You'll find all past club event and club news articles in this archive President Mike Pennock declares "Season Open" May 09, 2026 - Opening Day is quickly approaching, and everyone is looking forward to officially getting out on the greens.to play. Festivities will be starting at 1:00 pm on the Upper Green with the arrival of the Mayor. The National Anthem will be sung. A club team will assemble to play a 4 ended game against the Mayor's team, to contest the Challenger Cup. Bowlers will be assigned teams to play 2 hours of games. Croquet players will move to lower green to commence their play. At 3:15 pm, the bell is rung, and all participants are welcomed to the clubhouse for refreshments COME JOIN US ON MAY 9th!!!! Notice of Passing-Pierre Pomerleau April 9, 2026 The club marks the passing of Pierre Pomerleau, following a short battle with Cancer. Pierre was a long-term fixture of our community, known for his constant presence and participation in both lawn bowling and croquet. A true "character" on the greens, he was recognized by members for his uncompromising style and his singular approach to the games he played. His departure concludes a notable period of involvement in our club's sporting activities. We extend our condolences to the Pomerleau Family, and Pierrre's loved ones and friends. Successful Open House Beautiful Weather. So many people by for our Open House. Thank you to all volunteer members for your participation! Open House! Join Us for Our Spring Open House! Curious about lawn bowling or croquet? Come see why the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club is the best-kept secret in the city! Whether you're a seasoned player or have never picked up a mallet or rolled a bowl, we invite you to experience our historic greens and friendly community. When: Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: 160 Nursery Road (Cook St. & Park Blvd) Drop by for a tour, meet our members, and give it a try—no experience (or equipment) required. Just bring some flat-soled shoes and a smile. We can’t wait to meet our neighbours! Club Shirts Have Arrived! Thanks to the hard work of Joey Schiphorst and Nick Bantock , we now have club shirts for sale. These will look terrific on the greens will really stand out during tournament play. See Joe to try on sizes and confirm when the next order is going in. Shirts are just $40.00 each, ORDER TODAY Load More

Find all past croquet stories from the Victoria Bowls and Croquet Club in this archive 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. 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. 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. Load More

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Discover why croquet is such a great spot for anyone at any age Croquet News and Results 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. 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. 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. More... Club Hosted Tournaments Association Croquet Tournament Learn More and Register See Peter for more details Tournament Start: May 15, 2026 Snake Mixed Doubles Open Learn More and Register 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 Learn More and Register Teams are randomly drawn from the entries. All are encouraged to enter. Requires 2-lawns Tournament Start: July 7, 2026 Sadie Hawkins Learn More and Register See Peter for more details Tournament Start: July 25, 2026 Western Canada Golf Croquet Learn More and Register 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 Learn More and Register 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 Learn More and Register All men croquet players are encouraged to enter. 2 lawns are required. Tournament Start: September 12, 2026 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 Email us for more information 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 Email us for more information Sign up for Lessons