Croquet England is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Dalby-Welsh as CEO from 1 October
Samir Patel, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said “Andy has led organisations across the sport, disability, and youth development sectors for over twenty years, and I’m excited that he will be bringing this experience and enthusiasm to Croquet England.”
Most recently as CEO of London Youth Games, Andy created and drove a new five-year strategy that brought together local authorities, funders, volunteers, and national partners, evolving governance and driving diversification in both participation and income generation.
Previously as Deputy CEO of Activity Alliance, (the national lead organisation for getting disabled people active) he worked nationally to influence disability inclusion and oversaw governance reform to the federated structure, whilst achieving over £2m in sustained Sport England funding.
Andy said “I am very excited to be joining Croquet England. Having played Croquet in the garden with my family when growing up I have seen the inter-generational benefit the sport can bring. The best players will draw on great technical and tactical skills to succeed at club, regional and international level, whilst all players especially those playing for fun benefit from developing friendships and improving physical and mental wellbeing. I look forward to demonstrating how Croquet can improve the lives of many people of many ages and from many backgrounds.”
Andy is visually impaired and represented the England Blind Cricket team over several years. He impressed at interview with his enthusiasm and ideas for growing the sport of croquet. Andy lives with his wife and two daughters in Brighton, not too far away from the Sussex County Croquet Club, where he looks forward to dusting off his Croquet skills!
