Club member and local legend Jamie Burch claimed yet another trophy to add to his collection, by winning The Championship of Surrey at Surbiton, for the second time! Having started off by being drawn against Reigate’s other entrant into the competition, Neil Coote, Jamie didn’t drop a game until the semi-final, where he beat fellow international Harry Fisher 2-1. Conditions… Read more →
It was back in April when John Bristow canvassed interest in taking part in the Croquet South East 14pt AC Doubles competition. “We have entered for many years with fluctuating fortune,” he wrote. “It is a good opportunity for the less experienced … with guidance in a doubles environment.” He reiterated his message as he and I plus Claire and Paul… Read more →
Nine players dressed in blue took to the lawn on Sunday 27th April for the Reigate heat of the national Charity One Ball competition. Blue is the colour of the Alzheimer’s Society which was the nominated charity this year. We raised a very impressive £146 from the entry fees, donations and sales of cake, which entitles two Reigate players to… Read more →
This is Reigate’s second year entering the A League (Advanced Association), and while Surbiton were the deserved victors, Reigate walked away with pride after some good performances. In beautiful weather, with the superb lawns we’ve all come to expect from Surbiton, Reigate went into the afternoon 2-1 up, having won the singles but losing in the doubles on lawn 2,… Read more →
Listed here are all the upcoming Tournaments in the (roughly) local area, mainly for the reference of those in the club. It’s taken directly from The Croquet Association, which is the place to go for full details and entries. NB It’s currently showing past events, while we await the 2018 Fixtures to be added. Dates Location Event Type Comments 30-31… Read more →
As part of the fun for National Croquet Day, we were treated to an exhibition match featuring our very own Jamie Burch, and Martin Holland caught it all on camera, as you can see below… Read more →
Reigate Priory has taken part in this competition regularly since it began in 2001 and has won it on 3 occasions. Each year Southwick invite 5 local clubs to join them in entering a team for a 3 day Association 14 point handicap doubles tournament. 14 pairs in 7 teams play every other pair over the 3 days in one… Read more →