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

Eildon Golf Croquet players have been out and about during the past few months. A number of our members ventured to the deep south, Tasmania, to play in the Northern Tassie Easter Event. Desley, Penny, Jill, Mike, John, Sheila, Robert, Lorraine and Bob all played in the round robin competition. All players enjoyed playing in a different state and on a variety of courts.

Nine Eildon players, Grahame, Wendy, Peter, Judy, Robert, Arthur, Libby, Jennifer and Cath, joined others who played in the Bribie Island Gala Day, enjoying the hospitality and fun. Four of these players, Peter, Judy, Wendy and Robert, also ventured to the East Brisbane inaugural Gala Day. Peter came first and Robert was second in Block A. Wendy was runner up in Block B. Les, Valentine, Lorraine, Megan, Jill, Robert and John all played in the McIlwraith Grand Challenge Doubles event.

Several members played in the 7+ handicap tournament held at Bribie Island. Peter did well in the main competition while Penny won the plate. Three of our Div 1 players, Bob, Mike and Claire, played in the Australian Open Singles Tournament in Melbourne. Mike played very well and took part in the Championship Division. Six Div 1 players played in the CAQ First and Second Eights. Congratulations Casey who came second in the first Eights. Five other Eildon players played in the Third and Fourth eights. Well done to Jill who was placed third in her block.

Eildon was represented by Bob, Mike, Casey, Jenee and Jill at the CAQ Open Singles Golf Championship. Desley, Jill, Lorraine and Jenee took part in the CAQ Women's Golf Championships and Bob, Casey, Mike and John were contestants in the CAQ Men's Open Golf Croquet Singles Event. Congratulations to Bob on winning the State Title.

Penny played in, and won, the Association Croquet Div. 4 competition. Congratulations Penny.

Penny with her medal.

Eildon Gateballers have also been playing at interclub competitions. Robert, Philip and Alan won the Southport Triples competition. Well done, Philip, Alan and Robert. Philip and Alan also played in the Doubles competition in Rockhampton.

The club has also held the first Sunday Series of the year, the April Gala Day and the Div 2 Intra Club competition. Four blocks were played and the winners were Robert - Block A, Joan - Block B, Richard - Block C and Graeme - Block D. Congratulations to all the block winners.

Richard, Joan, Robert and Graeme.

Nine of our Division 2 players took to the courts to play a round robin, 19 point game format. Andre was undefeated over the two days and Jill was runner up. Thank you to the volunteers who make the club competitions such a success!

Other club happenings include renovations to one of our bathrooms as well as extra shades being added to the verandah. Both of these additions are added benefits to the comfort of members and visitors. The club has introduced Social play and BBQ on the last Friday of the month as another form of social activity. All codes are encouraged to attend this session as a way of encouraging players to break out and try a different way of playing Croquet. Saturday morning play for Golf Croquet has proven to be popular. Our play sessions are available on our website.

Dates for your Calendar

- June 28: Eildon Sunday Series - July 18-20: Eildon Gateball Teams & Doubles - August 1-2: Eildon Belvedere Plaque - August 16: Eildon Sunday Series

Di Leahy

By Di Leahy. From the Croquet Newsletter, May/June 2026, pages 21-23.