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NELSON BAY CROQUET CLUB
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Please note that following the annual court maintenance to Court 1 and 2, only Courts 3 and 4 will be available for play until the end of January 2026..
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Nelson Bay Croquet Club has been established for 29 years. It is located in the Blue Water Paradise of Port Stephens, just north of Newcastle, NSW. Membership is open to all who are interested in the game, and visitors are warmly welcomed.
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Members play two the three internationally recognised forms of Croquet – Golf and Ricochet - at present, there are no regular Association games. The Club plays both social and competitive games five days each week on four professionally maintained full sized courts and has a small clubhouse on-site. We also have an active program of social events.
Playing schedule available here:
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
CLUB COMPETITIONS 2026
The Club's competition schedule for 2026 will be released in early 2026
HUNTER ZONE HUB ACTIVITIES 2026
The Hunter Zone Hub activities for 2026 will be released soon.
Hunter Zone Hub activities are for all players – if you are interested contact Marion Davies to register your interest.
Email: marion.dawn6@gmail.com
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All activities are scheduled at Lake Macquarie Croquet Centre, Glendale (Toronto Croquet Club).
LATEST NEWS
COURT MAINTENANCE DECEMBER 2025
The annual scarifying, coring and top dressing of Courts 1 and 2 was carried out on 17th December 2025.
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The courts will not be available for play until the end of January 2026 in order for them to recover. The playing surface will be much improved when they are returned to service.
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Until then, play will be available on Courts 3 and 4 only.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS & PRESENTATION LUNCH
SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER 2025
Just over 50 members and guests attended the annual Christmas Party & Presentation Lunch held at the clubhouse on Sunday 14th December 2025.
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President Gary Allan together with Life Member Margaret-Rose Thompson presented the club trophies:
Presidents Cup
Thompson Trophy
A Grade
B Grade
C Grade
Novice
Blowes Shield
Ricochet Knock-out
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Congratulations to Faby Batho and her band of willing helpers for the wonderful catering for the party.
Marty Quirke
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Pamela Barnwell
Gary Allan
Colin Bailey
Barbara Burgess
Rae Uptin & Bryce Patterson
Cheryl Lloyd
Life Member
Margaret-Rose Thompson
What a shirt!!
Christmas lunch in full swing
Trophy Presentations
Play / Raffle / Outgoing Committee