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CAQ Membership Pilot Program Revitalises East Brisbane
A membership growth initiative is proving successful, and is preparing to roll out to your club.
CroquetWade·2 min read
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Headland-BuderimWelcoming a visiting croquet player from New Zealand
We warmly welcome visiting players from overseas and interstate during the Queensland winter. Members recently enjoyed a friendly afternoon of croquet with John MacGillivray from Queenstown.
WindsorWindsor members receive Croquet Queensland Hall of Recognition awards
Windsor members Willy Silk and Greg Bury received their Croquet Queensland Hall of Recognition awards. The club thanks Croquet Queensland and Helen David for the presentations.
EildonEildon club announces championship and plate results
Charles Ernst won the Championship and Mike Mabbutt took the Plate, with Colin Beckett and Mary McMahon finishing as runners-up. Congratulations to all participants.
West ToowoombaPhotos from the final day of Lawn Legends 2026
The club shares photos from the final day of the Lawn Legends 2026 competition, including the lunch and presentation ceremony. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success.
West ToowoombaWest Toowoomba announces the Lawn Legends competition results
The Lawn Legends competition has concluded, with David Watherston and Phillip Evans taking the title. The club thanks organiser Kaz Boswell for her dedication.
CaloundraCaloundra hosts the Queensland Golf Croquet Open Singles
Caloundra successfully hosted the Queensland Golf Croquet Open Singles following a wet week. Members enjoyed brilliant competition and great weather on the restored courts.
McIlwraithSustainability initiatives flourish at McIlwraith with community grant support
McIlwraith Club members are enjoying a thriving community herb garden and new compost bins, made possible by a Maiwar Community Grant.
Headland-BuderimHeadland-Buderim members compete at Queensland Open GC Singles
Headland-Buderim members Ross Rillie and Col Beckett competed in the Queensland Open GC Singles, hosted by Caloundra Croquet Club.
EildonEildon members compete at the CAQ QLD Open Singles
Eildon members have been competing in close matches at the CAQ QLD Open Singles in Caloundra over the past three days. Check the latest results online.
WindsorWindsor Association Pennant Team prepares for opening fixtures
The Windsor Association Pennant Team held another training session today in preparation for their opening match against Stephens.
EildonEildon croquet club contingent competes at Caloundra GC Open Singles
The Eildon Croquet Club team is currently competing at the CAQ GC Open Singles in Caloundra. We wish them the best of luck as they enjoy the fine weather and competition.
WindsorWindsor Croquet Club celebrates Pauline Nurser’s fifty-year membership
Windsor Croquet Club congratulates Pauline Nurser on reaching a fifty-year membership milestone.
EildonMonthly Friday night BBQ brings members together for croquet
Members gathered for food, conversation and a few games of croquet at last night's monthly Friday night BBQ. The club extends its thanks to the volunteers and organising committee.
Headland-BuderimComedian Julia Wilson visits Headland-Buderim for Friday GC session
Renowned comedian Julia Wilson joined Headland-Buderim Croquet Club for a Friday morning golf croquet session while performing on the Sunshine Coast.
Burleigh Heads Palm BeachWinter sunshine and magpie songs on the lawns
Club members are enjoying the mild winter weather and native birdsong during relaxed games on the lawns.
EildonEildon club updates, monthly barbecue and open competition
Eildon Croquet Club shares recent updates, including a photo competition winner, a monthly barbecue, and best wishes for members competing at Caloundra.
WynnumWynnum members compete in CAQ Open Singles Championship
Wynnum Croquet Club wishes Cameron and Gordon the best as they compete in the CAQ Open Singles Championship this weekend.
WynnumWet weather halts play at Wynnum Croquet Club
Heavy rain has forced another washout at the Wynnum club, but the lawns remain busy with local birdlife.
WynnumWildlife observations around the Wynnum croquet lawns
Members can often spot local wildlife near the Wynnum Creek lawns. A recent morning brought sightings of a noisy miner and a white heron.
WynnumA quiet morning on the lawns at Wynnum
A brief glimpse into the natural life that shares the Wynnum croquet lawns during a light drizzle.
CaloundraCaloundra hosts the Queensland Open Singles Golf Croquet Championship
Caloundra welcomes 21 players for the Queensland Open Singles Golf Croquet Championship this weekend. Despite recent heavy rain, the courts are ready and clear skies are forecast.
Headland-BuderimA perfect day and wonderful skies at the club
Members shared a quiet moment of appreciation for a beautiful day under clear skies. It was a perfect afternoon at the club.
EildonEildon club member Desley Bischoff becomes official GC referee
Desley Bischoff has been appointed as an official Australian GC referee. She received her vest and badge at a recent club presentation.
Burleigh Heads Palm BeachBurleigh Heads Palm Beach hosts a family fun day
The Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club invites families to a fun day featuring beginner lessons, lunch, raffles and activities. Bookings are limited.
WynnumWynnum's 1925 'Glum Ladies' photo captures history
The inaugural 1925 black and white photograph, known as the 'Glum Ladies' photo, shows women in elegant white dresses and hats, reflecting the serious style of early photography when croquet was a ladies' pastime.
WynnumWynnum croquet club celebrates twenty-one years of community growth
Twenty-one years after its founding, Wynnum Croquet Club continues to thrive while proudly maintaining its traditions and strengthening ties with the local community.
WynnumWynnum croquet club celebrates a century of community
More than 60 members gathered to mark the club’s centenary, capturing how the sport has evolved into a welcoming modern community.
WynnumA century of friendship and croquet at Wynnum
A centenary photograph highlights a century of friendship, competition and community spirit at the historic Wynnum Croquet Club.
Headland-BuderimHeadland-Buderim members compete in CQ GC Men's Singles
Headland-Buderim members Ross Rillie and Colin Beckett competed at the recent CQ GC Men's Singles event. Ross advanced to the championship knockout stage.
WynnumWynnum players finish top four at CAQ men's open
Cameron Hipwell and Geoff Hull represented Wynnum at the CAQ Men's Open Golf Croquet Singles. Both players secured impressive top-four finishes at the Windsor CC tournament.
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CroquetWade·16 Apr 2026
How everyone
did this week.
Pennants kept rolling through round seven, the State Singles wrapped at Toombul on Saturday, and Caboolture hosted a tidy little ladder day on Sunday morning. Every fixture is below; full results are on the CAQ site.
CALOUNDRA
Caloundra hosts the Queensland Golf Croquet Open Singles
1 June 2026
Caloundra successfully hosted the Queensland Golf Croquet Open Singles following a wet week. Members enjoyed brilliant competition and great weather on the restored courts.
Read full report →
EVENTS
New Committees and Narrow Margins: Queensland GC Eights Wrap
3 May 2026
Shane Davis and Dan Stewart dominated both Toombul legs while Marilyn Nelson and Beth Parker split the Wynnum finals by a single win each. The 2026 CAQ GC Eights ran across Toombul Croquet Club (1st and 2nd Eights) and Wynnum Croquet Club (3rd and 4th Eights) on 2 and 3 May.
Read full report →
Full ladders, GC and AC, are published on the CAQ site every Monday morning by 9am.
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