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Windsor: Windsor Croquet Club congratulates state runners-up and host
Windsor

Windsor Croquet Club congratulates state runners-up and hosts Queensland 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.

Wynnum: Wynnum Players Shine at Eildon Belvedere Plaque
Wynnum

Wynnum Players Shine at Eildon Belvedere Plaque

Wynnum Croquet Club members Carol, Geoff and Cameron competed in the Eildon Belvedere Plaque Singles, with Cameron winning his division.

Stephens: Neighbourly shout-out from Stephens Croquet Club
Stephens

Neighbourly shout-out from Stephens Croquet Club

Stephens Croquet Club gives a warm shout-out to their neighbours at Yeronga, including the Annerley-Stephens History Group and Yeronga Community Centre.

Headland-Buderim: Headland-Buderim launches monthly ricochet croquet social
Headland-Buderim

Headland-Buderim launches monthly ricochet croquet social

Headland-Buderim Croquet Club is delighted to announce its first ricochet croquet social afternoon, with plans to hold it monthly on the last Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to play or try it for free.

Eildon: Brisbane North Region Friendship Day at McIlwraith
Eildon

Brisbane North Region Friendship Day at McIlwraith

Everyone is invited to the Brisbane North Region Friendship Day on Wednesday 12th August at McIlwraith Croquet Club. Register online and come meet other players.

Capricorn Coast: Setting up at Beaman Park on a cold Saturday morning
Capricorn Coast

Setting up at Beaman Park on a cold Saturday morning

Capricorn Coast Croquet Club shares a glimpse of their Saturday morning setup at Beaman Park, braving the cold weather.

Ipswich: Nev wins Southport Division 2 singles
Ipswich

Nev wins Southport Division 2 singles

Congratulations to Nev, who won the Southport Division 2 singles last month.

McIlwraith: BNR Friendship Day Croquet Carnival – Register Now, plus one
McIlwraith

BNR Friendship Day Croquet Carnival – Register Now, plus one more from McIlwraith

Also from McIlwraith today: McIlwraith Hosts Historic Gibson Memorial Medal Championship.

Pine Rivers: Gateball Come and Try This Saturday at Pine Rivers
Pine Rivers

Gateball Come and Try This Saturday at Pine Rivers

Join Pine Rivers Croquet Club for a Gateball come and try session this Saturday at 9am. Closed-in shoes, hat, and water bottle advised. Register via Moreton Bay Council.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Burleigh Heads Palm Beach hosts GCTR Open, honours beloved m
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach hosts GCTR Open, honours beloved members

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: Caloundra hosts Presidents Medal as Bob Martin takes top hon
Caloundra

Caloundra hosts Presidents Medal as Bob Martin takes top honours

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: Twin Rivers falls to Wynnum in annual challenge
Twin Rivers

Twin Rivers falls to Wynnum in annual challenge

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.

Toombul: Toombul edges Merthyr in Pennants; Mahjong Tuesday starts
Toombul

Toombul edges Merthyr in Pennants; Mahjong Tuesday starts

Toombul Croquet Club defeated Merthyr 6 games to 4 in a tight Pennants Round. The club also launched a weekly social Mahjong morning every Tuesday, welcoming beginners for a relaxed session.

Gracemere: Join Gracemere Croquet Club for a Chat and a Cuppa
Gracemere

Join Gracemere Croquet Club for a Chat and a Cuppa

Gracemere Croquet Club invites you to a friendly gathering on Sunday 2 August at 3pm for a chat and a cuppa.

Coolangatta: Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament a Great Success
Coolangatta

Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament a Great Success

Congratulations to winners and participants in the many events of the Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament, with local, interstate and New Zealand players.

East Brisbane Croquet: Sue Finishes in Top Four at NSW Advantage Golf Championships
East Brisbane Croquet

Sue Finishes in Top Four at NSW Advantage Golf Championships

Sue placed in the top four at the NSW Advantage Golf Championships, her first competition outside Queensland.

East Brisbane: Rain-Soaked Practice Pays Off for Sue Maher at Ballina
East Brisbane

Rain-Soaked Practice Pays Off for Sue Maher at Ballina

Sue Maher practised in pouring rain before playing Peter Freer in the NSW Advantage Golf singles on 10 July.

Windsor: Windsor Croquet Club Invites You to Club Days
Windsor

Windsor Croquet Club Invites You to Club Days

Windsor Croquet Club welcomes new and returning players to join club days on Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.

Wynnum: Wynnum Players Shine at Eildon Belvedere Plaque Singles
Wynnum

Wynnum Players Shine at Eildon Belvedere Plaque Singles

Wynnum Croquet Club members Geoff Hull, Carol Kleidon, and Cameron Hipwell competed at the Eildon Belvedere Plaque Singles, with Cameron winning Block B.

Stephens: Come and Try Croquet at Stephens Club
Stephens

Come and Try Croquet at Stephens Club

Your first two sessions at Stephens Croquet Club are free. Visitors welcome at any play time, equipment provided. Croquet is an affordable sport for brain and body.

Headland-Buderim: CAQ GC President's Medal hosted by Caloundra
Headland-Buderim

CAQ GC President's Medal hosted by Caloundra

Perfect winter weather greeted players at the CAQ GC President's Medal hosted by Caloundra Croquet Club on 25-26 July. Headland-Buderim members Ross and Helen Rillie were among the referees.

Eildon: Annual Belvedere Plaque GC Singles Results
Eildon

Annual Belvedere Plaque GC Singles Results

The Annual Belvedere Plaque GC Singles was played over two days with a tight finish. Dan Stewart (Noosa) won A Block, Cameron Hipwell (Wynnum) won B Block, and Eildon members Les Watson and Valentine LeFrere were runners-up.

Capricorn Coast: Capricorn Coast Croquet Club baking sells out, raffle still
Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Coast Croquet Club baking sells out, raffle still open

The Capricorn Coast Croquet Club's baking at the Health and Wellness Expo is nearly sold out, but raffle tickets are still available at 3 for $1, with the draw at 12pm.

Ipswich: Come and Try Day draws big crowds at Ipswich, plus one more
Ipswich

Come and Try Day draws big crowds at Ipswich, plus one more from Ipswich

Also from Ipswich today: Ipswich Croquet Club Come and Try Day a Success.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith wins thrilling Division 3 Pennant at Windsor
McIlwraith

McIlwraith wins thrilling Division 3 Pennant at Windsor

McIlwraith held on for a thrilling victory in the Division 3 Pennant competition at Windsor Croquet Club, with the result decided by just 8 hoops.

Pine Rivers: Pine Rivers hosts U3A and Women's Shed for croquet golf
Pine Rivers

Pine Rivers hosts U3A and Women's Shed for croquet golf

Pine Rivers Croquet Club welcomed 20 guests from U3A and the Women's Shed for a fun come-and-try morning of Croquet Golf, followed by morning tea.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach: Dave Luxmoore wins QLD AC Croquet Singles
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

Dave Luxmoore wins QLD AC Croquet Singles

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.

Gracemere: Gracemere 14 Point Extravaganza a weekend to remember
Gracemere

Gracemere 14 Point Extravaganza a weekend to remember

71 games, 3 codes, 20 players made for another epic weekend at Gracemere's 14 Point Extravaganza, with visitors from Brisbane, Ingham, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Yeppoon.

Windsor: Gibson Medal celebrates 63 years at Windsor Croquet Club
Windsor

Gibson Medal celebrates 63 years at Windsor Croquet Club

Mrs J Gibson, a long-serving member of Windsor Croquet Club, is remembered this weekend as the Gibson Medal is played for the 63rd time.

Wynnum: Trophy retained and a mystery remains at Wynnum
Wynnum

Trophy retained and a mystery remains at Wynnum

Wynnum and Twin Rivers finished with 18 game wins each in their annual challenge, but Wynnum retained the trophy on net hoop score. A partial denture found on the lawn remains unclaimed.

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Croquet Queensland·19 July 2026
Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets
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Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets

A look at the social calendar running across Queensland's croquet clubs, from Christmas in July to gala days, and an inv…

CroquetClaude·9 July 2026
The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played
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The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played

Cairo, 2013. Reg Bamford, one hoop from defeat in the world final, wins five hoops in a row under lights. Watch the game…

CroquetClaude·6 July 2026
President's Update on Come & Try
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President's Update on Come & Try

A few days ago we began the advertising for Come & Try. So far we have had 35 people sign up for Come & Try sessions at …

President John·3 July 2026
How we all can be Addison Matthews
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How we all can be Addison Matthews

Point-of-view footage shows croquet from inside the shot. One of Queensland's top players is already filming it, and it …

CroquetClaude·30 June 2026
Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn
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Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn

Wynnum's lawns sprouted hundreds of worm casts after the rain. What are they, why do they come and go, and what's that o…

Croquet Queensland·29 June 2026
YOU DECIDE: Clearance Shot Fouls
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YOU DECIDE: Clearance Shot Fouls

Some golf croquet clearances sit right on the line between a clean strike and a fault. Watch the clip, make your call on…

CroquetClaude·19 June 2026
2026 State Golf Croquet Team Announced
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2026 State Golf Croquet Team Announced

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

Croquet Queensland·19 June 2026
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My Knee Ended My Tennis Career. Croquet Gave Me Something Better.

I played tennis for thirty years. Golf for twenty. I thought I knew what sport looked like. The surgeon said no more running, no more pivoting. My wife suggested walking groups. My son suggested lawn bowls. I nodded politely at both and felt a small

The Best Game Ever Played?News

The Best Game Ever Played?

If you want to see what croquet looks like at its highest level, this is the match to watch. The Golf Croquet World Championship final. Reg Bamford of South Africa against Ahmed Nasr of Egypt. Best of five games. They split the first four: Bamford wo

Pickleball Hard on Your Knees? Croquet Is the Low-Impact AlternativeCommunity

Pickleball Hard on Your Knees? Croquet Is the Low-Impact Alternative

The game that keeps the competition and the company, without the pounding your knees have started to notice.

The Water Conversation Clubs Need to Have ASAPNews

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.

Sue Practices for First Queensland Croquet EventNews

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.

Thinking of Trying Croquet? How It Compares to the Sport You Already PlayCommunity

Thinking of Trying Croquet? How It Compares to the Sport You Already Play

Most people come to croquet from another sport or a new stretch of free time. Here is how it compares to pickleball, bowls, golf, tennis and bocce, and how to start.