People
President: Yvonne Crofts
Vice President: Gail Stocker
Secretary: Victoria Gibson
Treasurer: Michael Franck
Club Captain:
News
Ripview Shield
Congratulations to Laurene Richmond for winning the RipView Shield
QBTCC Newsletter
A monthly newsletter will be started up again by QBTCC and they have asked that our club contribute to this. If anyone comes across some interesting articles please pass them on to Yvonne
Golf Croquet Pennant
Golf croquet pennant will be held during March and April. Each team is have at least 3 players with 2 or 3 emergencies. Elvia, Michael and Eleanor will represent QCC.
Club Facilities
There is one A lawn which can become two B lawns. The bowling club lawns are also made available to us when possible. One lawn is available generally once a week and the other lawns are used for special tournaments.
Both Association and Golf Croquet are played at the club (see weekly schedule).
New Players
Generaly new players at the club start with golf croquet. Beginners are most welcome but it is advisable to ring the club captain to ensure that there is someone present to help.
Association lessons are available by arrangement - email Anne Molloy if interested.
Dress
Casual dress is worn except for formal croquet events including the
Thursday social days during the season. Shoes must be flat (i.e. no
heel) however if the bowling lawns are used the shoes must have a smooth sole.
Season
The croquet season is from August to May. During winter the court is generally available however it would be wise to contact either of the club captains to ensure that there will be other players present.
Court Usage
The weekly schedule for court use is as follows
| Wednesday | 9.30 AM | GC | 1.00 PM | AC |
| Saturday | 9.30 AM | GC | 1.00 PM | AC |
AC Association croquet, GC Golf Croquet
Special Events
Twilight Golf Croquet at the club on Mondays at 5pm during daylight savings
Friday March 14 2008 Drysdale Golf Croquet Social Day
Saturday March 29 2008 Drysdale Association Doubles Day
Saturday April 5 2008 Thomas Memorial Doubles Day (Association)
Friday April 11 2008 Golf Croquet Doubles Social Day
Geelong Social Days (Association)
These are organized on a monthly roster with visitors most welcome.
Be there about 9.00 AM for a 9.30 AM start but check if you haven't been before as sometimes games need to be rescheduled if courts are undergoing maintenance.
| 1st | Thursday | Queenscliff |
| 2nd | Thursday | Drysdale |
| 3rd | Thursday | Belmont |
| 4tht | Thursday | Eastern Park |
| 5th | Thursday | GCA at a selected club |
Visitors
Visitors are most welcome at the club. You may wish to arrive about 15 minutes before the scheduled start although it is advisable to notify one of the captains to ensure that there will be play that day.
Fees
Green fees for non members are $5.00 per day including GST and tea or coffee.
Club Membership
Club Membership includes registration with the GCA (Geelong Croquet Association) and the VCA (Victorian Croquet Association.) As a member of the croquet club you become a member of
the Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club. Join as a member to take advantage of our rewards program. Click here for details
More croquet information can be obtained at the Victorian Croquet Association web site.
The
Geelong Croquet Association has information about croquet in the Bellarine to Colac area.
If you have any relevant information for this page, including photos, send them to Anne Molloy
This site was last updated 24/2/08
