The area’s croquet clubs are joining forces to host this year’s Croquet NSW division two Golf Croquet championships this weekend.
With a forecast of fine weather, the event is co-hosted by Ballina Cherry Street Croquet Club, Ballina Croquet Inc. and the Byron Bay Croquet Club will bring players from all over the state. Singles and doubles games will be played.
Golf Croquet is a game of skill and strategy according to Deborah Jones, tournament publicity officer.
Local talent in contention for the big prize are Neville and Robyn Poynting. ‘They are a formidable team playing with mallets handmade by Neville,’ Deborah said.
Spectators are welcome at both the Byron and Ballina croquet lawns from Wednesday 13 July to Sunday 17 July to witness the five days of high-level competition
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