Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club

Mandurah Croquet Club’s Singles Level Play Golf Croquet tournament which was held on the 21st June was a close competition. Some great shots were played with a number of games going to full time and tie breakers. Four of the players tied for the top position with the same number of games won by each of those players. The Championship was decided by net points and was awarded to Paddy who beat Cindy by one point!
Congratulations to Paddy and to all the players on a great effort and thanks to the members who helped out on the day.

Five clubs competed recently at a Southern Hub event - Halls Head, Pinjarra, Drakesbrook, Mandurah and Byford Districts.
Mandurah Croquet Club was represented by husband and wife members Bev O and Michael and Bev S and Ernie. Congratulations to our members - not only did they have a fun day, they also received the trophy 🏆 for the Winning Club.
Thankyou to all who were involved in the organising and running of this fabulous event!

A lovely afternoon of playing Golf Croquet and socialising was had by all at a recent visit to our Club by a group from the 1st Wembley Downs A Team Fellowship Scouts. The players competed against each other in a fun tournament where the most hoops scored in both the Men’s and Women’s categories were awarded a medal.
Congratulations to all who participated – we look forward to hosting you again on your next visit.

Perfect weather last weekend helped make Mandurah Croquet and Recreational Club's C grade inter-club tournament a big success.

Hang tight and there will be a video coming soon so you can take a peek at all the fabulous action from the two days.

Our Club recently had the pleasure of hosting the "Sparkling Rubies". After a fun morning of "competitive" hoop scoring, the lovely group of ladies socialised over morning tea. We look forward to seeing them all again on their next visit.

The Club's Golf Croquet HCAP Doubles Championship was held on the 1st March, 2024. Lois and Nigel were the winners with Cindy and Johanna a close second. Congratulations and well done to all the players who participated in the tournament. A big "thank you" to Roger for refereeing on the day, to Bill for timekeeping, to Bev O for her sumptuous morning tea and to Cindy who spends tireless hours making sure the courts are in pristine condition!

One way to cool down on the court !!

An enthusiastic group of players took to the courts on Friday 3rd November to contest the Club's Annual Handicap Singles Trophy. Despite the hot weather, everyone played well and the results were very close. Cindy came out on top, winning by 1 hoop with Joanna coming 2nd after a three way count back.
Spectators were treated to some great play and witnessed some spectacular shots.
New club vice president, Bill, carried out his first official duty when presented the winner with her trophy .
Check out these photos from the day.

The icy cold morning of the 23rd June saw a sizeable group of intrepid croquet players brave the weather and compete in the Mandurah croquet club’s GC singles championship.
All games were played in good spirits and the result was very close. In third place on a count back from Michael (2nd)was Eric and the Winner who never lost a game , was Lois.
Congratulations to all participants and a big thank you to Gail for organising yet another fantastic event and also to the army of volunteers who helped set up the courts, provided food for the hungry hoards and timed.
Check out the day …..

The 6th and 7th May saw teams competing in Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club’s Annual ‘Golf Croquet ‘ C Grade Doubles competition.
Despite/the freezing conditions, and although highly ‘rugged up’ ( and seeming to disappear into the many layers of clothing) the players managed to produce croquet of a very high standard. The shot of the day, a seemingly impossible’in/off’, had those watching cheering in disbelief !
The volunteers in the kitchen kept the players and volunteers ‘fed and watered’ with delicious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea which was very much appreciated by everyone on such a cold day.
Tournament organiser, Gayle , announced the winners …. From the Mandurah Club , Norma and Paddy.
Runners up were Inga and David From the Halls Head Club.
The visiting teams were very impressed, once more , at the high quality of the greens and the tournament’s smooth running. Thanks must go to Pat and volunteers for the grounds and Gayle for the smooth running of the days’ play.
Check out some photos of the tournament.

5 teams entered the club’s Annual Handicap Doubles tournament on the 3rd March and scores were very close all day. After fighting hard and winning some very close games, the team of Michael and Ian emerged as the winners closely followed by Johanna and Lois with only 1 point separating 2nd,3rd and 4th places.
Congratulations to everyone who entered… you displayed a high standard of play throughout the day
Check out some of the players…

Wishing everyone in ‘Facebook Land’ a very Merry Christmas Day and a Safe, Happy and Healthy 2023.
Just a shout out: if you’re intending to come and join us over the Christmas Break, we will be holding our usual clubs days as normal (Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings) EXCEPT Tuesday 27th Dec.

Club Members gathered to celebrate another year of croquet, friendship and good times at a Christmas function which was held recently at the Ravenswood Hotel. After enjoying a delicious lunch, awards, trophies and gifts were presented to various members.
The Mandurah Croquet and Recreation Club would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2023.

The Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club now has a directional sign at the corner of Allnutt and Thomson Street, Mandurah as well as some free standing banners thanks to the City of Mandurah who approved and processed two SmartyGrants. The banners will not only be used at our venue but also in public forums with the aim of promoting and recruiting new members for our Club.

Want to play a game full of strategy requiring concentration and finesse….
that gets you out into the fresh air….
that helps you walk over 5 kms a session without noticing…
that helps you have lots of fun and laughs..
that is for everyone to enjoy….?
Then come along and join us at The Mandurah Croquet Club, located at the top of Thomson street.
No experience needed…coaching for beginners, taken by club coach Pat, will help you get started.
Come along and see what it’s all about, meet some of the players and grab a mallet and have a go!
Club days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. (Doubles)
We have just started Singles sessions on Tuesday afternoons.
Drop us a PM, comment here or just pop In one club morning if you’d like to join our croquet family and have lots of laughs, get great exercise and learn to play this fantastic game. Meanwhile, meet our Singles champion and runner-up… Susan and Felicia.

Friday 4th November saw a hotly contested Singles Tournament at The Mandurah Croquet Club. Perfect weather, coupled with the meticulous greens prepared once again by the ever amazing Pat, combined to allow some incredibly close games. Although the number of participants was down a bit, those that did play kept the spectator’s attention as the result went down to the wire. It was Susan who came out on top after a count back , putting Felicia in second place. Congratulations to all the participants for their fine efforts.
A big thank you must go to Gayle, who, once again put in a HUGE amount of time and effort to ensure the day went ultra smoothly.
Here are a few photos from the day….More to be added later as they come i

At our AGM held on the 18th October 2022, Club President Gayle McGovern stepped down from this role that she has held for over 6 years.
The Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club would like to acknowledge the HUGE contribution Gayle has made, initially as a member and volunteer at the Club and as President from 2016. When she took over the Presidency, the Club was in dire need of organisation and direction. Meticulously Gayle put procedures in place to address the areas of concern. Her style of leadership was such that members saw her as a strong, compassionate, caring and very approachable leader who not only promoted the sport of Golf Croquet, but also fostered comradeship and friendship between members.
Gayle’s list of achievements are too many to mention but a few notable ones are: Hours spent updating the Constitution Club rules to comply with current legislation; Sourcing numerous grants and completing paperwork involved with any projects that were undertaken at the Club such as the addition of an accessible toilet, purchase and installation of a sea container, new all-weather shelters and awning for the club house and fixed outdoor seating. With the onset of Covid, Gayle implemented all the necessary health and safety controls so that the Club could continue to operate and ensured they were maintained to keep members safe.
Gayle is also the Tournament Manager and members and inter-club players alike are very appreciative of her professional management skills in running such competitive events. On the courts Gayle has a presence with her great croquet skills. She also assists with coaching new players and gives encouragement and advice to all members.
Gayle’s outstanding contribution to the Club was recognized by the committee and members and she was awarded Life Membership in 2018, an honour well deserved.
THANK YOU Gayle - for everything!!
The Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club would like to announce and wish our new President Lois Kelly and her Committee every success. Gayle has offered to guide and support them in any way she can - they couldn’t ask for a better mentor!

They say only "mad dogs and Englishmen stay out in the midday sun".... what would they say about crazy croquet players playing in a storm?
14 players braved the wet and windy conditions on Thursday to have some fun and hone their skills for r the club's upcoming annual Singles tournament scheduled for Friday 24th June.
Following the morning's fun, we headed out for an impromptu birthday lunch at the DELICIOUS Ravenswood Pub.
Feel free to come and have a go and join us Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday mornings for fun and exercise.

Mandurah Croquet & Recreation Club updated their business hours.