Mallet Sports Express

Croquet Queensland ’s Official Newsletter Mallet Sports Express

Volume 17 Issue 5 June 2018

CROQUET TO BE PART OF QUEENSLAND’S 150th YEAR OF

On Saturday 11 August, dancing, school bands and This is a great way to raise an Open Day will be held to choirs. the profile of Mallet Sports in celebrate the 150th The invitation said “Given Queensland by giving anniversary of Queensland’s croquet in Queensland has a demonstrations and inviting Parliamentary House… and long and significant history, your visitors to “Have a Try”, so thank Croquet Queensland has been involvement would be an you to the Club volunteers who invited to participate by appropriate addition.” are prepared to give their time for demonstrating its sport on the Interested Clubs are there- this auspicious occasion Speaker’s Green. fore invited to contact coordinator - and hopefully some great The day is planned from Bruce McAlister , photo opportunities too. 10am to 3pm, with the Governor ([email protected]) for arriving by horse and carriage. In further information. addition there will be period

Patron: The Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT PAGE 2 MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION After a couple of glitches, the Photography competition is now up and running!

You will find it on the CAQ web home page, under “Latest News” … as it is supposed to be for croquet players only , it’s been ‘hidden’ as much as possible from scammers and trolls — here’s hoping it works.

You will find the first offering of photographs, six in all …. And all you have to do is go-online and click a button to vote.

So croquet voters will determine which photograph wins each grouping offered.

Some of you have found it on the site and thank you. However, so all can have a go, it’s been left open until 20 July, after which the next group of photos will be put up in readiness for voting.

Remember, each group will win $20 for it’s Club, then the winners of the groups will be voted on in December to ascertain the overall winner—with a prize of $500 for the pho- tographer and $500 for his/ her Club!

So, get those cameras and phone camera clicking! Let’s show just how active, healthy and FUN croquet is! I am sure you all have plenty of opportunity— and of course it’s open to all Clubs, large or small, city or country.

Remember, attach your photograph, together with caption, and send to [email protected].

#5There is more to croquet than #1 Cousins at Play #3 Bill Bray celebrating 97th b/day hitting a ball

#4 - Balls in air after successful ro- #6 Grannie & Grandson do battle #2 Deception Bay first competition team CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S PAGE 3

SPORTS OUT-OF-POCKET REGISTRATION COSTS AUSTRALIA As set out courtesy of the Courier Mail

NATIONAL

Dancing (Recreational) 440 Netball 180 Soccer 260

Taekwondo 420 Hockey 175 Netball 250 Gymnastics $390 Cricket 150 Rugby League 250

Dance(Sport) 320 Rugby League 150 Cricket 200 Swimming 300 Surf Lifesaving 150 Athletics—Track and Field 155 Tennis 300 Athletics—Track and Field 110 Touch Football 100 Karate 280 Touch Football 100 Queensland’s Most Expensive Sports Basketball 250 QUEENSLAND Calistethics 2760 Football / Soccer 200 Dancing 520 Cycling 2000 Fitness / Gym 200 Gymnastics 400 Canoeing / Kayaking 1800 Martial Arts 200 Swimming 390 Sailing 1600 Rugby Union 200 Tennis 285 Australian Sports Commission Data 2017. Extra costs may include referees fees and training camps

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Aren’t all participants who register with Croquet Queensland SOCIAL PLAYERS? Unlike quite a few sports, once registered croquet players are not seeded into teams to play fixtures. Croquet Queensland’s single registration fee ensures that all participants support their State and National Associations to the same degree, the same as those set out above. Croquet Queensland—and some Clubs—offer tournaments for those players who wish to play at a higher level— but they have to pay additional fees to do this. What is pleasing about Croquet Queensland’s annual registration fee, is it entitles all participants to play for the whole year and not just for a specific time, a bonus in itself.

BILL BRAY CELEBRATES 97th BIRTHDAY Bill Bray celebrated his 97th Birthday at the Nambour Croquet Club on Thursday 2 June. The frivolities continued

with lunch at his daughter's on Sunday and there was a pro- posal to have breakfast down at the beach followed by a game of 10-pin bowls on Saturday. Well done to all of you. CONGRATULATIONS FROM US ALL Shirley Featherby BILL!!

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Golf Croquet birds and a rooster at roost - Lauren Towers, Jennifer Flanagan, Louise Riding, Megan Stuart and Gail Sloan, Aileen O’Connor, George McCallan and Marilyn Nelson

Brisbane North offered four Melksham of McIlwraith were the Club also played well. It also was code tournaments over two other participants. Even though a very enjoyable day. If the Inter weekends. only a few played it was an en- Regional Competition is to go joyable day. ahead, David will be back ready Ricochet and Association to do battle Regionally. Croquet The second Event was the Toombul Croquet club had Advanced Association Handicap My many thanks to Cynthia the pleasure of staging two of the Singles. The Event was played Tacey Secretary of Brisbane Competitions of formally the by four competitors. Wayne Ap- North Region for arranging these Queen’s Birthday Competitions. pleby of Toombul Club had to competitions again give the other competitors four Carmel Donley . The first one was the BNR bisques each game. Both Wayne Ricochet Event. Four competitors and David Hesse of Stephens Golf Croquet competed for this Event. All the Club won two games but net Windsor opened its doors players won a game, but the points favoured David. He played to 14 pairs of Golf Croquet play- winner went to a count back with very nice croquet. I am sure we ers. Terry Ericson of the Windsor shall see more of him when he is Club from Gaye Pitman of not travelling overseas for his Two blocks of 7 pairs from Stephens Club. Cynthia Tacey work. Bob Dawson of Toombul Southport to Bribie Island played from Windsor Club and Kevin and Roger Brown of Mc Ilwraith six games plus a final on a

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Golf croquet finalists— Dennis Green, Graham McLean, Richard Pickvance and Geoff Hull beautiful clear cool day. Congratulations to all bles was included in the BNR players. Event last weekend. Hit off was 8.30 and 3 courts quickly filled with avid hit- Thanks to Peter who tallied McIlwraith, Eildon, ters. Games were timed for 45 the scores, and also to Sue Southport and Redcliffe mins and most teams completed Green who refereed three dou- Gateball supplied teams. their games. bled-up lawns all day. The Event was won by Both blocks had 3 teams on Hoop setters and kitchen Geoff Morris and Paul Ek- five wins, with winners decided on ladies who make the day THANK berg, Niki Stuart and Niki Hotmer net points YOU. were runners up. Graham McLean (Windsor) George (President Windsor) Fran Buckle and Jennifer and Richard Pickvance (Wynnum) drew the raffle and thanked all for Flanagan from Eildon were joint won Block A coming. Cynthia Tacey as BNR managers. Secretary, presented the prizes. Geoff Hull (Wynnum) and The day was enjoyed by all, Dennis Green (Bribie Is) won I would like to thank Wind- with thanks to Redcliffe Gateball Block B sor Club for hosting the event and volunteers who set up and ca- to all volunteers who gave their tered for the day. Graham and Richard were time, you are appreciated. up against Geoff and Dennis with Cups and prizes were a crowd cheering on. Cynthia Tacey awarded to the winners and R/ ups. Geoff and Dennis proved to Gateball be the stronger pair. The inaugural Gateball Dou- Jennifer Morris

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CROQUET QUEENSLAND MARKETING PLAN In late 2017, as one of the Development Grant’s deliverables, Croquet Queensland commis- sioned Active8 to prepare a Marketing Plan for 2018-2020. This was finalised recently and the full document has been forwarded to Clubs for comment.

Below is printed the Executive Summary— should you be interested in reading further, your Club now has a copy and they have been asked to make it available.

For those who were interested in the results of the 2017 Club Survey, “Know Your Club”, much of the information received from this Survey has been used to substantiate the recommendations

Executive Summary (CAQ). CAQ currently compris- • increased visibility for the es seven regions and 43 clubs sport; Croquet is a challenging sport with a total of approximately • establishment of pathways of 1500 members. that is suitable for people of all excellence for players, offi- ages. It is played for a variety cials and coaches. of reasons, including exercise, The sport of croquet in Queensland faces numerous mental stimulation, companion- In an effort to address some of challenges as a result of ship, and competition. these challenges, the CAQ last Key characteristics of cro- significant changes and trends year developed a 3-year strate- quet: within the sport and recreation gic plan. A key strategic pri- industry. Many of these ority of this plan was to • An international game played challenges centre around the develop a State marketing in over 30 countries; following trends: • plan that could assist CAQ • A National sport with over identify new markets and op- 9000 registered players and • decline in registered Club portunities; almost 1500 registered in participants; • better define the organisa- Qld; • a growth in informal, less tion’s capabilities and • Played in six States and one structured, social physical Territory and has over 250 activities; • generally deliver quality and registered Clubs; affordable services and pro- • limited government funding • Primarily played by both men grams that appeal to new opportunities; & women; and existing members. • Is gaining popularity amongst • competition from other sport the younger generations; and recreational activities; Specifically, the CAQ strategic • A low impact sport suitable • limited promotion and marketing objectives include: for all ages, genders, back- delivery of croquet within grounds and abilities; schools; • Improve the marketing, pro- • Accessible to all; • change in family and work file and image of croquet; • A great way to participate as structures – less traditional, • Increase the exposure and a player, coach, referee, less time, work/life balance; awareness of croquet via key administrator or as a • increased cost of living – special events; volunteer pressure on families and • Develop improved • An opportunity to connect sport; communication methods with with friends and stay fit, • an ageing population. key stakeholders; healthy and mentally active; • A unique sport that attracts • Utilise other SSO’s, local As articulated in the Croquet Councils and corporate spon- both sporty and non-sporty Australia strategic plan, the key throughout the year; sors to assist with promoting challenges for Croquet include: croquet; and • Is played both socially and competitively; • Secure a major sponsor for • recruitment of participants • Is low-cost to participants. State teams and State tour- from a wider demographic naments. The peak body coordinating cro- profile; To better inform the devel- quet in Queensland is Croquet • accommodation of new forms opment of the CAQ State Mar- Association Queensland Inc of the game keting Plan, CAQ conducted an

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on-line marketing survey of all tion opportunities • Greater Dandenong – Lawn Queensland Croquet Clubs in late Bowls/Croquet Plan 2015 2017 titled “Know Your Club”. Marketing and Promotions • Croquet Victoria – Croquet This survey was one of the most • Improve digital marketing strat- Facility Guide 2017 comprehensive surveys ever egies conducted for the sport of croquet • Improve marketing and promo- A review of this information facili- in Australia and provides good tional strategies tated a detailed analysis of the evidence-based data on which to internal and external environment make informed marketing Facility Development in which CAQ and its member decisions. Clubs operate. • Improved Croquet facilities An analysis of demographic data A summary of the key market- • Increase hire of Clubhouse facilities and market information has ena- ing objectives identified through bled key marketing objectives to the ‘Know Your Club’ survey is • Increase night use of playing be identified and a series of mar- provided below: facilities. keting strategies to be devel-

oped. Financial Management The formulation of this mar- It is envisaged that the contents • Identify new income sources keting plan considered evidence of this plan will provide greater and diversify revenue streams provided by the following docu- marketing direction and assis- • Increase income and success ments: tance to CAQ and its member rate from grant revenue Clubs to grow, develop and pro- • Identify cost saving measures • CAQ 2017 ‘Know Your Club’ mote the sport of Croquet Survey throughout Queensland in a more • CAQ membership data from collaborative, effective and Membership and Participation the last 10 years efficient manner. • Promote recreational participa- • CAQ Strategic Plan 2017-2019

A FEW WORDS FROM YOUR CAQ TREASURER All 43 affiliated clubs have paid their fees for the 2018 year. Thank you. It is very pleasing and rather exciting to be receiving a steady flow of new registrations as players “come and try” croquet and then commit to our sport. I would like to remind club secretaries and treasurers of a few points: a) the registration form should be signed by your new player AND either the club secretary or treasurer; the amount to be paid is $88.50 - $82.50 capitation plus $6 insurance; b) if paying by cheque, you MUST pay Croquet Assn Qld Inc not CAQ. The bank can, if they wish, re- fuse to negotiate the abbreviated Payee; c) if paying by Direct Deposit, please ensure you advise your Club name (abbrev) and the surname of your new member. I do not need to know which bank it comes from or even the date but it is essen- tial you tell me your club name and the new member’s name. (I can usually tell by the amount what the payment is for!) d) All forms should be sent to CAQ first – then we note your payment and forward on to the Registration Officer. If you send your form to the Registration Officer directly, he will not action it because I have not initialled it showing that payment has been received. So sending your form direct to Ernie think- ing you will speed up the process will in fact delay it by at least one week!! Please remember, we are now in 2018. Times and costs are changing. So please be aware of the new rates to apply. Let’s all enjoy this great game of CROQUET in all its forms. KATH WOOD, Treasurer

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The first CAQ GC Mixed Doubles were held. It was a great weekend in glorious Noosa weather . The lawns were terrific and the experience turned on by Brian Rudd (Tournament Manager) and Gordon Matthews (Tournament Referee) and the teams was one of the best experienced by all. This of course was part due to the spirit and consideration of the playing pairs. This was a double round robin event with seven pairs entered. The weather was kind to us and the event was completed within ex- pected time. The winners of the first Left: Inaugural winners Beryl Turner and Queensland Mixed GC Murray Tinker with Brian Rubock Doubles Tournament - with a new trophy donated by Brian Rubock — were Beryl Turner and Murray Tinker on nine wins. In second place were Cynthia Tacey and Graham McLean on eight wins while third were Helen and Ross Rillie on six wins.

Murray Tinker

HERVEY BAY HOLDS IT INAUGURAL GOLF CROQUET TOUTNAMENT

Hervey Bay held a successful Golf Croquet In the doubles, there were 21 couples, so three tournament. separate blocks were played: There were 24 participants for the Singles, so Winners: four blocks of six were played. Block A Peter Spinks and Pat Williams 4 wins +5 The winner was Steve Kele, who defeated Block B Steve and Cheryl Kele 4 wins +13 Wayne Lusk 6-4, while Danni Dittmar and Nwville Block C Gil Robertson & Jenny Thompson 4 wins +8. Shelley battled it out 4-3 for third and fourth. Thank you to all who attended and played in fine spirit.

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I captured this photo of Pam Campbell (Tournament Richard Pickvance (Wynnum) Managers) and Gordon Matthews following his awesome win in (Tournament Referee) and the the Queensland section of the team of referees and Eildon ACA Bronze Medal. The event members that looked after us all was played in brilliant condi- so well. tions at Eildon Croquet Club There is no winner Richard played very sol- presentation for this qualification idly throughout the three- day event. Medals are awarded at the competition and took the win National event where the bronze from Peter Nicholson medal winner from each state (McIlwraith) on net hoops. plays for the Gold Medal over Other contestants were three days. A silver medal and the Robert Martin (Eildon), Ross Bronze medals are all presented Rillie (Headland-Buderim), after this event. Mirray Tinker (Caloundra), We wish Richard all the best Geoff Hull (Wynnum), Geofrey in representing Queensland at the Dickie (Bundaberg) and Ron Australian final to be held in NSW Schodel (Wynnum). in September. Thankyou to Colin and Murray Tinker

NAMBOUR CROQUET CLUB INC

INVITES YOU TO OUR S u g a r F e s t i v a l

ASSOCIATION GALA Progressive Doubles WEDNESDAY 25th July To FRIDAY 27th July 2018 ENTRY FEE $20 per PARTICIPANT ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 20 July 2018 PLAY STARTS 9.00AM

Three Days of Association Doubles –Two Games Each Day Different Partner Every Game THE WINNER WILL HAVE THE HIGHEST HOOP SCORE. THREE DAYS OF FRIENDLY AND COMPETITIVE SOCIAL CROQUET BYO Lunch (microwave available), Morning and Afternoon Tea $3.00/ day ENTRIES to - Bill Habner (Form attached). Bill’s phone 0409 720 485 email address: [email protected] Club phone 07 5441 7020 (Tues, Thurs, Sat mornings)

CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S PAGE 10 IPSWICH GATE- On 2nd and 3rd June Ipswich Gateball Club held our annual competition. There were 9 teams competing over one and a half days of play. Although our courts were challenging (hence the name of our competition) it was a different set of skills that were required to test players ability on the fast surface. The Southport teams were superior on the day with their Red team with six wins being declared the winners and Southport White again with six wins coming a close second. There was only a three point difference that separated the two teams. Third place was awarded to Redcliffe with five wins. A special mystery placing prize was given to Toowoomba. This year instead of badges, each team member of the winning teams was presented with a special Snoopy coffee mug with their placing position displayed on each mug. Our thanks must go to our vol- the competition the success that it The winning team also received a unteers who did such a magnifi- was. mini trophy which they were able to cent job of catering for us over the Adele Stokes take with them to keep. two days. We also thank all teams for competing and helping to make From the Golf Croquet Director’s Desk

Eildon was the venue for Windsor held their Windsor Lynda Davis CAQ Director the CAQ Golf Doubles Open. Shield recently, and the weather of Coaching has been holding With a full field, weather was ide- was kind with a brief shower on Coaching Courses for Founda- al over the two days of competi- the second day. Group A winner tion Level 1 These courses are tion. The eventual winners were was Richard Pickvance recommended as they super- Terry Ericson and Greg Bury with (Wynnum) with Elaine Rubock sede previous qualifications. Kevin Beard and John Levick (Wynnum) runner up. (there were Queensland is running runners up. It was good to see four players who tied in games short of qualified Golf Croquet both Terry and Greg out there on won for second and on count- Referees, I urge all Golf Croquet the lawns. back, Elaine came runner up with players to consider doing a Ref- Caloundra was the venue Ron Schodel (Wynnum) very eree Course. They are needed for the CAQ Golf Singles Open. close behind in third place). to ensure events are suitably ca- Good to see a full field of com- Block B was won by Mari- tered for with referees. petitors, again the weather was lyn Nelson (Eildon) from Penny For all coaching ideal over the three days of com- Jackson (McIlwraith) Runner up. requirements petition. The venue manager, Graceville held their Sin- Contact Lynda Davis Sue Bertram, did a marvellous gles Championships, and the [email protected] job ensuring good continuity weather was glorious. 12 partici- 0416013390 for the amount of participants. pants with Randall Whyte Gordon Giles from the Wynnum (Graceville) just edging out Ian Brian Rubock Club was the eventual open win- Reed (Southport) for a one hoop ner with Ross Rillie from Head- victory. land/Buderim runner up.

CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S DALBY HOSTS FRIENDSHIP DAY Dalby Croquet Club hosted a Friendship Day recently and welcomed visitors from Too- woomba Clubs to join us for a day of Association or Golf Cro- quet. Around 20 players enjoyed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea together in between playing their chosen game. During the morning play chocolates were handed out to keep our strength up and lucky doors and a raffle were drawn before our visitors returned home. Our lawns are not competition standard but everyone enjoyed the extra skill in navigating the various lumps and bumps on the greens which are standing up well to the drought conditions here. Bev Lanagan

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO CAQ TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Director of Association Croquet Jo advises that there are two changes of dates for CAQ tournaments that will be held shortly. They are: GIBSON MEDAL (AC) now to be held on 25/26 AUGUST, at STEPHENS, closing date 15 August. AC OPEN DOUBLES now will be held on 8/9 SEPTEMBER, at TOOMBUL, closing date 29 Au- gust. These changes are not on the on-line Events Calendar as yet as the Web Officer is overseas and won’t be back until end July.

CHANGES TO CROQUET QUEENSLAND OFFICIALDETAILS Brisbane South Delegate is now BRUCE McALISTER, email [email protected], phone 0417 611 477 Director of Golf Croquet BRIAN RUBOCK’s new details are email [email protected], phone 0401 398 859 New Director of Association, Referees is GREG WHYMARK, email [email protected], phone 0418 158 701

The CAQ EVENT MANAGER’S POSITION IS IN AN ACTING SHARED POSITION: Association Croquet— John Hardy, email [email protected] oGolf Croquet—Brian Rubock, email [email protected] and Calendar—Bruce McAlistark, email [email protected].

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Twin Rivers Challenge, Sun- day 20 May

We welcomed the Twin Rivers Club to Wynnum for our annual Twin Rivers GC Challenge on a glorious autumn day. We had 10 players from each club, from very experienced to beginners, playing 5 rounds of doubles. There were many close fought games with Wynnum coming out on top 17 to 8 but with a margin of just +25 points over the 25 games. However the result was less important than the day – everyone had fun!

This is the 3rd year of the challenge, with Wynnum winning all 3; however there was some mut- tering about Wynnum having an unfair advantage as our courts are so smooth compared to the Twin Rivers’ footy field! However L to R, Bob Martin (Qld), Peter Freer (Canberra), Alison Sharpe as Twin Rivers’ President Ian (NSW), Ron McBride (SA), Gordon Giles (Qld) Every announced they are about to start work on a new venue that Wynnum Participants at ACA Geoff came 2nd in Block D win- GC Open Singles ning 8 of his 10 games. Losing will give them 4 purpose built cro- Geoff Hull, Gordon and his first round Best of 3 match he quet courts; so next year it will be Deirdre Giles braved the gale progressed to the Y event (9th to Wynnum’s turn to travel but will it force winds and driving rain of 16th Place) and finished in 11th be on a football field or croquet Melbourne to play in the ACA GC position overall. Another great courts? We will have to wait and Open Singles Championships result! see! held at Cairnlea on 9-13th May. There were 46 Players entered and all games were challenging battles going down to the wire with many results depending on the outcome of the 13th hoop.

Gordon came top of Block A, winning nine of his 10 games; he won his first round Best-of - Three match to progress to the Quarter-Final where he lost to the eventual winner Alison Sharpe. He then progressed to the Z Event (5th to 8th Place) which he won, ending up in 5th position overall in the Championship. Great Result! CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S coming Events at Wynnum

• Sunday 1 July - Gala Day GC Handicap Doubles (Random Draw), entries close 23 June • Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 Au- gust – AC Mixed Doubles, entries close 23 July Sunday 12 August – Ladies GC Handicap Championship.

And have you seen our smart new shirts?

Mike Fordyce

CAQ WOMEN’S AC SINGLES

Rosemary Newsham, Kathleen Colclough, Barbara Northcott, Willy Silk, Donna Manning, Hedi Trask, Sue Bertram, Cynthia Tacey, Yuni Rowell and Heather Knight.

Ten women participated in Block B Willy Silk 3 1 40 the 2018 Women’s AC singles. Rosemary Newsham 3 1 20 There were two blocks, both The final was played be- where first and second ended on tween Kathleen Colclough and equal points, with net hoops: Willy Silk, with Willy winning 26—12. Block A Kathleen Colclough 4 1 45 Thank you to all who Cynthia Tacey 4 1 44 assisted in making this a great tournament. CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S PAGE 14

Latest Volunteer News from Sports Community - Joe Novella

The Sports Community has support the social side of your el). For example: an on-line newsletter which provides club allows for your club culture Strategy 1 – we will hold a pre- helpful and interesting information. to grow and in turn aids in the season tournament and invite six To subscribe, please email Pamela retention of your members. A clubs who will each pay an Irvine positive club culture helps to entrance fee which we expect to [email protected]. ensure that members are willing raise $x. to help out when they are needed Strategy 2 – during the Below is an extract from the and that everyone enjoys their tournament we will run a latest newsletter about running time at the club. sausage sizzle which will raise events, particularly those that are of $x. the fund raising variety: Creating an annual event Strategy 3— During the day we Your club may create an event will run a major raffle and fun Why run an event? that can be run annually or at regular competitions relating to the sport Running an event can take a intervals. These are great for your throughout the day which we ex- great deal of volunteer time and club as people can look forward to pect to raise $x. effort, so why are they common and the event and be prepared to attend. • Plans – Once you have defined popular for clubs? These types of events become part your strategies of how you are There are so many benefits to of your club culture or connection to going to achieve the goal then running an event including them your wider community you need to recruit people to help being effective fundraisers, great for on each strategy and create a building club culture and it can cre- What kind of event should I run? plan of how they will successfully ate an ongoing annual tradition that When considering what kind of complete the strategy. your members and community look event you should run you will need to forward to each year. define the goals and objectives of From these goals and your event clearly and understand objectives your club can then Effective fundraisers exactly why you are planning to run consider what event might suit you Some clubs may feel it is the event. This ensures that your best. If your club is looking to make better to think big and run one event fulfils the needs and $3,000 you may need to run a larger main fund raising event a year, so expectations of your club, and this event but if you are hoping to volunteers do not find fund helps to support your event to increase membership it may be a raising as a chore but as a succeed. family fun day and skills clinic. genuine contribution to the Club. The points you make during If your club runs a fundraising this process should be continually Due Diligence event well, it can raise a great deal referred to on your journey of Once your club’s goals are set of money for your club. With strong planning the event. This ensures that and you have a clear idea of what planning, good budgeting and en- your event stays on track and fulfils event you wish to pursue, you need gaging ideas your club can create a what your club set out to achieve. to undertake a reasonable special event that can support your investigation of what is necessary to club’s efforts. Define Your Event take place. This is to evaluate the Your club can also look to A really important part of cre- requirements prior to confirming the layer opportunities to raise more ating a successful event is to define event will go ahead and start money. For example by running a your goal and then understand, firstly carrying out the elaborate planning Sausage Sizzle at a Preseason at a very high level and then in involved. Round Robin Tournament you have detail, how you intend to achieve the This includes looking at coun- created as a fundraiser. goal. cil and local authority involvement, licenses and permits required, Such fundraisers could be – Food • Goals – Define your goal for the insurance and venue availability, just or Product Drive, Members’ Night, event. This is what your club to name a few. Outdoor Movie Night, Market Days, would like to achieve. This could Fetes and Fairs, Carols by Can- be based on fundraising dollars, Event Organisers dlelight, Car wash, Car Rally, participation, community profile, Generally in clubs the Car Boot Sale, Trash and Treasure, relationship building or any other committee will delegate someone to Restaurant / Pub / Movie Night, goal your club has. For example run an event. The volunteer then Trivia Night, Op Shop Theme …. – Raise $3,000 by the start of the focuses on the actual event, booking These are just a few….. season. a location, getting a band and sorting . out the food and drink but depending Social Benefits • Strategies – Once you have defined your goal then what on your event or activity but it could We know that people join be so much more than that. It is the clubs for a sense of inclusion and strategies are you going to put in

place to achieve it (at a high lev- event organiser’s responsibility to belonging. Creating events to

CROQUET QUEENSLAND IS ASSISTED FINANCIALLY BY THE QUEENSLAND STATE GOVERNMENT MALLET SPORTS EXPRES S ensure that the event runs smoothly maintenance, water supply, • Site Plan and Layout and achieves its objectives. Depend- waste management, noise ing on the size of your event this management etc. • Event and day running sheets could include: • Venue cleaning • Communication with participants, volunteers, the • Traffic and parking and any community and guests • Organising committees and road closures sub-committees • Post event reviews • Ticketing and Participant • Recruiting and briefing volun- Registrations – On the day, teers Looking at this list can be over- online and refunds whelming but the benefits are most • Budgeting • Participant Declaration and certainly great when running an event • Choosing the date and booking Waiver at your club. the venue • Marketing and Promotions • Risk Management Organisation is the key. • Media, Website and Social Me- • Liaising with the council and dia Being prepared and knowing government • Booking Ambassadors and how to ask volunteers to help is • Organising licences and Special Guests also certainly important. permits • Maximising fundraising at your • Organising insurance to cover event your event • Sponsors and donations • Sourcing and booking the • Developing policies and equipment required procedures • Organising logistics of; power • First Aid and lighting, toilet supply and • Money Handling CAQ MEN’S ASSOCIATION CROQUET OPEN SINGLES

The 2018 Men’s Association Croquet Men’s Sin- Wins Loss- Hoops gles was played at Toombul Cro- es quet Club on May 19. David Luxmore (BHPB) 5 1 +93 The games were played under beautiful conditions and Lindsay David (Graceville) 4 2 +13 the courts were at their best. Here were only seven John Hardy (Laurel Bank) 4 2 + 3 players for this title, the lack of numbers was a shame. Greg Whymark (Bribie Is) 3 3 +11 The tournament was won by David Luxmore from Burleigh Troy McCallum (Bundaberg) 2 4 -15 Heads Palm Beach with a credi- ble five wins and a tp. He Ralph Allan 2 4 - 33 showed great promise and was very excited with his win in the Mike Bertram 1 5 -72 Jack Robb Trophy.

Greg Whymark from VALE Bribed Island scored a tp as did Ralph Allen from Stephens. MISS EVELYN MORRIS LIFE MEMBER WYNNUM There is something about a tp that makes players very ex- Evelyn joined Wynnum in 1982, aged 60, and was a cited, so the tournament finished continuous member until she passed away on Monday on a very happy note. 4 June, aged 96. She was a member of the Carmel Donley Queensland Croquet Community for over 36 years. She will be missed.

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Attention Coaches Conference When : 21st July Where: WINDSOR C C (please note change of venue) Come and join like minded coaches to discuss coaching practices /mentoring programs and more Guest Speaker Lachlan Parkinson High Performance Manager-Rugby Sevens. Lachlan is responsible for the program of Daily Training and Development of athletes for Queensland Academy of Sport Squads

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Mallet Sports Express (MSX) Publisher Editor Carolyn Ribone Croquet Queensland Disclaimer Email [email protected] Sports House, Opinions expressed in the Mallet 150 Caxton Street Phone (07) 3298 5576 Sports Express (MSX) do not neces- Milton Qld 4064 sarily reflect those of Croquet Phone (07) 3876-5576 Contributions due Queensland (CAQ). While every care Email [email protected]. is taken to ensure accuracy of infor- 7th of month by mail mation, no responsibility is accepted 10th of month by e-mail by MSX or CAQ for errors that may occur inadvertently.

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