A rainy morning wasn't enough to dissuade the dogged croquet playing field which gathered at the Whangārei Croquet Club for their monthly tournament yesterday.
Over 30 players battled on through a few mid-morning showers with competitors travelling from as far north as Kaitaia and as far south as Waipū to attend.
Northern Advocate photographer John Stone went along to catch the action.
![Whangārei Croquet Club clubrooms, in operation since 1908, provided a great backdrop for yesterday's action. Photo / John Stone](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2YROJ7BDTM25SBHYXXSDK3SZAI.jpg?auth=85c41c138e7bdd937792ff44886d217952f4de2664fcbde59f3ca3556ddcf16e&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
![A rainy morning couldn't wipe the smile of Kensington Croquet Club member Colin Williams' face. Photo / John Stone](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5OCWJTOHBVQEUDY7TB5C7QNYX4.jpg?auth=480c27bf95e50c7928fe77cf81b85a9fd239b2bd0dc35519e9e57cded4393cf5&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)