Ballarat and District information
| The positions of Secretary and President of the Ballarat & District Croquet Association are rotated around the member Clubs. Each position is for a two year term. Other administration positions are filled by election.
The Association holds meetings every three months, in May, August, November and February. The Annual General Meeting is held in May.
The Ballarat & District Croquet Association (B&DCA) holds annual association and golf tournaments. An Open Golf Tournament is held in October and an Open Association Tournament, the Begonia Tournament, is held in March. We also hold inter association challenges with Wimmera and Geelong in golf croquet, and with Geelong in Association croquet.
Open Golf Tournament results.
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Saturday singles play and Sunday's doubles play saw a full quota playing each day. Singles section 1 winner was James Turton (Drysdale) with Andy Barbero (Wangaratta) runner up. Section 2. Jeff Gork (Ballarat Western) was the winner and Virginia Rowe (Ballarat Alexandra) runner up.
In the doubles Section 1 winners were Chris Eiffort and Ruth Isler (Quarry Hill), with Andy Barbero (Warangatta) and Richard Hingst(Williamstown) runners up. Section 2 saw Jeff Gork and Warren Trenorden (Ballarat Western) winners, with Gordon Christianson and Sylvia Rooney (Ballarat Western) runners up. Ballarat Distriction Croquet Assocation Xmas in July
Saturday 1st July 2023 the Ballarat District Croquet Association held their Xmas in July social occasion at Ballarat Alexander Croquet Club.
It was well attended with people coming from Ararat, Ballarat, Ivanhoe and Geelong.
This event has continued on from the Lismore club that closed down due to lack of numbers. Raffles,a hearty lunch, games and of course 🎅 Santa Claus attended.
A successful A/C tournament was held at the Ballarat Alexandra Croquet Club in March. Brian Reither managed the tournament for the B&DCA. Section 1 was won by Kevin Beard (Brunswick) with Paul Ryan (Quarry Hill) runner up. Section 2 was won by Chris Effert (Quarry Hill) with Lisa Crabbe (Colac) as the runner up. Elaine Leviston (Ballarat Alexandra ( was the winner of Section 3, with Bruce Shaw (Quarry Hill) runner up. Section 4 saw Darren Lester (Ararat) the winner, with Sue Chandler (Ballast Alexandra) the runner up. Information is displayed here for region tournaments from the current and previous seasons.
Association tournament info
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Ballarat Begonia Singles 2024
| Winner (range -3.0 to 5.0) Kevin Beard (Brunswick) Runner-up: Paul Ryan (Quarry Hill)
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| Winner (range 6.0 to 9.0) Chris Eiffert (Quarry Hill) Runner-up: Lisa Crabbe (Colac)
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Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000 breither @ bigpond . com
Ballarat Begonia Singles 2024
| Winner (range 10.0 to 20.0) Elaine Leviston (Ballarat Alexandra) Runner-up: Bruce Shaw (Quarry Hill)
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| Winner (range 16.0 to 20.0) Darren Lester (Alexandra Ararat) Runner-up: Sue Chandler (Ballarat Alexandra)
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Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000 breither @ bigpond . com
Ballarat District Begonia @ Alexandra 2023
| Winner (range -3.0 to 4.5) Kevin Maloney (Albury) Runner-up: Stephen Forster (Belmont)
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| Winner (range 5.0 to 9.0) Kim Collins (Geelong Eastern Park) Runner-up: Roger Richmond (Queenscliff)
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Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000
Ballarat District Begonia @ Alexandra 2023
| Winner (range 10.0 to 14.0) William Marks (Brighton) Runner-up: Elaine Berridge (QLD)
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| Winner (range 16.0 to 20.0) Amy Tennant (Elsternwick) Runner-up: Sue Chandler (Ballarat Alexandra)
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Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000
Ballarat & District Croquet Association Open Singles 2023
| Winner (range -4.0 to 8.0) James Turton (Drysdale) Runner-up: Andy Barbero (Wangaratta)
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| Winner (range 8.0 to 14.0) Jeffrey Gork (Ballarat Western) Runner-up: Virginia Rowe (Ballarat Alexandra)
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Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000 breither @ bigpond . com
Ballarat & District Croquet Association Open Doubles 2023Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000 breither @ bigpond . com
Ballarat District Open @ Alexandra 2022
| Winner (range 0.0 to 5.0) Richard Parks (Monash) Runner-up: Richard Hingst (Williamstown)
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| Winner (range 6.0 to 8.0) James Turton (Drysdale) Runner-up: David Searl (Ballarat Alexandra)
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| Winner (range 6.0 to 8.0) Mary Cockett (Drysdale) Runner-up: Kathie Pitt (Ballarat Western)
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Contact - Brian Reither 0488 539 000 breither @ bigpond . com
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