2026-2027 Calendar

Posted on 13/08/2026 by Gary Phipps

2026-27 Calendar

Please note that I am unable to currently edit the links on the right hand side of the home page.

 

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Around the Courts – 10th August

Posted on 10/08/2026 by Gary Phipps

WA State GC Mixed Doubles

  • Winners: Joyce Carbone and Colin Stewart
  • Runners Up: Robyn Dart and Gary Phipps

Full results on Croquetscores.

Images

Congratulations to England on winning the MacRobertson Shield. The final test was very close with New Zealand really testing the pre-tournament favourites.

Full results on Croquetscores.

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Updated GC Handicaps

Posted on 07/08/2026 by Gary Phipps

Click here for the latest GC handicap ranking list (26th August 2026)

Click here for the ranking list in rank order rank.

Click here for the ranking list ordered by club.

Click her for ranking list ordered by name.

Click here for the top 100 players to have played this year.

Please note that I am unable to edit the link on the right hand side of the webpage.

 

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State AC Div 2 Doubles

Posted on 07/08/2026 by Gary Phipps

Moorabinda pair Judith Nicholls and Marcus McGavock ran out winners in the State AC Division 2 Doubles held over the last two days. Runners up was Brian Scott ( Halls Head ) and Robyn Dart ( Busselton).

A big thank you to Megan Reynolds Tournament Manger and Umpire, Helen Quicke Umpire and Dawn Robinson for keeping the food coming.

You can find images on the Moorabinda Facebook page.

Full results on Croquetscores

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Around the Courts – 3rd August

Posted on 03/08/2026 by Gary Phipps

Morning All,

Apologies, still having issues with the website.

I am unable to load any photos and so if you are chasing a glimpse of our winners from the weekend, check out Cambridge’s or Halls Head’s Facebook pages.

GC Champion of Champions

  • Champion: Brian Scott
  • City Champion: Colin Stewart
  • Country Champion: Brian Scott

Full results on Croquetscores.

Katanning GC Club Championship

Winner: Trevor Koward

I have only just discovered Katanning’s Facebook page.

“David McFall congratulating Trevor Kowald on once again Croquet Club singles champion 2026 in Katanning.

This is the third consecutive year. Trevor contributed his success to a good eye and judge of distance but most of all tactics of the game.

Katanning is a fantastic club and brings much enjoyment to all who play the game.

Trevor has been President for the past 6 years and has retired from this position handing over the roll to David McFall.

David believes this maybe just the edge he needs to win the championship as he has always been runner up. Good luck David.

We are always looking for new players so please contact someone you know that plays the game you will be most welcome.”

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Appointment of General Manager

Posted on 01/08/2026 by Gary Phipps

Croquet Australia Board and Member Announcement: Appointment of General Manager

The Board of Croquet Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Selwyn as General Manager, effective immediately.

Damon joined Croquet Australia in April as National Operations Manager. In that time, he has built strong relationships across the membership and applied his broad experience in sporting administration to good effect.

The Board is confident this appointment provides continuity and strong operational leadership as Croquet Australia continues to grow the sport in step with our Strategic Plan.

Damon succeeds Chris Bannerman, who has recently departed the organisation for unexpected personal reasons.

Please join the Board in welcoming Damon to his new role.

The Board of Directors
Croquet Australia

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Southern Cross

Posted on 31/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

The Southern Cross Croquet Club was officially opened on 12th June 1907 by the Mayoress Mrs F. H. Snook (Club President). The club secretary was Mrs G A Wilson.

The original court was earth but by 1910, the club had two grass courts which were also serviced with electric lights. In 1910 a pavilion was constructed.

Some early founding members: Mr and Mrs Phillips, Mrs G A Wilson – who in one article was referred to as the “Mother of Yilgarn croquet”, D L Burns and Mrs Geo Law.

Early Presidents:

Mrs Snook (1907-08), Mrs D L Burns (1909), Mrs Chadwick (1910-1912), Mrs Kilner (1913)

Early Secretaries:

Mrs G A Wilson (1907) Mrs W Philips (1908), K. Wilson (1910) W.A. Villiers (1913) , E Whinfield (1918)

Mrs Lockhead was Champion of the Yilgarn in 1913.

It seems the club became inactive after 1923 and in 1926, it is mentioned in one article that the Council wanted to turn the grass courts into a playgorund.

Croquet Party 1910 – Notice the lights

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Around the Courts – 26th July

Posted on 28/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

Apologies for the delay.

Another busy wekeend for many.

AC Champion of Champions

  • Winner: Jeff Newcombe
  • Runner Up: Eric Ayling
  • Plate Winner: Chris McWhirter

McBride Trophy: Jeff Newcombe

Throrogood Trophy: Eric Ayling

Full results on Croquetscores.

Geraldton GC Open Singles

  • Winner: Paul Christmass
  • Runner Up: Bob James
  • Third: John Bird

Full results on Croquetscores.

Geraldton GC Open Doubles

  • Winners: Michel Bruyer & Bill Waugh
  • Runners Up: Rhonda Reynolds & Lyn Murphy

Full results on Croquetscores.

Forrest Park GC Club Championships

  • Winner: Torben Bak
  • Runner Up: Mark Johnson

Full results on Croquetscores.

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WA Representatives in the MacRobertson Shield

Posted on 23/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

Very few West Australians have had the honour of representing Australia at the MacRobertson Shield  Competiton.

1969 – Sheila McDonald,

1996 – Jeff Newcombe

2000 – Martin Clarke and Helene Thurston

2003 – Martin Clark

2006 -Martin Clarke (Capt) Ian Dumergue

2010 – Matin Clarke, Ian Dumergue

2014 – Ian Dumergue (Capt)

2017 – Ian Dumergue (Capt) and  Winners!!

2022 – Ian Dumergue (Capt)

You can find all their playing history here.

We wish the current team all the best in what is the Centennary of the event.

In just two days the first series of the MacRobertson Shield will begin. Tune in to watch the action from Hurlingham Club and Roehampton Club.

Event website:
https://croquetworldteamchampionships.co.uk/macrobertson…/

See the full programme:
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/516824879/

Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/croquetengland

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AC World Championships – EOI Opened

Posted on 21/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

Croquet Australia and the AC Selectors are now inviting expressions of interest from players wishing to nominate for the 2027 AC World Championship to be held in Wellington, New Zealand from 30 Jan – 7 Feb 2027.

Click the llink below or scan the QR code to register an expression of interest.

https://www.croquet-australia.com.au/events/370502


(EOIs close on Tue 11 Aug 2026 17:00)

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