Golf Croquet is a much simpler and quicker version of the game, but can be just as exciting. it has a completely different set of rules and tactics.

The object is to score hoops in the same order as in Association Croquet. There are no extra turns for going through hoops or hitting other balls although opposing balls can be knocked out of the way. When a player scores a hoop, all play is then to the next hoop.

The first player to score seven hoops wins the game, which usually takes 45-60 minutes.

Dates for the development and training of GC players who wish to improve their performance have been determined. Any player in the relative handicap range and wishing to improve is welcome to participate.

Squad One - Early Development

For players in their first years of playing, typically with a handicap of 7 or higher.
Training dates are 14/15 April and 6/7October both to be held at Cairnlea.
No invitation required but you will be asked to register your intention to attend.

Squad Two - State Level Development

For State level players and those looking to progress to state level.
Typically a handicap of 6 or lower.
Training dates are 17/18 March and 26/27 May both to be held at Cairnlea.
No invitation required but you will be asked to register your intention to attend.

Registration

Players who wish to attend the above listed training weekends should register their intention to attend as soon as possible. You should advise your name, your club, your handicap and the weekend or weekends for which you are registering.

Registrations should be sent to Lester Hughes at hooprunning@gmail.com

•  WCF Golf Croquet Rules 5th Edition (July 2018) [worldcroquet.org.uk]
•  WCF Golf Croquet Rules 5th Edition - Principal Changes [worldcroquet.org.uk]
•  WCF Golf Croquet Rules 5th Edition - Rationale [worldcroquet.org.uk]
•  Main Changes to the Golf Croquet Rules
•  Official Rules, 2013 edition [croquet-australia.com.au]
• 2016 Official Rulings [worldcroquet.org.uk]
•  Golf Croquet Glossary and Rules Index
•  Golf Croquet Rules Questions answered by John van der Touw [updated Oct 2017]

• Golf Croquet Grading System [worldcroquet.org]
• Handicapping regulations [croquet-australia.com.au]
•  Victorian AHS-1 handicap reporting form

State Team 2018-19

Men: Terry Hopkins (Captain), Kevin Beard, Darren McLoughlin, John van der Touw.

Women: Patricia Watts (Vice Captain), Tricia Devlin, Gail Hopkins, Judy Wembridge.

Reserves: Chas Quinn, Anna Miller.

State A-Team 2018-19

Men: Chas Quinn (Vice Captain), Lester Hughes, Jack Williams, Brian Rowe, Ian Petersen, Andre Daniel-Dreyfus.

Women: Anna Miller (Captain), Elaine Coverdale.

To find and contact a club near you, use the Club Finder.

For resources to help grow your club see Growing Croquet in Victoria.

Please contact the State Coordinator if you have other questions.

	State Coordinator of Golf Croquet Lorraine Gutcher 03 5134 4990 golfcroquet@croquetvic.asn.au
	State Handicapper of Golf Croquet Jim Clement 03 5156 8149 handicapsgc@croquetvic.asn.au

2018-08-12	VCA GC Men's and Women's Championships The first tournament of the new season was well attended, and we welcomed a few new faces from Warragul, Belmont and Williamstown. Seven rounds were played on Saturday, with the finalists not being decided until the last round on Sunday morning. read more...
2018-08-02	New GC rules from 1 January 2019 The World Croquet Federation has approved new rules for Golf Croquet. Detail is available via the GC page on this website. Croquet Australia has decided that in Australia the new rules will be implemented from 1 January next year. In the meantime, Victoria's GC Referee Coordinator John van der Touw has a plan for sharing information about the changes. read more...
2018-07-08	Players battle the elements at Morwell The idea that croquet is a nice genteel game in the sun followed by cucumber sandwiches in the club house was blown out of the water at Morwell's GC Handicap Doubles at the weekend. The wind blew and the heavens opened as the players arrived two by two. There was no ark in sight, but it was a definite possibility that one would be needed before the end of the tournament. In true croquet fashion players rugged up, donned their wet gear and took to the courts. read more...
2018-06-21	The Dot Dickson Challenge June 2018 It was perfect weather for 67 Golf Croquet players on Thursday 21 June at Cairnlea for the second Dot Dickson Challenge of 2018. This fun One Day Challenge was started by Dot Dickson some years ago so any players from clubs around Victoria could get together to play croquet while enjoying the facilities at Cairnlea. For some, it was their first visit to VCC and maybe the first time they have played outside their own clubs. Great to see all 12 courts played on all day, most double banked. A great tribute to Dot Dickson who passed away just one week before this special day. read more...

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