No. 22Thursday 2 July 2026Brisbane, queensland

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Gracemere: Gracemere Croquet Club Thanks Frenchville Sports Club
Gracemere

Gracemere Croquet Club Thanks Frenchville Sports Club

Gracemere Croquet Club expresses gratitude to Frenchville Sports Club for supporting their 14Point Extravaganza, with one lucky winner receiving a $50 Club Card.

Gracemere: Gracemere Croquet Club thanks Livelife Pharmacy for sponsors
Gracemere

Gracemere Croquet Club thanks Livelife Pharmacy for sponsorship

Gracemere Croquet Club expresses gratitude to Livelife Pharmacy Gracemere for sponsoring their upcoming 14Point Tournament, highlighting community support.

Gracemere: Gracemere Club thanks Gracemere Hotel for prize
Gracemere

Gracemere Club thanks Gracemere Hotel for prize

The Gracemere Croquet Club shares a thank-you to the Gracemere Hotel for a $100 voucher donated as a prize for their 14Point Tournament.

Stephens: Come and Try Croquet at Stephens Club
Stephens

Come and Try Croquet at Stephens Club

Everyone wishes they had started sooner! Join us for free coffee, tea and cake. No need to book, just wear flat soled shoes.

Gracemere: Gracemere Croquet Club thanks Tim North Transport
Gracemere

Gracemere Croquet Club thanks Tim North Transport

Gracemere Croquet Club expresses gratitude to Tim North Transport for their support of the club and the upcoming 14Point Tournament.

Gracemere: Gracemere Croquet Club thanks local butcher for tournament s
Gracemere

Gracemere Croquet Club thanks local butcher for tournament support

Gracemere Croquet Club expresses gratitude to James and Traci at Gracemere Quality Meats for their support of the club and its upcoming 14Point Tournament.

Wynnum: Lawn Looping: A Fun Croquet Practice Game
Wynnum

Lawn Looping: A Fun Croquet Practice Game

Lawn looping is a fun croquet practice game that focuses on accuracy rather than winning a full match. Players try to run each hoop in order, counting every stroke, and the winner uses the fewest strokes to complete all hoops.

McIlwraith: Colourful Teams Day at McIlwraith Croquet Club
McIlwraith

Colourful Teams Day at McIlwraith Croquet Club

McIlwraith Croquet Club held a vibrant Teams Day with Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow teams competing for the McIlwraith Parrot. The Pink team claimed victory in a day of friendly rivalry and great sportsmanship.

Dalby: Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Dalby Club
Dalby

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Dalby Club

A quick reminder that next Sunday, 5th July, Dalby Croquet Club will be playing from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come and join us.

Wynnum: Queensland State Team Trains at Wynnum in the Rain
Wynnum

Queensland State Team Trains at Wynnum in the Rain

Despite drizzle, the Queensland State Croquet Team trained at Wynnum Croquet Club today, using the wet conditions as valuable preparation for upcoming interstate competition.

Wynnum: Round 1 of Lawn Looping Competition Winners Announced
Wynnum

Round 1 of Lawn Looping Competition Winners Announced

Round 1 of the Wynnum Croquet Club's lawn looping competition has concluded, with winners now decided.

Wynnum: New club flag flying proudly at Wynnum Croquet Club
Wynnum

New club flag flying proudly at Wynnum Croquet Club

Wynnum Croquet Club has a new club flag featuring its logo, now flying from the flagpole. The addition celebrates the club's identity and 100-year history, with a thumbs up from the new President.

Windsor: Eildon wins close A/C pennant match against Windsor
Windsor

Eildon wins close A/C pennant match against Windsor

Congratulations to Eildon on winning their recent A/C pennant match against Windsor in an extremely close battle, with both teams finishing on 50 net points.

Windsor: Windsor A/C Pennants Team Celebrates First Win
Windsor

Windsor A/C Pennants Team Celebrates First Win

The Windsor A/C Pennants Team secured their first win today, with Shane completing a triple peel and Addison winning his first advanced handicap match.

Windsor: Mary Gray wins Block D at Eildon Sunday Singles
Windsor

Mary Gray wins Block D at Eildon Sunday Singles

Congratulations to Windsor Croquet Club member Mary Gray, winner of Block D at the Eildon Sunday Singles. This is Mary's first tournament win.

Headland-Buderim: Headland Cup 2025 memories shared by Shirley Eames
Headland-Buderim

Headland Cup 2025 memories shared by Shirley Eames

A fond look back at the Headland Cup 2025, with special mention of Shirley Eames for keeping croquet scores up to date.

Eildon: Eildon Sunday Series Golf Croquet Underway
Eildon

Eildon Sunday Series Golf Croquet Underway

Good luck to all players at the Eildon Sunday Series for Golf Croquet, with four blocks of four playing double round robin.

Eildon: Good luck to AC Pennant players at Eildon
Eildon

Good luck to AC Pennant players at Eildon

Eildon Croquet Club wishes good luck to all players in today's Association Croquet competition, including the AC Pennant team competing in the Metropolitan competition.

Eildon: Another Great BBQ Night at Eildon Croquet Club
Eildon

Another Great BBQ Night at Eildon Croquet Club

Eildon Croquet Club enjoyed another fantastic BBQ night with burgers, games, and fellowship. Thanks to all who organised and helped.

Eildon: Christmas in July is coming to Eildon Croquet Club
Eildon

Christmas in July is coming to Eildon Croquet Club

Join Eildon Croquet Club for a festive afternoon of great food, good company, and Christmas cheer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at the Clubhouse.

Eildon: New GC Rankings Website Worth a Visit
Eildon

New GC Rankings Website Worth a Visit

A new rankings website drawing data from the World Croquet Federation offers interactive player search, game history, ranking movements, and performance statistics for Golf Croquet and Association Croquet.

Toombul: Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship
Toombul

Toombul Hosts CAQ Women's AC Championship

Toombul Croquet Club prepared for the CAQ Women's AC Championship with Wayne setting hoops and maintaining the lawns. Yuni Rowell won the championship over the weekend.

Graceville: Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned
Graceville

Graceville Doubles Competition winners crowned

Congratulations to John Garrard and Randall Whyte from Graceville Club, winners of the Graceville Doubles Competition on 21st June. Runners-up were Sid and Kerry Bates from Stephens, with a final score of 7-4.

Headland-Buderim: GC Plate team battles hard at Noosa
Headland-Buderim

GC Plate team battles hard at Noosa

Headland-Buderim's GC Plate team won 4 of 8 singles but couldn't overcome Noosa in the doubles, resulting in a narrow loss at Noosa.

Eildon: Grill, play and feast at Eildon Croquet Club BBQ Night
Eildon

Grill, play and feast at Eildon Croquet Club BBQ Night

Join Eildon Croquet Club for a BBQ Night on Friday 26th June with croquet, burgers, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus dessert. $10 per person.

Stephens: Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament
Stephens

Toombul hosts CAQ Women's Open Singles tournament

Toombul Croquet Club hosted the CAQ Association Women's Open Singles with 13 participants. Yuni Rowell took the winners trophy and Bonnie Johnston was runner-up.

Coolangatta: Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC
Coolangatta

Coolangatta stars shine at Queensland Open Women's AC

Yuni and Sharon represented Coolangatta Croquet Club in the Queensland Open Women's AC tournament this weekend, with Yuni winning all her games to take the title.

Windsor: Shane Davis Wins QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion 2026
Windsor

Shane Davis Wins QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion 2026

Congratulations to Windsor Croquet Club member Shane Davis on becoming the QLD A/C Men's Singles Champion for 2026.

Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club: Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club

Family fun day draws a crowd at Burleigh Heads Palm Beach

We had a fabulous Family Fun Day last weekend. Great people, great prizes, and great games. See you all again soon for some crackin' croquet.

McIlwraith: McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice
McIlwraith

McIlwraith hosts CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad practice

McIlwraith Croquet Club hosted a practice session for the CAQ Golf Croquet Reserve Squad, led by Murray Tinker and Dick Byres, with a showcase of club improvements.

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Features

YOU DECIDE: Clearance Shot Fouls
Coaching

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
News

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
Performing Under Pressure QUT workshop
News

Performing Under Pressure QUT workshop

QUT Sport is running a free Performance Under Pressure workshop on Monday 6 July at Kelvin Grove, open to coaches and co…

Croquet Queensland Media·19 June 2026
Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome Mat
Community

Get Involved: Clubs Roll Out the Welcome Mat

Free coaching at Windsor, a Friendship Day at Dalby, and a social curry night at Eildon. Where to come along over the ne…

16 June 2026
El Niño is here, but it hasn't bitten yet
News

El Niño is here, but it hasn't bitten yet

The Bureau has declared El Niño active and says it could be the strongest on record. For croquet clubs, the useful news …

16 June 2026
From the President
News

From the President

John van Barneveld on feeling positive about croquet and why membership is his number one priority.

6 June 2026
FLASHBACK Murray Tinker: 2017 Australian Champion
News

FLASHBACK Murray Tinker: 2017 Australian Champion

Caloundra's Murray Tinker won the 2017 Australian Golf Croquet Men's Singles. Watch the final, point by point and ad-fre…

Croquet Claude·6 June 2026
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New committee, government grant and the Margaret Webley ahead at BundabergCommunity

New committee, government grant and the Margaret Webley ahead at Bundaberg

Bundaberg welcomes a new committee, secures a government grant for equipment and security, and looks forward to the Margaret Webley tournament on 30-31 July.

A Carpet Python in the kitchen, a Windsor mower, and Sarah Widin on the Eire CupCommunity

A Carpet Python in the kitchen, a Windsor mower, and Sarah Widin on the Eire Cup

The Range Maleny reports on a Rotary grant, a Carpet Python in the clubhouse, a second-hand mower from Windsor, and Sarah Widin's Eire Cup address.

Headland-Buderim reports Nationals, Patron Shield and a recycling milestoneCommunity

Headland-Buderim reports Nationals, Patron Shield and a recycling milestone

Headland-Buderim notes Queensland success at Nationals, regional results, farewell to Anne Somers Vine, Patron Shield and volunteer recognition.

Two Lifetime Members honoured at Broadbeach, and a new mower for the lawnCommunity

Two Lifetime Members honoured at Broadbeach, and a new mower for the lawn

Broadbeach recognises Merle Neate and Maria Barrett with Lifetime Membership, marks a new mower with a celebration lunch, and welcomes a younger social group to the court.

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The Most Important 20 Minutes (Why We Stop For Tea)

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