Association Croquet The Club runs a qualifying tournament for the All England Handicap Championship which is open to all club members. The winner and runner-up qualify for the Area Finals to be played on both days of the weekend 4-5 September at Newport, Essex. The winner and loser of the third place play-off between the losing semi-finalists will act as first and second reserve respectively should either of the finalists become unavailable for the Area Finals. The winner of this qualifying tournament will also become the last of the four semi-finalists in the internal Handicap Tournament. Matches will be 26pt games played off full bisque handicap to base 10 using current handicap (maximum 20) on the day the game is played, and played to a time limit agreed between the players (3.5 hours if no agreement). Both players in each match are responsible for contacting their opponent to arrange the match. Results of the matches will be updated here from time to time. They are also shown on the notice-board in the club hut. |
All England Handicap by year: |
ROUND 1 by 30 May |
QUARTER-FINALS by 27 June |
SEMI-FINALS by 25 July |
FINAL by 22 August |
WINNER |
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John Smallbone | Ian Parkinson (+11) |
Arthur Reed (+4) |
Simon Hathrell (+21) |
Simon Hathrell Also becomes |
Ian Parkinson | ||||
Arthur Reed | ||||
Simon Hathrell | Simon Hathrell (+11) |
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Robin Barry | ||||
Mark Homan | Mark Homan (+8) |
John Bee (+23) |
Geoff Johnson (+19) |
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Alan Clark | ||||
John Bee | ||||
Geoff Johnson | Geoff Johnson (+8T) |
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Adam Huby | ||||
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF: by 1 August |
(not played) |
Area Finals: Simon Hathrell and Geoff Johnson proceeded to the Area Finals at Newport, Essex. Geoff Johnson came a close second in the Area Finals, and proceeded to the National Finals at Budleigh Salterton on 18-19 September.