What's New
on the Croquet Australia WebSite
| 1 September | Final list of players, and allocation into Eights, for the 2010 President's Eights |
| 25 August | Results from the GC Championships will be updated regularly throughout the tournament |
| 20 August | Programme (including draw information) for the Gold Medal, Interstate Shield, Men's & Women's GC Singles Championships (revised 21 August) |
| 16 August | The 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Australian Croquet Association Incorporated will be held on Monday 28th March 2011 in Tasmania (preliminary details and nomination form). |
| 13 August | The restriction excluding "stop-on-the-bell" games has been removed from eligibility criteria for inclusion in the World AC Rankings. Current Guidelines. |
| 10 August | Information [PDF]v & Conditions [PDF] for the 2010 National AC Handicap Championships (Hobart, Tas) Entry Form [Word, PDF] |
| 9 August | Information [PDF] & Conditions [PDF] for the 2010 National GC Handicap Championships (Perth, WA) Accommodation Information There will be a trial rule change as part of the 2010 National GC Handicap Event Entry Form [Word, PDF] |
| 2 July | The winner of the "Name the MacRob Team Mascot" competition |
| 30 June | Information [Word, PDF] and Entry Form [Word, PDF] for the 2010 Men's & Women's Golf Croquet Championships (28-31 August) - closing date 7 August |
| 10 June | Announcement of new ACA executive Director |
| 30 May | Australian selections for the WCF Over 50 Golf Croquet Championship |
| 23 May | The Sunshine Coast Region of Qld has withdrawn its offer to conduct the World AC Championships in 2012. Consideration of offers from other States is underway. |
| 18 May | MacRob Team Mascot Competition |
| 16 May | The WCF World AC Championships will be conducted on the Sunshine Coast (QLD) from 23 April to 1 May 2012 |
| 12 May | Results from the Australian Golf Croquet Open Singles & Doubles will be available as they come to hand |
| 10 May | Program for the Australian Golf Croquet Open Singles & Doubles (Hunter Valley, NSW) |
| 3 May | Instruction on Setting an Initial GC Handicap for a Player Experienced in AC (effective: 3 May 2010) |
| 28 April | Croquet Australia Office and Job Vacancy Conditions of Play and Draws (singles & doubles) for the Australian Golf Croquet Championships (15-23 May) |
| 14 April | ACA Handbook updated Minutes from the 2010 ACA AGM Minutes from November 2009 players meeting and ACA responses |
| 8 April | ACA Investment Policy update Office Bearers & Officials (after 2010 AGM) Dates & venues announced for 2011 AG Gold Medal, Men's & Women's Singles and Eire Cup The Inaugural GC President's Eights will be held from 11-14 February 2001 at the VCC, Melbourne |
| 30 March | Tournament Regulations updated. One very minor wording change only - 24(f) to read "appropriate enclosed footwear". |
| 17 March | Results from the Gold/Silver Medal, the Men's & Women's Open AC Singles; and the Eire Cup |
| 15 March | Programme for the Eire Cup, Gold Medal, and Men's & Women's AC Singles Championship |
| 14 March | 2010 AGM Council Pack |
| 11 March | Draws for the Men's & Women's National AC Championships. Final Conditions of Play. Important information for all competitors. Start times for Day 1. |
| 10 March | Added a link to the 2010 MacRobertson Shield web site from the ACA MacRob 2010 page |
| 9 March | Updated date information - regarding the 2010 Australian Golf Croquet Open Singles & Doubles (15-23 May) in the Hunter Valley (NSW) Entries close 9 April |
| 4 March | Updated Conditions of Play for the National AC Championships |
| 1 March | Flight Centre and the ACA – an opportunity for all croquet players to support croquet [media release] |
| 14 February | New Handicapping Regulations for both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet will come into effect on 15 March 2010. Summary of the changes; the revised Regulations (AC and GC); new AC Handicap Card; updated Fact Sheet |
| 10 February | WCF press release regarding the 4th WCF Women's World Golf Croquet Championship. |
| 6 February | Amendments to the Member Protection Policy relating to Part B Working with Children in accordance with legislative changes. Amended Anti-Doping Policy. The amendments relate to a small number of definitions highlighted on page 45. |
| 21 January | The Croquet Australia Tournament Regulations have been updated. An explanation of the changes. An announcement from the ACA regarding Coaching by Spectators and Receiving Advice. |
| 20 January | Amended entry form for the AC Nationals [PDF, Word] - please note the change of closing date - now 26 February (not 3 March) |
| 18 January 2010 | Entry forms for the AC Nationals (March 2010) [PDF, Word]; Conditions of Play [PDF, Word]; Eire Cup team nominations [PDF, Word] Updated Strategic Plan (2009-2011) Information from the English CA regarding the 2010 MacRobertson Shield |
| 15 December | Announcement of the 2010 Australian MacRobertson Shield Team |
| 5 December | Alix Verge wins the 3rd WCF Women's World Golf Croquet Championship: ACA Media Release Videos and Photos |
| 19 November | Link for the live results from the WCF Women's World GC Championship |
| 17 November | 2010 Junior Scholarships |
| 16 November | ACA information release on player disqualification from the Australian Open Singles Championship |
| 14 November | Details on the WCF Women's World Golf Croquet Champonship; souvenir programme for the [PDF, 1.8MB] |
| 24 October 2009 | Program for the AC Open Doubles & Singles including the draws. Please note drinks, snacks and delicious freshly-made lunches will be available for purchase at all venues at very reasonable prices. |
| 22 October 2009 | Results from the National Gc Handicap Tournament are being posted during the tournament (Doubles: Blocks, KO; Singles: Blocks, KO) |
| 21 October 2009 | Results from the National AC Championships will be posted regularly during the tournament |
| 14 October 2009 | Results from the National AC Handicap Championships will be posted regularly during the tournament |
| 13 October 2009 | Program for the National GC Handicap Championships [Word | PDF] |
| 6 October 2009 | List of entries received for the National AC Championships (doubles & singles) |
| 3 October 2009 | Information from the WCF on the 2010 WADA Prohitibed List |
| 1 October 2009 | National AC Handicap Championships Draws - Singles, Doubles Results from the President's Eights (2-5 October) will be updated regularly during the tournament |
| 27 September 2009 | New Club Grant Application form [ Word, PDF] ACA Laws Committee Ruling on Association Croquet Law 16(a) [Word, PDF] |
| 15 September 2009 | WCF Elections |
| 8 September 2009 | MacRobertson Shield squad training information |
| 5 September 2009 | Preliminary information on the 2010 ACA AGM |
| 28 August 2009 | Results from the Australian GC Open Singles and Interstate Shield. Tournament Programme |
| 25 August 2009 | Australian Association Croquet National Championships (singles and doubles): Entry Form (PDF | Word) & Conditions of Play (PDF | Word). Entries close 2 October. |
| 24 August 2009 | Latest ACA Price list |
| 20 August 2009 | Announcment on ACA deal with Budget Car Rentals. |
| 20 August 2009 | Revised ACA Investment Policy |
| 4 August 2009 | Australian Golf Croquet Handicap Championships: Entry Form ( PDF | Word ) & Conditions of Play ( PDF | Word ). Entries close 4 September. |
| 4 August 2009 | Australian Association Croquet Handicap Championships: Entry Form ( PDF | Word ) & Conditions of Play ( PDF | Word ). Entries close 4 September. |
| 4 August 2009 | Australian team Coach, Steve Jones, would like to announce that he will be conducting a training weekend for the MacRobertson Shield Squad at the Victorian Croquet Centre on 22/23 August 2009. |
| 29 July 2009 | Open Singles Golf Croquet Championship of Australia list of entries. |
| 6 July 2009 | ACA Executive statement regarding Referees on Call (from the 2009 AGM) |
| 29 June 2009 | Open Singles Golf Croquet Championship of Australia and Interstate Shield: entry form (PDF | Word) & Conditions of Play (entries close 26 July) |
| 9 June 2009 | 2010 MacRobertson Shield squad announcement |
| 27 May 2009 | Australian Selections and Wild Card nominations for the 3rd WCF Women's Golf Croquet Championship |
| 18 May 2009 | Minutes of the 2009 ACA AGM |
| 17 May 2009 | Tournament Expenses Estimate/Claim form (Word, PDF) |
| 1 May 2009 |
Announcement regarding the position of Australian Team Coach
The results for the Australian Women's Golf Croquet Singles (updated as they come to hand). |
| 25 April 2009 | ACA Handbook (as amended at the 2009 AGM) The Program (including Draw & Conditions) for the inaugural Australian Women's Golf Croquet Singles |
| 21 April 2009 | Under-21 GC Selections for the WCF Championship |
| 1 April 2009 | The 2009 AGM was held on 30 March: Office bearers; 2009-2011 Strategic Plan; Executive Director and President Reports. |
| 17 Mar 2009 | Information about a subscription charge increase for the ACA Magazine |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Results from the: Australian Gold/Silver Medal Men's & Women's AC Open Singles Results from the Interstate Cup (Eire Cup) |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Program for the Sydney Championships (PDF, Word)
[includes the Eire Cup, Gold Medal and other information] Men's & Women's Draw (PDF, Excel) |
| 4 Feb 2009 | Selectors Update |
| 28 Jan 2009 | The Association Croquet Handicapping Card has been updated - based on feedback received. A Fact Sheet is available explaining aspects of the National Handicapping System as it applies to both Association Croquet & Golf Croquet. |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Entry form (PDF, Word) for the Women's GC Singles Championship |
| 1 Jan 2009 | Announcement of the Women's GC Singles Championship Entry forms (Word, PDF) for the National AC Championships (Sydney, March 2009) The final Executive Circular for 2008 |
| 30 December | A new Anti-Doping Policy and Australian Tournament Regulations come into effect on 1 Janaury 2009 |
| 16 December | Australian selections for the 2009 WCF Association Croquet World Championships |
| 12 December | Winners of the Photo Competition |
| 6 December 2008 | Minutes from the Players Meeting (Nov 2008) Handicapping Circular - update to AC Handicapping Regulations |
| 2 December 2008 | Photos from the 2008 Australian Open Doubles & Singles (Victorian Croquet Centre) |
| 20 November 2008 | Results from the Open: doubles and singles |
| 8 October 2008 | Details on the new ACA Patron |
| 1 October 2008 | |
| 27 September 2008 | Selectors Update |
| 5 September 2008 | Results from the Golf Croquet Open Singles and Interstate Shield Updated Tournament Regulations - amendments from the May 2008 revision to Regulations 1(c), 15(c)(2), 17(c), 22 and 23(b) |
| 7 August 2008 | Updates from the Selectors with information for players Executive Circular #1 for 2008 |
| 16 July 2008 | Information from our insurance broker is available under the "Governance" menu items. |
| 8 July 2008 | Croquet Australia wish to announce publication of the amended Selection Policy (to take effect on 8 August 2008). The amendments take into account matters pertaining to selection for Golf Croquet events. We would like to thank Stephen Meatheringham for drafting the amendments and editing the document. |
7 June 2008 |
A selection of aricles and photos from the June Magazine |
| 4 June 2008 | Australia will be hosting the 3rd WCF Women's World Golf Croquet Championship - WCF Press Release |
| 29 May 2008 | The National Director of Refereeing (Owen Edwards) has produced the Golf Croquet Referees Manual. |
| 28 May 2008 | Information for players regarding Engraving of Trophies |
| 22 May 2008 | ACA AC Tournament Regulations updated to include an Impasse Regulation (Reg 16). Updated information from ASADA on TUE and STUE exemptions now available on our ASADA page. |
| 19 May 2008 | An amended Member Protection Policy (MPP) comes into effect on 1 June 2008; information for state associations The Seeding & Draw Procedures for ACA tournaments have been updated based on feedback from the last nationals. The ACA has conducted a review of the various aspects of the format of national AC tournaments. The Executive has accepted recommendations contained in that report. |
| 10 May 2008 | The Minutes of the Plenary Session and the ACA AGM (Brisbane, April 2008) ASADA's Fact Sheets have been updated on the ASADA website. The fact sheets are designed to provide players and support personnel with vital anti-doping information. |
| 30 April 2008 | The Rules of Ricochet and the Handicapping card (from
Queensland). All enquiries should be directed to
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| 21 April 2008 | The Minutes of the players meeting (March 2008, Brisbane) are now available. The latest Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASBMAC) Thereputic Use Eexemption (TUE) application form can be found on their website at http://www.asdmac.org.au/apply.htm (it is linked to from the ASADA information page on this web site). |
| 19 April 2008 | The Guidelines for Golf Croquet results to be included in the World Rankings has changed slightly. We have been advised by Sephen Mulliner that the minimum game time limit has been lowered from 60 minutes to 45 minutes. |
| 9 April 2008 | Articles and information from the March 2008 ACA Magazine |
| 27 March 2008 | Information from ASADA and WADA on colostrum. |
| 25 March 2008 | Results for the Eire Cup and Men's & Women's singles and the Gold Medal |
| 14 March 2008 | The 2008 revision to the laws of Association Croquet has been ratified by the four governing bodies of the ILC. The Laws will take effect in Australia from 1 May 2008. The new Laws Book may be purchased from your state association. There are links on the Laws page to the revised edition of the laws (including a marked up copy) and also the official rulings document. |
| 12 March 2008 | John Riches (National Coaching Director) has produced a new series of booklets which are available for sale from him |
| 11 March 2008 | I encourage people to send me photos showing all aspects of Australian croquet - not just the best players, but all standards. This is not a competition simply a call for photos for the web site. |
| 7 March 2008 | Updated Australian Tournament Regulations (PDF) Information from the WCF on the updated World Anti-Doping Code |
| 4 March 2008 | Feedback from the Minutes of the Players Meeeting |
| 21 February 2008 | Dates and the city for the 2009
Australian Open Singles and Doubles AC championships have been announced: Adelaide 31st October - 8th Nov 2009 |
| 14 February 2008 | Beat the Heat - information flyer from Sports Medicine Australia |
| 7 February 2008 | Information from the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency (ASADA) on the use of Finasteride and Cannabinoids and the possibility of doping. |
| 29 January 2008 | From time to time articles and other information from the ACA Magazine will be made available on this web site. |
| 9 January 2008 | The Panel who were tasked with the Enquiry and Report arising out of the events at the Australian Open Doubles on 5 November 2007 have presented their findings. That Report is available for public access (PDF). |
| 31 December 2007 | A new ACA Logo has been accepted. |
| 29 December 2007 | The winners of the ACA Photo competition and their entries are available. |
| 22 December 2007 | Thanks to research by Owen Edwards we now have much more information (format, where played and runners-up) regarding the history of various events: GC and AC. You can find it linked from the Nationals History page. |
| 19 December 2007 | Executive Circular No. 3 (PDF) |
| 18 December 2007 | Updated information from ASADA on the WADA 2008 Prohibited list |
| 10 December 2007 | Seeding & Draw Procedures for ACA Events |
| 3 December 2007 | Minutes of the players meeting (held 7 November) |
| 27 November 2007 | National Handicapping Regulations for Golf Croquet, and guidelines for inclusion of events in the Golf Croquet World Ranking System are available from the Handicapping page. |
| 5 November 2007 | Thanks to Owen Edwards we now have some historical information on the Australian Open Golf Croquet Singles Championships. |
| 1 November 2007 | Results from the Australian Open Doubles and Singles championships |
| 28 October 2007 | Knockout results from the National Golf Croquet Handicap Singles and Doubles (Deniliquin) |
| 11 September 2007 | The CroquetWeb compilation of online croquet-related resources is now incorporated into a single page on the Croquet Australia web site. |
| 10 July 2007 | Revised ACA Pricelist available (PDF). Information on Golf Croquet Tactics & Teaching Golf Croquet from Christine Pont (National Director of Golf Croquet). |
| 5 July 2007 | Executive Circular #2 for 2007 (PDF) |
| 25 June 2007 | The WCF have published a set of official rules for Garden Croquet |
| 5 June 2007 | The 2007 Laws of Golf Croquet have been accepted by the ACA and are available in PDF format. |
| 29 May 2007 | The ACA Anti-Doping Policy (May 2007) is available (PDF format) |
| 20 May 2007 | A copy of the ACA Investment Policy [PDF] |
| 3 May 2007 | The minutes of the 2007 ACA AGM [PDF] and the Plenary Session [PDF] are now online |
| 4 April 2007 | The current list of elected and appointed officials after the 2007 AGM |
| 27 February 2007 | Updated National Handicapping Regulations (PDF) have been released. These supersede any previously released regulations and circulars. |
| 26 February 2007 | Results from the Australia vs New Zealand A Series Congratulations to Tim Murphy on his victory and to Kevin Beard also for making the final. |
| 18 January 2007 | The first Executive Circular for 2007 is available. |
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