The Central Districts Trophy was held on Sunday, 29 July at Wanganui. The day started off in sunshine, only for a torrential downpour to hit during the second game.
With everyone soaked and pistes starting to flood the decision was made to stop at 3 games.
As soon as this happened out came the sun and the remaining 3 rounds were able to be played.
Final Results
Wanganui East 36½
Horowhenua 25½
Otaki 18½
Manawatu 15½
Report: Christine Strichen
Jacques Cochonnet Trophy Challenge
20 August 2018
Otaki with Jacques
Otaki’s third defence of the Jacques Cochonnet Trophy was at home to Manawatu. After the first round, Manawatu led Otaki by 2 games to 1.
In the second round, Otaki won the Doubles and Triples to tie the match 3-3.
In the final round, Otaki won the Doubles and Manawatu won the Singles, so it all came down to the Triples. Otaki won the Triples to take the match 5-4 and retain the Jacques Cochonnet Trophy.