Welcome to the Wellington Municipal Croquet Club

What’s Happening in March

Top 8 AC Invitation

After 4 days of strong competition, the final day’s play was abandoned due to heavy rain. Logan McCorkindale was declared the winner with 11 wins out of 12 matches. Runner-up Paddy Chapman.

We're hosting New Zealand's top eight Association Croquet (AC) players - including our Club's Toby Garrison, current NZ #3 - in a major tournament from Saturday 15 to Wednesday 19 March. Lawns aren't available for Club draws from 15th - 19th but members are very welcome to come and watch New Zealand's best players showing an incredible range of strategy, tactics and shots.

Fast learners

School coaching is going well but we'd love more helpers please - our young players are learning real golf croquet and they learn fast! They pick up plenty in just an hour so it's very rewarding to see. Each group from Hataitai School has three sessions over three weeks and includes several kids who played last year so partner the newbies. Sure, a few kids are more boisterous than the first-time adults we usually coach - but they're also joyfull, generous, engaged and well-supervised by their croquet-playing teacher Megan. To give it a go pop your name on the board to help for just 60 minutes one Thursday afternoon this month or next.

Double-Taps

All your questions answered! Not worked out quite what IS a double-tap, how you avoid one, how you detect one and what happens if you or your opponent make a double-tap fault? This short video animation clearly tells you everything you need to know - shots to avoid a double-tap, ways to tell when there is a double-tap and what to do about it under the rules of croquet. It's a quick watch and you'll come away wiser!

Have-a-Go success

Thank you to everyone who helped coach our guests during the Have-a-Go season. Once again it was very successful for the Club with many happy customers coming back for the second, third or fourth time! It's Have-a-Go events that keep our subs low and contribute to the many improvements and extras round the Club, and some interest from new members. So it's important we have a large pool of coaches to rely on so nobody becomes overwhelmed. We're looking at a few minor changes for next season which should make it even easier for more coach-helpers to contribute to an event or two next season.

What Happened in February

Don Reyland Stars

Congratulations to Stuart Duff who has won the club play-offs of this national GC competition. Stuart will now represent out club at the Wellington Regional play-offs. Play well Stuart!

School croquet 

We will welcome Hataitai School back to learn croquet from Thursday 13 Feb. The group of youngsters will visit each Thursday afternoon from 1.15-2.15 for lessons - some played last year others are new to it, all are lively and keen! We welcome as many coaches as possible for the season, ideally 6 people each Thursday. Ask anyone who's done it before - it's a rewarding whirlwind and a heap of fun! We'll put sign-up dates on the board early in February 

What’s Was New in January

The lawns are playing beautifully and weather has mostly come right so we’re looking forward to lots more croquet this summer! Club comps are progressing well with many matches played and some of the competitions have already been completed.

Congratulations John Murphy - Winner of the GC Novice Singles

Friday Afternoon GC

We're trialling a new, casual GC session on Friday afternoons from 2pm and it's proving popular. Roll up just before 2 and you'll be partnered up for a draw with a twist or two, then stay on for Friday Frolics around 4pm. It's fun for new players and experienced alike, with new tricks and tactics to try. Bring a drink or snack to share and stay on to chat

Kid’s Day

Our traditional day hosting young family members and friends was a huge success. weather couldn’t have been better and the ice-cream went down really well with young and old alike.

WCA 100th AC Open Singles Championship

Another very successful tournament hosted by our club over 4 days 27 - 30 December. Thank you to everyone who helped with the hoops, the lawns and grounds, and the catering. We couldn’t do it without you all.

For more information and photos click here

Congratulations to:

Harps Tahurangi - Runner-up CNZ 2nd Eight AC Invitation

Mark Huttley - Runner-up WCA Silver Badges Hcps -6 to +2

Graeme Fisher - Winner WCA 100th Annual AC Singles 1st Division

Dick Smith - Runner-up WCA 100th Annual AC Singles 1st Division

Susan Leuchars - Winner WCA 100th Annual AC Singles 2nd Division

Harps Tahurangi - Winner Heenan Plate CNZ AC Championships

Susan Leuchars - Runner-up Waikanae AC 4+

Toby Garrison - Winner WCA Arthur Ross Play-offs

Ross Dalley & Mark Huttley - Winners AC Monday afternoon Interclub

Mark Huttley - Winner Central Veteran’s GC Open Singles

Mark Huttley & Partner - Winners Central Veteran’s GC Doubles

Ross Dalley & Tony Sutich - Winners Association Ferns Challenge v Waikanae

Ross Dalley & Tony Sutich - Winners Association Ferns Challenge v Paraparaumu

Toby Garrison & Harps Tahurangi - Winners Pollock Stars Challenge v Waimarie-Hutt Valley

Baubre Murray - Runner-up WCA Women's AC Open Singles

Graeme Fisher - Runner-up Gold Coast AC Men’s Open Singles

Mark Huttley - Runner-up Portuguese GC Open Singles

Contact

➤ LOCATION

160 Alexandra Road
Newtown

☎ Phone

Club Rooms 04 389 7071

✉ email

wellingtoncroquetclub@gmail.com

Club Hire

The club is available for hire for work or private social functions and celebrations.

For full details visit our Have a Go page

Tournament Entries

As well as our own club competitions, there are many tournaments held by other clubs plus regional and national events. We receive lots of flyers about these which are all displayed on our pin board.

Details are also in the year book - copies in the clubrooms - and on the WCA website link here

Covid-19 Policy

Please continue to follow the public health measures advised by government under the Covid Protection Framework when on Club premises, and take care of yourselves at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

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