We are thrilled to announce the latest inductees into the Croquet Australia Hall of Fame! This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to croquet, whether through exceptional performance, dedication, or service to the croquet community.
Join us in congratulating these remarkable members of our croquet family. Their achievements inspire us all and highlight the passion and excellence within our sport.
- Owen Edwards*
- Stephen Forster
- Grace Edwards*
- Martin Clarke
Congratulations Marty. A well deserved acknowledgement for all you have done to promote the sport of croquet.
His citation reads:
Martin Clarke started playing Association Croquet at the Geraldton Croquet Club in 1992. He progressed sensationally through lots of practice and with support from a local member/previous State team player. He was also Club President at one time. A move south closer to Perth and member of Mandurah Club enabled Martin to participate in more competitions and becoming a leader of the AC Coaching Committee. This lead on to AC Coaching Director, State Publicity and Promotion, AC State Handicap Committee, and AC State Handicapper. Further on he became State AC State Coach, member AC State Selection Committee, Match Committee and Editor of “Yardline” State CroquetMagazine. He was also a Presenter at some Annual WA Trophy Presentation Days. An accredited Coach and referee for many years. Martin is currently WA GC State Coach – since 2016. He delights in coaching beginners as well as GC State Team and Development Squads. Martin has travelled far to introduce GC players to “Cowing Analysis”. In 2022, Geraldton Club members found value in these sessions held locally. Their skills and knowledge have improved. Since then Martin has presented this program to many players around Australia. Even if not officially coaching, conversation with Martin can include a few playing tips – nothing is a secret!
Martin also continues in his role of Historian for WA and Australia. He recovers and relocates Historical items from clubs and private individuals and has thus recovered most of the Western Australian missing history pre 1954. He keeps an updated register of his findings and ongoing results in WA.
Martin has in the past been an Australian AC Selector. Martin is currently on the Australian GC Selection Committee. Martin was on the Inaugural Hall of Fame Committee. Martin is holding the current position of ‘’Australian Golf Croquet High Performance Manager”
As a player – Club events.
Martin has won multiple Club Championships in both AC and GC. He has been a member of four clubs and an Honorary/Associate member of two other clubs. He always does his best to assist players in any club. When he was an Associate Member of Nedlands, he was responsible for the resumption of the Annual Country Weekend in March 2016. It had previously been an AC event, Martin Started the GC Country Week…now always held at Nedlands. He has managed these on several occasions. He has also managed several other WA GC events at Nedlands. As a Nedlands member, he instigated an “Offspring Tournament”…adult member with a child/grandchild.
As a player – WA Events.
Martin has won numerous State titles in AC including a record of Men’s Champion for 8 consecutive years.
Martin has also celebrated being the State Open GC and AC Winner several times and has also won the Ricochet event.
Martin has been a nominee for “WA Sports Star of the Year” several times.
Martin has been a nominee for “WA Coach of the Year 2017”.
As a player he has also competed in Victoria.
Victorian AC Doubles with Stephen Forster – Winners. Victorian GC Doubles and Singles – Winners. Victorian Australia Day GC Singles – Winner
National Competitions –
The only WA male thus far to win the AC Australian Open Singles, twice. Australian AC Open Doubles winner partnering Alan Sands. Australian Gold Medalist
International Representation
MacRoberston Shield AC Team – four times, one as Captain. Trans Tasman AC Team – once. AC World Open Singles – three times. Quarter finalist in 2001. GC World Open Singles – twice.
You can read the citations for all the other inductees on the Croquet Australia webpage.