York Croquet Club Inc.

York Croquet Club Inc. is a sports club located in the Shire of York in Western Australia. The club's clubhouse is situated on Glebe Street in York, with a postal address of PO Box 373. The club can be contacted via email at croquetyork@gmail.

com.

The club boasts two courts, both of which are equipped with full lights for evening play. The club offers a range of croquet formats, including Golf on Monday evenings at 7:00 p. m. Ricochet on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 p.

m. And Golf again on Friday evenings at 7:00 p. m. There is also a session on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.

m. A variety of other playing times can be arranged by contacting the club.

The club's President is Kay Anderson, who can be reached at 9641 2490 or via mobile at 0428 533 352. The Secretary is Eric Ayling, who can be contacted at 9641 1136 or on mobile at 0419 941 882. The club's delegates are Kay Anderson and Eric Ayling.

The club has accredited coaches, with Eric Ayling holding accreditation in both Association and Golf croquet. Additionally, the club has accredited coaches for Golf croquet at Level 1, including Eric Ayling, Dorothy Bull, and Beverley Hoey. Eric Ayling also holds the position of Accredited Association Referee, while he is joined by other accredited members as Golf Croquet Referees.

The club has a presence on Facebook, where updates and information can be found at https://www. Facebook. Com/yorkcroquetclub. The Western Australian croquet headquarters is Croquet West.

The club's management committee for 2023 to 2024 includes Kay Anderson as the President, Eric Ayling as the Secretary, Annette Birch as the Treasurer, and Carol Carter as the Vice President. The committee is further supported by members Lauren Jordan, Peter Knox, Glenys Marsh, Todd Reynolds, Barbara Ryan, and Sue Sachse.

One notable feature of the club is the Peter Bailey Pavilion. The previous clubhouse, built in 1959, became outdated and dysfunctional. In 2013, a decision was made to build a new clubhouse, with Peter Bailey playing a pivotal role in fundraising efforts. These efforts included selling second-hand goods at markets, collecting olives to produce and sell high-quality olive oil, managing food stalls at local events, and organising raffles.

Peter Bailey, along with Eric Ayling and other committee members, worked closely with the York Shire Council and various government authorities to secure the necessary approvals and modifications for the new clubhouse. The diligent efforts of Peter Bailey ensured that the revised plans met the requirements of these departments.

Overall, York Croquet Club Inc. is a vibrant and active sports club in the Shire of York. With a dedicated management committee, accredited coaches, and a strong community focus, the club provides a welcoming environment for croquet enthusiasts of all skill levels.