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Toombul: Toombul draws with McIlwraith in BNR Pennants
Toombul

Toombul draws with McIlwraith in BNR Pennants

Toombul fought back from a 2-4 deficit to draw 5-5 with McIlwraith, taking the overall hoops. The team remains top of Division 3 with four wins from four matches.

Eildon: Eildon Trivia Night: Thursday 8 October, plus one more from
Eildon

Eildon Trivia Night: Thursday 8 October, plus one more from Eildon

Also from Eildon today: Eildon Croquet Club thanks Valentine Lefrere for jingle.

Headland-Buderim: Qld State GC team places fourth at ISS in Melbourne
Headland-Buderim

Qld State GC team places fourth at ISS in Melbourne

Ross Rillie and the Queensland State GC team delivered an outstanding result at the recent ISS in Melbourne, officially placing fourth. Claire Warriner won Qld Player of the Series.

Windsor: Windsor Cup celebrates 25th anniversary this September
Windsor

Windsor Cup celebrates 25th anniversary this September

The 2026 Windsor Cup takes place on Sunday 27 September, marking the 25th year of this prestigious event.

Pine Rivers: Pine Rivers hosts annual Gateball teams and doubles tourname
Pine Rivers

Pine Rivers hosts annual Gateball teams and doubles tournament

Pine Rivers Croquet Club recently hosted its annual Gateball Teams and Doubles Tournament, welcoming players from several clubs for a successful weekend of competition.

Stephens: Stephens wins GC Pennant as Windsor takes AC Metropolitan ti
Stephens

Stephens wins GC Pennant as Windsor takes AC Metropolitan title

Stephens Croquet Club defeated Twin Rivers to win the GC Division 2 Pennant, while Windsor Croquet Club claimed the AC Metropolitan Pennants at Stephens, with the home team finishing as runners-up.

Wynnum: Wynnum Croquet Club promotes new game and enjoys Manly Sprin
Wynnum

Wynnum Croquet Club promotes new game and enjoys Manly Spring Festival

Wynnum Croquet Club set up a gazebo to welcome newcomers to the sport and members enjoyed the Spring Festival in Manly, featuring car displays and live entertainment.

McIlwraith: Five McIlwraith Presidents Celebrate 25 Years of Leadership
McIlwraith

Five McIlwraith Presidents Celebrate 25 Years of Leadership

Five McIlwraith Croquet Club Presidents, spanning 25 years of service, were honoured at the recent AGM, highlighting a legacy of leadership and community growth.

Moreton Bay Gateball: Moreton Bay Gateball wins Pine Rivers Team Event
Moreton Bay Gateball

Moreton Bay Gateball wins Pine Rivers Team Event

Moreton Bay Gateball Club celebrates success at the annual Pine Rivers Gateball Team Event, including a team win and a doubles victory.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club receives mallet donat
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club receives mallet donation, plus one more from Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Also from Burleigh Heads Palm Beach today: Burleigh Heads Palm Beach celebrates spring with garden party.

Laurel Bank: Laurel Bank Club Serving Devonshire Tea at Carnival of Flowe
Laurel Bank

Laurel Bank Club Serving Devonshire Tea at Carnival of Flowers

Visit Laurel Bank Club during the Carnival of Flowers to enjoy Devonshire Tea. We are open from Friday to Monday across three weeks in September.

Toowoomba: Skill sharing and social play at Toowoomba Croquet Club
Toowoomba

Skill sharing and social play at Toowoomba Croquet Club

Members at Toowoomba Croquet Club enjoyed a game today, with Alyson sharing her skills in jumping the ball with new players.

West Toowoomba: West Toowoomba hosts Egyptian Competition
West Toowoomba

West Toowoomba hosts Egyptian Competition

Members lined up for the start of the Egyptian Competition, held at the West Toowoomba club on Sunday, 9 September.

Dalby: Spring social catch-up at Dalby Croquet Club
Dalby

Spring social catch-up at Dalby Croquet Club

Dalby Croquet Club invites everyone to a casual social catch-up this Sunday afternoon to welcome the arrival of spring.

Graceville: Come and try croquet at Graceville Croquet Club
Graceville

Come and try croquet at Graceville Croquet Club

Graceville Croquet Club invites new players to experience the physical and social benefits of croquet with three free introductory sessions.

Twin Rivers: Twin Rivers Division Two Pennants team secures two wins
Twin Rivers

Twin Rivers Division Two Pennants team secures two wins

Twin Rivers Division Two Pennants team enjoyed a successful Sunday, securing convincing victories against both Ipswich and Darling Downs.

Ipswich: Ipswich Competes at Division 3 Pennants
Ipswich

Ipswich Competes at Division 3 Pennants

Ipswich Croquet Club thanks Graceville for hosting Division 3 Pennants, enjoying great games, good company, and a lovely morning tea. Congratulations to Graceville on winning the day.

Capricorn Coast: Capricorn Coast hosts Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group
Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Coast hosts Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group

Capricorn Coast Croquet Club enjoyed a lovely morning hosting the Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group for morning tea and a game of Golf Croquet.

Toombul: Toombul hosts the annual E & N Doherty Shield
Toombul

Toombul hosts the annual E & N Doherty Shield

Toombul Croquet Club celebrates its annual Golf Croquet event, the E & N Doherty Shield.

Eildon: Queensland secures nail-biting win over South Australia
Eildon

Queensland secures nail-biting win over South Australia

Queensland achieved a close victory over South Australia, with Claire Warriner named player of the series.

Headland-Buderim: Headland-Buderim members support Jersey Day awareness
Headland-Buderim

Headland-Buderim members support Jersey Day awareness

Headland-Buderim members Carolyn Hodgins, Helen, and Ross Rillie recently highlighted the importance of organ and tissue donation for Jersey Day.

Windsor: Windsor ends 34-year drought to win A/C Brisbane Metro Penna
Windsor

Windsor ends 34-year drought to win A/C Brisbane Metro Pennant

Windsor Croquet Club has won the 2026 A/C Brisbane Metro Pennant, ending a 34-year drought. Addison also topped the singles games for the campaign.

Pine Rivers: Pine Rivers competes in Queensland State Gateball Championsh
Pine Rivers

Pine Rivers competes in Queensland State Gateball Championship

Day 1 of the Queensland State Gateball Championship saw Team Pine Rivers play very well, securing one very good win that gave the team a much-needed morale boost.

Stephens: Stephens Croquet Club receives grant for new linemarker
Stephens

Stephens Croquet Club receives grant for new linemarker

Stephens Croquet Club thanks Club Yeronga for a grant used to purchase a new linemarker for the club.

Wynnum: Queensland defeats Western Australia on day three of Inter S
Wynnum

Queensland defeats Western Australia on day three of Inter State Shield

Queensland secured a victory over Western Australia on day three of the Inter State Shield.

McIlwraith: Player Development Program kicks off with walking drills
McIlwraith

Player Development Program kicks off with walking drills

McIlwraith Croquet Club hosted the opening session of its second Player Development Program, featuring guest coach Greg Kerswell leading members through unique walking warm-up exercises.

Laurel Bank: Inaugural Darling Downs Interclub Competition a great succes
Laurel Bank

Inaugural Darling Downs Interclub Competition a great success

Players from Laurel Bank and Toowoomba gathered for the inaugural Darling Downs Interclub Competition, with Valmai Dennis taking the win.

Toowoomba: Toowoomba hosts croquet friendship day
Toowoomba

Toowoomba hosts croquet friendship day

Toowoomba Croquet Club hosted a friendship day with members from Dalby, Kingaroy, West Toowoomba and Laurel Bank Park clubs for a day of fun games and great company.

Dalby: Dalby Croquet Club celebrates Friendship Day and invites spr
Dalby

Dalby Croquet Club celebrates Friendship Day and invites spring players

Dalby Croquet Club welcomed 29 players for its annual Friendship Day and is now inviting members to join the first Sunday afternoon game of the spring season.

Toombul: Toombul secures hard-fought win against McIlwraith Croquet C
Toombul

Toombul secures hard-fought win against McIlwraith Croquet Club

Toombul claimed a victory over McIlwraith Croquet Club in a closely contested Pennants match.

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Croquet Queensland·19 July 2026
Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets
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Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets

A look at the social calendar running across Queensland's croquet clubs, from Christmas in July to gala days, and an inv…

CroquetClaude·9 July 2026
The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played
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The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played

Cairo, 2013. Reg Bamford, one hoop from defeat in the world final, wins five hoops in a row under lights. Watch the game…

CroquetClaude·6 July 2026
President's Update on Come & Try
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A few days ago we began the advertising for Come & Try. So far we have had 35 people sign up for Come & Try sessions at …

President John·3 July 2026
How we all can be Addison Matthews
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Point-of-view footage shows croquet from inside the shot. One of Queensland's top players is already filming it, and it …

CroquetClaude·30 June 2026
Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn
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Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn

Wynnum's lawns sprouted hundreds of worm casts after the rain. What are they, why do they come and go, and what's that o…

Croquet Queensland·29 June 2026
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Social play and afternoon teas continue at Murwillumbah, with a farewell to Joan EccleshareCommunity

Social play and afternoon teas continue at Murwillumbah, with a farewell to Joan Eccleshare

Murwillumbah keeps social play and Sunday afternoon teas going despite rain, and remembers long-term member Joan Eccleshare.

Benefits of Croquet For GovernmentNews

Benefits of Croquet For Government

Evidence supporting Queensland Government funding of croquet clubs as a preventive health intervention for seniors, drawing on 62 peer-reviewed and government sources.

In Pictures: The 2026 Queensland Open Golf Croquet Singles at CaloundraEvents

In Pictures: The 2026 Queensland Open Golf Croquet Singles at Caloundra

Twenty-one players, two states and one very wet week. A photo-led look at the Queensland Open Golf Croquet Singles, hosted by Caloundra, told in the clubs' own words.

Two Lifetime Members honoured at Broadbeach, and a new mower for the lawnCommunity

Two Lifetime Members honoured at Broadbeach, and a new mower for the lawn

Broadbeach recognises Merle Neate and Maria Barrett with Lifetime Membership, marks a new mower with a celebration lunch, and welcomes a younger social group to the court.

Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome MatCommunity

Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome Mat

Free coaching at Windsor, a Friendship Day at Dalby, and a social curry night at Eildon. Where to come along over the next few weeks.

Wynnum Croquet Club secures Bendigo Bank community fundingNews

Wynnum Croquet Club secures Bendigo Bank community funding

The club secured funding from three Bendigo Bank categories at the recent Impact Night. These grants will help us promote greater community use of our croquet facilities.