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2026 NSW GC Division 2 Pennant Final

Published Sat 25 Jul 2026
Hosted by Nowra Croquet Club on 24-25 July 2026
 
Four zone winning teams from the NSW Division 2 Pennants made it through to this event:
Coogee, Wollongong, Elanora and Newcastle Scratchley.
 
The winning team was Newcastle Scratchley, who won by 2 net games from Coogee Croquet (runners-up). 
Congratulations to all four teams for their play and camaraderie over the two days. All scores were very close with the winner determined by games not matches. The level of play was of Division 2 standard with players showing great fortitude not conceding a hoop, often going from 15 to even 45 minutes on just one hoop!
The first day was extremely cold with a sharp westerly wind blowing and all teams rugged up with coats, beanies and even gloves. A miss-match group as uniforms were hidden beneath the layers. The second day while cold was much warmer and a hot barbecue was very much enjoyed by all comers, helpers, organisers and spectators. 
Nowra Croquet Club did their best to keep everyone well-fed and warm; many visitors and competitors praised the facilities and all left smiling with an invitation to come again.
Nowra Croquet Club Committee wishes to acknowledge and thank the great organisational skill of Club Captain John Orr with his off-sider for the event, Margaret Sawers. Two referees presided: Doug Cornish and Brian Mitchell both doing a professional job and eventually thawing out!
Club members yet again did the leg work of setting up the courts, timing and scoring, liaising with visitors, assisting in the kitchen (under the expert guidance of Chief Chef Gail), cleaning up at the end of the day and supporting their club. Fantastic team work! 
 
Karen James
Assistant Secretary, Nowra Croquet Club

 

RESULTS

 

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  1. 2026 event winners
  2. Newcastle Scratchley team
  3. Coogee team, with supporters
  4. Elanora team with supporters
  5. Wollongong team

 

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