The following Croquet Victoria players have been selected for the 2025 Interstate Shield to be hosted at the Lake Macquarie Croquet Centre, Glendale New South Wales from 10-14 September 2025.
Traralgon Croquet Club celebrated its centenary three years ago. Colin Crawford has produced a commemorative booklet which is free to download at Some History of the Traralgon Croquet Club 1922-2025.
Lilydale Croquet Club
In April 1894 the Lilydale Tennis Club petitioned the Shire Council to grant an area in Lilydale Park (which later became known as Melba Park) to be a croquet lawn and for the establishment of a Croquet Club. The request was granted for an area of 25 yards by 10 yards and Lilydale Croquet Club was formed.
Photos of play today courtesy of Janet Dickinson.
Final of the Australian Open Singles 2025 - Greg Fletcher (Vic) and Mohamed Karem ( Egypt) - best of 5 final
Final of the Plate- Damien Hadfield (Vic) and Phill Shattock (Vic)- best of 3 final
Exhibition match - Felix Gelman White (Vic) and Addison Matthews (Qld)
An excellent days play was on show today (10th May 2025) with the Final of the Australian Golf Croquet Singles 2025 being the focus of attention tomorrow.
Winners going through to the final tomorrow are Mohamed Karem ( Egypt) and Greg Fletcher ( Victoria).
The final will be best of 5 games commencing at 08.30am. All spectators welcome.
Australian Open Doubles Event 2025 at Cairnlea
Photos of winners at 2025 Australian Open Doubles event held over 3 days at VCC
Winners: Felix Gelman White (Williamstown) Greg Fletcher (Ballarat Alexandra)
Runners up: Richard Hingst (Williamstown) Andy Barbero (Wangaratta)
Plater winners: Gordon Giles (Wynnum Qld) Mary McMahon (Southport Qld)