Around the Courts – 20th July

Posted on 20/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

Another busy weekend!

Moorabinda Team Events

9 teams competed in this unique events with each match made up of one single and one doubles game. The courts were quick, the hoops were  solid and the competition was tough!

  • Winners: Good To Go – Rick, Brent & Gary
  • Runners UP: ACGG – Judith, Marcus & Rob

Full results on Croquetscores.

Como AC Club Championship

  • Winner: Jeff Newcombe
  • Runner Up: Carl Robertson

Full results on Croquetscores.

Como Open Singles

  • Winner: Laclan Miller
  • Runner Up: Jeff Newcombe

Full results on Croquetscores.

Narrogin – Sandra Perkins Memorial

  • Winners: Bob Clark & Malcolm Poultry
  • Runners Up: Jimmy Dyer & Howard O’Neill

Full results on Croquetscores.

Cambridge C and D Grade Singles

C Grade

  • Winner: Cheryl Saul
  • Runner Up: Ian Tarling

D Grade

  • Winner: Joy Knowles
  • Runner Up; Lynley Ward

Full results on Croquetscores.

Halls Head – Handicap Drawn Doubles

  • Winners : Michael Demonakis & Ceciley MacLachlan
  • Runners Up: Karen Reibel & Vicky Spitz

Full results on Croquetscore.

Australia Team on their way

The 2026 Australian Team is officially on their way to London to embark on an exciting 2-weeks of competition as they prepare for the 2026 Association Croquet World Team Championships – Tier 1, competing for the MacRobertson Shield, to be held in England between 24th July and 9th August 2026.
Safe travels to the team and best of luck from all of us back home who will be cheering you on.

Queensland AC Open Singles

A big shout out to David Ward who made the semi finals of this event on the weekend eventually finishing 3rd. A very good effort.  (Photo from the archives)

Full results on Croquetscores.

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Cambridge AC Championship

Posted on 16/07/2026 by Gary Phipps
  • Winner: Jennifer Brand
  • Runer Up: Basil Ladyman

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National Event Calendar for 2027

Posted on 14/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

Croquet Australia is pleased to confirm the National Event Calendar for 2027.

Important Information in 2027
Further to several changes announced last year (2025) which took effect in the 2026 Event Calendar, the notable changes for 2027 include the separation of the Gold Medal events from Teams/Singles commencing from January 2027 with the Australian Croquet Gold Medal to be held from 8-10 January at Sandy Bay, Tasmania and the Golf Croquet Gold Medal to be held from 8-10 September at Cairnlea, Victoria. We look forward to recognising the winners of each state bronze medal event to qualify for the Gold Medal events in 2027 under this format.

Together with the support of Croquet Victoria, we have also included a designated training/coaching day prior to the U21 Singles and Doubles to be held from 11-13 January at Cairnlea. We appreciate the cooperation and support of Croquet Victoria in facilitating this opportunity to assist in the development pathway for our youth and junior players.

Event Registration Protocol in 2027
All events requiring player registration (singles and doubles events) will open 60 days prior to the event date, and entries will close 30 days prior. This allows the relevant selectors and tournament organisers sufficient time to compile seedings and draws after the closing date and allow a program to be published at least 7 days prior to each event.

Croquet Australia would like to acknowledge the support of each affiliate state and club who nominated to host events on the 2027 National Calendar, and we look forward to working with them and supporting the many officials and club volunteers who are so very important to delivering successful events for the players.

All events are now published on the CA Event Calendar section of the website here

To download a printable version of the 2027 Event Calendar, please click here

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Around the Courts -13th July

Posted on 13/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

A busy few weeks for many with our Club Championships  in full swing. I’ll update the photos as I find them.

Cambridge GC Club Championships 

Open

  • Winner: Cate Johnson
  • Runner Up: Vince Sinagra

B Grade

  • Winner: Mark Johnson
  • Runner Up: Julian Clark

Full results on Croquetscores.

Gosnells GC Championships

  • Winner: Peter Brown
  • Runner Up: Joyce Carbone

Full results on Croquetscores.

Busselton GC Championship

  • Winner: Kim Reynolds
  • Runner Up: Robyn Dart

Full Results on Croquetscores.

Busselton AC Championship

  • Winner: Kim Reynolds
  • Runner Up: Megan Reynolds

Full Results on Croquetscores.

Belmont GC Championship

  • Winner: Colin Stewart
  • Runner Up: Terry Brown

Ladies Champion

  • Winner: Chris Trembath
  • Runner Up: Helen Rodoreda

Full results on Croquetscores.

Northam Trophy AC

  • Winner: Todd Reynolds
  • Runner Up: John Doepel

Full results on Croquetscores

Geraldton GC  –  B and D Grade Championships

B Grade

  • Winner: Ray Dowling
  • Runner Up: Doug Lee

D Grade

  • Winner: John Bayola
  • Runner Up: Steve Foster

Full results on Croquetscores.

GC Coaching Update

Many thank to Helen who has been kept extremely busy updating the GC Coaching Register.

MacRobertson Shield – only 12 Days to go!

Keep on eye on the Croquet England facebook site for updates.

 

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Match Committee Guidelines Update

Posted on 08/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

Match Committee Guidelines – 6th July 2026

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ASSOCIATION CROQUET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027

Posted on 08/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

The WCF Management Committee warmly invite eligible Players

TO THE ASSOCIATION CROQUET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wellington New Zealand 2027, Saturday 30 January to Sunday 7 February

Look for call of entries soon.

Information about the Event can be found on the WCF website.

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Around the Courts – 6th July

Posted on 06/07/2026 by Gary Phipps

A very nice weekend with the rain holding off till late Sunday afternoon.

WA State Open Doubles

  • Winners: Paul Christmass and Jeff Newcombe
  • Runners Up: Joyce Carbone and Colin Stewart

Full results on Croquetscores.

Croquet Tools

Adam Barr has been extremely busy creating some amazing croquet tools. He has taken the cowing method to the next level with his video analytics.

An example from Game 1 of British Open between Reg and Levi.

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Around the Courts 29th June

Posted on 29/06/2026 by Gary Phipps

As another month scoots by, there has been no shortage of tournaments to keep up all busy.

WA State AC Open

  • Winner: Ian Dumergue
  • Runner Up: Gary Phipps

This was Ian’s sixth success in this event having first won it it in 2001. He makes the game look easy.

Full results on Croquetscores.

Brian Hadley Star

A strong field of 16 contested the event again this year and a terrific performance by Brian in going through undefeated.

  • Winner: Brian Scott
  • Runner Up: Cate Johnson

Full results on Croquetscores.

Geraldton GC Club Championships

  • Winner: Paul Christmass
  • Runner Up: Wendy McDonald

Full results on Croquetscores.

Mandurah GC Singles

  • Winner: Fred Mills
  • Runner Up: Johanna Da Beer

Full results on Croquetscores.

Ghost Ball Aiming

A terrific animation put together by Murray Tinker.

 

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British Open Singles

Posted on 25/06/2026 by Gary Phipps

Singles starting today. They are looking to stream all four days.

Doubles concluded yesterday.

  • Winners: Callum Johnson and Euan Burridge
  • Runners Up: Sam Cuthbert and Jack Good

Both days were fully covered. You can find all the streams on the Croquet England Youtube page.

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Around the Courts – 22nd June

Posted on 22/06/2026 by Gary Phipps

Plenty of croquet action this weekend throughout Australia and as the season is now in full swing in England.

WA State B Grade Doubles

A great weekend, which saw 9 pairs battling for the state GC B Grade doubles in Busselton. Wind, rain and sleet didn’t deter the warm camaraderie and fiery competition, resulting in a hotly contested, thrilling 19 point final.

  • Winners: Mark Johnson & Cate Johnson (Cambridge)
  • Runners Up: Ric Murray & Gil Snowden (Moorabinda)

Full results on Croquetscores

Geraldton Winter Pennants

Team Blue
Captain Paul D
Second John
Third Pat F
Fourth Lyn M
TM Kay C

England vs Spain

England clicked into gear and won the last 4 singles matches to with the series 15-11

The whole event was live streamed. Well worth watching.

Full results on Croquetscores.

NSW AC Ladies Open

  • Winner: Joanne Brown
  • Runner Up: Kate McLoughlin

Live stream final

Full results on Croquetscores.

 

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