HOOP

JUNE 2020
2019/2020 COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT: Boyd Jones :
SECRETARY: Heather Taylor
TREASURER: Paul Reynolds
AC Club Captain: Cliff Stuart
GC Club Captain: Leslie Wilkinson
Committee members: Ray Puckett, Neil Constable, Clive Taylor, Dick Sayer,
.

STOP PRESS
We’re sorry to report that Leslie Wilkinson has been injured after a fall at
home, and we’re sure you’ll join us in wishing her a speedy recovery and
a quick return to play. Editor.

From your President

Croquet stopped suddenly with Covid-19 level 4 restrictions. With a big proportion of our membership in the
“at risk”age group your committee followed Croquet NZ and National guidelines regarding lawn care and
maintenance, play and in April the resumption of play under the conditions of level 3 restrictions. These
restrictions were limiting as we had to retain our bubble exclusiveness and disinfection and protective measures
and even at the current level 2 status it won’t be until we are back to somewhere near “normal” that croquet as
we remember it will return.

Thank you to all members who accepted the imposed conditions and acted appropriately to keep everyone
safe. Some members have neither agreed with our committee’s decisions nor the government’s strategy to
prevent exposure to corona virus no matter how low that risk might be. Members are entitled to their opinion(s)
on Covid-19 and there were an abundance of opinion and comment mostly unsubstantiated by science or a full
appreciation of recommendations based on epidemiological predictions and risk analysis or understanding of the
pathogenesis or diagnosis of the disease.

It was good to see a third placing for Dave Roberts in the informal Te Aroha based croquet quiz on rules of GC
held during the lockdown.

The work undertaken by Heather and Clive Taylor, Leslie Wilkinson and your committee under Level 3 and 2
restrictions to get members on the lawns and to play croquet in difficult circumstances in compliance with the
regulations is greatly appreciated by members and also Peter Wright for maintaining the lawns to ensure they
remained playable. Many clubs around the country are just closed for play until the new season.

The new season will be here soon and the delayed AGM will be held at the end of June. Covid-19 is likely to have
an impact on our operations, finances and play in the coming season. Watch this space!

I hope to see you at the AGM if we are at Level 1!

Boyd Jones
KKCC GOLF CROQUET TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY ELLIOTTS’
FUNERAL SERVICES

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2020

Levels doubles

Our Sponsor’s representative, Beth. running the

first ball of the weekend. Our thanks to Elliotts’
Funeral Services for their continued sponsorship.
Thanks also to kitchen ladies Shirley-Anne &
Paddy, and to Dianne as always our efficient and
faithful record-keeper.

Division 3 Winners: Cherie Division 3 Runners up: Shona

& Alison & Donna, Te Kuiti.

Division 2 Winners: Vanessa Division 2 Runners Up: Martin Visitors from Te Kuiti
& Brian, Warkworth & Theresa and Warkworth.

Open Winners: Leslie and Open Runners up: Dave &

Neil Jim
 KATIKATI CROQUET CLUB
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday 27 June 2020

9.30am.

Clubrooms, Hunter Reserve, Katikati.

It is hoped that, by then, Covid-19 restrictions will have been eased and we will be able to all meet in the
clubrooms.

Nomination and Proxy forms will be available on Club playing days. Please make sure you have the
permission of the person you are nominating when you put their name forward, and that you have a seconder
sign the form.

Nominations close on 6th June, 2020.

Just a reminder that our subscription year runs from 1st April to 31st March. Annual subs will be decided at
the AGM.

Heather Taylor will keep us up to date with details closer to the time,

I’m on a Committee
Oh give me your pity, I’m on a committee
Which means that from morning to night
We attend and amend and contend and defend
Without a conclusion in sight
We confer and concur, defer and demur
And re-iterate all of our thoughts
We revise the agenda with frequent addenda
And consider a load of reports
We compose and propose, we suppose and oppose
And the points of procedure are fun!
But though various notions are brought up as motions
There’s terribly little gets done
We resolve and absolve but never dissolve
Since it’s out of the question for us
What a shattering pity to end our committee
Where else could we make such a fuss?

Anonymous but attributed to Manukau City Council.

An update on the COVID-19 situation from Boyd Jones, our President was emailed to all
members on 14th April, 2020. I have copied it here because of the historic value of our
experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.

When the Lockdown was activated on 25th March at Level 4, all work was to cease in the
upkeep of golf courses, bowling greens and croquet lawns. Devastating news and a
threat to our beautifully maintained lawns. From 14 April, this stringent condition was
lifted and Boyd’s communication to members contains the welcome news that the lawns
can now be groomed. Editor

Message from the President

We are close to the third week of lockdown and staying at home. We are bombarded by Covid-19 information from
around the world and the current status in New Zealand. It can be exhausting and worrying and "out of our control"
except for us doing what we are told we should do and to use our common sense regarding potential exposure and
protection. We wait the 20th April to see what the future holds regarding extension of the Level 4 Covid-19
regulations. It is hard to think what normal life is like in these troubled and crazy times.

Croquet is a distant memory for most of us and it is unclear when we might resume playing the game we enjoy and
to meet croquet friends again to renew friendly (sometimes unfriendly) competition. Since the level 4 lockdown the
lawns have not been tended as mowing etc has been classed as non essential. That status has changed today
and essential lawn care and maintenance can and will occur but it will take time to restore the lawns to playing
standard.

The KKCC committee will meet by ZOOM on May the 6th. We will address immediate issues faced by the club as best
we can. We will report to members after this meeting. We will discuss changing the date of the June AGM to a more
suitable time in the future and concerns regarding the budget, annual subs etc. If anyone has an item they think the
committee should consider please contact Heather (croquetkatikati@gmail.com) or me (boyd.jones@ucd.ie).

Stay home and stay safe

Boyd Jones, President

However, another two weeks were to go by before the Government was able to lower
restrictions to Level 3 on 28th April. This allowed the committee to initiate ideas to
reinstate Club playing days. Heather Taylor, the Secretary was very active in keeping
members advised of progress, as well as passing on information as and when it became
available. A result of this was the following Management Procedure produced and
which was sent to members on 29th April. It was about this time that the greens were
again allowed to be maintained. Editor
 CROQUET MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE COVID-19 LEVEL 3
1. INTRODUCTION
We can work to establish a procedure to play croquet safely at Katikati because:-

a) We can try to establish limited touch points and we can have a system to disinfect/deal with them
b) Players must practice social distancing.
c) The Virus has a very short lifespan in sunlight and heat
d) We can develop a system to record contacts
e) GC & AC groups must ensure that the appropriate member/s are on duty.
f) Scoring pegs are not to be used and players need to keep manual score. Players are to be reminded
by on duty member not to touch any equipment – the member on duty will be responsible for
disinfecting equipment when necessary.

2. Designated member/s to undertake the following protocol on club day using gloves :-
i) We are NOT permitted to open Clubrooms or Toilet facilities - other than to access
gate/shed keys
ii) Open gate, Fasten open
iii) Open shed, Fasten Open
iv) Take out Trolleys
v) Return Keys
vi) Disinfect keys, Doors, Gates fixtures, Shed Fixtures, Trolley handles & Balls
vii) Put Hoops out, centre pegs & balls
viii) Remove gloves & sanitise hands
ix) Record attendance on Sheet Developed for this purpose
x) At the end of session, sanitise hands, glove up and put equipment away & lock up
xi) Supervised sessions will be on normal club days between 9am -12pm (AC & GC) and on
Wednesday afternoon between 1pm – 3pm GC if sufficient numbers register interest in
playing under these restrictions.
3. Play is limited to playing in and with members of your ‘bubble’ only at this stage, and the number of
GC players may need to be limited depending on the demand. The responsibility of keeping social
distance is placed on the members and it is recommended that any unwell or immune
compromised members should not be playing.
4. It is suggested that access to playing outside of supervised club days as above is not allowed
because we need to be able to prove that we have appropriate safety protocols in place and that
they are being adhered to. In addition, we do still have lawn spraying and mowing being
undertaken. This means that NO PLAY is permitted outside of supervised sessions.
5. Members are reminded that different ‘bubbles’ may not play against each other on the same lawn
and that special arrangements will no club mallets are to be used

Club play started on Thursday 30th April – albeit in limited terms

and under the strict protocol listed above.

Secretary Heather Taylor advises members of their obligations

and keeps a list of those attending in case the information is
required.
BALLS Written by Lynne Roberts

There was cheering at the croquet club

At last it came to pass
With Level 3 enacted
We could go back on the grass
But as delighted members
Grabbed their balls with cries of glee
They discovered that the government
Had issued a decree

All toilets will be closed and locked

The door keys put away
All calls of nature must be answered
In another way
It soon became apparent
That this changed the players’ stance
As they stood with ankles tightly crossed
And did a little dance

Some men were proud to write their names

Along the storage shed
While others climbed across the fence
And claimed a tree instead
Some ladies became scared
They would be spied upon by lurkers
And took to covering themselves
In caftans and in burkas

Some brought their new accessory

A handbag with a twist
A handy plastic bucket
Dangled lightly from the wrist
Some men thought up an added challenge
To improve the game
And made a scoring system
Based on peeing reach and aim
 WHAT DID YOU DO DURING LOCKDOWN?

At least one
member decided
to grow a beard.
Clive Taylor shows
us his efforts on
Saturday 2nd May.

At Omokoroa Country Estate, we joined the Teddy Bear Hunt with

many innovative Teddies decorating the windows; we gardened;
we knitted; we played cards; we waited for the lawns to be
opened!

Confession
Don and I are guilty of putting a prick in our bubble this week. Who hasn't? We live at Summerset . The main gates
are monitored to check that no visitors are able to enter .
We do escape to get essentials. It takes us a lot longer than most to buy a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread. With
a thermos of coffee and binoculars we have explored beautiful side roads. A cuppa at the top of Lindemann Road;
explored Willoughby Road; Lund Road, and many others.
I miss you all so much
Cheers, Edith (Hoseason) 3 May.

Visitor David Metcalfe and Bruce & Level 2

End of Level 3
Kathleen McCabe.
 LOCKDOWN QUIZ
Over the past six weeks, as you are aware, we (the Te Aroha Club) have run a Croquet Quiz competition,
amongst the 3 Associations: Thames Valley, Waikato-King Country and Bay of Plenty.
Throughout the competition we had up to 57 people answering the questions. There were also several people
who contacted us, worried that they would be removed from the mailing list if they were not answering the
questions. They wanted to use the Quiz as a learning experience which was great to see.
Even though it created ‘employment’ for me during “Lockdown”, it was fun and interesting to read some of
the answers that were sent in. Thanks.
Now to the RESULTS you have all been waiting for:
No one club within the three Associations dominated the final placings. The top seven all came from
different Clubs.
1st. Callan McGrath 86% Correct Matamata Croquet Club
2nd Lyn Stowers 81% Correct Morrinsville/Te Aroha Clubs
3rd Equal Dave Roberts 72% Correct Katikati Croquet Club
Seddon Polglase 72% Correct Claudelands Croquet Club
4th Dennis Karl 70% Correct Thames Croquet Club
5th Equal Jocelyn Dawkins 67% Correct Te Awamutu Croquet Club
Chris Bird 67% Correct Paeroa Croquet Club

We take this opportunity to congratulate the Top 7 on a Job Well Done. We would also like to mention that
Callan McGrath – who is not a Referee – beat all the Referees who entered.
Alan
Te Aroha Croquet Club

Editor’s note: Our Katikati Club members are grateful to Heather Taylor for regularly passing on the
questions and answers – and the results - to our members.

Here’s a random selection of the questions and answers (I’ve chosen some of the more “simple” scenarios
Ed)

1. Q. A ball is touching the hoop. I went to play my ball and prior to striking my ball I hit the hoop
instead which caused the ball touching the hoop to move, my opponent says "that is a fault" and calls
out very loud "Referee". What should be the referee's verdict?
A. Referee’s verdict should have been “Referees cannot rule on things they haven’t seen”.
They can explain the rule, which is in this case; “that you can’t move a ball by hitting the wire” (Rule
11.2.9) the referee can ask the striker to admit to having done just that. If the striker agrees then a fault is
agreed upon. If the striker does not agree then no fault is committed.
Remedy if there was a fault – Rule 11.4.2 & 11.4.4
The opponent has the choice of leaving or replacing any moved balls and then continues to play the next ball
in sequence

2. Q. Scenario; Blue ran hoop 1, Yellow notices Black is off side and sends it to the penalty area on the
east boundary (for those of you not quite sure where the east boundary is, it is the one on the side of the
court/lawn where hoops 3 & 4 are).
Red amazingly runs hoop 2 from 10m and then tells Black “You are off side again so please come over
to this penalty area now (i.e. the West side – the one on the side of the court/lawn where hoops 1 & 2
are). Black says “NO you sent me here first and I'm staying here”. Red says, “you are off side again,
now that I have made hoop 2 and we are now going for hoop 3.
A. Black is correct. Why? When a ball is directed to the penalty area it becomes an outside agency and
cannot become an offside ball again until it is next played. Rule 8.4.4
3. Q. Scenario; In a handicap game, Yellow takes an extra turn to get rid of Blue. In that extra turn Yellow
puts the Blue ball through the hoop.
Blue says to Yellow and Red “Thank you” and proceeds to put a peg on the hoop to claim it.
Yellow & Red quickly say “What are you doing?”
Blue says “you gave me this hoop, thank you”
Yellow and Red respond, “Go and read your Rule book, because it says a hoop cannot be made when
using an extra turn”.
Question: (a) Who is right? Yellow & Red or Blue.
(b) WHY?
A, Blue is correct.
Why? Rule 19.6 states; A receiver cannot score a point for their side as a result of an extra stroke but can
score a point for the opposition.

4. Q Scenario;
In a doubles game it is Blue’s turn, to play, but Black plays instead. Red calls out “that was a wrong
Ball”. Both sides agree that it was a wrong ball, but no one except Red is sure what the remedy is, so the
others elect to call for a referee.
Question: What are the options (if any) the referee should advise them of?
A. Red & Yellow can choose either (a) Replace and Replay Rule 10.4.1 or (b) Ball swap. Rule 10.4.2
Interpretation as the above two Rules fit this scenario
If Replace & Replay is selected, no points scored. All balls moved as a result of the last stroke are
replaced in the position they occupied before the last stroke was played. In this scenario, Blue
recommences play.

If Ball Swap is selected, points are counted. All balls moved as a result of the last stroke are left where
they stopped: EXCEPT the last ball played and its partner – they are swapped. In this scenario balls
Blue & Black are swapped. The non-offending side recommences play with the next ball in sequence: in
this scenario it will be the Red ball.

5. Q Scenario.
In a doubles game Blue has played. The next player is Red, but Red and Yellow both play and their balls are
in motion at the same time, Red ended up going through the correct hoop in the right direction. Blue and
Black both yell out “Hey that’s a fault”
Is it a fault if so, what is the remedy?
A Rule 12.2 If the two balls (Red & Yellow) are in motion at the same time, no points are scored; non
offending side chooses whether balls move as a result of the strokes are left where they ended up or put back
in the position they were prior to the strokes. Play continues with the non-offending side playing either one of
their balls

6. Q Scenario. Black considers the Red ball is in a precarious position to be played without committing a fault.
The Red player is about to play a stroke and Black says “Hold it, I want a Referee to watch what you are
about to do.” And calls for the referee.
Red, being the smart alec says “What for, I am not going to do anything wrong so why do you want a referee,
you are just wasting time.” She then hits the red ball towards Hoop 3. The Referee arrives after Red has
played the stroke. What can the Referee do?
A, The Referee should cancel the stroke by Red and have any balls moved due to actions of the Red ball
replaced in the positions they occupied before Red played. Then the player entitled to play - plays
Rule 13 & consider looking at Rule 16.2.9 as well

7. Q. Scenario. The Yellow ball is behind the hoop being played for, Red attempts to run the hoop but the ball
stopped in the jaws almost through. Black gently knocks Blue up ready for a jump shot. When the Yellow
player went to play, she notices that the Red ball was though the hoop. So she promptly puts a peg on it and is
about to play for the next hoop when Blue player calls out “ HEY! you can’t claim that hoop, Red had stopped
in the jaws and was still there after Black had played” Yellow says NOPE you are wrong, it is through so that
is our hoop”
Question: Who is right and why?
A. Rule 6.4.2 Because it was noted that the ball was almost through and Black played Blue into position for a
jump shot then the position has been “adjudicated” and Red must be put back to where it stopped when it
was almost through
8. Q. In a doubles handicap game, the Blue player who also has available several extra shots to play, played a
wrong ball. The Red & Yellow combo decided to leave the balls in the position where they ended up. So, Blue
said “ok then I will now play one of my extra shots”. Red say” No you cannot”
Question: Can Blue play an extra shot or is Red correct?
A As Red and Yellow are going to leave the balls where they end up and lot Replace and Replay them, Blue
is not permitted to play an extra stroke, therefore Red is correct

9. Q. When the Yellow player, played a wrong ball he also committed a fault at the same time.
Question: what happens now?
A. Rule :10.7 The wrong ball is ignored but the fault is not. Play continues by the non-offending side playing
the next ball in sequence after the ball that should have played in the last stroke

10. Q. At the start of the game, Blue has positioned his ball in a great position to run hoop 1. The Red player goes
to play a hard shot with the intention of removing Blue, but he missed his ball and dug a hole in the lawn. Air
shot.
A. Rule: 11.2.10 & 11.4.2 & 11.4.4 When a player has caused damage to the courts surface with the mallet,
their turn has ended, and play continues by the non-offending side playing their ball in sequence.

11. Q. Scenario: My opponent keeps asking me questions regarding the state of the game. Question: Do I have to
tell him?
A. Yes Rule:14.1.1 If asked, and able to do so, a player is to inform the opposing side promptly

12. Q. Scenario: My ball has gone out (left the court). Question: Do I have to place it on the edge of the
boundary line before the next turn starts?
A. No. Rule: 6.6.1 A ball that has left the court has become an outside agency and may be placed outside
the boundary close to its replacement position, or have that position marked at any time before it is next
played.

13. Q. Scenario: My ball is in front of the hoop and it is my turn to play. My opponent had played back through
the hoop and stops in contact with my ball, clear of the hoop. I want to avoid scoring the hoop for my
opponent. Question: can I elect not to play my stroke and simply say it is played?
A. Yes. Rule: 6.3.3(c) A stroke is played, and a player plays a ball when; a player declares their stroke as
being played, in which case the stroke is deemed to be played with the ball they nominate.

14. Q. Scenario: The Pink Ball from a secondary colours game, has hit my Blue Ball as I was playing a blocking
shot. Question: Do I put my Blue Ball where it would have stopped?
A. No. Rule: 9.2.4(a) If a moving ball is interfered with by an ‘outside agency’ in this case a ball from a
double banked game and in the opinion of the players, the intended outcome of the stroke is still in doubt, the
ball is to be replaced in the position it occupied before the stroke was played and the stroke is to be replayed.

15. Q. Scenario: My Yellow Ball is in the jaws of Hoop 8. I then hit it through with my Red Ball, and my Red
Ball continues to Hoop 9. Question: Is the Red Ball On-side?
A. Yes. Rule: 8.3.1 A ball is not offside if it reached its final position as a result of “the stroke just played”

16. Q. Scenario: My opponent has played his offside ball before giving me the opportunity to direct him
to the penalty area. Question: Can I still send him there
A. Yes. Rule: 8.4.5 & 8.4.6. If an offside player plays a stroke with an offside ball, before their
opponent has given direction and before that opponent has played their next stroke, he may require
all balls moved as a result of the stroke (played by the offside player) to be replaced in their original
positions and for the offside player to replay from the penalty area.

17. Q. Scenario: As the striker of the Red Ball, I am taking up my stance and my heel brushes but does
not move Blue.
A No. Rule: 9.1. Under Rule 9.2.2. it says: “if a stationery ball is moved by an outside agency…”
This ball has not been affected.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the following item is the opinion of Kathleen and Bruce and
does not necessarily reflect the view of the Katikati Croquet Club committee, nor the Editor of the
HOOP. The item was received by the Club on 12th May and includes statistics from that time.

__________________________________________________________________________________

The following is an item contributed by Kathleen and Bruce McCabe who asked that it be shared with members.

“We thought it was a good idea to dial down the hysteria [surrounding COVID19] and only deal with the facts. We
were amazed at the number of deaths from flu and hadn’t realised that it was around 500 every year compared with
the NZ Covid-19 fatality of around 15”

With the move to Level 2 all club members will be able to play croquet with a very high level of confidence
that they will not be exposed to the Covid-19 virus because the Government programme to eliminate this
virus has been very rigorous and effective:

 People entering the country are quarantined for 14 days to ensure they do not spread the virus into
the community. This detention period is 4 days greater than the 10 days that the virus remains
active in the body, for 99% of cases; the remaining 1% ending up in hospital.
 Everyone in NZ has been isolated (under Level 4) for four weeks. This is nearly three times the
period that the virus remains active in the body. This means that anybody who had the virus before
the lockdown or contracted the virus during the first two weeks of the lockdown would be free from
the virus when the move to level 3 occurred.
 People were subject to further control measures for a further two weeks under Level 3. In Level 3
there were no Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty, despite a higher level of testing of people with
similar symptoms as covid-19, confirming that the Level 4 lockdown actually achieved its stated
objective of eliminating the virus.

The current active cases in NZ relate to people entering the country, nurses who have worked with Covid-
19 patients and old people’s homes within which this disease has been contained. So we can all play with
confidence that we are all free from the virus.

However given that we are going into winter when the flu virus typically moves through the community, it
would be prudent to seek medical advice should you develop flu-like symptoms and not play croquet until 3
days after these symptoms end. Social distancing should be respected, even though we have virtually no
covid-19 cases in New Zealand, as we will get flu cases and in the 3-day incubation period for flu, like
covid-19, the flu virus can be spread. Flu is also a killer of older people, 500 people typically dying every
year in New Zealand.

A flu jab is a good investment.

Bruce & Kathleen McCabe

 THE KAIMAI CHALLENGE
This time last year, Alan Willkie from Te Aroma Croquet floated an idea for a new inter-regional
competition that wasn't handicapped. Alan and I bounced ideas around and came up with the formula
that we played this season.

Teams were to consist of 6 members, independent from clubs and have 2 senior, 2 intermediate and 2
primary players. Each team of 6 would have 2 groups of 3 (1 senior, 1 intermediate and 1 primary) and
play another similar team.

7 teams from each side of the Kalmias joined and started playing once a month from September.

Katikati put up a team called the Wildcats with Dave Roberts, Alan Dowell, Clive Taylor, Neil Constable,
Heather Metcalfe and Heather Taylor.

By Xmas both Clive and Neil had advanced to senior status and our team was creaming everyone! We
decided to form another team headed by Clive and take out the bye, as there would now be 8 teams.

While Wildcats took on Peter Jenkins, Paul Reynolds and Bruce McCabe, the Cougars were formed with
Clive, Alan and Heather T adding Martin Jessop, Robert Wyatt and Lesley Wilkins for the remaining season
playing 2 games a month to catch up the byes.

One of the most enjoyable aspects was playing serious croquet without free shots but partnering
intermediate and primary players against similar competition.

This year's winners were the Wildcats and we have a fancy badge to prove it!

We look forward to more teams joining in next season.

David Roberts

The instigators of the popular Kaimai Challenge

competition, David Roberts and Alan Wilkie (Te Aroha
Croquet). Alan visited our Club on 16th May to
announce the winning team and present an impressive
badge to each member. More photos next page.
Cougars. Clive, Leslie, Heather T, Robert, Alan.

Winners are Grinners – Wildkats: Jim, Neil, Dave, Bruce,

Heather M, Peter, Alan (Te Aroha), Clive.

Wildkats and Cougars. Kaimai Challenge teams 2019/2020

Alan Wilkie presenting Wildkat team members with their badges.

 Things you should know
Information from Boyd Jones, President.

New Members: Prospective new members must be nominated by two existing members
and admitted by vote of the club committee in accordance with the constitution.

Resignations: Members wishing to resign from the Club must do so in writing and return all
Club property and their key.

Dress: At all times players must be dressed in a manner unlikely to cause offence and
distraction to other players. Soft flat soled shoes must be worn at all times.

Etiquette: Points of etiquette are outlined in the CNZ Year Book which is available in the
clubrooms. All players should make themselves familiar with these points of etiquette.
When playing double-banked with another game on the same lawn, be aware at all times of
the other players and take steps to minimise interference with their game.

Noise: Players and spectators must refrain from making excessive noise during play
especially during competition play. Where it is necessary to attract the attention of a
player or umpire, it must be done without distracting other players.

Cell Phones: Use of cell phones is not permitted on the lawns when participating in club
competitions and tournaments. They may be left in the Clubhouse, or, if a call is expected
the phone be converted to silent mode.

Uniform: Members are encouraged to wear a club shirt for competition and outside
events.

Year Book: This is an annual publication issued by Croquet NZ containing a full set of rules
for Golf and Association Croquet. It lists all recognised tournaments held throughout New
Zealand with contact names for all clubs. It also lists all Clubs’ members with their current
handicap at the time of printing. A permanent copy is held in the Clubhouse and additional
copies may be purchased from the club at the beginning of the season or from Croquet NZ.

Security of Premises: The last member to leave the premises at any time is responsible for
site security.
 Ensure that all equipment has been returned to its place of storage.
 Ensure that all lights have been turned off.
 Check that all exterior doors and windows are locked.
 Members accessing the garage must ensure that the keys are returned to their
storage place after closing and locking all doors.
  Ensure that all gates to the greens are locked and keys returned to their correct
storage place. Double check to make sure the small gate is locked correctly.

All Club Members have a responsibility to take on their share of Clubhouse duties when
asked to do so, respond as required to catering requests and to assist with the general
maintenance of the Clubhouse and grounds.

Tournaments: These are held around the Bay on a regular basis and are an important part
of club activity. If our members enter other clubs’ tournaments this participation
encourages their members to play in our tournaments. Tournament play is also an
excellent way of improving your game and, at the same time sharing and enjoying the
company of other keen croquet players.
Flyers/posters from other clubs, advertising these tournaments are displayed on the
Clubhouse notice board. Sharing transport to these tournaments is encouraged.

Business House and Twilight Competitions: Each year the Club runs a spring and autumn
golf croquet competition for business house teams and also a separate Twilight
competition. Each competition earns revenue for the Club and aids recruitment of new
members. Various businesses and clubs in Katikati field four-member teams to compete for
the business house trophy and entered club teams compete for the Adams cup in the
Twilight competition. It is important for willing club members to help supervise on these
evenings when requested to do so.

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This newsletter is written by members of the Katikati Croquet

Club, for the members of the Katikati Croquet Club.
Any contributions would be gratefully accepted.
Each issue of the newsletter will be uploaded to our Website.
If you have any objection to any personal photos used in this
way, please advise the Editor.

Editor: Heather Metcalfe hdmetcalfe@kinect.co.nz

Secretary: Heather Taylor croquetkatikati@gmail.com