Belmont Croquet Club is gearing up for World Croquet Day on Saturday May 3.
Belmont Croquet Club always organises an event and this year they are again opening their courts to the public and it is being supported by a City of Greater Geelong Healthy and Connected Community Grant which provided funds for purchase of signage and light refreshments.
The club punches above its weight with life member Stephen Forster, Croquet Australia 2025 Hall of Fame inductee and International Player who is ranked No 30 in the world.
For more than 119 years, croquet has been played in Geelong with many local identities adding to its rich history.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by club promotions office Janelle Morris, who will guide you through the basic rules.
Croquet is a low impact sport for all ages, relying on precision, skill and strategy – sometimes referred to as ‘billiards on grass’.
Historically, croquet was one of the first sports where men and women competed together – this was reflected in the 1900 Paris Olympic where croquet was first included.
World Croquet Day was established by the World Croquet Federation to celebrate the sport globally with a variety of engaging activities that aim to bring people together and promote the sport.
The exact year of the WCF inception is not clearly documented, but it has been instrumental in organising events and fostering international participation in croquet since its formation in 1985, although the game was originally commercialised in the 1850s.
Belmont Croquet Club’s event is at Francis Street Reserve, Belmont on Saturday May 3 from 10am to 2pm. Equipment and light refreshments supplied.
