2019 NW Federation league trophies – Chester Croquet Club

Chester were presented with three league trophies at the NW Federation AGM at Culcheth on Saturday, 16 November. In one of the most successful years for the club, Chester came first in the Advanced B Level league, the Weekend Handicap league and the Golf Level Play league and the team captains were at Culcheth to receive the awards.

Jerry Guest receiving the Advanced B Level trophy from NW Federation chairman Paul Rigge and David Boyd receiving the Weekend Handicap league trophy

Alan Clare receiving the Golf Level Play trophy on behalf of the Chester Centurions team

Chester’s team captains with the recipients of other NW Federation awards

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