On 13th July, a sunny day with some welcome breeze, 7 players gathered at Ripon Spa croquet club to play for the Ted Flexman trophy, instituted this year in recognition of all that Ted had done for the Federation over many years
2 players came from Sheffield, 2 from Sheffield Parkhead and 3 from the home club, with handicaps ranging from 2 to 11. Play got under way at 9:30 and proceeded steadily through the day on courts which presented their challenges, not least of which was the speed.
The final game started just before 5pm, so tea and cakes were a little later than had been hoped.
Ki Hulme was the winner with 5 wins and 17 net hoops; Robert Mumford was the runner up with 4 wins and 8 net hoops.
Arlene Flexman presented the cup to Ki, but had to leave before giving the runner up trophy, the Ted Flexman claret jug, to Robert as he was still battling with Colin White.
