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Gopal Gowda Appointed Publisher of The Mallet

Our member Gopal Gowda has taken on the role of publisher for The Mallet, Croquet Canada’s national newsletter. The first issue (May 2026) has now been released and distributed to all Croquet Canada members and players across the country.

A PDF copy can be accessed here.

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Coming: The First‑Ever Western Canada Open GC

Victoria will host its first Western Canada Open Golf Croquet Championship from August 21–24, 2026, with matches spread across VBCC, CPLBC, and Oak Bay. This is a major milestone for our region and a welcome boost to competitive GC in the Pacific Northwest.

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Croquet Novices Enjoying the Greens!

Jim and Cathy Crawford love introducing croquet to new players, which is exactly what they did recently at the club. As you can see, everyone had a great time. Croquet is a great game, it's easy to learn and fun to play. If you're intetrested in trying the game out get in touch with us or simply drop by the club, you'll find an enthusastic group waiting to show you the ropes.

Club Hosted Tournaments

Association Croquet Tournament

See Peter for more details

Tournament Start:
May 15, 2026

Snake Mixed Doubles Open

This will be a mixed doubles randomly drawn teams. Require both lawns. All are encouraged to enter.

Tournament Start:
June 13, 2026

Womens Open Snake Doubles Tournament

Teams are randomly drawn from the entries. All are encouraged to enter. Requires 2-lawns

Tournament Start:
July 7, 2026

Sadie Hawkins

See Peter for more details

Tournament Start:
July 25, 2026

Western Canada Golf Croquet

This prestigious event is being spearheaded by Gopal Gowda and will see croqueters from all over North America playing. See Gopal for more information

Tournament Start:
August 22, 2026

Croquet Carnival

Open to all croquet players. Requires 2 lawns. All are encouraged to enter this fun filled event.

Tournament Start:
August 29, 2026

Mens Open Singles Croquet Tournament

All men croquet players are encouraged to enter. 2 lawns are required.

Tournament Start:
September 12, 2026
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Coaching

Ready to take your game to the next level? Our club offers dedicated coaching for both Golf Croquet (GC) and Association Croquet (AC) to help members refine your skills. Whether you want to improve your hoop-running consistency, master the 'jump shot,' or dive into the deep strategy of multi-ball breaks, our experienced coaches are available for personalized guidance. Check the club schedule for upcoming skills clinics or contact our Croquet Chair to arrange a session and sharpen your competitive edge

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Lessons

Curious about the difference between Golf and Association Croquet? Our introductory lesson program is the perfect way to start, offering three coached sessions for just $25—which can be fully applied toward your membership if you decide to join the club. We provide all the necessary equipment, including mallets and hoops; all you need to bring is a pair of flat-soled shoes. Our friendly instructors will help you master the basic swing and scoring rules so you can feel confident and ready to play in no time

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