What Reg Bamford’s 16 Perfect Peg Shots Can Teach You About Croquet
We break down world champion Reg Bamford's 16 perfect shots to reveal how a simple, repeatable routine builds legendary consistency.
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Be Classy: The Unwritten Rules of Croquet Etiquette
Learn the essential unwritten rules of croquet. A guide to court etiquette, sportsmanship, and how to handle difficult situations and referees with grace.
You Will Win In Croquet if Your Master These 3 Shots
Learn the three shots that form the foundation of winning croquet. An expert guide to the strategic lag, the controlling roquet, and the confident hoop run.
Are You Playing or Practising? A Top Player Explains the Difference
Learn the critical difference between playing and deliberate practice. This expert guide provides a blueprint to structure your training and unlock your true potential on the lawn
Mary’s Practice Refining Her Technique Improved Her Results
Feeling stuck at your current handicap? Read the inspiring story of how Mary McMahon embraced coaching and making a technique improvement led to a major breakthrough.
Start as a Club Player, End Up on the World Stage
Read the inspiring story of how Queensland player Mary McMahon turned a moment of inspiration into a journey to the international croquet stage.
The 5 Steps to a Perfect Croquet Shot
Learn the fundamental 5 Step shot routine that builds elite consistency. A detailed guide to stalking the ball, alignment, focus and follow-through.
‘Where’s my name?’ Why a missing name sparked an old passion.
Read the charming story of how Queensland player Mary McMahon accidentally found herself in a championship round, a moment of confusion that ignited her competitive journey.
If I don’t look in the mirror I think I’m 30 again playing croquet!
A feature story on how former athletes find a new sense of purpose and rediscover their competitive fire through the strategic challenge of croquet.
How We Turn a Conversation Into Compelling Video Articles in 30 Minutes
Learn how a simple interview can be transformed into a polished video article in about 30 minutes. Watch our step-by-step tutorial and discover how you can volunteer.
How Croquet Can Speak to the Competitive Player
Some people don't want social. They want to master something. Here's how your club can show them croquet is worth their effort.
More Than a Game - How to Welcome the “Tea and Cake Player”
Some people don't need competition. They need a place where they're expected. Here's how your club can show them they'll fit.
A New Approach to Croquet Marketing
Learn why generic slogans like ‘fun for all ages’ are ineffective and how to attract more members by speaking directly to specific types of players.
Try Croquet Before You Retire
Thinking about retirement? Learn how Beryl found her passion for croquet before she retired, setting herself up for an active and social future.
Queensland’s Top Lady Practices For Success
Feeling stuck in your croquet game? Learn champion Mary McMahon's secrets to purposeful practice and find your 'flow'. Improve your play with expert coaching.
Southport Croquet Club Use Technology to Save Time & Attract Volunteers
Overwhelmed by club admin? See how Southport Croquet Club used simple tech to reduce volunteer workload, streamline payments, and make management easier.
Find out how Charlie Went From Apartment Balcony to Club President
Recently retired? Read how one man's curiosity about his local croquet club led to a new passion, community, and purpose. Find a club near you and start your story.
Forget Retirement Trips, I Joined Croquet and Played Around the World
Think croquet is just a game played on a local park lawn? Read how Beryl went from beginner to representing Australia in China in just one year. Discover the competitive side of croquet.
New Study In The Lancet Suggests Only 6,000 Steps Are Needed a Day. Get Them With Croquet.
A major new study in The Lancet reveals that 7,000 steps a day can lower all-cause mortality risk by 47%. Learn how croquet is the perfect way to achieve this goal.
Mary Missed the Competition. Croquet Brought It Back.
A former squash star missed the thrill of competition after retiring. She found it with croquet. Discover how croquet can reignite your sporting passion
How Southport Gets Helpers Without Burning Them Out
Feel like you don't have time to volunteer? Learn how Southport Croquet Club makes it easy for members to contribute in small, meaningful ways.
How Southport Makes the Big Calls
Learn how one club makes tough financial decisions about lawn care, liquor licenses, and major projects to ensure long-term success. Practical tips for club leaders.
How Southport Won $35,000 for Their Clubhouse
Southport Croquet Club secured $35,000 for a new veranda and funded court lights through council. Club president Charlie Ernst shares what worked.
A World Champion Explains Why Croquet Takes Years to Master
World champion Reg Bamford explains why croquet's old-fashioned reputation is hopelessly out of date. Discover why the sport is faster, younger, and more appealing than ever before.
Your Club's Loan Mallets Are Teacups
When a visitor walks through your club gates, what story are you telling them? The humble loan mallet is a powerful tools for making a great first impression on potential new members.
The Health Benefits of Croquet for Australian Seniors
Croquet offers physical, cognitive, and social benefits for Australian seniors. This article presents the evidence and makes the case for Queensland Government investment in croquet as a preventive health intervention.
Croquet: Balance Training That Doesn't Feel Like Exercise
Want to stay steady on your feet without boring exercises? Croquet trains your balance while you play. Find your nearest Queensland club.
I Missed Being Useful
First-person account of finding purpose through volunteering at a croquet club after retirement.
I Didn't Realise How Much I'd Miss My Work Friends
When work friendships disappear overnight, where do you find your people? One retiree's story of finding community at a Queensland croquet club.
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