Dennise Simmons and Stuart Elliot played at Sawtell from 8 to 11 August in rainy conditions. Stuart's block was closely contested and he came third. Denis Cummings and Barbara Barrett represented Byron Bay in the NRCA Handicapped Regional Championships, while the NRCA Handicapped Doubles planned for Byron Bay had to be cancelled due to torrential rain.

Byron Bay players joined the Cherry Street Friendship Day in Ballina, then Lismore's Friendship Day and NRCA presentations. Denis collected The Westport Cup, The Blue Pennant Shield and The OBE Shield for Byron Bay. Gerd Modlich helped collect badges for Geoff Leach, Jed Hart, Geoff Young and Dennise Simmons. Helen McKay won the Advantaged Singles, and Barbara Barrett collected one of the large raffles.

Denis, 2025 BBCC Westport Cup winner.

2025 OBE winners.

2025 NRCA Advantaged Singles winner.

September brought many visitors to Byron Bay, including Cherry Street and Ballina members while Ballina's lawns were closed. A 3m python also appeared on the lawn before Warren Simmons rescued it. Stuart's impending knee replacement inspired a social game named Aussie Rules for BBCC.

BBCC Aussie Rules finals on 21 September 2025.

By Croquet Newsletter, Sept/October 2025. From the Croquet Newsletter, September/October 2025, pages 12-14.