Coaching
What Reg Bamford’s 16 Perfect Peg Shots Can Teach You About Croquet
Reg Bamford is widely considered the greatest croquet player of all time. You can see why in the routine involved in every shot he plays.
Croquet Claude·15 August 2025
Latest Articles
News
McIlwraith Grand Challenge Kicks Off
The inaugural McIlwraith Grand Challenge open doubles competition has begun, with 16 teams vying for the Golden Mallet in fine weather.
Inaugural McIlwraith Grand Challenge·19 April 2026
News
The Water Conversation Clubs Need to Have ASAP
CAQ opens the water conversation with QLD clubs ahead of the forecast dry El Niño winter-spring 2026. Three questions clubs need to answer, real figures on tanks, bores, and scheduling.
CroquetWade·16 April 2026
Events
CAQ Membership Pilot Program Revitalises East Brisbane
A membership growth initiative is proving successful, and is preparing to roll out to your club.
East Brisbane Croquet Club·15 April 2026
Events
Fashion Takes Wing at Wynnum Croquet
A sense of style and whimsy has arrived at the Wynnum Croquet Club, with one member sporting a particularly distinctive look.
John van Barneveld·15 April 2026
Events
Sue Practices for First Queensland Croquet Event
Sue is preparing for her debut at the Queensland croquet eights in Wynnum this May, encouraging others to sign up and give it a try.
Marilyn·14 April 2026
News
Inaugural Golf Croquet Doubles Gala Day — East Brisbane, 9 May 2026
East Brisbane Croquet Club hosts its Inaugural Golf Croquet Doubles Gala Day on Saturday 9 May. Individual entry, $25, only 24 spots. $300 prize pool.
East Brisbane Croquet Club·13 April 2026
Community
Sun, Sport and the Science of Ageing: What the New Vitamin D Research Means for Croquet Players
New University of Galway research links higher vitamin D in mid-life to lower Alzheimer's biomarkers sixteen years later. For croquet players who spend afternoons in the Queensland sun, it is worth knowing about.
Croquet Claude·3 April 2026
Governance
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.
Croquet Claude·12 March 2026
News
Holistic Health Benefits of croquet
A strategic advocacy paper prepared by the Croquet Association of Queensland
Croquet Claude·12 March 2026
News
Fall Prevention Cost-Benefit Model Data
Reference data for cost-benefit calculations in the government policy brief.
Croquet Claude·12 March 2026
Governance
Permission: What Happens When Your Club Agrees on What It Wants to Be
This guide helps Queensland croquet clubs define their identity so committees can confidently make decisions without needing constant member approval.
Croquet Claude·6 February 2026
News
What Your First Year Actually Looks Like
You've finished the four weeks. You've signed up. Now what? Here's roughly what your first year might look like.
Croquet Claude·2 February 2026