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Who was Mrs Gibson & What did she do for croquet?
We needed to find out what Mrs J Gibson's first name is. Turns out it doesn't even begin with J!
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Setting up at Beaman Park on a cold Saturday morning
Capricorn Coast Croquet Club shares a glimpse of their Saturday morning setup at Beaman Park, braving the cold weather.
Nev wins Southport Division 2 singles
Congratulations to Nev, who won the Southport Division 2 singles last month.
BNR Friendship Day Croquet Carnival – Register Now, plus one more from McIlwraith
Also from McIlwraith today: McIlwraith Hosts Historic Gibson Memorial Medal Championship.
Windsor Croquet Club Invites You to Club Days
Windsor Croquet Club welcomes new and returning players to join club days on Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.
Come and Try Croquet at Stephens Club
Your first two sessions at Stephens Croquet Club are free. Visitors welcome at any play time, equipment provided. Croquet is an affordable sport for brain and body.
Eildon Croquet Club lawns closed for renovations
Eildon Croquet Club's four lawns will be closed from 21 September to 19 October 2026 for major renovations including scarifying, levelling, coring and topdressing.
Gateball Come and Try This Saturday at Pine Rivers
Join Pine Rivers Croquet Club for a Gateball come and try session this Saturday at 9am. Closed-in shoes, hat, and water bottle advised. Register via Moreton Bay Council.
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach hosts GCTR Open, honours beloved members
The club welcomed 38 athletes from across Australia and New Zealand for its 58th annual GCTR Open, where Peter Filbee won the Open Singles. In a touching tribute, the children of former members Paula and Denise Bollington presented their mothers' mallets to the club.
CAQ GC President's Medal hosted by Caloundra
Perfect winter weather greeted players at the CAQ GC President's Medal hosted by Caloundra Croquet Club on 25-26 July. Headland-Buderim members Ross and Helen Rillie were among the referees.
Caloundra hosts Presidents Medal as Bob Martin takes top honours
Caloundra Croquet Club hosted the CAQ QLD GC President's Medal over a sunny weekend, where Bob Martin from Eildon won the 2026 Croquet Queensland Presidents Medal and Claire Warriner of Windsor was runner-up.
Trophy retained and a mystery remains at Wynnum
Wynnum and Twin Rivers finished with 18 game wins each in their annual challenge, but Wynnum retained the trophy on net hoop score. A partial denture found on the lawn remains unclaimed.
Twin Rivers falls to Wynnum in annual challenge
Twin Rivers hosted Wynnum Croquet Club for their annual challenge on a blustery Sunday. The match was fiercely contested with equal games won, but Wynnum prevailed by 11 hoops.
Toombul edges Merthyr in Pennants; Mahjong Tuesday starts
Toombul Croquet Club defeated Merthyr 6 games to 4 in a tight Pennants Round. The club also launched a weekly social Mahjong morning every Tuesday, welcoming beginners for a relaxed session.
Join Gracemere Croquet Club for a Chat and a Cuppa
Gracemere Croquet Club invites you to a friendly gathering on Sunday 2 August at 3pm for a chat and a cuppa.
Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament a Great Success
Congratulations to winners and participants in the many events of the Gold Coast Tweed Region Tournament, with local, interstate and New Zealand players.
Sue Finishes in Top Four at NSW Advantage Golf Championships
Sue placed in the top four at the NSW Advantage Golf Championships, her first competition outside Queensland.
Rain-Soaked Practice Pays Off for Sue Maher at Ballina
Sue Maher practised in pouring rain before playing Peter Freer in the NSW Advantage Golf singles on 10 July.
Capricorn Coast Croquet Club baking sells out, raffle still open
The Capricorn Coast Croquet Club's baking at the Health and Wellness Expo is nearly sold out, but raffle tickets are still available at 3 for $1, with the draw at 12pm.
Come and Try Day draws big crowds at Ipswich, plus one more from Ipswich
Also from Ipswich today: Ipswich Croquet Club Come and Try Day a Success.
McIlwraith wins thrilling Division 3 Pennant at Windsor
McIlwraith held on for a thrilling victory in the Division 3 Pennant competition at Windsor Croquet Club, with the result decided by just 8 hoops.
Gibson Medal celebrates 63 years at Windsor Croquet Club
Mrs J Gibson, a long-serving member of Windsor Croquet Club, is remembered this weekend as the Gibson Medal is played for the 63rd time.
Tai chi and cake draw 52 newcomers to croquet
The carpark was overflowing as 52 new people came and tried croquet at Yeronga Park on Sunday, with tai chi skills complementing the game and plenty of cake on offer.
2026 Eildon GC Handicap Doubles competition starts Tuesday
The 2026 Eildon GC Handicap Doubles competition begins next Tuesday, 4th August, at 10:30am. Teams will play a version of Advantage GC over several Tuesdays. Entries close tomorrow at 5pm.
Pine Rivers hosts U3A and Women's Shed for croquet golf
Pine Rivers Croquet Club welcomed 20 guests from U3A and the Women's Shed for a fun come-and-try morning of Croquet Golf, followed by morning tea.
Dave Luxmoore wins QLD AC Croquet Singles
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach member Dave Luxmore won the QLD AC Croquet Singles in a close final against Malcolm Biddle, 20 hoops to 19. The three-day event was hosted by Windsor CC in Brisbane.
Three generations celebrate 80th birthday with croquet
A Brisbane family marked an 80th birthday with a fun croquet session at Headland-Buderim club, followed by dinner on the Sunshine Coast.
Wynnum Retains the Trophy Against Twin Rivers
Wynnum Croquet Club edged out Twin Rivers in a thrilling annual friendly challenge, winning on net hoops after both clubs finished with 15 wins each.
Gracemere 14 Point Extravaganza a weekend to remember
71 games, 3 codes, 20 players made for another epic weekend at Gracemere's 14 Point Extravaganza, with visitors from Brisbane, Ingham, Gladstone, Rockhampton and Yeppoon.
Capricorn Coast competes for Eva Moore Trophy
Capricorn Coast Croquet Club members enjoyed a fantastic day at Rockhampton playing golf singles for the Eva Moore Trophy, sporting their new shirts.
Beautiful Morning with Great Turnout at Ipswich
Ipswich Croquet Club enjoyed a beautiful morning with a great turnout of members.
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Croquet Queensland·19 July 2026
From the President - The direction we must take
The 4 ideals will guide where we go, and bring everyone together.
John van Barneveld, CAQ President·19 July 2026
Croquet Clubs Are More Than Just Mallets
A look at the social calendar running across Queensland's croquet clubs, from Christmas in July to gala days, and an inv…
CroquetClaude·9 July 2026
The greatest Golf Croquet game ever played
Cairo, 2013. Reg Bamford, one hoop from defeat in the world final, wins five hoops in a row under lights. Watch the game…
CroquetClaude·6 July 2026
President's Update on Come & Try
A few days ago we began the advertising for Come & Try. So far we have had 35 people sign up for Come & Try sessions at …
President John·3 July 2026
How we all can be Addison Matthews
Point-of-view footage shows croquet from inside the shot. One of Queensland's top players is already filming it, and it …
CroquetClaude·30 June 2026
Lumps, bumps and the busy life under your lawn
Wynnum's lawns sprouted hundreds of worm casts after the rain. What are they, why do they come and go, and what's that o…
Croquet Queensland·29 June 2026
Why Croquet Queensland is hard to find on Google
Members noticed the association's website slipping down Google. Here is what I found when I checked, why it happens, and…
28 June 2026
Come and Try: the biggest membership campaign CAQ has run
CAQ has begun its biggest membership campaign in memory, inviting the public to try croquet at clubs across the state. T…
CAQ President John·19 June 2026
YOU DECIDE: Clearance Shot Fouls
Some golf croquet clearances sit right on the line between a clean strike and a fault. Watch the clip, make your call on…
CroquetClaude·19 June 2026
2026 State Golf Croquet Team Announced
Croquet Queensland names its 2026 Golf Croquet State Team, with each player's club.
Croquet Queensland·19 June 2026
From Facebook Ad to Club Member: How Come and Try Works
How Come and Try takes someone from a Facebook ad to club membership, and what CAQ and the clubs each look after along t…
Croquet Queensland·19 June 2026
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FIXTURE LIST
1st Draft of the 2027 Fixture List: Open for Public Comment
19 July 2026
The proposed 2027 calendar across all four codes is out for comment. Have a look, and tell us what works and what doesn't — anonymously or with your name.
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BOB MARTIN
Bob Martin goes back-to-back at the President's Medal
31 July 2026
Bob Martin wins the CAQ Golf Croquet President's Medal for the second year running, beating Claire Warriner in a 16-player round robin at Caloundra.
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EVENTS
Luxmoore takes the State Title by one hoop at Windsor
20 July 2026
Dave Luxmoore beat Malcolm Biddle 20-19 to take the 2026 Queensland AC Open Singles at Windsor, the closest finish the weekend could produce. Bruce Ford won the Plate.
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EVENTS
Around the clubs: winners, runners-up and pennant wins across Queensland
20 July 2026
A busy fortnight on Queensland's lawns: Open Doubles champions at McIlwraith, the Headland Cup, Gracemere's 14 Point Extravaganza, Stephens at the Gold Coast Tweed, Sue's top-four in NSW, and tight pennant wins for Windsor, Eildon and Ipswich.
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