Handicap Cards

Every member will be given a Club Handicap Card, which should be filled in after every game.  When CA members play each other in club matches, they will record their results on their CA cards.

Open Tournaments 2004

Places for non members will be allocated in March.  We will be able to return to lunches prepared on the premises for open tournaments in 2004.  If you want lunch it must be requested on your entry form, and if ordered you will be charged, whether eaten or not.  If you have any special dietary requirements please specify on the application form.  The bar will be open and morning coffee, afternoon tea and biscuits will be provided as usual.

• The Robert Prichard Weekend - 1st to 3rd May.  Advanced play, open to handicaps of 8 and below.  Manager George Noble.   Entry fee £16 (members £14) Restricted to 28 players.

• Over 50's Weekend - Friday 18th June to Sunday 20th June.   Handicap Egyptian.  Open to handicaps of 20 and below.  Manager t.b.a.  Restricted to 24 players.  Entry fee £16 (members £14).

• The Annual 4 Day Event - is on Saturday 28th August to Tuesday 31st August.  Handicap Egyptian and Blocks - open to handicaps 20 and below at the time of entry.  Manager Martin Kolbuszewski.  Entry fee £18 (members £16).   Restricted to 28 players.

• Croquet Association Events -
  The Chairman's Salver - by selection of the CA.  Wednesday 8th September to Sunday 12th September.

• Club Competitions
  Butlin Trophy - open to all members with a handicap of 12 or more.   Handicap play - American block.
  Albert Trophy - open to all members.  Advanced play. American block.  This is basically an event for members with a handicap below 8, but any member who would prefer to gain experience in advanced play may enter.  However, no player may enter both competitions.
  Both of the above competitions will take place between Saturday 5th June and Saturday 25th September.  Games will be organised by competitors and may be played at any time except Club afternoons, or during organised matches or social events.   Entries close on Saturday 22nd May.
  Association Pro-Am - on Saturday 10th July.  This is a fun doubles day, your partner will change each round.  There will be four 18 point rounds of up to 1 and a quarter hours each.
  Golf Singles Trophy - open to all members (handicaps may be applied).  Will be played for on Wednesday 21st July.
  Golf Doubles Trophy - open to all members (partners select to balance ability).  Will be played on Wednesday 11th August.
  The last three events are all day duration with 10am start, so bring a packed lunch.

Other Events

• Come and Try It is on Saturday 15th May.  Help will be needed in the afternoon.
• EACF Northern Area league matches will be played over the weekend Saturday 5th June and/or Sunday 6th June.
• Chairman's Day will be on Saturday 31st July
• The Roger Ivill Memorial Trophy against Newport will be on Sunday 19th September.
• The October Bowl against Norwich will be on Sunday 3rd October.
• Afternoon matches have been arranged against Bodham and Wells.