Croquet in Queensland is Growing
The Croquet Association of Queensland want more people like you to enjoy croquet.
What’s Happening To Improve Croquet?
Six Aims and Four Ideals Unite Croquet in Queensland
Over 160 years of tradition all across Queensland.
Croquet holds an important place in Queensland society as an active gathering place.
Played from Cairns to the Tweed, from New Farm to Dalby croquet invites people to come and try our elegant and tactical game.
Played from Cairns to the Tweed, from New Farm to Dalby croquet invites people to come and try our elegant and tactical game.
Lord Lamington liked cake and croquet.
…and still today it is tradition for half way through play for the bell to ring to call for morning tea and conversation in the club house.
Croquet attracts people because it is a challenging sport of strategic thinking and controlled execution. Easy to play, difficult to master.
People join their local croquet club for specific but varied reasons.
This is why we play
Frequently asked questions
"I'm the kind of person who likes to stay mentally sharp. Will croquet challenge me?
People like you are exactly who croquet is for.
If you enjoyed the strategic thinking of your career and miss having complex problems to solve, croquet offers endless tactical depth. Every shot is a mini-puzzle, every game a tactical battle on grass. Our members who value mental stimulation tell us croquet keeps them sharp. You want something that respects your intelligence. That's croquet.
I prefer smaller, genuine communities over large, impersonal groups. Is croquet for me?
People like you thrive in croquet clubs.
Unlike big gyms or massive sporting venues, croquet clubs are intimate. You'll know everyone's name within weeks. Our members are people who value quality conversations. If you're someone who misses knowing your neighbours and wants community that feels real, you'll find your people here.
I've always been more interested in strategy than athleticism. Does that matter in croquet?
People like you dominate at croquet.
While physical sports reward raw power and speed, croquet rewards patience, planning, and outsmarting your opponent. Our best players aren't the fastest or strongest but the ones who can visualise three moves ahead and adapt their strategy mid-game. If you're the type who enjoyed outthinking competitors rather than outrunning them, croquet lets you win with your mind. Your experience becomes your advantage.
I don't want another obligation. I need flexibility.
People like you appreciate how croquet works.
There are no fixed teams depending on you, no scheduled matches you must attend, no guilt if life gets busy. Our members who value autonomy show up when it suits them; some play daily, others monthly. You're in control of your commitment. If you're someone who left the workforce specifically to escape rigid schedules, croquet respects that freedom. Play when you want, leave when you're done.
I miss having beautiful outdoor space now that I've downsized into a unit. Can croquet fill that gap?
People like you join croquet for exactly this reason.
After selling the family home, our members tell us they craved a reason to be outdoors regularly without the maintenance burden. Your croquet club can become your garden with beautiful greens, Queensland sunshine, and a place that feels like yours to enjoy whenever you want. If you're someone who values time spent outside, croquet gives you that.
I'm attracted to things with depth and history, not passing fads. Is croquet classical and timeless?
People like you discover croquet has 160 years of tradition in Queensland alone.
Croquet isn't a trend or a fitness craze, it's a game that rewards years of refinement, where experienced players are revered and mastery takes time. If you're someone who appreciates craftsmanship, tradition, and pursuits that can occupy you for decades, croquet offers lifetime depth. It is something worth investing in.
I value genuine social connection more than superficial interaction. Will I find that?
People like you find croquet rich in real relationships.
Unlike activities where you're side-by-side but rarely talking, croquet naturally creates conversation. You're strategising, laughing at mistakes, discussing tactics between shots. If you're someone who wants meaningful connections the croquet community delivers.
I'm independent-minded. I don't like being pushed into things. How does croquet work?
People like you respond to croquet's permission-based approach.
We invite; we never pressure. Try it when you're curious, leave if it's not for you, come back when you're ready. Our clubs operate on the principle that adults make their own choices. There are no hard sells, no guilt trips, no membership pushes. If you're someone who hates traditional marketing and values your own autonomy, you'll appreciate how croquet lets you decide at your own pace.
I consider myself a lifelong learner. Will I keep improving at croquet?
People like you never stop learning in croquet.
Even players with 20+ years of experience discover new techniques, refine their swing, and deepen their strategic understanding of croquet. If you're someone who gets bored once you've "mastered" something, croquet's tactical complexity ensures you'll always have something new to explore. The best part? Learning feels like fun.
I'm quality-conscious. I'd rather do one thing well than many things poorly. Does croquet fit?
People like you appreciate croquet's focus.
Instead of flitting between activities, you invest deeply in pursuits worth your time. Croquet rewards that approach. The more you play, the richer it becomes. Our competitive members tell us they spend three afternoons a week mastering croquet preparing for the next competition. If you're someone who values craftsmanship and depth of thought, croquet becomes a lifetime pursuit worthy of your attention.
I'm skeptical of most 'retirement activities.' Will croquet feel patronising?
People like you reject activities designed to "keep retirees busy."
Croquet isn't bingo or gentle chair yoga. It's a legitimate international sport with tactical complexity that respects your intelligence. Our members find croquet treats them as serious players, not elderly clients. If you're someone who wants genuine challenge and community, not age-segregated entertainment, croquet meets you as an equal.