CROQUET IN MAURITIUS CONTINUED
But it wasn't just the trophies and medals which caused excitement. The hotel also announced plans for the first croquet youth academy in Mauri7us, providing an opportunity for young Mauri7ans to play and learn croquet which will culminate with a youth championship before next year's compe77on. A'er the presenta7ons, all the players were treated to a cocktail party as the sun set over the ocean. Finishing off with a Gala Dinner, by the beach and everyone looking great dressed in white.
music and a cheering crowd as she li'ed the trophy. The way all croquet winners should be treated! Especially when the tournament ends up on the na7onal news and in the papers! Doubles Winner ‐ Beatriz Cabeza de Vaca Acha & Adam Newbould ‐ 7 Doubles Runner Up ‐ Agueda Alvargonzalez Blasco & Peter Haydon ‐ 4 Plate Winner ‐ Peter Haydon ‐ 7 Plate Runner Up ‐ Mar7n Gill ‐ 6 Championship Winner ‐ Jenny Clarke ‐ 7 Championship Runner Up ‐ Jane Morrison ‐ 3
our championship knockout finalists ba8le it out in the quarters and semis, with a few stand out performances from a couple of players resul7ng in last year’s finalist Guy Scurfield ge9ng knocked out in the quarters by Paco from Spain but saw Jenny Clarke make it back to the final for the second year, with a new challenger, Jane Morrison from Ireland. With the lawn bar serving up Aperol spritz, blue skies overhead and lovely sunshine, the players gathered to watch the plate final, which saw clubmates Peter and Mar7n in a close ba8le resul7ng in Peter taking the win 7‐6. Bad luck for Mar7n but in this compe77on, there aren't any losers, when you are in Mauri7us. Our all women championship final between Jenny and Jane saw great play from both sides, but it was our defending champion who pulled out some incredible shots to take the win and retain the 7tle as Champion of the Sugar Beach Interna7onal Croquet Cup for the second year running! The prize giving ceremony on the lawns was honoured by the presence of the Mauri7an Minister for Sport joining us to present the prizes. Our tournament manager, Duncan, announcing all the players onto the stage to receive their medals. While the winners of the doubles, plate and championship were all treated to a round of applause and a show of pyrotechnics on stage. Our champion for the second 7me, Jenny Clarke, walked up to the stage to the Rocky
Dates for the Sugar Beach Interna7onal Croquet Cup 2026 will be Sunday 15th March to Friday 20th March 2026. To find out more informa7on follow the link below. For priority booking, please register your interest on the page too. h8ps:// www.croquetandcocktails.com/ events/Mauri7us Alterna7vely email Duncan to sign up for 2026: duncan@croquetandcocktails.com
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