From 6 to 8 November, Chandos LTC hosted the last CTC Senior Competition 50+/60+ of the season, welcoming Real Club de Polo de Barcelona, Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club and LTTC Rot-Weiss Berlin to a cold weekend in London.
After a practice session late Friday afternoon, the teams were welcomed with drinks and nibbles and the draw was made for the event. All players then went out for a traditional pub dinner before a fairly early night.
Matches got underway at 11:00 am on Saturday, utilizing all four indoor courts on a set schedule. Points were awarded throughout the day, which set the stage for Sunday’s final matchups: Carrickmines vs. Chandos, and Barcelona vs. Berlin.
On Saturday evening, the clubhouse hosted a lively gala dinner featuring presentations, speeches, and a delicious buffet—accompanied by plenty of wine!
Play resumed at 10:00 am on Sunday for the final rounds. Congratulations to Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club, who emerged as the tournament champions! Chandos LTC finished as runners-up, followed by Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in third place and LTTC Rot-Weiss Berlin in fourth.
All the matches were played in great spirit and we made some great friends and hope to meet up with all teams again in the very near future.
