The 2024 Croquet Canada Championship tournament was held at Bayfield International Croquet Club (BICC) from June 6 to 9. Players arrived from Ontario, B.C., California, Massachusetts, Virginia, Australia and Florida. There were eleven BICC members competing.
Twenty six competitors in three divisions played at Bayfield and Seaforth in sunshine, rain and hail. Despite the variable weather conditions players and spectators enjoyed high level play in this prestigious event.
In the Championship Flight, Alain Giraud ranked #25 in the world was victorious against nine players who sought the title. Alain recently moved from the U.K. to Toronto. Alain bested Stuart Lawrence from Massachusetts in two games.
In the First Flight, BICC player Mike Sully beat John Davies in the final game in the rain.
In the Second Flight, James White from Saturna Island, B.C. beat Arlene Parker in the final game.
BICC hosted a reception on Wednesday and a closing dinner on Saturday. Players, hosts, club members and visitors roamed Main Street throughout, socializing at local restaurants in the evening. BICC is honoured to host the National Championship and to have the opportunity to share our beautiful Village with enthusiastic visitors.