Australian Open Doubles Event
Australian Association Doubles were held at the Victorian Croquet Centre at Cairnlea 16th to 18th November 2025
Winners: Michael Giddings and Chris Borlase
Runner up: Trevor Bassett and Stephen Pearce
The top section was the Tregellas Medal where players were in the handicap range of 6-10. This event was first played in 1941 and was won this year by Damien Hadfield (Kyneton) who didn't lose a game. Runner up was Andrew Moulton (Kew) who only had one loss.
Monthly November 2025 M and P Newsletter
Read all the news in the Newsletter including the Club in Profile this month .See links below
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.
