Welcome to Claudelands Croquet Club  

​​​​​​​Planning a corporate function or want to reward your Team 

Why not try 'BACKYARD CROQUET' - the perfect activity for your next team building event. This is an interactive fun game with a simple set of rules. There is an age limit - players must be over 12 years of age.

What can we offer?

  • Use of our six lawns and clubrooms / kitchen
  • All equipment provided
  • Helpers to get you started
  • We can cater for up to 40 people on the lawns
  • Cost $25/per person
  • BYO food and drink

For more information contact:

Marie 021 110 2134

Brian 021 957 699

email: bandmkendrick@gmail.com



SUMMER AT CLAUDELANDS CROQUET CLUB

Summer play starts on 29 September 

Our Summer hours are:

Tuesday / Thursday and Friday arrive by 9.15 am to get your disk on the board for 9.30 am start of play.

Association Croquet - Saturday 9.15 for 9.30 start of play

Claudelands Tournaments 2026-2027

Currently accepting entries for all tournaments November - April. If you are interested please contact Jeanette Dyer - jdyer767@gmail.com or 021783037

Saturday, 26 September - Level Singles

Sunday, 27 September - Level Doubles

Sunday, 8 November - Level Doubles

Sunday, 13 December - Level Doubles

Thursday, 25 February - Level Doubles

Saturday, 20 March - Level Doubles

Sunday, 18 April - Level Doubles

Coaching

We have a number of new players which is great.Coaching sessions are held on a regular basis and it is recommended you take advantage of these. Contact Seddon Polglase for more information.

Midland League

Claudelands hopes to menter a team for this years challenge.  If you are interested in joining please contact Nancy  0272748538

Kaimai Challenge

Claudelands have a team entered in the Kaimai Challenge all ready to start. For further information on this competition contact Seddon Polglase on 021342224.


Claudelands Croquet Club 

100 Years young

(View a selection of photos in the Photo Gallery)




We are delighted to welcome enquiries from potential new members, visitors and those just interested in learning more about croquet or our Club.

The club currently has a membership of 74, however we welcome those who are interested to come along to any Club session and be introduced to this great game. Alternatively you can contact Seddon Polglase  on 021 342224 to arrange a suitable time.

We provide social and competition play for participants of the two main forms of croquet played in New Zealand – Golf Croquet and Association Croquet. Beginners, visitors and players new to Hamilton are most welcome at the Club. Coaching is provided for players of all levels.


For membership enquiries please contact:

Barbara Smithers - President

Tel: 0223150255

E-mail:pandbsmithers@outlook.com

or


Club Captain -  Nancy Strybosch

Tel:  0272748538

E-mail: hardbosch@xtra.co.nz


For tournament enquiries or entries please contact:

Jeanette Dyer.

Tel: 021 783037 or (07) 8541975

E-mail: jdyer767@gmail.com


For any other club related enquiries, please contact:

Mandy Smith, Secretary

Tel: (07) 021 100 2297 

​​​​​​​E-mail: secretary.claudelandscroquet@gmail.com

Registered Office of Claudelands Croquet Club:

c/- Secretary, 50 Galway Avenue, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216