Welcome to the Wellington Municipal Croquet Club
Have-a-Go Hires - Bookings are now closed for the 2025-26 Season. We look forward to welcoming you next season.
What’s Happening in February
WMCC GC Intermediate Tournament
This is a first for our club. Our Intermediate level GC players (hcps 6 - 9) identified a lack of competition for players at their level and suggested we run a tournament for them. Not too strenuous, just four or five games over one day. So that’s what we’re doing on Tuesday 10 February. The idea has been very well received by other clubs and we very quickly had a full field of 12 players. As well as players from WMCC, we have entrants from Kelburn, Khandallah, Plimmerton, Waikanae and Waimarie-Hutt Valley.
So remember - No Club Play on Tuesday 10 February, but lots of croquet to watch.
Queen Margaret College Croquet
Pupils from the college will be introduced to croquet on the Tuesday and Wednesday 17 and 18 February between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. There will be up to 50 girls at each session, and we will need at least 6 volunteers each day to assist. Please put your name on the list in the Clubhouse if you can help.
WMCC Event 18 GC Open Handicap Singles.
We are holding a mini gala on Saturday 14th February with 2 games for each player and a BBQ lunch provided. Matches may be played before the 14th and will continue throughout February with the aim of completing the round robin by 28th Feb.
Kelburn CC use of WMCC Lawns
The refurbishment of the Kelburn lawns has been significantly delayed so the arrangement whereby Kelburn members can use our lawns on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons is likely to continue for some time yet. However, please note that from now on Kelburn members will not use our Lawn 3 if it is booked on the Notice Board for WMCC competition games.
Have-a-Gos
Thanks – to all those club members who willingly gave up their time to help with the Club’s Have a Go programme this season. HaG at WMCC has been very successful with 25 events booked this year and our hardworking Treasurer is “Smiling all the way to the Bank” with the income that this has generated for the club. There are still a few HaG events to go stretching into February so we still need volunteers.
What’s Happening in January
Welcome to 2026
Club competitions, Friday Frolics, “Bring a Kid” Day, GC Open Hcp Singles Entries, Kelburn Club
club competitions
The lawns are playing beautifully and the weather has mostly come right so we’re looking forward to lots more croquet this summer! Club comps are progressing well (some better than others) with many matches played and some of the Block winners already decided. No time to rest though - there are lots more to play.
With the club draws being very busy, don’t forget you can play Monday and Thursday afternoons and Fridays. Friday mornings in particular are very popular for matches so book your time and lawn on the whiteboard to avoid disappointment.
GC Open Advantage Hcp Singles
Entries for this competition close on 25 January. If you haven’t already entered add your name to the list on the whiteboard. We’re planning to kick start the competition with a mini tournament and BBQ on Saturday 14 February, so tick that box if you’re available. If you’re not available on the 14th that doesn’t matter - you’ll just miss a free lunch!
Friday Frolics
Friday frolics starts again on 9 January. Come along just before 2 pm 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.
“bring a kid” day”
We’re holding our traditional day hosting young family members and friends on Tuesday 20 January. Bring along a grandchild, niece, nephew or neighbour and watch the youngsters have fun.
Kelburn club
Unfortunately, Kelburn’s lawns are still not ready for them. We will continue to host their club members on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for at least a couple more months.
Congratulations to:
Baubre Murray - Runner-up South Taranaki AC Open Singles
Susan Leuchars - Runner-up Rose Gardens Triton AC 4+ Singles
Dave Van Os - Winner WCA Silver Badge Hcps 9 to 16
Graeme Fisher - Winner CNZ AC Heenan Plate Singles
Graeme Fisher & Partner - Winners CNZ AC Doubles Championship
Harps Tahurangi & Partner - Runners-up CNZ AC Doubles Championship
Graeme Fisher - Winner North Island AC Singles 0+ hcps
Graeme Fisher -Runner-up North Island AC Singles Plate
Susan Leuchars & Tony Sutich - Successful Challenge for the Gold Buttons (AC Intermediate Grade) v Plimmerton
Harps Tahurangi & Mark Huttley - Successful Defense of the Paul Skinley Trophy (GC Open Grade) v Kelburn
Dick Smith - Runner-up Marton AC Open Singles
Alison Robinson - Winner WCA Women’s Singles
Baubre Murray - Runner-up WCA Women’s Singles
Harps Tahurangi & Mark Huttley - Successful Challenge for the Pollock Stars (AC Open Grade) v Kelburn
Mark Huttley & Dick Smith - Successful Defense of the Paul Skinley Trophy (GC Open Grade) v Plimmerton
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
Flyers for WMCC hosted Tournaments
WMCC GC Level Singles Hcps -6 to +2
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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