THE CHALLENGE CUPS 2025 CONTINUED
handicap so a good consistent level of play over the 4 days. THE RECKITT (1926) CUP This le& four players to compete for the Recki7 Cup. They played an all‐play‐all block followed by a final and play off . This needed two games both days and they all agreed this would be perfect for them. This small but perfectly formed group of players stuck together like glue and were all firm friends who dined and took tea together. Out on the lawns the compe66ve sides of them appeared and some skilful and accurate play was displayed by all. One croquet stroke executed by Jeremy Tenison‐Smith was my Shot of the Tournament where, from somewhere north of hoop 3 one ball was placed about 1 yard off centre of West Boundary and strikers ball about 1 yard from the opponent balls in corner 4. Astonishing as the lawns were not exactly fast a&er the rain. Well done Jeremy. All the games went to 6me ‐ and the block ended with 3 players on 2 wins who had all beaten each other, so net points were the order of the day to determine posi6ons for the Knock‐Out. The final was between Eileen Magee and Jeremy “Roll from anywhere” Tenison‐Smith, with Eileen prevailing +8T.
Simmerson refuelling
Eileen Magee presents herself with the Recki/ (1926) Cup
Eileen Magee catching up with old friends between games
This group had a great 6me together and played with real spirit, whether roas6ng in the sunshine or dripping wet in the rain, there were lots of smiles and laughter. Presenta6ons were made by Eileen Magee as representa6ve of Croquet England and she was thanked for all her efforts, she was Head Chef for two days also, with a small gi& of a nice bo7le of red for her and David to enjoy when they got home.
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