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Eildon: Eildon members join Queensland team for Tasmania match
Eildon

Eildon members join Queensland team for Tasmania match

The Queensland team prepares to face Tasmania, featuring Eildon members Bob, Jenee, and Claire. Best wishes for a successful day one.

Windsor: Windsor Croquet Club Annual General Meeting, plus one more f
Windsor

Windsor Croquet Club Annual General Meeting, plus one more from Windsor

Also from Windsor today: Windsor Croquet Club hosts new member workshops and learning sessions.

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.

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.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith members shine at Windsor Golf Croquet Shield, plu
McIlwraith

McIlwraith members shine at Windsor Golf Croquet Shield, plus one more from McIlwraith

Also from McIlwraith today: Steve O’Hare wins the Sandy Ridgway President’s Cup.

Headland-Buderim: Headland-Buderim members support Jersey Day awareness
Headland-Buderim

Headland-Buderim members support Jersey Day awareness

Headland-Buderim members Carolyn Hodgins, Helen, and Ross Rillie recently highlighted the importance of organ and tissue donation for Jersey Day.

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.

Wynnum: Wynnum Croquet Club wishes Queensland state team luck
Wynnum

Wynnum Croquet Club wishes Queensland state team luck

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: 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.

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.

Stephens: Graceville wins the Annual Patron's Cup over Stephens
Stephens

Graceville wins the Annual Patron's Cup over Stephens

Graceville Croquet Club secured the Annual Patron's Cup in a close contest against Stephens, finishing with 10 games to 8.

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.

Ipswich: Ipswich Competes at Division 3 Pennants
Ipswich

Ipswich Competes at Division 3 Pennants

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.

Pine Rivers: Pine Rivers competes in Queensland State Gateball Championsh
Pine Rivers

Pine Rivers competes in Queensland State Gateball Championship

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: Capricorn Coast hosts Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group
Capricorn Coast

Capricorn Coast hosts Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group

Capricorn Coast Croquet Club enjoyed a lovely morning hosting the Yeppoon Ladies Probus Group for morning tea and a game of Golf Croquet.

Toowoomba: Toowoomba hosts croquet friendship day
Toowoomba

Toowoomba hosts croquet friendship day

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.

Eildon: Eildon invites players to Norfolk Island tour and GC Gala Da
Eildon

Eildon invites players to Norfolk Island tour and GC Gala Day

Eildon Croquet Club is promoting a golf croquet doubles week on Norfolk Island and inviting members to register for their second GC Gala Day on 20 September.

Windsor: Windsor Croquet Club hosts and competes in annual Golf Croqu
Windsor

Windsor Croquet Club hosts and competes in annual Golf Croquet Shield

Windsor Croquet Club recently hosted its annual Golf Croquet Shield, featuring a double round robin format and strong community support.

Toombul: Toombul secures hard-fought win against McIlwraith Croquet C
Toombul

Toombul secures hard-fought win against McIlwraith Croquet Club

Toombul claimed a victory over McIlwraith Croquet Club in a closely contested Pennants match.

McIlwraith: President's Cup finals reach the final stage at McIlwraith
McIlwraith

President's Cup finals reach the final stage at McIlwraith

Steve O’Hare and Charles Mitchell will face off in the President’s Cup final following a competitive week of croquet at McIlwraith Croquet Club.

Headland-Buderim: Headland-Buderim players place in championship doubles and i
Headland-Buderim

Headland-Buderim players place in championship doubles and invite new members

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.

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.

Wynnum: Seven Wynnum members achieve club referee accreditation
Wynnum

Seven Wynnum members achieve club referee accreditation

Seven members of the Wynnum Croquet Club have successfully completed their Club Referee accreditation, adding valuable skills to the club.

Stephens: Stephens Division 2 Golf Croquet Team Wins Close Pennant Mat
Stephens

Stephens Division 2 Golf Croquet Team Wins Close Pennant Match

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.

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.

Pine Rivers: Elton Paul joins Pine Rivers members at McIlwraith Friendshi
Pine Rivers

Elton Paul joins Pine Rivers members at McIlwraith Friendship Day

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: 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.

Eildon: Bob Martin awarded Australian Bronze Medal
Eildon

Bob Martin awarded Australian Bronze Medal

Eildon member Bob Martin was presented with his Australian Bronze Medal at the Victorian Croquet Centre in Melbourne.

Windsor: Windsor Golf Shield 2026 begins this Sunday
Windsor

Windsor Golf Shield 2026 begins this Sunday

The 2026 Windsor Golf Shield kicks off this Sunday at 8:00am. Come along and watch some of the country's best players compete.

Toombul: Toombul wins mixed doubles title, shines at BNR friendship d
Toombul

Toombul wins mixed doubles title, shines at BNR friendship day

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.

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Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets
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Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets

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The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played
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President's Update on Come & Try
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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…

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Steve Kele honoured as Rockhampton Sportsperson of the Year before Gateball success at Moreton BayCommunity

Steve Kele honoured as Rockhampton Sportsperson of the Year before Gateball success at Moreton Bay

Rockhampton congratulates Steve Kele on his Australia Day Sportsperson of the Year award and reports strong Gateball results at Moreton Bay.

Eildon players travel to Tasmania, Bribie and Melbourne, and Bob wins the State TitleCommunity

Eildon players travel to Tasmania, Bribie and Melbourne, and Bob wins the State Title

Eildon reports on the Northern Tassie Easter Event, Bribie Gala Day, the Australian Open, CAQ Eights, and Bob winning the State Men's Golf Croquet title.

Cherry Street reports development squad, club championships and tributes to Neville PoyntingCommunity

Cherry Street reports development squad, club championships and tributes to Neville Poynting

Cherry Street Ballina reports the Northern Rivers Development Squad, club championship results, growing Ricochet and AC play, pennants, and a tribute to Neville Poynting.

A close Gala Day at Bribie, and a World Ranking for all at CabooltureCommunity

A close Gala Day at Bribie, and a World Ranking for all at Caboolture

Bribie Island's Autumn-themed Sunshine Fencing Gala Day, and the Caboolture Sports Club Golf 7 & over Tournament where all 16 players earned a World Ranking.

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.

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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.