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Eildon: Eildon celebrates spring Gala Day as national grants open
Eildon

Eildon celebrates spring Gala Day as national grants open

Eildon celebrated a sunny spring Gala Day with wins for Mike Mabbutt, Graeme Jesse, Barry Beattie and Tony Cade. Croquet Australia grants are also now open for players and officials.

Gracemere: Gracemere players shine at Bundaberg AC Medal
Gracemere

Gracemere players shine at Bundaberg AC Medal

Jake Kitchiner and Alyssa Close represented Gracemere at the Croquet Queensland AC Division 4 Medal in Bundaberg, each winning three of their five games in their first singles Association competition.

Bundaberg: Bundaberg Croquet Club Come and Try Sessions
Bundaberg

Bundaberg Croquet Club Come and Try Sessions

Try croquet at Bundaberg Croquet Club. Free coaching is available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Contact Russell or Joy for details or just come along.

Windsor: Francesca de Wytt wins 2026 CAQ 4th Division Singles Champio
Windsor

Francesca de Wytt wins 2026 CAQ 4th Division Singles Championship

Windsor's Francesca de Wytt has won the 2026 CAQ 4th Division Singles Championship.

Laurel Bank: Devonshire Tea at Laurel Bank today and Monday
Laurel Bank

Devonshire Tea at Laurel Bank today and Monday

Come and visit Laurel Bank Croquet Club. Serving Devonshire Tea until 4pm today and Monday 21st September.

Headland-Buderim: Volunteer Achievement awards presented at Headland-Buderim
Headland-Buderim

Volunteer Achievement awards presented at Headland-Buderim

Lesley Johnston and Carol Payne have been named the inaugural recipients of the Volunteer Achievement award for their dedication to the club's gardens.

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.

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.

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.

Eildon: Club end of month BBQ next Friday
Eildon

Club end of month BBQ next Friday

Eildon Croquet Club's end of month BBQ is on Friday 25 September. All members and guests are welcome. Please register online to help with catering.

Windsor: Windsor members complete second golf croquet skills session
Windsor

Windsor members complete second golf croquet skills session

New Windsor members attended the second Basic Golf Croquet Skills Training Session, led by Level 3 Coach Shane Davis, with a special insight from Claire Warriner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eildon: Eildon volunteers raise over $2,000 at sausage sizzle
Eildon

Eildon volunteers raise over $2,000 at sausage sizzle

Eildon croquet club volunteers successfully ran a sausage sizzle at Bunning Rothwell, raising $2,162.67 for the club.

Windsor: Windsor Croquet Club invites you to join our weekly games
Windsor

Windsor Croquet Club invites you to join our weekly games

Windsor Croquet Club had a great day and invites new players to join them for games on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at their venue on Blackmore Street.

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.

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Croquet Queensland·19 July 2026
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Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn
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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.

What's On: Upcoming Events at Queensland's Croquet ClubsEvents

What's On: Upcoming Events at Queensland's Croquet Clubs

From a free come and try morning at Windsor to friendship days and a nine day tournament, here is what is coming up across Queensland's croquet clubs.

Murwillumbah starts the year after a social DecemberCommunity

Murwillumbah starts the year after a social December

Murwillumbah reports regional and club Christmas celebrations, Monday play progress, coaching tips and a welcome to new member Duncan Miller.

Southport keeps courts active with Mahjong, St Patrick’s Day, Gateball and strong representative resultsCommunity

Southport keeps courts active with Mahjong, St Patrick’s Day, Gateball and strong representative results

Southport reports wet weather, Mahjong sessions, Come and Try Days, St Patrick’s Day, Gateball placings, and representative honours for Kathie Grant and Mary McMahon.

2026 State Golf Croquet Team AnnouncedNews

2026 State Golf Croquet Team Announced

Croquet Queensland names its 2026 Golf Croquet State Team, with each player's club.

Murray Tinker’s 3D Visualiser, Gateball in Rockhampton, and a Queensland Open GC hosting at CaloundraCommunity

Murray Tinker’s 3D Visualiser, Gateball in Rockhampton, and a Queensland Open GC hosting at Caloundra

Caloundra reports on Murray Tinker’s 3D Croquet Visualiser, Gateball at Rockhampton, a successful AC get-together, and hosting the Queensland Open GC event.