawns were excellently manicured and the hoops set tightly at all the host clubs, and despite a few minutes of light rain and cool winds, everyone was well satisfied with the playing conditions. The tournament organizers and players expressed great thanks to the clubs for the use of their lawns and the support provided by their volunteer members.
— Pierre Dunn
Twenty-two ardent competitors took to four of Victoria's carefully-groomed lawns this past week to test their skills in Association Croquet (or "AC"), the most challenging and subtle form of the international sport.
The competition began at Metchosin's Happy Valley Croquet Club on May 11 and 12, as four Intermediate players battled for honors. The winner was Jorn Soegard of Abbotsford, defeating three players from the Island. As winner, Jorn was automatically entered in the Championship tournament at the end of the week. Michael Dowling directed the Intermediate event.
Between the Intermediate and Championship competitions, another two-day event was held at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club. This second event pitted eight Novice players against each other in 45-Minute Alternate Stroke Doubles — a simpler, more social form of AC. The players were teamed with different partners over eight games, with the most successful players facing off at the end for a final game. Jim Howard and Jack Showers, both of the Oak Bay club, finished first and second, just a step ahead of Jim Crawford and Gordie March of the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club. As these players and their four co-contestants develop, we expect to see several of them moving into the Intermediate ranks over coming years. This tourney was directed by Pierre Dunn.
The final competition attracted players from Oregon and Ontario, in addition to British Columbia. Among the entrants were Patrick Sweeney, vice-president for the Western Region of the United States Croquet Association; Nick Howell of the Bayfield club in western Ontario (where Canada's national championships will be held next month); Jane Beharriell, Canada's top-ranked woman player; and Chris Percival-Smith, Canada's third-ranked player and a member of both of the clubs hosting the Championship event: the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club and the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club, both located in Victoria.
2025's Championship honors went to Patrick Sweeney, winning eight of his nine games, with Victoria's Pierre Dunn coming in second with seven wins out of nine games. Of the ten entrants in this year's Championship event, six will go on to play in the nationals in Bayfield, from June 5-9. Chris Percival-Smith bore up well under the burden of both playing in and directing the event.
This year's tournament was expanded from the format used over the last several years — instead of playing the Intermediate and Championship events simultaneously over four days, this year separated these two events and added the third, Novice event in order to make management easier and to spread the burden of hosting over four clubs instead of the traditional two. A name change, from the "Victoria Day Association Croquet Championship" to the "Victoria Classic Association Croquet Championship", recognized the expanded format and the increasing role of Association Croquet in local club play. While some money is raised for the local clubs, the relatively low entrance fees encourage participation rather than provide riches for local play. The clubs remain non-profit organizations focused on providing excellent sporting opportunities for the local population.
The lawns were excellently manicured and the hoops set tightly at all the host clubs, and despite a few minutes of light rain and cool winds, everyone was well satisfied with the playing conditions. The tournament organizers and players expressed great thanks to the clubs for the use of their lawns and the support provided by their volunteer members.
— Pierre Dunn
The Intermediate contenders: Bruce Gillespie, Jorn Soeberg, Steffen Preusser, and Lorne Oakes.
Jim Howard observes as his teammate Jack Showers takes aim in the final game of the Victoria Classic Novice Association Croquet Championship at Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club.
Jim Howard assesses his teammate Jack Showers' placement of the balls as they play for the Victoria Classic Novice Association Croquet Championship at Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club.
Finalist Jim Crawford watches from off the court as his opponents Jim Howard and Jack Showers take their turn in the finals of the Victoria Classic Novice Association Croquet Championship at Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club.
Victorious teammates Jack Showers and Jim Howard contemplate the best strategic move as they prepare for a shot in the finals of the Victoria Classic Novice Association Croquet Championship at Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club.
Note: Pictures of the Championship tournament are now being sought and will be provided when available.
Note: Pictures of the Championship tournament are now being sought and will be provided when available.
Players represent Canada at the WCF World Championships!
Nine Canadians travelled to Hartfield, Virginia, to join the festivities of the 15th World Golf Croquet Championship. Don Oakley from Oakley Woods Croquet also had a vendor tent onsite, showcasing products.
Big Oyster Warm-Up Event
Adam Barr, John Richardson, Brian Cumming, Brian Brittain, and Mike Tevlin participated in the Big Oyster, a warm-up tournament. John Richardson advanced to the quarterfinals, while Adam Barr and Brian Cumming reached the round of 16. Mike Tevlin claimed victory in the plate competition.
Qualifier Event
Jane Beharriell, Hesham Elzogby, and Amr Hamdy entered the qualifier event. Amr successfully made it through the gruelling 4 days to secure a spot in the main championship.
Main Event
Team Canada, consisting of John Richardson, Ahmed Alsurafa, Adam Barr, and Amr Hamdy, competed in the main event. Jane Beharriell and Brian Brittain were key volunteers, assisting with scoring throughout the tournament.
Main Event Blocks
John Richardson nearly advanced to the knockout stage, narrowly losing a single-game playoff to Ahab Abdelwahab. Unfortunately, Adam Barr was forced to withdraw from the main event blocks after contracting COVID-19.
Plate Event
After recovering, Adam Barr joined John Richardson in the plate event. Both players performed well in the block stage, securing enough wins to proceed to the knockout rounds. In the knockout, John reached the round of 16, and Adam made it to the semi-final, where he was defeated by England’s James Galpin, the eventual plate winner.
https://croquetscores.com/2024/gc/wcf-golf-croquet-world-championship
Big Oyster Warm-Up Event
Adam Barr, John Richardson, Brian Cumming, Brian Brittain, and Mike Tevlin participated in the Big Oyster, a warm-up tournament. John Richardson advanced to the quarterfinals, while Adam Barr and Brian Cumming reached the round of 16. Mike Tevlin claimed victory in the plate competition.
Qualifier Event
Jane Beharriell, Hesham Elzogby, and Amr Hamdy entered the qualifier event. Amr successfully made it through the gruelling 4 days to secure a spot in the main championship.
Main Event
Team Canada, consisting of John Richardson, Ahmed Alsurafa, Adam Barr, and Amr Hamdy, competed in the main event. Jane Beharriell and Brian Brittain were key volunteers, assisting with scoring throughout the tournament.
Main Event Blocks
John Richardson nearly advanced to the knockout stage, narrowly losing a single-game playoff to Ahab Abdelwahab. Unfortunately, Adam Barr was forced to withdraw from the main event blocks after contracting COVID-19.
Plate Event
After recovering, Adam Barr joined John Richardson in the plate event. Both players performed well in the block stage, securing enough wins to proceed to the knockout rounds. In the knockout, John reached the round of 16, and Adam made it to the semi-final, where he was defeated by England’s James Galpin, the eventual plate winner.
https://croquetscores.com/2024/gc/wcf-golf-croquet-world-championship
From left to right, Ahmed Alshurafa, Amr Hamdy, John Richardson and Adam Barr. All players are from the North Toronto club.
Championship Outcome
The championship was thrilling from start to finish. Blake Fields, an 18-year-old from the U.S., claimed his first world title, defeating Australia’s world number one, Robert Fletcher, in a five-game final. Blake dominated game 5 with a remarkable 7-0 victory, showcasing his aggressive and skillful play.
The championship was thrilling from start to finish. Blake Fields, an 18-year-old from the U.S., claimed his first world title, defeating Australia’s world number one, Robert Fletcher, in a five-game final. Blake dominated game 5 with a remarkable 7-0 victory, showcasing his aggressive and skillful play.
Blake Fields plays at Mission Hills, Palm Springs California. Blake defeated older and more experienced players and is an example to all young newcomers to the game.
