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Advancing Croquet in Victoria

Club page - Brighton Croquet Club

About us

Where

6 Bleazby Avenue Brighton Vic. 3186 (Melway 67 F11)

Club webpage: brightoncroquetclub.com.au

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When

PLAYING DAYS - ASSOCIATION CROQUET:
(Club Members)

  • Monday: Spring and Autumn Pennant Season play - Handicap 0 - 11 players.

  • Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: All Divisions - Draw at 9.50am

  • Thursday: Affiliated Visitors on Handicap - Most Welcome.

PLAYING DAYS - GOLF CROQUET:
(Club Members)

  • Wednesday and Friday: Social Play - all Handicaps.

  • Sunday: Social play from 1.30pm. The Club is open to visitors to join with Club members for Golf from 2:30pm. Please call ahead to confirm play and avoid disappointment. The afternoon is suitable for singles, or a group of 2 - 4. Green fee $20 pp. For larger groups please see heading "Club facilities available for private functions".

Country, Interstate and International Players welcome on all Club Days.

Contact us

Club President
Clive Morley
0419 540 258
brightoncroquetclub @ gmail . com

Club Secretary
Julie Love
0414 278 844
brightoncroquetclub @ gmail . com

Club Treasurer
Terry Frankham
0407 308 988
brightoncroquetclub @ gmail . com

Club Contact
Julie Love
0414 278 844
brightoncroquetclub @ gmail . com

Coaching Contact
Julie Love
0414 278 844
brightoncroquetclub @ gmail . com


Full Members List

Postal Address
6 Bleazby Avenue, Brighton, 3186

Clubhouse Phone
0414 278 844

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Brighton info

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Background

The Brighton Croquet Club was established in 1911.

The Club has three lawn courts that are available to members (refer Playing Days) and for public use by arrangement. Both Association and Golf croquet are played.

The Club welcomes visitors interested in croquet and coaching is available.

The Club pavilion is available for private hire (see below).


Croquet lessons

The Club can provide coaching. For details please contact the Secretary (0414 278 844).

In February, August and October each year, the Club conducts a series of coaching classes for croquet beginners, attendance being arranged through the Bayside U3A (9589 3798, baysideu3a.org), or the Club.

Coaching for Association Croquet is usually Thursdays. Coaching for Golf Croquet is usually available Wednesday afternoons. For those only available at weekends, other arrangements can be made.

Coaching Video

Lesley Cavalier has created a Coaching Video [youtube.com] demonstrating the basic strokes of Association Croquet.

Club Facilities are available for Private Functions


Contact Secretary on 0414 278 844)

Our Clubhouse is available for hire at a flat rate of $50 per hour.

Our Club members can also run a social croquet tournament for groups of six to forty people. Cost is $15 per person plus a Clubhouse charge of $100.

The facilities are available by arrangement throughout the week and from 3pm on Saturdays, and between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Sundays.

Whilst the Club does not provide catering, there are barbecue, gazebo and kitchen facilities available. You are welcome to self cater or bring in a catering firm of your choice.

The Club has a BYO liquor licence permitting the serving of liquor from 12 noon to 7pm.

A deposit is required for all bookings. Bookings may be cancelled 7 days ahead without penalty, but the Club will retain $50 if notified in less than 7 days.

Please note: flat soled shoes must be worn on the lawns.

Tournament information

Information is displayed here for club tournaments from the current and previous seasons.

Association tournament info


Brighton Singles (2023/2024 season)


Winner (range -3.0 to 6.0)
Simon Watkins (Brighton)

Runner-up: Gavan Woinarski (MCC)


Winner (range 7.0 to 11.0)
Doug Neale (MCC)

Runner-up: Thomas Kudelka (MCC)


Winner (range 16.0 to 12.0)
Minn Stewart (Elsternwick)

Runner-up: Deborah Lloyd (MCC)


Winner (range 20.0 to 18.0)
Veronica Tilley (Brighton)

Runner-up: Marguerite Russell (Brighton)

Contact - Julie Love 0414 278 844 brightoncroquetclub @ gmail . com


Golf tournament info


Ricochet tournament info


Gateball tournament info


Recent member successes



Simon Watkins
Brighton Singles 2023
Range -3.0 to 6.0


Veronica Tilley
Brighton Singles 2023
Range 20.0 to 18.0


Marguerite Russell
Brighton Singles 2023
Range 20.0 to 18.0


Simon Watkins
MCC Singles 2023
Range -3.0 to 3.0


William Marks
Essendon 2023
Range 10.0 to 20.0


Simon Watkins
Sale 2023
Range -3.0 to 6.0


William Marks
Ballarat District Begonia @ Alexandra 2023
Range 10.0 to 14.0


Simon Watkins
Phillip Island 2023
Range -3.0 to 5.0