Grand Haven invitational - 2011
Grand Haven Invitational - November 9 - 12, 2011
The 6th Annual Grand Haven Invitational got off to a good start, with 20 players arriving on Tuesday for pre-tournament practice. It was a good mixture of 8 Grand Haven players and 12 player representing other clubs. The weather cooperated with sunny skies, but cool and sometimes breezy conditions.
The 6th Annual Grand Haven Invitational got off to a good start, with 20 players arriving on Tuesday for pre-tournament practice. It was a good mixture of 8 Grand Haven players and 12 player representing other clubs. The weather cooperated with sunny skies, but cool and sometimes breezy conditions.
Fred Jones, Tournament Director, organized the tournament into three flights, 8 players in 1st Flight (Handicaps 4.5 - 8); 6 players in 2nd Flight (Handicaps 9 and 10); and 6 players in 3rd Flight (Handicaps 10 to 12).
The tournament committee did a good job of mixing croquet play with social events to keep both the players and their guests entertained. Yvonne Croizer, Social Director, was recognized for her efforts in planning the various social events, food, and beverage.
Welcome/Reception Party
The tournament committee did a good job of mixing croquet play with social events to keep both the players and their guests entertained. Yvonne Croizer, Social Director, was recognized for her efforts in planning the various social events, food, and beverage.
Welcome/Reception Party
The Welcome/Reception Cocktail Party was held at the home of Pat Williams, where schedules and welcome gifts (Bucket Hat & Pin with GHCC Logo) were handed out to each player. Players got acquainted over liquid refreshments, appetizers, and desserts under the light of the silvery full moon.
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Off to the Courts ... Let the Games Begin
Flight lineups:
First Flight: Cassandra Gaisor, Joe Zilligen, Rich Burns, Don Lancto - Member at Large, Vincent Marmo, Mike Conry - Pinehurst Croquet Club, Jake Johnson - New Albany Croquet Club, and Avril Rangoni-Machiavelli - Sussex County Croquet Club.
Second Flight: Dave Yurk, Tom Shelko, Dorthy Fosse - Hammock Dunes Croquet Club, Don White, Dawn Jupin - Chattooga Club, and Peter Stirrup - Hammock Dunes Croquet Club.
Third Flight: Les Avera - Lake Toxaway Mallet Club, Terry Philcox - Fleet Landing Croquet Club, Marilyn Heberling - Fleet Landing Croquet Club, Bo Bohannon - Fleet Landing Croquet Club, Gerry Lancto - Member at Large, and Better Simmon - Cypress Village Croquet Club.
First Flight: Cassandra Gaisor, Joe Zilligen, Rich Burns, Don Lancto - Member at Large, Vincent Marmo, Mike Conry - Pinehurst Croquet Club, Jake Johnson - New Albany Croquet Club, and Avril Rangoni-Machiavelli - Sussex County Croquet Club.
Second Flight: Dave Yurk, Tom Shelko, Dorthy Fosse - Hammock Dunes Croquet Club, Don White, Dawn Jupin - Chattooga Club, and Peter Stirrup - Hammock Dunes Croquet Club.
Third Flight: Les Avera - Lake Toxaway Mallet Club, Terry Philcox - Fleet Landing Croquet Club, Marilyn Heberling - Fleet Landing Croquet Club, Bo Bohannon - Fleet Landing Croquet Club, Gerry Lancto - Member at Large, and Better Simmon - Cypress Village Croquet Club.
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After play on Wednesday, a Buffet Dinner was served at the Creekside Activity Center giving everyone a chance to wind down and get to know each other better.
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A special thanks to Yvonne, Anne Marie and all the many helpers for keeping everyone well fed and enjoying the many social activities.
Back to the Courts for More Games!
Back to the Courts for More Games!
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To The River Club for more cocktails & food...
On Friday, the Banquet Dinner was held at the Grand Haven River Club giving everyone a chance to get out of their whites and wear colorful attire. While cocktails were being served, participants had an opportunity to view a slideshow that Bonnie Umphreys put together of the tournament play.
On Friday, the Banquet Dinner was held at the Grand Haven River Club giving everyone a chance to get out of their whites and wear colorful attire. While cocktails were being served, participants had an opportunity to view a slideshow that Bonnie Umphreys put together of the tournament play.
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Back to the Courts ...
Saturday morning was a single elimination ladder with the top 4 players from each flight competing for the Invitational Championships. I
Saturday morning was a single elimination ladder with the top 4 players from each flight competing for the Invitational Championships. I
In 1st Flight, it was Rich Burns, Joe Zilligen, Cassandra Gaisor, and Don Lancto which resulted in a final match between Joe & Cassandra with Cassandra taking 1st Place in First Flight.
In 2nd Flight, it was Dave Yurk, Don White, Tom Shelko, and Dorthy Fosse, resulting in a final match between Dave & Tom, with Dave taking 1st Place in Second Flight.
In 3rd Flight, it was Les Avera, Bo Bohannon, Marilyn Heberling, and Terry Philcox, resulting in a final match between Les & Terry, with Les taking 1st Place in Third Flight
and then the awards ...
and then the awards ...
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First Flight Winners: Cassandra Gaisor, Joe Zilligen, and Rich Burns
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Second Flight Winners: Dave Yurk, Tom Shelko, and Dorthy Fosse
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Third Flight Winners: Les Avera, Terry Philcox, and Marilyn Heberling
Click on "Download File" below to read Fred Jones' Tournament Recap
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