BOWDON SHORT CROQUET TOURNAMENT 23 ‐ 24 JULY 2025 By Alex McIntyre (No0ngham Croquet Club
A field of 25 gathered at Bowdon Croquet Club for their Short Croquet Tournament as the clouds parted and the sun once again graced the lawns. Two trophies were at stake, with the ‘Bowdon Short Croquet Trophy’ being run as a flexible Swiss alongside the ‘NWFCC Millennium Short Croquet Trophy’ taking place concurrently as a single‐life knockout. Having been furnished with a 2‐peels handicap, my first ever game of short croquet converted me to the format quickly, and I watched in awe as the two 4‐peel handicappers breezed around the lawn. One of these wily tac6cians, Alan Mayne, reached the final of the knockout against Sylvia Steer, resul6ng in a clash between octogenarians in which Alan triumphed on the Thursday A&ernoon. In the Swiss, Alan Dix triumphed with 6 wins and a single loss (to me!). Thanks to Brian ‘Deadly’ Medley (aka the Diva) for managing, and to the
Above: Alan Mayne Right: Alan Dix
lawn manager at Bowdon for preparing such lovely lawns.
LIGHTS, CAMERA… CROQUET! HELP US BRING MALLET SPORTS TO THE SCREEN
playing a classic game on a summer lawn or tes6ng out a fast‐paced new format, there’s a story to tell. We’re looking for short videos — from 30 to 90 seconds — that highlight what makes croquet special. It could be a clever tac6c for scoring a hoop, a funny moment on the lawn, or a mini‐ story that busts the myths about croquet being slow or stuffy. You don’t need to be a video expert — just have a go! If you'd like help with audio or edi6ng, we’re here to
support you. We’ll add logos and 6dy things up as part of a plan to help clubs grow their presence on social media and make croquet more visible and invi6ng. And if you know anyone in TV, film, or media who might want to get involved, do put them in touch — we’d love to hear from them. For more informa6on, contact the Marke6ng Commi7ee: mike.prince@croquetengland.org.uk
TV and social media are great ways to fly the flag for our favourite game — and now we’re invi6ng you to help share the fun and excitement. Using nothing more than your mobile phone, you can help us capture the joy, energy, and variety of our sport. Croquet is perfect for all ages — combining exercise, clever tac6cs, and good company. Whether you're
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