The WCF are very pleased to induct Ian Burridge into the WCF Hall of Fame.
Ian has been a top class welsh international player since the 1990’s, representing Wales at both AC and GC. In 1996 he was part of the winning Great Britain MacRobertson Shield team. He has also devoted a huge amount of his time to administering our sport.
Read Ian’s full citation on the WCF Website
We have selected a team of 4 men and 4 women to compete for the EIRE Cup in Adeliade in March 2025.
Women: Megan Reynolds (Vice-Captain), Robyn Dart, Judith Nicholls, Jennifer Brand. Non travelling reserve: Megan Fardon
Men: Jeff Newcombe, Ian Dumergue, Alan Sands (Captain), Gary Phipps. Non travelling reserve: David Squire
Megan Fardon (Secretary Croquetwest)
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.
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.
Considering he is still in C Grade, it was a fantastic effort by Brent to win his first ever tournament. This was the second time in a row that Deb has finished runner-up after having won the event in 2023
Full results on Croquetscores
I’m not sure what is involved but it sounds like fun. Why not give Sorrento a buzz and find out more. admin@sorrentobowlingclub.com.au
A small group of 6 participated in this month’s Lightning Games. Congratulations to Jan and John who scored the most hoops. Well done everyone. It was a great afternoon.
And if you like cake, it certainly looks the place to be! Happy birthday Deanna and Dawson .
The 2024 Volume 4 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News magazine is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Winter issue features extensive coverage of the 2024 WCF Golf Croquet World Championship that saw Blake Fields become the youngest GC World Champion. The issues also includes biographies on 2025 US Hall of Fame inductees Doug Grimsley and Jeff Soo. All of the usual departments and tactical columns are included along with updates on the USCA Grand Prix standings and a feature on the 2024 USCA American Six Wicket National Championship. Please enjoy and share with supporters of the sport!
There is also a good article on the Cowing Analysis in which Marty has had some input.
Moorabinda GC C Grade Championship
It was fantastic to see a field of 12 players contesting this years event. In the final both players played some great positional shots but it was Bill’s ability to run hoops under control that proved the difference.
Full results on Croquetscores.
CA AC Australian Open Singles
Full results on Croquetscores
Croquetwest AC Div 2 Singles
Starting today, a strong field of 8 palyers will be hoping to win the Div 2 Singles being played at Halls’ Head.
Follow all the results on Croquetscores.
