Mt Albert Croquet Club

Winners of the Thomas Rosebowl, winning all games, Pei and Prem, Pei has been playing only 4 months and Prem 2 years. Both will be players to watch in the future.
Runners up Dave Butler and Tim Smith.

Thomas Rosebowl on today.
When the Club first held it in 1947 it was Association, today GC Doubles.

On Saturday 5th held our last tournament of the season, the Auld Mug, GC advantage
Winners Peter and Joy Taylor (Orewa) presented Mug by our President Martin with Brian in red, manager on the day.
Second place Warkworth Don Powley and Ann Anderson, Third Takapuna Claire and Trish.
Grateful for good weather and all of the support from members helping to run the event.

Auckland Croquet ran the first Ak GC teams event over the weekend. Eight teams took part, Mt Albert team won. Thanks to all the people organising, refereeing and hospitality.
Congrats Rob, Anne, Sharon and Amanda.

Mt Albert hosted the Croquet Auckland Graded 3-5 Championship Singles. Some great games on a hot Spring day
Winner was Melba Scott (Takapuna)who won all her games.
Thanks to Steve and Sara for organising and all the many helpers so it ran smooth along with plenty of cake,tea and coffee.

The Club held its annual Thomas Rosebowl, GC Doubles for 3-10 handicaps.
Won by Tim Smith (Whangamata) and Dave Butler (St Heliers).
Thanks to all the workers and Sara Quirk and Steve Moratti for managing.

The tradition of having an Opening Day for the season continues, a bit quaint as most clubs don't really close.
Life Member Peter Singh ran the first hoop, a spot of morning tea, then we all enjoyed some games.

🌿Sustainable Success: Grant Transforms Mt Albert Croquet Club

MACC received a $6,886 grant for a greener future enhancing their grey water disposal system to comply with Akld City Council standards. President Martin Harvey praised the community's effort in this project, with members pitching in to dig trenches in preparation for the new NZCT funded system, ensuring a sustainable legacy for the 110-year-old club.

Another project this year for Mt Albert Croquet which only happened with the support of New Zealand Community Trust. Thank you so much.

Club working bee to install a Pergola last week.
Thanks to all the willing workers and we are so grateful for all the Christmas party hires over summer. The funds raised from the hires allowed us to purchase the Pergola.
A new shady spot to watch the games and host BBQs!

The Club held its annual Rosebowl GCDoubles. Won by Mt Albert pair Anne and Mei, runners up Judi and Martin. All four took home fresh roses, roses chocolates and a bit of prize money. Great to have players from Carlton, Pakuranga and Pt Chevalier who all made it a good tournament. Thanks to Captain Brian and all the team for organising it so well.

This morning there was another Croquet Auckland Tournament at North Shore Club in Devonport. Hope you've all had a great day playing in the Ryman Healthcare Golden Grades, Level Singles, Premier Grade. Meet the winner Brian Williams from Mt Albert Croquet Club seen here with Dell Smythe from Ryman William Sanders, our sponsor.

A sunny day to celebrate the Club reaching 110years, BBQ lunch outside for 40+ people with a few games after.