Even spread of winners at tourney

Winners and runners-up in this month’s Leamington Croquet Club tournament were, from left, Chris Lewendon, Nancy Strybosch, Don Lockart, Jeni Van Driel, Charlie Lyes, Fiona Hicks, David de Veth (from tournament sponsor Ryman Healthcare), Rebecca Mobey and Yvonne Hamilton.

The full field of players who took part in the November 14 tournament at Leamington Croquet Club came from Leamington, Matamata, Ōtorohanga, Te Awamutu, Hamilton East and Claudelands.  Games were close and some were won on a countback.

The winners in Division 1 were Nancy Strybosch and Chris Lewendon (Claudelands), with runners-up Rebecca Mobey (Hamilton East) and Yvonne Hamilton (Te Awamutu).  Winners in Division 2 were Jeni Van Driel and Fiona Hicks (Matamata), with runners-up Charlie Lyes (Leamington) and Don Lockart (Hamilton East).

More Recent Sports

Willison eyes premier title

Jackson Willison’s target is to go one better, Hautapu lost the Waikato club premier rugby final to  last year to Hamilton Marist. Their coach, Jackson Willison, says their aim is to go one better this…

Football takes step backwards

Waipā’s interest in football’s Southern Conference men’s league has evaporated. The league – one step down from the Northern League which takes in Auckland clubs – last season saw Cambridge crowned champions and Te Awamutu…

Matt’s profile wins museum place

Matt Gould can often be seen on the sideline of Waikato sports’ moments, and he made a bit of history when one of his rugby photos was named a finalist in a prestigious international competition….

Iris always arrives on time …

When Iris Hansen crossed the Waipā Fun Run finish line on Sunday, she was quick to turn to Bart Muylle for confirmation of her time. “51 minutes 46.7 seconds,” the timekeeper told her for the…