Vale Jim Clement
Sadly, informing the croquet community that Jim Clement has died this morning (9 November 2025).
We have been told that Jim said he did not want a funeral. If funeral arrangements are provided we will share via this page.
Sporting Grants now available
The Sporting Club Grants Program is back and clubs can apply for multiple grants in one round, unlocking support for uniforms, equipment, and future-focused training and development.
The handicap singles event saw new faces at VCC- 2 Divisions were played
Winner of Division 1 ( -9 handicap) was Gary Dykes ( Maldon), runner up Jan Proudley (Sandringham)
Winner of Division 2 ( 10-14 handicap) was Janelle Morris (Belmont), runner up Joy Mitchell (Kew) by 1 hoop showing how close competition was throughout the weekend.
Reg Bamford of South Africa wins World Association Croquet Championship 2025 in Florida 
Reg defeated England's Mark Avery
Images of some of the Australians off court, with special thanks to Junko Hill for her amazing photos each day of the tournament.
For more of her final photos, see Croquet Victoria's Facebook page
Jim Clement Retires From National Roles
Jim Clement, past president of Croquet Victoria, has resigned from all roles with Croquet Australia for health reasons.
Jim was essentially a golf croquet player, trying association croquet in recent years. However, it has been his contribution to supporting the sport where he excelled.
World Croquet Federation 19th Association Croquet Championships.
Final between Mark Avery (England) and Reg Bamford (South Africa)
WCF Association World Championships continued
Australia's Robert Fletcher will play England's Mark Avery in a Semi Final of the World Association Championships at Florida in the U.S.A.
For more Junko Hill's wonderful photos, go to the VCA Facebook page.
Follow the scores on the link below to see other results.
Here are a few more photos (23 October 2025) a maximum of 30°C today for players in Florida, USA at the 19th WFC Association World Championships. Our Aussies are doing well.
For more of Junko Hills photos see Croquet Victoria's Facebook page and follow the scores.
World Croquet Federation 19th Association Croquet Singles Championships.
Championship knockout, Bowl and Plates underway.
Results on Croquet Scores, three Australians remaining in the round of sixteen. Cruel draw - Robert Fletcher must play Greg Fletcher.
WCF Association Croquet World Championship Update
Block rounds are done and dusted — and the Aussies are on fire!