THE digital NEWSPAPER FOR QUEENSLAND CROQUET
Dorothy Dolman was instrumental in building Windsor Croquet Club into one of Brisbane's largest during the 1980s and 90s. Her dedication to coaching, fundraising, and member welfare left a lasting impact.
Wynnum Croquet Club sends its best wishes to the Queensland State GC Team as they head to Victoria for the Australian GC Interstate Shield.
Graceville Croquet Club invites new players to experience the physical and social benefits of croquet with three free introductory sessions.
Peter Nicholson has been awarded Life Membership of McIlwraith Croquet Club in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the game and the club community.
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.
Ross Rillie and Junee Molyneux took second place in the Mixed GC Championship Doubles at Wynnum. The club is also inviting newcomers to a free come-and-try program.
Eildon Croquet Club enjoyed a successful fundraiser and a delightful club hire over the weekend.
Players from Laurel Bank and Toowoomba gathered for the inaugural Darling Downs Interclub Competition, with Valmai Dennis taking the win.
Graceville Croquet Club secured the Annual Patron's Cup in a close contest against Stephens, finishing with 10 games to 8.
Twin Rivers Division Two Pennants team enjoyed a successful Sunday, securing convincing victories against both Ipswich and Darling Downs.
Toombul claimed a victory over McIlwraith Croquet Club in a closely contested Pennants match.
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.
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.
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.
Windsor Croquet Club recently hosted its High Low Doubles Championship, featuring 16 members in a closely contested final.
Seven members of the Wynnum Croquet Club have successfully completed their Club Referee accreditation, adding valuable skills to the club.
McIlwraith hosted a beautiful morning of Div 3 Pennants, facing off against Merthyr in a closely contested match.
Players from three Sunshine Coast clubs gathered for the first Ricochet croquet get-together on 26 August.
Eildon croquet club members and visitors are invited to join the social Mahjong group every Thursday afternoon from 1:30 pm to 4 pm.
The Stephens Division 2 Golf Croquet team secured a narrow victory against Wynnum Croquet Club last Sunday, finishing with a net hoop of 53-48 after five games.
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.
Congratulations to Nev, who won the Southport Division 2 singles last month.
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.
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.
Also from Windsor today: Windsor hosts first 2026 Association Croquet State Team Squad session.
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Shane Davis and Yuni Rowell won the CAQ AC Mixed Doubles at Toombul without dropping a game, finishing five wins from five ahead of runners-up Greg Bury and Francesca Dewytt.
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.
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