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Club page - Kyneton Croquet Club

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Where

Corner of Ebden and Donnithorne Streets, Kyneton, 3444. (Right in the centre of town)

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When

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons from 1.30pm and Fridays from 10.30am. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early for setup and the player draw. For most up-to-date information please email kynetoncroquetclub@gmail.com or contact Sue Chivers on 0422 008 914

During summer, twilight sessions Thursdays from 5:30pm. A good option for beginners.

Contact us

Club President
Leonard Baker
0411 707358
leonardebaker @ gmail . com

Club Secretary
Jenny Symons
0414371262
kynetoncroquetclub @ gmail . com

Club Treasurer
Patrick Fahy
0402935510
symojen @ gmail . com

Club Contact
Jenny Symons
0414371262
kynetoncroquetclub @ gmail . com


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Postal Address
17-21 Ebden Street, Kyneton, 3444

Clubhouse Phone
0414371262

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About Our Club

The Kyneton Croquet Club is the oldest croquet club in Victoria. The game of croquet was first played in Kyneton as early as 1866, with the Croquet Club being listed in the Stevens Kyneton, Malmsbury and Taradale Directory of 1866. Ten years later (1876) a Bowling and Croquet Club was formed using shared facilities. In 1929, the croquet club moved to its present location on the corner of Ebden and Donnithorne Steets, Kyneton. We have two excellent full-sized grass courts which can be split into four smaller courts. At present we limit ourselves to Golf Croquet but Association can also be played.

Playing Arrangements

Our annual season is from the first week of September through till May but we play through the winter when we can. Club uniforms may be worn by members on most days, while casual dress may be worn by visitors. Flat heeled shoes are necessary to protect our courts. All other necessary playing equipment can be provided.

Visitors and "First-timers"

Anyone wishing to pursue croquet as a sport or social activity is welcome to visit our club. We cater for all levels of play and offer free coaching to players new to the sport. For those thinking of joining the club, we offer a five week "Try Croquet" program which includes the use of all playing equipment and free coaching. If you are visiting the area as part of a group and would like to include croquet as part of your group's visit, please contact our Club Captain, Ruth Gallpen on 0422 125 622 in advance to make arrangements. Being locals we can share some local tips about where to stay, eateries in and around Kyneton and shopping opportunities within the area. Casual visitors are also welcome. We regularly have visitors from around Victoria, interstate and even overseas. For information on playing arrangements and to register your interest, again, please contact Ruth Gallpen or Sue Chivers on 0422 008 914.

Club Key Dates

Daffodil Festival Public Open Day - Usually first or second Saturday in September (1-4 pm). Public Open Day - usually early in March. Contact club for more information.

Tournament information

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

Association tournament info


Golf tournament info


Kyneton GC Hi/Lo Doubles (2024/2025 season)



Winners: (range -6.0 to 16.0)
Darren Lester (Alexandra Ararat) & Paul Williams (Castlemaine)

Runners-up: Elizabeth Payne (Macedon Ranges) & Nick Quirk (Castlemaine)

Contact - Damien Hadfield 0419 619 656 kynetoncroquetclubpublicity @ gmail . com


Kyneton GC Hi/Lo Doubles (2023/2024 season)



Winners: (range -6.0 to 20.0)
Darren Lester (Alexandra Ararat) & Norma Mills (Macedon Ranges)

Runners-up: Denie-Anne Etherson (Ballarat Western) & Jane Klemenz (Belmont)

Contact - Damien Hadfield 0419 619 656 kynetoncroquetclubpublicity @ gmail . com


Ricochet tournament info


Gateball tournament info


Recent member successes



Graham Smith
VCA Handicap Singles 2024
Range -3.0 to 12.0



Graham Smith & Virginia Rowe (Ballarat Alexandra)
Ballarat Alexandra 2024
Range -2.0 to 6.0



Damien Hadfield & Darren Lester (Alexandra Ararat)
Ballarat Alexandra 2024
Range 0.0 to 14.0


Damien Hadfield
Ballarat Alexandra 2024
Range -1.0 to 4.0


Graham Smith
Rich River Singles 2024
Range 6.0 to 8.0


Damien Hadfield
Boort Association Tournament 2024
Range 18.0 to 20.0



Patrick Fahy & Margaret Parker
Ballarat District GC Tournament 2024
Range -6.0 to 20.0


Margaret Parker
Ballarat District GC Tournament 2024
Range 9.0 to 12.0



Graham Smith & Patrick Fahy
RNB@ Cairnlea Odd Socks Doubles Tournament '24 2024
Range -6.0 to 20.0



Patrick Fahy & Margaret Parker
Essendon GC Open Hcp Doubles 2024
Range 6.0 to 12.0


Damien Hadfield
Warrnambool Open Singles 2024
Range -6.0 to 4.0



Damien Hadfield & Graham Smith
Warrnambool Level Doubles 2024
Range -6.0 to 20.0