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Club page - Rich River Croquet Club

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Where

24 Lane MOAMA N.S.W. From Cobb Highway turn at Woolworth's into Perricotta Road approx 4 kms, turn right at Cadell Motel into Twenty-four Lane, then approximately 2 kms turn right into Rich River Golf Club. Continue past club house and past motel, turn right through car park then left and go around bowling greens and see croquet courts on your left.

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When

Association played Wednesday and Saturday. Competition names in by 9.00 a.m. from 9.30 a.m. start.

Golf Croquet played Tuesday and Thursday Competition January to December, names in by 9.00 a.m. for a 9.30 a.m. start. Visitors always welcome!!

We will always welcome people who want to try croquet. Please wear flat shoes and bring a hat. Our club will loan you a mallet We are happy to assist any group who would like to organize a private "social day".

Contact us

Club President
Leon Koch
043 8049 119
leon . koch @ bigpond . com

Club Secretary
Margaret Kennedy
049 1063 644
richrivercroquet @ gmail . com

Club Treasurer
Helen Brierley
042 8307 200
brierleyh7 @ gmail . com

Club Contact
Marjorie Grant
045 9030 338
grantmlo @ outlook . com

Coaching Contact
Kenn Boal
kennethboal @ yahoo . com . au


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Postal Address
PO Box 135, , Moama, 2731

Clubhouse Phone
03 5481 3333

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Rich River info

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Rich River Association Classic 2021

The Classic was played over 6 days in May, in 4 hcp divisions. 16 highly ranked players in Div 1 played in 2 blocks with a deciding final. In Block 1 Greg Hill of Brunswick won 7 games out of 7, pegging out 6 times. Robert Fletcher of Ballarat Alexandra was runner up with 6 wins. In Block 2 Dwayne McCormick of Norwood and Chris Grant of Ringwood tied with 6 wins, Dwayne winning on a hoop count. Greg won the playoff, pegging out to win 26 hoops to 13. Chris Eiffert from Quarry Hill won Div 2, with 6 wins out of 7, and pegging out 5 times. Paul Ryan of Melbourne and Cheryl O’Dwyer of Yarrawonga both had 5 wins, with runner up position going to Paul on hoops. In Div 3 Russ Smyth took the win with 5 out of 5 games, and Beth Lewis of Ballarat Alexandra was runner up with 4 wins. Trevor Taylor of Melbourne finished third with 3 wins. John James of Deniliquin won Div 4, winning all 6 games. John Murdoch of Quarry Hill was runner up with 5 wins. Close behind was John Young of Shepparton with 4


Rich River Golf Handicap Croquet Doubles June 2019

What an enjoyable two days we've had at Rich River Croquet Club! We had 40 players from 11 Victorian and NSW clubs compete in our inaugural Golf Croquet Handicap Doubles Tournament. The weather was very kind to us and the courts were in great condition, able to withstand the pounding of 91 games. The Tournament was played in two blocks, with the winners of each block competing in a final. Block 1 was won by John and Mary James of Deniliquin They beat John Young and Ian Grose of Shepparton. Block 2 was won by Dave Hocking of Echuca Moama and Kaye Joyce of Rich River. John and Mary James won the day with a score of 7-5 against Dave and Kaye.

Rich River Social Soup & Bun Day July 2019

The croquet courts at Rich River were alive with fun yesterday when we hosted our social "Soup and Bun" Day. We had 58 entries from several NSW and Victorian clubs and all enjoyed the friendly competition and a few laughs. The courts were in great condition and although cool, the sun was shining and the weather was perfect for croquet. After we all finished our four games of doubles, Beryl Ash of Echuca Moama and Russ Smyth of Rich River were tied in the lead and played a tie breaker game of 5 hoops. After 4 hoops the score was 2 hoops each, and Beryl played the last hoop beautifully to take the win. Congratulations on a great day's play Beryl! The Echuca Moama crew did well on the day. Not only did Beryl win the day, but members Jan Tracey and John Alstin won both door prizes! Many thanks to all our club members who helped make the day a great success.

Rich River Open Golf Croquet Tournment 12th to 14th Oct 2019

Player come from from around NSW and Victoria competing in divisions based on handicaps. On Saturday competitors in the -2 to 4 handicap range competed in a closely fought battle in which the top three places depended on the last game. Owen Dickinson of Essendon and Richard Parks of Monash were tied on wins and hoops as they went into the final game. Runner up was Rich River’s Russ Smyth who nudged. Richard into third place with a nett hoop score of +10 to Richard’s +5. On Sunday players with the handicap range 5 to 8 completed in friendly but highly competitive play. Played in 2 blocks, block winners Rhonda Smith of Lakes Entrance and Bev Floyd of Rich River played off in the final. Bev won 7-5. On Monday the competition was for players with the 9 to 12 handicaps. Again played in 2 blocks, block winners Peter Whittakers from Deniliquin and Sandra Retallick of Rich Peter played off. The win went to Peter who beat Sandra 7-4.

Tournament information

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Association tournament info


Rich River Anzac Classic (2023/2024 season)

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(16.0 to 20.0) Dates 24 Apr 24 - 25 Apr 24

Contact - Marjorie Grant 0459 030 338 grantmlo @ outlook . com


Rich River Anzac Classic (2023/2024 season)

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(11.0 to 14.0) Dates 24 Apr 24 - 25 Apr 24

Contact - Marjorie Grant 0459 030 338 grantmlo @ outlook . com


Rich River Anzac Classic (2023/2024 season)

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(4.5 to 10.0) Dates 22 Apr 24 - 23 Apr 24

Contact - Marjorie Grant 0459 030 338 grantmlo @ outlook . com


Rich River Anzac Classic (2023/2024 season)

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(-3.0 to 4.0) Dates 20 Apr 24 - 21 Apr 24

Contact - Marjorie Grant 0459 030 338 grantmlo @ outlook . com


Rich River ANZAC Classic (2022/2023 season)


Winner (range -3.0 to 4.0)
Robert Fletcher (Ballarat Alexandra)

Runner-up: Lachlan Berryman (MCC)


Winner (range 4.5 to 10.0)
John Young (Mooroopna)

Runner-up: Russell Smyth (Rich River)


Winner (range 11.0 to 14.0)
John James (Deniliquin)

Runner-up: John Alstin (Echuca Moama)


Winner (range 18.0 to 20.0)
David Ryant (Rich River)

Runner-up: Fred Littman (Deniliquin)

Contact - Marjorie Grant 045 9030 338 grantmlo @ outlook . com


Golf tournament info


Rich River Doubles (2023/2024 season)

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(-6.0 to 20.0) Dates 22 Jun 24 - 23 Jun 24

Contact - Cherie Lessing 0409 509 295 clessing1 @ hotmail . com


Rich River Singles & Hi-Lo Doubles (2023/2024 season)


Winner (range -6.0 to 5.0)
Russell Smyth (Rich River)

Runner-up: John James (Deniliquin)


Winner (range 6.0 to 8.0)
Paul Manwaring (RNB)

Runner-up: Neil Warburton (Wonthaggi)


Winner (range 9.0 to 12.0)
Joy Sutherland (Mooroopna)

Runner-up: Helen Brierley (Rich River)



Winners: (range -6.0 to 20.0)
Richard Finch (Twin City) & Virginia Wheeler (Wonthaggi)

Runners-up: John Young (Mooroopna) & Antoinette Green (Portland)

Contact - Cherie Lessing 0409 509 295 clessing1 @ hotmail . com


Rich River Doubles (2022/2023 season)



Winners: (range -6.0 to 20.0)
Philip DeAraugo & Mandy Banks (Bendigo)

Runners-up: Louise Comer & Wayne Comer (Shepparton)

Contact - Cherie Lessing 0409 509 295 clessing1 @ hotmail . com


Rich River Singles & Hi-Lo Doubles 2023 (2022/2023 season)

(9.0 to 20.0) Complete - awaiting results

Contact - Cherie Lessing 0409 509 295 clessing1 @ hotmail . com


Ricochet tournament info


Gateball tournament info


Recent member successes



Cherie Lessing
Boort Singles 2024
Range 6.0 to 10.0


Russell Smyth
Rich River Singles & Hi-Lo Doubles 2023
Range -6.0 to 5.0


Helen Brierley
Rich River Singles & Hi-Lo Doubles 2023
Range 9.0 to 12.0


Claire Bassett
VCA Selectors' Invitation 2023
Range -3.0 to 20.0


Anne Dodd
Murray Valley Croquet Association 2023
Range 6.0 to 8.0


Russell Smyth
Charlton Singles 2023
Range 5.0 to 11.0


Cherie Lessing
Charlton Singles 2023
Range 20.0 to 20.0



Anne Dodd & Jenny Payne (Drysdale)
Quarry Hill Golf Croquet Tournament 2023
Range 0.0 to 12.0


David Ryant
Rich River ANZAC Classic 2023
Range 18.0 to 20.0


Russell Smyth
Rich River ANZAC Classic 2023
Range 4.5 to 10.0