More Bogies for you Chris!

What would the end of a sporting season be without a team social? For some, it is a time to evaluate the season and celebrate the successes. For Selwyn Green (Pete's grass team), it is just another excuse to sink some beers.

Traditionally, the team always plays a game of golf and being rather a competitive team the contest is keenly fought. Of course, golf the Selwyn Green way, means crazy golf at Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf, using your hockey stick (http://www.adventuregolf.co.nz). Partners and supporters were welcome so Chantal was treated to an afternoon out, too.

The first hole was played out at the regular meeting place - The Bush Inn. The pub frequented many a Saturday afternoon after hockey. After a superjug of Speight's, it was time to get down to the serious stuff.

In groups of four, the 18 holes were played whilst beady eyes looked out for any infringements and penalties. Balls went into water obstacles, bounced out of bounds and ricocheted off of barrels and treasure chests. Anyway, Pete as 2004 champion (so unbeaten and sort of defending champion) wanted to win again, but luck was not on his side and carded a score that was off the pace. Chantal, however came first in the ladies category (well only two women came along).

Back at the nineteenth hole - The Bush Inn - prizes were distributed and speeches made. Chantal walked away with a Speight's tee-shirt and Speight's bucket (which quite fittingly will now only be used as a ‘sick’ bucket) and Pete managed to score some alcopop chasers.

A stray leaf could be the difference between winner and 'also ran'.

Things didn't end there as the team and partners then went out for a chinese meal. For some reason, many more partners turned up for the crispy duck than did for the golf. The general concensus was that the food was delicious and of course it was made all the better by the restaurant being a BYO (Bring Your Own alcohol).

The next hockey social is the fishing trip down south to the lakes but this time it will be boys only!