No. 22Sunday 28 June 2026Brisbane, queensland

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Windsor: Eildon wins close A/C pennant match against Windsor
Windsor

Eildon wins close A/C pennant match against Windsor

Congratulations to Eildon on winning their recent A/C pennant match against Windsor in an extremely close battle, with both teams finishing on 50 net points.

Windsor: Windsor A/C Pennants Team Celebrates First Win
Windsor

Windsor A/C Pennants Team Celebrates First Win

The Windsor A/C Pennants Team secured their first win today, with Shane completing a triple peel and Addison winning his first advanced handicap match.

Windsor: Mary Gray wins Block D at Eildon Sunday Singles
Windsor

Mary Gray wins Block D at Eildon Sunday Singles

Congratulations to Windsor Croquet Club member Mary Gray, winner of Block D at the Eildon Sunday Singles. This is Mary's first tournament win.

Headland-Buderim: Headland Cup 2025 memories shared by Shirley Eames
Headland-Buderim

Headland Cup 2025 memories shared by Shirley Eames

A fond look back at the Headland Cup 2025, with special mention of Shirley Eames for keeping croquet scores up to date.

Eildon: Eildon Sunday Series Golf Croquet Underway
Eildon

Eildon Sunday Series Golf Croquet Underway

Good luck to all players at the Eildon Sunday Series for Golf Croquet, with four blocks of four playing double round robin.

Eildon: Good luck to AC Pennant players at Eildon
Eildon

Good luck to AC Pennant players at Eildon

Eildon Croquet Club wishes good luck to all players in today's Association Croquet competition, including the AC Pennant team competing in the Metropolitan competition.

Eildon: Another Great BBQ Night at Eildon Croquet Club
Eildon

Another Great BBQ Night at Eildon Croquet Club

Eildon Croquet Club enjoyed another fantastic BBQ night with burgers, games, and fellowship. Thanks to all who organised and helped.

Eildon: Christmas in July is coming to Eildon Croquet Club
Eildon

Christmas in July is coming to Eildon Croquet Club

Join Eildon Croquet Club for a festive afternoon of great food, good company, and Christmas cheer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at the Clubhouse.

Eildon: New GC Rankings Website Worth a Visit
Eildon

New GC Rankings Website Worth a Visit

A new rankings website drawing data from the World Croquet Federation offers interactive player search, game history, ranking movements, and performance statistics for Golf Croquet and Association Croquet.

Toombul: Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship
Toombul

Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship

Toombul Croquet Club prepared for the CAQ Women's AC Championship with Wayne setting hoops and maintaining the lawns. Yuni Rowell won the championship over the weekend.

Graceville: Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned
Graceville

Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned

Congratulations to John Garrard and Randall Whyte from Graceville Club, winners of the Graceville Doubles Competition on 21st June. Runners-up were Sid and Kerry Bates from Stephens, with a final score of 7-4.

Headland-Buderim: GC Plate team battles hard at Noosa
Headland-Buderim

GC Plate team battles hard at Noosa

Headland-Buderim's GC Plate team won 4 of 8 singles but couldn't overcome Noosa in the doubles, resulting in a narrow loss at Noosa.

Eildon: Grill, play and feast at Eildon Croquet Club BBQ Night
Eildon

Grill, play and feast at Eildon Croquet Club BBQ Night

Join Eildon Croquet Club for a BBQ Night on Friday 26th June with croquet, burgers, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus dessert. $10 per person.

Stephens: Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament
Stephens

Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament

Toombul Croquet Club hosted the CAQ Association Women's Open Singles with 13 participants. Yuni Rowell took the winners trophy and Bonnie Johnston was runner-up.

Coolangatta: Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC
Coolangatta

Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC

Yuni and Sharon represented Coolangatta Croquet Club in the Queensland Open Women's AC tournament this weekend, with Yuni winning all her games to take the title.

Windsor: Shane Davis Wins QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion 2026
Windsor

Shane Davis Wins QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion 2026

Congratulations to Windsor Croquet Club member Shane Davis on becoming the QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion for 2026.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club: Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club

Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

We had a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend. Great people, great prizes, and great games. See you all again soon for some crackin' croquet.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice
McIlwraith

McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice

McIlwraith Croquet Club hosted a practice session for the CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad, led by Murray Tinker and Dick Byres, with a showcase of club improvements.

McIlwraith: Anne Barry Wins the Bucket Competition
McIlwraith

Anne Barry Wins the Bucket Competition

Anne Barry has won the McIlwraith Croquet Club's Bucket Competition, defeating Jeffrey Searle 2 games to 1 in a closely contested best-of-three final.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Family Fun Day a hit at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Family Fun Day a hit at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club enjoyed a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend, filled with great people, prizes, and games.

Eildon: Eildon members selected for 2026 GC State Team
Eildon

Eildon members selected for 2026 GC State Team

Croquet Queensland has announced the 2026 GC State Team, with several Eildon members selected including Jenee Molyneux, Bob Martin, Desley Bischoff, and Casey De-Vene.

Windsor: Windsor Club members part of historic 1963 Interstate Cup wi
Windsor

Windsor Club members part of historic 1963 Interstate Cup win

Mrs Edna Rudder and Mr Hedley Gunton were proud members of the Windsor Croquet Club when the Queensland Team won the Interstate Cup for the first time in 1963.

Windsor: Claire selected for 2026 GC Qld State Team
Windsor

Claire selected for 2026 GC Qld State Team

Windsor Croquet Club congratulates Claire on her selection in the 2026 GC Qld State Team.

Windsor: Graham Selected for 2026 GC QLD State Team
Windsor

Graham Selected for 2026 GC QLD State Team

Congratulations to Graham on his selection in the 2026 GC QLD State Team. His Windsor Croquet Family is proud of him.

Caloundra: Knowledge to help you drop your handicap
Caloundra

Knowledge to help you drop your handicap

Caloundra Croquet Club shares practical tips and insights to help players improve their game and lower their handicap.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith's Peter Nicholson Bucket Competition Heats Up
McIlwraith

McIlwraith's Peter Nicholson Bucket Competition Heats Up

McIlwraith Croquet Club's Peter Nicholson Bucket Competition has drawn 16 entrants, with a best-of-three final between Anne Barry and Jeffrey Searle set for tomorrow.

Stephens: Queensland Open Men's Championship at Stephens Croquet Club
Stephens

Queensland Open Men's Championship at Stephens Croquet Club

Late afternoon on nearly the shortest day of the year, Stephens Croquet Club invites you to come and have a look at the Queensland Open Men's Championship for Association Croquet on our beautiful grass.

Headland-Buderim: Ross Rillie named captain of 2026 Qld GC State Team
Headland-Buderim

Ross Rillie named captain of 2026 Qld GC State Team

Headland-Buderim member Ross Rillie has been selected for the 2026 Queensland GC State Team and appointed as captain. The Interstate Series will be held at Cairnlea, Victoria in September.

Eildon: Eildon Croquet Club supports Breakfast Club Redcliffe
Eildon

Eildon Croquet Club supports Breakfast Club Redcliffe

Eildon Croquet Club members donated food to The Breakfast Club Redcliffe, with Judy and Peter delivering the supplies to support local families.

Headland-Buderim: Headland-Buderim wins all three ricochet pennants matches
Headland-Buderim

Headland-Buderim wins all three ricochet pennants matches

Headland-Buderim Croquet Club played its final ricochet pennants match of the season against Bribie Island, winning all three games.

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Performing Under Pressure QUT workshop
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Performing Under Pressure QUT workshop

QUT Sport is running a free Performance Under Pressure workshop on Monday 6 July at Kelvin Grove, open to coaches and co…

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Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome Mat
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Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome Mat

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