Launceston’s croquet players warmed up for the season amid Sunday’s drizzly conditions at the Northern Tasmania Open Golf Croquet Championships.
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Next on their calendar is the Northern Tasmania Singles Championships at the St Leonards venue.
The open, B grade and novice event on October 1 and 2 is expected to attract a similar quality field.
Players from North-East, Latrobe and Hobart were among the 26 participating at the doubles championships during very tight games with many vying for the 13th hoop.
Launceston’s best, Bob Godfrey, Grant Wilson and Kaye Jeffrey, had returned earlier this month from representing Tasmania at the Australian Interstate Shield.
Concentration: Lynne Farrell, of West Launceston, is a picture of concentration lining up a shot in Sunday's action at St Leonards.
Focused: Kaye Jeffery, of St Leonards Croquet Club, fires away during the Northern Tasmanian Open Golf Croquet Championships.
Hit: Joan Williams, of St Leonards Croquet Club, plays a subtle shot on her home turf at the Northern Croquet Centre.
Rain break: Cliff Fleming, of Newnham, a picture considering his next shot at the Northern croquet competitions doubles championships. Pictures: Paul Scambler
Blue collar: Rob Tait, of Bridgenorth, in action during this year's Northern Tasmanian Open Golf Croquet Championships.
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