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 over the weekend 31 August - 1 September at Wrest Park. 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. Winners from the Area Finals proceed to the National Finals, to be held over the weekend of 14-15 September at Colchester. 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. Players must enter results on their handicap cards as well. |
All England Handicap by year: |
ROUND 1 by 2 June |
QUARTER-FINALS by 30 June |
SEMI-FINALS by 28 July |
FINAL by 25 August |
WINNER |
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Janet Carleton | Arthur Reed (+8) |
Arthur Reed (+2) |
Robin Barry (+24) |
Geoff Johnson Also becomes |
Arthur Reed | ||||
Brian Havill | ||||
John Bee | John Bee (+4T) |
Robin Barry (+7) |
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Adam Huby | ||||
Robin Barry | ||||
Geoff Johnson | Geoff Johnson (+11T) |
Geoff Johnson (+22) |
Geoff Johnson (+16) |
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John Smallbone | ||||
Mark Homan | ||||
Alan Clark | Alan Clark (+25) |
Alan Clark (+26) |
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Ian Parkinson | ||||
Simon Hathrell | ||||
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF: by 4 August |
(not played) |
In the Area Final at Wrest Park Robin Barry came 3rd= and Brian Havill came 5th. Robin was therefore entitled to proceed to the National Final at Colchester, but elected to play in the Watford club tournament on 14th September instead.