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Stephens Croquet Club hosted the Doubles event of the CAQ State Championships, with 20 teams competing over two days. Peter Wood and Ralph Richardson from Canberra took the title, with Cheryl and Steve Kele from Rockhampton as runners-up.
Eildon's Jill Cole and Maggie Lawson competed in Division 2 singles at Croquet on the Bay in Hervey Bay. Cole finished runner-up while Lawson placed fourth.
Wynnum Croquet Club's 3rd Division Pennants team defeated Stephens 7–3 on Sunday. The club is also participating in the Bayside Community Fund raffle to support facility maintenance and improvements.
Toombul hosted the CAQ AC Mixed Doubles championship, with Shane Davis and Yuni Rowell claiming the title. Six club members also competed at BNR Friendship Day, where Donna won the Individual Trophy.
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.
Despite morning showers, the lawns were full as annual and new friends from New Zealand and Victoria joined Headland-Buderim Croquet Club for a day of spirited camaraderie.
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.
Capricorn Coast Croquet Club enjoyed a lovely morning hosting the Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group for morning tea and a game of Golf Croquet.
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.
Thirty croquet enthusiasts from Brisbane North Region clubs celebrated the Ekka public holiday with friendly competition, a High Tea Pavilion, and ice-cream treats. The Orange Squeeze team took overall honours.
Windsor Croquet Club thanks Graham McLean for beautifying the grounds during the Queensland Golf Croquet Mixed Doubles, and introduces the dedicated scarifying team keeping lawns in top condition.
32 players took to the lawns at Margaret Webley Croquet for a big day of golf croquet, playing six matches each before the presentations.
The club welcomed 38 athletes from across Australia and New Zealand for its 58th annual GCTR Open, where Peter Filbee won the Open Singles. In a touching tribute, the children of former members Paula and Denise Bollington presented their mothers' mallets to the club.
Caloundra Croquet Club hosted the CAQ QLD GC President's Medal over a sunny weekend, where Bob Martin from Eildon won the 2026 Croquet Queensland Presidents Medal and Claire Warriner of Windsor was runner-up.
Twin Rivers hosted Wynnum Croquet Club for their annual challenge on a blustery Sunday. The match was fiercely contested with equal games won, but Wynnum prevailed by 11 hoops.
Gracemere Croquet Club invites you to a friendly gathering on Sunday 2 August at 3pm for a chat and a cuppa.
Congratulations to winners and participants in the many events of the Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament, with local, interstate and New Zealand players.
The CAQ State Gateball Championships took place at Stephens Croquet Club this weekend, with 10 teams competing in glorious weather. Rockhampton Croquet Club claimed the Lola White Shield.
Eildon Croquet Club is hosting a GC Gala Day on Sunday 20 September 2026, featuring High/Low Teams Draw matches with cash prizes. Registration opens at 7:30am.
Wynnum Croquet Club's Lawn Looping House Competition finished on Saturday with wins to Brian T and Paddy, plus a most improved award to Jim L.
Toombul Croquet is starting a Monthly Medal in August to give members a taste of competition play, record keeping, and fun, with an eye toward joining the Pennants team.
Congratulations to Nev, who won the Southport Division 2 singles last month.
The Headland-Buderim Croquet Club committee met to work on next year's budget, while a member promoted croquet on a Kimberley coast sunset cruise, potentially recruiting a new member.
Elton Paul visited Pine Rivers Croquet Club for a Friendship Day at McIlwraith, where members also travelled for the annual event on the EKKA Wednesday holiday.
Capricorn Coast Croquet Club shares a glimpse of their Saturday morning setup at Beaman Park, braving the cold weather.
A club member brought in a beloved aunt's vintage mallet, only to find a cousin had come to try croquet too, making for a special family reunion at the club.
Also from McIlwraith today: McIlwraith Hosts Historic Gibson Memorial Medal Championship.
Windsor Croquet Club hosted the Queensland Golf Croquet Mixed Doubles Championship over two days, with 15 pairings playing 102 games. Club members Shane Davis and Alison Oatway became the 2026 state runners-up.
The Margaret Webley Croquet Tournament is underway with 32 players, as volunteers June and Joy prepare lunch, Margaret and Terry notch two wins, and Wilma and Melissa work hard on the courts. The club later presents awards after a wonderful day.
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach member Dave Luxmore won the QLD AC Croquet Singles in a close final against Malcolm Biddle, 20 hoops to 19. The three-day event was hosted by Windsor CC in Brisbane.
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McIlwraith Croquet Club hosted the 2026 Gibson Memorial Medal over the weekend of 1–2 August. Yuni Rowell (Coolangatta) took the title, beating Heather Knight (Stephens) 26–16 in the Championship final.
Bob Martin wins the CAQ Golf Croquet President's Medal for the second year running, beating Claire Warriner in a 16-player round robin at Caloundra.
Dave Luxmoore beat Malcolm Biddle 20-19 to take the 2026 Queensland AC Open Singles at Windsor, the closest finish the weekend could produce. Bruce Ford won the Plate.
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