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NELSON BAY CROQUET CLUB
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Nelson Bay Croquet Club has been established for 29 years. It is located in the Blue Water Paradise of Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle, NSW. Membership is open to all who are interested in the game, and visitors are warmly welcomed.
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Members play two the three internationally recognised forms of Croquet – Golf and Ricochet - at present, there are no regular Association games. The Club plays both social and competitive games five days each week on four professionally maintained full sized courts and has a small clubhouse on-site. We also have an active program of social events.
Playing schedule available here:
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
CLUB COMPETITIONS 2026
Monday 26th January
Sunday 1st March
Sunday 29th March
Sunday 12th April
Monday 11th May
Sunday 14th June
Wednesday 17th June
July/October
Sunday 5th July
Sunday 2nd August
Sunday 13th September
Sunday 25th October
3-hoop Thong
Autumn Doubles
Handicap Singles
Thompson Trophy – Novice
Winter Doubles
Thompson Trophy - C Grade
Gala Day
Ricochet Knock-Out
Thompson Trophy - B Grade
Thompson Trophy - A Grade
Blowes Shield Doubles
President’s Cup
HUNTER ZONE HUB ACTIVITIES 2026
Thursday 5th February
Tuesday 10th February
Thursday 5th March
Saturday 7th March
Friday 20th March
Tuesday 7th May
Tuesday 14th May
Saturday 13th June
Division 3 GC Jumping
Promoting AC
RC Strategy & Using Bisques
GC Rules
Gateball
Division 2 GC Workshop
Promoting RC
GC High-Low Gala Day
Hunter Zone Hub activities are for all players – if you are interested contact Marion Davies to register your interest.
Email: marion.dawn6@gmail.com
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All activities are scheduled at Lake Macquarie Croquet Centre, Glendale (Toronto Croquet Club).
COACHING DATES 2026
Regular Coaching Sessions
Monday afternoons – all, content as required
State Pennants – as requested by teams
Wednesday 25th February – use of extra turns
Wednesday 8th April – beginner coaching
Coaching – Kate McLoughlin & Peter Freer
Sunday 19th April (afternoon) – Division 3
Monday 20th April (morning) - Division 1 & 2
Monday 20th April (afternoon) - Coaches
Coaching – Pam Barnwell & Derek Bull
Monday 3rd August (morning) – Division 2 Tactics
PACE (Player and Coach Education)
PACE is the CNSW Pathway Program to educate and support Players and Coaches.
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A PACE Workshop is being held at Lake Macquarie Croquet Centre, Glendale (Toronto Croquet Club) on Thursday 23rd April 2026.
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if you are interested contact Marion Davies to register your interest.
Email: marion.dawn6@gmail.com
LATEST NEWS
AUSTRALIA DAY - 3-HOOP THONG KNOCK-OUT
Monday 26th January 2026
31 members and guests joined in the celebrations for Australia Day 2026.
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Many donned red, white and blue or green and gold while playing social croquet prior to the main event of the day, the 3-hoop thong knock-out challenge. Following several shock results, the final saw Rob Batho triumph 2-0 over Rae Uptin.
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A special feature of the festivities was Karen Lilly on the lagerphone - a treat!!
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Congratulations to Faby Batho and her band of willing helpers for the sausage sizzle that was enjoyed by all.
Australia Day Fun
Attentive audience
Let the fun begin!!
Rob Batho
Winner 3-Hoop Challenge
Play from the day
All courts in play
CROQUET & PIZZA NIGHT
Saturday 3rd January 2026
The first social event of the year was a social croquet and pizza night on Saturday 3rd January 2026.
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20 members enjoyed twilight croquet followed by a pizza dinner.
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A great evening, well-organised by Faby Batho (who unfortunately was ill and could not attend!!).
COURT MAINTENANCE DECEMBER 2025
The annual scarifying, coring and top dressing of Courts 1 and 2 was carried out on 17th December 2025.
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The courts will not be available for play until the end of January 2026 in order for them to recover. The playing surface will be much improved when they are returned to service.
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Until then, play will be available on Courts 3 and 4 only.
