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Strathfield Croquet Club Inc.
Croquet - an enjoyable, affordable, lifetime sport for all ages.
Contact our club via email: strathfieldcroquet@gmail.com
Strathfield Croquet Club acknowledges the Wangal people, traditional owners of the lands on which we meet and enjoy croquet.
President's Report, 2025
Ann Shaddick
President, Strathfield Croquet Club
Another successful year for Strathfield Croquet Club both on and off the lawns.
Petula, our Cub captain, will provide an outline of the Club’s numerous successes in competitions in her report.
I am pleased to see so many members “having a go” and making new croquet friends as they visit other clubs.
Cheryl, our esteemed Treasurer, will update you on our financial situation.
A special thank you to the members of the Management Committee who have generously given their time and energy in many ways throughout the year, including having a good sense of humour during Committee meetings.
You will have noticed a number of improvements to the clubhouse and grounds including the repair of the rusting roof valleys and the new driveway.
The club is in the process of working with Strathfield Council and neighbouring properties to repair a deteriorating fence and we plan to add safety hand rails beside the entry steps to the club house and the steps leading to the two storage sheds along the side of the club house.
To the trusty band of “volunteers” for kitchen and catering duty - job well done in 2025.
A special mention and sincere thanks on your behalf to Alan Smith for his efforts in setting out the hoops after the annual maintenance of the lawns and his willingness to be the Club’s general handyman - every club needs such a talent.
Strathfield Sports Club’s continued financial support has been put to good use yet again in helping us to purchase and repair equipment and maintain our gardens.
Please keep up your membership of this club, at no cost to you.
If you are a new member of our club ask any Committee member for an application form to join the Sports Club.
We are very fortunate to have such a friendly and efficient green keeping team who make every effort to present our club at its best, particularly when we are hosting competitions and coaching sessions, CNSW events and community events.
In conjunction with Strathfield Council and funding from a NSW Government Grant our club has been hosting a Connecting with Seniors program for local Chinese, and Korean residents.
Yes, we needed interpreters and the sessions have been fully booked each month so we must be doing something right.
Without the patience and management skills of our Club Secretary, Lucille, this project would not have progressed past the “discussion stage.”
On behalf of the 2024- 2025 Management Committee I wish you and your families a safe and happy festive season.
Makara Celebrates 40 years
Members of the Makara Clubs, Coogee, Cooks River, Holroyd, Hurstville, Strathfield and Sutherland, gathered at Marrickville last week to celebrate 40 years of the Makara Croquet Carnival. The Makara is a unique event organised by the 7 clubs south of the harbour. This year events in the 3 croquet codes were played, plus gateball for the first time.
Makara 40 Players
Gift From Strathfield Girls High
This generous gift was presented to our club by the students and staff from Strathfield Girls High School in appreciation of the time and effort devoted to the students by club members.
The gift includes a mug bearing the school crest, six pens, very useful for recording results, and six chocolate bars with the 6 chocolate bars all bearing the school logo.
Strathfield Croquet and Strathfield Girls High have had a mutually enjoyable association over many years.
This year 20 students have been learning to play and enjoy Golf croquet on Tuesday afternoons during third term.
Lots of fun and laughter as the girls developed their playing skills.
Congratulations, Strathfield
Enid Brown Friendship Trophy Winners, 2025
Strathfield has retained the Enid Brown Friendship Trophy for the 3rd year in a row.
Strathfield won all 3 of their rounds.
Round 1: Carmen Platt & Cherie Elias 2 - 1 v/s Eastwood
Round 2: Deb Heagney & Sally Tranter 2 -1 v/s Cheltenham
Round 3: Deb Hezgney & Pauline Hogan 2 - 0 v/s Epping
Enid Brown Friendship Trophy
The Enid Brown Friendship Trophy is an Advantage Play round robin between 4 member clubs: Cheltenham, Eastwood, Epping and Strathfield.
The Enid Brown Friendship Games were introduced in 1962. An annual event, initially in just Association Croquet, more recently the Enid Brown Trophy in Golf Croquet has been introduced. The participating clubs are Cheltenham, Eastwood, Epping, and Strathfield.
This is a very friendly tournament aimed at introducing members to competition. The final round was held on Sunday 14th September at Epping Club followed by a delicious lunch and the trophy presentation.
The 2025 croquet players from Strathfield Girls High School.
NSW Golf Croquet Advantage Doubles 2025
Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June
at Strathfield Croquet Club
It was very encouraging to see such a quick response from GC players who registered for this event.
12 pairs played in two qualifying blocks each of 6 pairs, each block playing a round robin.
An 8.00am start with 6 sessions of play each day - full days with the aim of finishing before dark.
One game played their final hoops in the dark on Wednesday afternoon with assistance from the club house verandah lights providing “just enough light” for them to complete the session.
A demanding schedule for players and referees. Many thanks to Stephen Bruce ( Southern Highlands) and Douglas Greening ( Killara) the two referees who did a fabulous job on both days of competition.
This CNSW event was a trial GC Advantage Target Scores System event, 13 point games for all qualifying block and knockout games.
All players started on a score of 0, with different Target Scores based on their handicaps. The Target scores were shown on the game result slips.
All games had a 1hour 15 minute time limit and were double banked.
Cheryl Smith, ( Strathfield’s computer/ scoring wizard), in conjunction with David Stanton ensured that the Target Scores System was given a full workout.
Congratulations to the winning pair - Maggie & Paul Gerbich ( Queanbeyan) and the runners up Ann Clifton and Peter Edsor, also from Queanbeyan.
A special thanks to our referees. Referees don’t get enough recognition.
As you will see from the photos we finished in daylight on Thursday afternoon, thanks to the co-operation of the players and officials.
Job well done by all who assisted in making this event such a success.
Tournament Manager
Ann Shaddick
NSW AC Silver Doubles 2025
Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st of May
Hosted by Strathfield Croquet Club
In spite of the predicted intense wet weather this event took place with only one cold and wet round of play. We even needed sunscreen on the second day with the sun shining brightly for the presentation of prizes and photos.
A single block of 5 pairs played a round robin with competitors travelling from Canberra, Queanbeyan, Mosman, Hunters Hill, Marrickville and Killara.
The event was won by Kathie Maloney ( Canberra) and Linda Nickles ( Queanbeyan) with Fidye Westgarth and Ron Humpherson ( Mosman) the runners up.
At the start of the final round of play any one of 3 teams were in a position to win the event.
Special thanks to the three referees who gave their time and expertise - Helen Collins (Tournament Referee), Pat Gilchrist and Maria Morton.
The Strathfield catering corps did a fabulous job keeping up the calorie level of the players and officials. The volunteer ground staff, recorders and club members who attended all added to the relaxed, friendly atmosphere whilst supporting the intense level of competition on the lawns.
Tournament Manager.
Ann Shaddick
NSW AC Silver
Winners: Kathie & Linda
NSW AC Silver
Runners Up: Fidye and Ron
Strathfield Takes Home Singles Block B Title at Young Autumn Golf Croquet Carnival
The 4-day tournament, held on 4th March -7th March 2025, saw fierce competition among a field of talented players. Ray showcased his skills and strategy, securing a dominant performance throughout the competition. His impressive play culminated in a hard-fought victory, earning him the beautifully crafted Young 2025 Winner Block B SINGLES MEDAL.
This triumph for Strathfield highlights the club's dedication to the sport and its ability to inspire its members to rise to the occasion in challenging tournaments.
DK 8/3/2025
Ray Kang from Strathfield Croquet Club, emerged victorious in the Singles Block B competition at the recent Young Autumn Carnival.
Strathfield players sweep Makara Handicap Ricochet
Hurstville President, Peter Seers, presents Alan Smith of Strathfield with his Winner's Trophy
Congratulations to Alan Smith and Jeff Regan, both from Strathfield, winner and runner-up of the recent Makara Handicap Ricochet Competition.
The Handicap Ricochet was hosted between Hurstville and Strathfield clubs. 10 players from 7 different clubs participated.
The players all enjoyed the friendly competition, which is the essence of the Makara. The next event is the Association Handicap event, to be hosted by Sutherland, in May.
Hurstville President, Peter Seers, presents Jeff Regan of Strathfield with his Runner-up Trophy