Croquet Clubs in New Zealand

A croquet club is a group where members gather to play croquet, a lawn-based sport involving mallets, balls, and hoops. Clubs offer coaching, practice sessions, and competitive matches in formats like Golf Croquet or Association Croquet.

Meetings occur on club lawns or shared facilities, with activities including tournaments, social games, and corporate events. Clubs are affiliated with Croquet New Zealand, which supports 113 clubs and over 4,800 members nationwide.

Joining a croquet club enhances strategic thinking, coordination, and physical activity in a low-impact setting. Members enjoy a supportive environment to learn and improve, with opportunities to compete in regional or national tournaments. Socially, clubs foster friendships and community engagement, often hosting social events or inter-club matches.

Croquet also offers mental stimulation and relaxation, making it ideal for all ages, from juniors to seniors, in New Zealand’s inclusive sporting culture.

Croquet clubs thrive across New Zealand, with 113 clubs in regions like Auckland, Canterbury, and the Bay of Plenty. Notable clubs include those in Whangarei, Katikati, and Christchurch, meeting at dedicated lawns or community grounds. Supported by Croquet New Zealand, clubs host events like the CNZ Women’s GC Championship and engage communities through open days and tournaments, enriching New Zealand’s sporting heritage.