Recent CNSW Newsletters

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CNSW Newsletter, February 2024

Volunteers for CNSW
Arbitrary Changes in Handicaps
Board Update
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, December 2023

Becoming a Referee
From the Board
Friendship Days
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, November 2023

Over 50's Worlds
News from Cowra
Gateball News
Board Update
GC Pennants 2024
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up ...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, October 2023

Board Update
Gateball News
A little bit of history...
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, September 2023

Bathurst CC news
Board Update
ISS Team
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, August 2023

VALE Tony McArthur
Membership working group
Board Update
GC State Team (ISS)
Grants
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, July 2023

Board Update
Coaches
Strathfield CC
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, June 2023

Board Update
GC Pennants Finals 2 & 3
Junior Croquet
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, May 2023

Golden Mallet Award 2022
Cowra Celebrates 100 years
Board Update
Margaret Dewberry, OAM
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, April 2023

Vale "Bev" Smith
Gateball Update
Seniors' Week CRCC
Eire Cup
Board Update
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, March 2023

Vale Stephen Howes
Coaches - Club Heroes
West Pride - Marrickville
Seniors' Week
2023 GC Pennants
Board Update
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, February 2023

Club Hubs
2023 GC Pennants
Alstonville Club celebrates
Board Update
ACA News
Court lighting guidelines
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, December 2022

Golden Mallet Award 2023
GC Pennants
MacRob highlights
Referee News
Makara
Board Update
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, November 2022

Membership Survey
Croquet NSW AGM
Board Update
Ricochet News
Government Grant
Advantage Handicap (GC)
ACA news
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
History stories
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, October 2022

Interstate Shield success
Board Update
Vale Andrew Davies (CCC)
Gateball - EOI for position
Winners are Grinners
Ricochet coaching videos
Tournaments Coming Up
Southern Highlands CC
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, September 2022

Board Update
School Programs
Parkes Club - new member
Lismore Club's recovery
EOI's for CNSW roles
New GC Referees
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, August 2022

Change in Financial Year
Board Update
Vale Betty Hanna
News from New Zealand
ACA appointments
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
Interstate Team (ISS) news
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, July 2022

Toronto Club Hub
Board Update
Coaching News
Referee News
Building Membership
Pennants Finals (GC)
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, June 2022

Board Update
Nowra - 100 years
Casino - all smiles!
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, May 2022

Hubs Update
CNSW Discussion Forum
GC Refereeing News
Board Update
Northern Rivers floods
ACA news
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments Coming Up
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, April 2022

CNSW Discussion Forum
COVID-19 Guidelines
Board Update
Vale Clare Poole
ACA AGM & Forum
Northern Rivers Floods
"Come & Try" Days
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, March 2022

GC Referee protocols
2021 GC Pennants
Board Update
CNSW member forum
Northern Rivers floods
Tempe Lawns and Gardens
Eire Cup
Tournaments Coming Up
Vaccination Requirements
Winners are Grinners
Canberra Gateball Triples
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, February 2022

Ricochet Trophies' news
Board Update
Refereeing News
Coaching News
Vale Margaret Murray
Eire Cup - volunteers needed
2022 GC Pennants
Tournaments Coming Up
Vaccination Requirements
Winners are Grinners
Booking to play at Tempe
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, January 2022

Golden Mallet Awards 2021
GC Refereeing News
Board update
Eire Cup
Vale Max Hooper
Tournaments Coming Up
Vaccination Requirements
Winners are Grinners
Nelson Bay Opening Event
Booking to play at Tempe
...and other news

CNSW Newsletter, December 2021

Governor's Message
GC Selection News
Board update
State Handicapper wanted
Vale Alan Honey
Winners are Grinners
GC President's Eights
Tournaments coming up
Her Sport - Her Way Awards
Club Hubs
Booking to play at Tempe

CNSW Newsletter, November 2021

Golden Mallet Award
Help locate CNSW trophies
Board update
Club Hub Project
New Board members
Booking to play at Tempe
Grants coming up
GC Referee News
Advantage GC Handicapping
Tournaments coming up
CNSW AGM
State Handicapper wanted

CNSW Newsletter, September 2021

COVID vaccinations
Board update
Margaret Sawers steps down
Vale Chris Christopher
AC Law changes
Northern Correspondent
Infrastructure Grants
News Briefs
CNSW signin
Mullinar retires
NSW Sports Awards
Australian Masters games postponed

CNSW Newsletter, August 2021

Croquet at the Olympics
Board update
New Selection Policy
Club histories
NSW Seniors Grants
Volunteering for CNSW
Northern correspondent
Murphy's Laws of Croquet
Croquetiquette
Tournaments not coming up
Winners are Grinners
New Policies

CNSW Newsletter, June 2021

NSW votes YES
COVID stops competition in Sydney region
Board update
AC State representatives
Insurance
New AC Laws July 1
2021 GC State Team
Northern correspondent
Croquetiquette
Tournaments coming up
Winners are Grinners

CNSW Newsletter, May 2021

Oldest Club in NSW/ACT
Board update
CNSW Affiliation Fees
Northern correspondent
Croquetiquette
Using Social Media
Live streaming of croquet
3 Days of Croquet at Sawtell
Coach recertification
Tournaments coming up
Winners are Grinners
Promoting croquet

CNSW Newsletter, April 2021

World Croquet Day
Board update
Northern correspondent
EOI Gateball, AC Coach
GC Referees
Orange Autumn Carnival
Bury buries rivals
Eastern Seaboard
Lismore 90th Anniversary
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments coming up
Registering for a competition

CNSW Newsletter, March 2021

Acknowledgement of Country
Board update
Northern correspondent
Ricochet Development Officer
How to become a referee
Coaching changes
Introductory Course in croquet: Strathfield CC
Myall Park 30th Anniversary
Tournaments coming up
Winners are Grinners
News In brief
AC Laws updated

CNSW Newsletter, February 2021

Coaching Accreditation
Eire Cup postponed
Board Update
PFC Hoop Maker Event
Future of croquet
Our Northern Correspondent
The Blade: Australia's lawns
Coaching Accreditation Tour
Tournaments coming up
Winners are Grinners
Covid Guidelines
AC Selectors needed
Maitland Croquet Club extension

CNSW Newsletter, January 2021

Greetings from the Governor
Eire Cup team
2021 Board Update
Golden Mallet winner
Our Northern Correspondent
Vale Ben Durie
Vale John Grieve
Coaching Accreditation
Winners are Grinners
Tournaments coming up
COVID Update
ACA Tribunal Panel

CNSW Newsletter, December 2020

Cammeray Summertime
From the Board
Croquet in hot weather
New Board member
Coach training for NSW
Tournaments 2021
Sport NSW news & grants
Cairnlea open
Winners are grinners
Tournaments coming up
COVID Update
Junior Croquet Survey

CNSW Newsletter, November 2020

Golden Mallet Award
Update your Club details
From the Treasurer
Board Update
Lawn Maintenance Workshop
Jumping Jen from Chatswood
Bev Smith Rules!
Time to Step Up
Winners are grinners
Tournaments coming up
COVID Update

CNSW Newsletter, October 2020

Workshops get underway
Covid 19 Update
From the Chair
Pam Gentle: a coaching life
Are your AC Games too slow?
The secret of winning brooches
World premiere at Strathfield Croquet Club
Winners are grinners
New member processing and tournament entry fee refunds

CNSW Newsletter, July/August 2020

COVID Changes - What They Mean for Croquet in NSW
Board Happenings
Ask the Coach
Dubbo Croquet Club - Australian First
Some Golf Croquet Jargon
Croquet Crossword
R U OK? Day - Thursday 10th September

CNSW Newsletter, June 2020

Getting Back On The Lawns
Frequently Asked Questions
Reopening Croquet in Canberra
Introducing the Croquet NSW Patrons
Getting the CNSW Constitution right for Clubs and Members
Congratulations! Nancy McGregor (OAM) Young CC
Draft Tournament Calendar

CNSW Newsletter, May 2020

Keeping up the Momentum
Great News for Maitland
The AC State Team win the Eire Cup
CBP GRANTS NOW OPEN!
What's been happening at Nelson Bay
CNSW Photo Competition
NSW to host 2021 Interstate Cup
Ask the Coach

CNSW Newsletter, April 2020

Australia's Brian Dawson joins the WCF Hall of Fame
Chatting with Steve Loader CEO Sport NSW
Croquet Quiz
CNSW Photo Competition
CNSW COVID-19 Action Plan
and more...

CNSW Newsletter, March 2020

Tim Murphy is the CNSW AC 3 and under Champion for 2020
Reg Bamford is World Champion again
New Board Member Peter Martin
Croquet for Dementia Patients
Club news from Cessnock, Maitland, Sawtell, Wagga Wagga, Young
and more...

CNSW Newsletter, December 2019

Welcome to Head Down & Follow Through
What's Happening with Grants?
Message from the Chair
Around the Clubs
What do I get for my Affiliation Fee?
and more...

CNSW Newsletter, September 2019

Welcome to Croquet - Our Way News
Message from the Chair
2019 CNSW Golden Mallet Award
GC Interstate Shield Success
CNSW merchandise
New Golf Croquet Rule Books
The Player Pathways to Excellence Program (PPEP)
Social Media Snapshots
Club news from Nowra (YouTube News Channel).
and more...

CNSW Newsletter, June 2019

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CNSW Newsletter, March 2019

Croquet goes to Government House
Eire Cup Team
Sports Development Officer
6th WCF Women's Golf Croquet World Championship
Club news from Ballina, Coogee, Dubbo, EDSACC, Hunters Hill, Strathfield
and more...

CNSW Newsletter, December 2018

ACA GC Inter-State Shield
Something from the Administration Desk
New Board members Richard Hughes and Carol Hayes
Mid North Coast Croquet Council report for 2018
MAKARA 2018
Gateball Championships 2018
The Brutus Plate - Extreme Croquet - Rylstone NSW (
Croquet Ashes
WCF Rules of Golf Croquet - Principal changes in the 5th Edition
Strategies for using Bisques in AC
Club news from Ballina, Byron Bay, Coogee, Coutts Crossing, Cowra, Forster, Gloucester, Hazelbrook, Lismore, Lithgow, Manly, Mosman, Nelson Bay, Nowra, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Strathfield
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2018

AGM Croquet NSW Inc - 24 August 2018
CNSW Policies and the old Handbook
Congratulations and Welcome to some of our new GC referees
AC laws - when you are hampered by a wall or fence
Rules and Refereeing
Club news from Ballina, Coutts Crossing, Jamberoo, Lismore, Lithgow, Mosman, Nambucca Valley, Newcastle National Park, Nowra, Port Macquarie, Strathfield, Sydney
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2018

Trans Tasman AC Test Series
A Gong for Mosman
Claire Bassett wins the Australian Women's AC Open
2018 Eire Cup, Adelaide
NSW Clean Sweep at Australian GC Open
Club news from Ballina, Blue Mountains, Cammeray, Cheltenham, Coogee, Cowra, Hazelbrook, Mosman, Myall Park, Newcastle National Park, Nowra, Orange City, Taree, Wagga Wagga
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2018

Dixon Advisory Croquet Classic 2018
Eire Cup 2018 Team
Mid North Coast Croquet Council (MNC) Report For 2017
Northern Region Croquet
How is Your Sign?
Double Taps, by Neil Hardie (SDR)
Board Member Profile - Brenda Wild
Gateball at Lithgow
Launch of Croquet Development Ballina Working Group
Calendar dates for Gateball events
Club news from Ballina, Blue Mountains, Cessnock, Cheltenham, Coutts Crossing, EDSACC, Forster, Gloucester, Hazelbrook, Killara, Maitland), Sawtell, Strathfield, Wagga Wagga
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2017

Alison Sharpe and Peter Landrebe finalists in NSW Sports Awards
Board member profile - Roberta Flint
Top 10 Health Benefits of Croquet
MAKARA 2017
What is a crush?
Australian Gateball Championships
Club news from Ballina, Coogee, Cowra, Dubbo, EDSACC, Gloucester, Lismore, Lithgow, Manly, Mosman, Nambucca, Valley, Nelson, Bay, Nowra, Orange, Port, Macquarie, Strathfield, Sydney, Toronto
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2017

Opening of New Independent Lawn in the Blue Mountains
SGM and AGM, Reflections of a Delegate
Junior Day
Player Profile - Roberta Flint
Board member profile - Nerida Taylor
Mid North Coast Croquet Council (MNCCC) 2017 Ricochet Competition
3 Way Competition - Wodonga, Walla Walla, Albury and Young
A Message from the State Handicapper
Marking Balls in Association Croquet
Calvin and Hobbes - Croquet is a Gentleman's Game
Club news from Lismore, Toronto
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2017

Australia Wins McRobertson Shield for Association Croquet
The Shire Shield 2017
Regionalisation
Player Profile: Alix Verge
Junior Croquet Day
Golf Croquet World Championship
Meeting of CNSW Board and Appointed Officers
Eire Cup 2017
The Law on Advice and Aids for Players of Association Croquet
Cheng Mai Elephant's Cup Croquet Tournament and Tour
Club news from Ballina, Cowra, EDSACC, Lismore, Lithgow, Mosman, Nowra, Strathfield, Taree, Wagga, Wagga
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2017

Intercept at Sutherland
Lake Macquarie Games at Toronto
The History of Croquet World Championships
GC World Championships
Level 1 Foundation Coaching Course
Social Media
Player and Board Member Profiles
Regionalisation: A Key Step Forward
Northern Rivers - Coaching and Refereeing Accreditation
Club news from Nowra, Lithgow, Forster, Strathfield, Mount, Sugarloaf, Lismore, Toronto, Port, Hacking
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2016

Croquet comes to Iluka
Northern Rivers AC Doubles Championships
Inaugural Ricochet Doubles at Tempe
"Come and Learn Gateball" at Tempe
AC Laws: Running a hoop with another ball in the jaws or just past the hoop
Three married couple profiles
GC Interstate Shield, Perth
Australian Under 21 GC Championship
Richochet Workshop
MAKARA 2016
Mid North Coast Croquet Council
Club news from Ballina, Bathurst, Coutts Crossing, Eastwood, Holroyd, Lismore, Manly, Marrickville, Mosman, Orange City, Port Hacking, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Smithtown, Strathfield
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2016

Pam Gentle - A Decade of representing CNSW
Alison Sharpe - player profile
Northern Rivers Ricochet Tournament
Golf Croquet - A Word From The State Director
World GC Team Championships Tier 2 2016
World AC Championships
The UK Seniors AC Handicap
Official Rulings applying to WCF Golf Croquet Rules
Club news from Lismore, Macquarie City, Marrickville, Nelson Bay, Newcastle, Nowra, Port Hacking, Port Macquarie, Sawtell
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2016

World Croquet Day - at Newcastle, Port Hacking, Nowra, Toronto and Sydney clubs
Let's Play Ricochet
Wasting Time in Association Games
Hoops
Lake Macquarie to get New Croquet Centre
Player Profiles
Board Member Profiles
Coaching Update
Ballina - 16 Women, One Passion, 80 Years Strong
Club news from Branxton, Cessnock, Cowra, Dubbo, EDSACC, Forster, Jamberoo, Lithgow, Maitland, Mosman, Mount Sugarloaf, Myall Park, Strathfield, Sydney, Taree, Wagga Wagga, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2016

Croquet on George
Life Membership Citation - Dennis Faggotter
Croquet Tour New Zealand
Inaugural ACA Under 21 Golf Croquet Championship
Attackers Knocked By Mallet (1952)
Notes on the CNSW Strategic Get Together
Coaching Tips
What's Happening in AC Refereeing in NSW
World Croquet Day
Club news from Cammeray, Nelson, Bay, Nowra, Strathfield, Sutherland, Sydney, Toronto
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2015

Alix Verge inducted into Randwick City Hall of Sporting Champions
Australian Gateball Championship 2015
Womens' World Association Croquet Championship 2015
MAKARA 2015
Taree club salutes Jan Sage
Sponsor of team shirts
Coaching Update
Lignum Vitae Mallet
Club news from Bathurst, Blue Mountains, Branxton, Camden Park, Canberra, Coutts Crossing, Cowra, Hunters Hill, Lismore, Manly, Mosman, Nowra, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Taree, Toronto
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2015

Welcome back Camden Park Croquet Club
David Stanton AM recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours 2015
Coaching Strathfield Girls' High School
Heathrow airport predicts that croquet will die
Once Wimbledon's foundation, croquet now lives in its margins
WCF Women's AC World Championship 2015
CNSW accommodation guide for Tempe visitors
Club news from Branxton, Cowra, Eastwood, Muswellbrook, Myall Park, Nelson Bay, Nowra, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Walla Walla
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2015

NSW Wins the Eire Cup
New Patron for Croquet NSW
Schools Croquet in Australia
Croquet Demo on Glebe Island
Club news from Canberra, Jamberoo, Maitland, Mosman, Newcastle National Park, Port Hacking, Strathfield, Taree, Toronto, Wagga Wagga, Walla Walla, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2015

Croquet Rocks! Australia Day 2015
Get Behind The NSW Eire Cup Team!
2014 Schools Championships
2014 World Gateball Championship - Niigata, Japan
11th WCF Golf Croquet World Championship - New Zealand
Your Handicap and You
Good Things Happening At Tempe
Club news from Blue Mountains, Branxton, Cessnock, Chatswood, Coutts Crossing, Eastwood, Gloucester, Jamberoo, Newcastle, Port Hacking, Strathfield, Sutherland, Wagga Wagga, Walla Walla
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2014

Welcome to Coutts Crossing Club
Makara 2014
Northern Rivers Croquet Association
Central West Tour
Norfolk Island Golf Croquet
Club news from Ballina Cherry Street, Bathurst, Blue Mountains, Cowra, Dubbo, Maitland, Mosman, Nelson Bay, Newcastle, Nowra, Orange City, Queanbeyan, Sawtell, Sydney, Taree, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2014

Welcome to Cessnock Croquet Club
Sydney Premier Croquet League
Club news from Cessnock, Macquarie City, Jamberoo, Newcastle NP, Sydney, Gloucester, Branxton, Blue Mountains, Eastwood, Strathfield, Port Macquarie, Nowra, Holyroyd, Walla Walla
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2014

John Levick inducted into Hall of Fame
Croquet watercolour in Newcastle Art Society Exhibition
The Northern Rivers Croquet Association
Club news from Ballina, Blue Mountains, Branxton, Cammeray, Cheltenham, Cowra, Dubbo, Epping, Forster, Jamberoo, Lismore, Maitland, Marrickville, Mosman, Newcastle National Park, Nowra, Orange City, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Strathfield, Taree, Toronto, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2014

Ninety Years for Cowra
2014 Handicapping Changes in NSW
Refereeing Matters - Golf Croquet
Working with Children Check
Gateball Grows in NSW
24 HOURS of CROQUET
Club news from Bathurst, Blue Mountains, Branxton, Canberra, Eastwood, Maitland, Nowra, Sawtell, Strathfield, Sydney, Toronto, Walla Walla, Woolongong
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2013

30th Makara 2013
Bluey's Report on the WCF Interstate Shield
Why would you be a referee?
2013 Coaching Update
Croquet in Martin Place
Striking Fault - Golf Croquet (The CroakyPoet)
Club news from Blue Mountains, Forster, Holroyd, Lismore, Maitland, Manly, Mosman, Muswelbrook, Nowra, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Sutherland, Taree, Urunga, Wollongong, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2013

Australian Golf Croquet Championships, Hunter Region
World Golf Croquet Championships, Egypt
Convicts Cup on Norfolk Island
In need of a home away from home?
Problems with CNSW Handicap Events
Club news from Branxton, Port Hacking, Urunga, Sawtell, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle National Park, Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Macquarie City, Ballina Cherry Street, Eastwood
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2013

Trans Tasman Success 2013
Eire Cup Captain's Report
Some flavour re the World GC Championships
Double-Banked Games of Golf Croquet
Are Half Lawns only Half as Good?
Perhaps it should be called "Gulf Croquet"?
Is it Time for a Croquet Cake Bake-Off?
Club news from Blue Mountains, Forster, Jamberoo, Maitland, Nelson Bay, Newcastle National Park, Nowra, Orange, Port Hacking, Strathfield, Taree, Toronto, Urunga, Wagga Wagga, Walla Walla, Woolgoolga, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2013

Gala Day 2013
Newcastle National Park Croquet Club's Story on John Levick's South African Odyssey (aka The World Golf Croquet Titles 2012)
History of Woolgoolga Croquet Club
Golf Croquet [coaching] Is Alive and Well in NSW
Communicating With Coaches & Players
NSW Gateball Championships 2012
Club news from Blue Mountains, Coogee, Eastwood, Forster, Gloucester, Jamberoo, Killara, Maitland, MNCCC, Newcastle National Park, Orange, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Southern Highlands, Strathfield, Sutherland, Urunga, Wagga Wagga, Walla Walla, Wollongong
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2012

Makara Carnival Turns 79
Bluey's Report on the WCF InterState Shield
What's On in 2013?
Club news from Bathurst, Blue Mountains, Cowra, Forster, Jamberoo, Lismore, Manly, Milton-Ulladulla, Mosman, Nowra, Orange, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Taree, Wagga Wagga, Walla Walla, Woolgoolga, Woolongong, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2012

Macquarie City's Inaugural Winter Golf Croquet Tournament
Replacing a Ball after Interference in Double Banked Games
Croquet At The Olympics
Club news from Blue Mountains, Nowra, Mount Sugarloaf, Lismore, Hurstville, Strathfield, Newcastle National Park, Branxton, Dubbo City, Urunga, Sutherland, Sawtell
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2012

Eire Cup Victors - Three in a Row
School Croquet
Coaching clinics
A Jump Shot for four-legged competitors
Club news from Ballina, Chatswood, Eastwood, EDSAAC, Gloucester, Jamberoo, Lithgow, Maitland, Mosman, Newcastle National Park, RSCG, Sutherland, Toronto, Wagga Wagga, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2012

Another Successful Gala Day
Makara Croquet Carnival
Suggested change to Association Croquet law 28(a)(14)
Let's Talk (electronically)
Club news from Cammeray, Eastwood, Jamberoo, Maitland, MNCCC, Mosman, Muswellbrook, Nelson Bay, Nowra, Port Macquarie, Urunga, Wagga Wagga
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2011

The Australian Gateball Championship
Replacing Balls after Collision
Canberra at Australian Master's Games
A New Dress Code for CNSW?
Postcard from the British Open
Club news from Ballina, Branxton, Cammeray, EDSACC, Forster, Jamberoo, Lismore, Manly, Mosman, Narooma, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Strathfield, Taree
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2011

CNSW welcomes Byron Bay Croquet Club
Inter-Club Competition on the Mid North Coast
South Coast Shield
Blue Mountains Gateball Competition
CNSW Internet Presence
Prince Philip meets the future Queen on a Croquet Lawn
Referee / Umpire Re-Accreditation System
Club news from Alstonville, Dubbo, Hunters Hill, Lismore, Milton-Ulladulla, Nelson Bay, Newcastle National Park, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Strathfield, Sutherland, Urunga, Wollongong
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2011

NSW wins the Eire Cup
ACA Open Golf Croquet Doubles & Singles Championships
China to challenge at Australian Gateball Championship
Still Balls
Brain Teaser
Club news from Ballina, Ballina Cherry Street, Cammeray, Canberra, Cheltenham, Jamberoo, Maitland, Nelson Bay, Newcastle National Park, Port Macquarie, South West Rocks, Strathfield, Sydney, Wollongong, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2011

CNSW Gala Day
Taking the Dis out of Disability
Golf Croquet Tournaments from a Player's Perspective
Making a Website using Blogging Services
Schools Program at Mosman Club
Hunters Hill Croquet Club & Riverside Girls School
A History of the Bathurst City Croquet Club
25 Years of Croquet at Urunga
CNSW Presentations
Club news from Ballina, Branxton, Forster, Lismore, Jamberoo, Killara, Maitland, Manly, Murwillumbah, Narooma, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Strathfield, Taree, Toronto, Wagga Wagga, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2010

Canberra Capitalises at the World Gateball Championships
Tony Hall inducted into the WCF Hall of Fame
Best of Five Finals Match at the Over 50's in Egypt
Congratulations to the NSW Golf Croquet State Team
School Golf Croquet at Wagga Wagga
Club news from Ballina, Dungog, Earlwood, Jamberoo, Myall Park, Nelson Bay, Newcastle National Park, Nowra, South West Rocks, Sutherland.
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2010

MacRobertson Shield
Recruiting New Members for Croquet Clubs
Golf Croquet Rules - Double Taps & Crushes
Golf Croquet Q & A
Club news from Ballina, Epping, Gloucester, Jamberoo, Nelson Bay, Newcastle National Park, Nowra, Port Hacking, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, Strathfield, Sutherland, Sydney, Toronto, Urunga, Wagga Wagga, Walla Walla
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2010

Australian Golf Croquet Championships
Association Croquet in NSW appears to be dying - but do we care?
Double Tap versus Ball Crush
Handicapping and You...
Club news from Ballina, Cheltenham, Cowra, Dubbo, Eastwood, Forster, Jamberoo, Killara, Maitland, Mount Sugarloaf, Strathfield, Tamworth, Taree, Walla Walla, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2010

Winner's reflections on the World Golf Croquet Championship
NSW Gateball Championships
School Championships 2009
CNSW Gala Day
Club news from Ballina, Dubbo, EDSACC, Forster, Hunters Hill, Jamberoo, Killara, Macquarie City, Maitland, Mosman, Myall, Park, Sawtell, Strathfield, Sydney, Taree, Urunga
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2009

NSW wins Interstate Golf Croquet Championship
North Adelaide Croquet Club Rules in 1868
When it's not against the rules
Croquet takes to the high seas
Club news from Ballina, Eastwood, Exeter, Jamberoo, Macquarie City, Milton-Ulladulla, Newcastle, Nowra, Queanbeyan, Sydney, Toronto, Urunga, Wagga Wagga, Woolgoolga, Woolongong, Young
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2009

Attracting and Retaining Members
Golf Croquet with Jim Clement
Jamberoo Christmas in July
Cammeray Centenary
Dubbo coaching day
EDSAAC teach The Dolphin Class
Wagga Wagga history
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2009

Eire Cup 2009
Australian Championships 2009
Eastwood club news
Hunter's Hill club news
Jamberoo clubhouse opening
Mangrove Mountain needs your help
Mount Sugarloaf inaugural opening
Nowra's new courts
Port Macquarie - every little bit helps
Indoor croquet
The Art of Croquet
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2009

Meet the State Team
Certificates of Appreciation
Another Successful Makara Carnival
Ballina club news
Gloucester club news
Jamberoo Christmas luncheon
Lismore club turns 80
Maitland turns on the lights
Mosman club news
Nowra gets new courts
Sawtell has big start to year
Strathfield - fierce competition on the green
Sydney club news
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2008

Forster club news
Hunters Hill past and coming events
Jamberoo celebrations and other matters
Kyogle celebrates its 70th birthday
Nelson Bay - a brief club history
Queanbeyan club news
Sawtell celebrates its 60th birthday
Sydney Croquet Club - My wonderful memories
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2008

Orange - A New Beginning
My Story In Croquet, by John Hanscomb
Taking That Extra Turn in Golf Croquet Handicap Play, by Christine Pont
Ballina - three articles
Bermagui - Like a Phoenix
Canberra - News
Jamberoo - Clubhouse Update
National Park - Golf Croquet Carnival
Sawtell - Queen's Birthday holiday
Southern Highlands - News
Sutherland - News
Taree - Wild Fig Carnival
Toronto - News
Urunga - Association Carnival
Walla Walla - News
plus tournament results, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, June 2008

Golf Croquet World Championships, Cape Town
Bundanoon Autumn Carnival
Coogee joins in local Arts Festival
Eastwood Croquet Club
EDSACC - Australia Day 2008 Celebrations
Forster Golf Croquet Carnival
Killara - Making Croquet a Spectator Sport
Lithgow on the move
Mosman - A Whale of a Day
Marrickville - Anyone for Water-Croquet?
Murwillumbah - Are these the most important workers in your Club?
Nowra embraces Special Members
Sawtell - 60th Birthday
Sydney - trip to the National Croquet Centre, Florida
Woolgoolga - Thinking of Taking a Break?
Young Autumn Golf Croquet Carnival
plus tournament results, coaching notes, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, March 2008

World Association Croquet Championships
NSW Schools Championship 2007
Cammeray Croquet Club - Some History
Forster Croquet Club celebrates its 70th birthday
Maitland Croquet Club - Australia Day
Makara Croquet Carnival 2007
Mid-North Coast Croquet Council's Jubilee celebrations
Cheltenham Croquet Club
Cowra Croquet Club
Jamberoo Croquet Club - Working Bee and Australia Day
Orange Croquet Club
Taree Croquet Club Refurbishments
Young Croquet Club - Family Celebration
plus tournament results, coaching notes, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, December 2007

Battle for Brutus Plate
Do clothes maketh the man... or in this case, the game?
John Taylor's Croquet Legacy
Ballina - Gateball Exhibition
Canberra - 80th Birthday Celebration
Forster - Club News
Jamberoo - Between the Hoops
Lismore - Anyone for ice skating?
Murwillumbah - Lismore Visit
Port Macquarie - 2nd Golf Croquet Carnival
Sawtell - Victory for Woolgoolga
Sutherland - Friendship Day
Sydney - President's Open Day
Wagga Wagga - Honour for a Club Member; Schools Golf Croquet Tournament; Young Friendship Day
Young - Spring Carnival
plus tournament results, coaching notes, and more.

CNSW Newsletter, September 2007

From the President
Editorial
A Huge Heart and No Sign of Self-Pity
News from Ireland
New Zealand
Floods hit England but Play Goes On
How Croquet has kept its grass-roots appeal
Cammeray Birthday Tournament
Cowra Croquet Club
Goulburn Sports Expo
Jamberoo Croquet Club
Manly Croquet Club
News from Marrickville
Pioneer's Croquet Day at Murwillumbah
Port Macquarie Croquet Club
Sawtell - Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown...
News from Southern Highlands Croquet Club
Open Day at Sydney Croquet Club
Wollongong Croquet Club
Young Croquet Club - News Update

CNSW Newsletter, June 2007

From the President
Editorial
NSW Drought Broken At Last!
Australian Championships Perth 2007
Peter Landrebe Wins 2007 Men's National Championships
A Little History of Dubbo City Croquet Club
Forster Croquet Club
Hazelbrook Croquet Fun Day At Glenbrook
Sawtell Croquet Club
When The Blue Mountains came to Sutherland
Seniors Week Garden Tea Party at Sydney Croquet Club
Champagne and Croquet Evenings at Wagga Wagga
Are there any problems with playing Croquet in a Cold Climate?
The Test, the Mac and the Bisque
Broadening our Horizons

CNSW Newsletter, March 2007

President's Column
2006 MacRobertson Shield
New Zealand Open Championships
Croquet NSW Gala Day
District Croquet Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Night Croquet at Cammeray Croquet Club
Forster Croquet Club
Jamberoo Croquet Club
Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Killara?
Lithgow Croquet Club
Maitland Croquet Club
Milton Ulladulla Croquet Club
Proposed changes at Muswellbrook Croquet Club
Port Macquarie - Interacting with Hastings Headway
Sawtell Croquet Club
Sydney Croquet Club
Christmas Croquet at Taree
Urunga Croquet Club
Wagga Wagga Croquet Club
News from the Gong
Croquet in Sydney (and a little of our Past)

CNSW Newsletter, December 2006

President's Column
Editorial
Competition at Rich River
Canberra Hosts Third NSW Gateball Championships
Cammeray gets Lights
Dubbo for a long life
Hazelbrook Croquet Club 1938-2006
Kyogle is alive and well!
Mosman marches with mallets at their Festival
Sawtell hosts Respite and Recreation group
Sawtell plays Woolgoolga in their Inter-Club
Southern Highlands in its Fifteenth Year
Sutherland's 25 Years of Fun and Friendship

CNSW Newsletter, September 2006

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CNSW Newsletter, June 2006

President's Column
WCF 2006 World Golf Croquet Championships - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Croquet at the Sport & Cultural Expo in Goulburn
Sydney Croquet Club - Newsletter excerpts
Orange - developing new grounds
Toronto - two great days
Cowra - Friendship Day, and visits by Orange Health Care Group and Cowra High School
EDSACC - "Have it Two Ways" Carnival
Lismore - hosts State Team prior to Eire Cup
Nelson Bay - 10th Birthday
Sawtell - new shed and baulk lines
Mosman - A Fool of a Day

CNSW Newsletter, March 2006

President's Column
Croquet NSW regains some space in the Concordia Club
The First World Women's Golf Croquet Championship
Nowra - Farewell Claire, and Acquiring New Courts
Sawtell - Farewell their President and Captain
Milton Ulladulla - "Sod Turning Day"
Maitland - Visit by Governor of NSW
Port Macquarie - Biggest club in NSW!
Muswellbrook - Club News
Wagga Wagga - Ninety Not Out - Effie and Kath

CNSW Newsletter, June 2005

State Team Report, ISC Hobart 2005
The Game of 'Club Croquet'
Join the Jacaranda Festival of Croquet
Golf Croquet
Australia 'A' Representation for Chloe Aberley
You are never too young to play croquet...
The Waratah meets the Chrysanthemum at Mosman
A Short History of the Holroyd Croquet Club
Coaches Corner