About
The Ballarat Western Croquet Club is a friendly and welcoming sports club located at 204 Ripon Street South in Ballarat, Victoria. All visitors, regardless of their croquet skills, are invited to come and try croquet with free, no obligation sessions to help them decide if it's the sport for them. The club holds golf croquet social tournaments in May and October.
The club has regular play days on Tuesday from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm for golf croquet, Friday from 9:15 am to 12 pm, and Saturday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm for association and/or golf croquet. Golf croquet is also played on Wednesday evenings during daylight savings time. Corporate, school, or group bookings are welcome.
The Ballarat Western Croquet Club has a rich history that dates back to 1904, when games were played on private lawns. The current clubrooms and lawns were opened on 6th December 1913.
The club boasts a dedicated and experienced committee, including President Warren Trenorden, Club Secretary Jenny Leviston, and Club Treasurer Sue Purves. They can be contacted for any inquiries or details about the club.
The club emphasises a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, welcoming all players regardless of their skill level. Newcomers can expect assistance in learning the basic skills required to play croquet. Players are advised to wear flat shoes and come prepared to have fun.
For any further information or bookings, interested individuals can contact the club through email at westerncroquetclub@gmail. Com or by phone at 0407 501 263 (Warren Trenorden) or 0409 957 310 (Jenny Leviston). Postal correspondence can be sent to 204 Ripon Street South, Ballarat, 3350.
The Ballarat Western Croquet Club has a proud history of member successes in various tournaments, including the Ballarat & District Croquet Association Open Doubles and Open Singles. The club's achievements signify its dedication to advancing croquet in Victoria.
In summary, the Ballarat Western Croquet Club is a friendly and welcoming sports club that invites individuals of all skill levels to come and try croquet. With a rich history and experienced committee members, the club offers regular play days and tournaments for both golf and association croquet. Whether for personal enjoyment or competitive play, the Ballarat Western Croquet Club provides a supportive environment for all.