Croquet
1 May, 2026
Dimboola, Horsham face off in autumn croquet comp
This is a five-week friendly competition between teams of four made up of a mixture of Horsham and Dimboola players.
This is a five-week friendly competition between teams of four made up of a mixture of Horsham and Dimboola players.
Wimmera president Rachael Cousins welcomed everyone and got things organised for a 10.30am start.
White, featuring Kelly Walker.
John Moar’s Yellow team had a close tussle with Pink, winning by a single hoop.
Tuesday’s club play saw a field of 16 turn out on a beautiful autumn morning.
table with 23 hoops, one ahead of John Moar.
Leanne Combrink, Christine Hiscock, Alex Orcsik and Sharyn Cook all won two games in what proved to be a very competitive day's play.
Saturday May 2 is officially World Croquet Day and, while the club is not holding a special event, we would certainly welcome any newcomers interested in giving the sport a try.
The courts are near the bowling club, and no special equipment is needed.
Tuesday results: Jill Albrecht 8 8 7 (23), John Moar 8 8 6 (22), Leanne Combrink 8 6 7 (21), Christine Hiscock 8 5 7 (20), Alex Orcsik 5 7 7 (19), Sharyn Cook 5 8 7 (19), Kneller Lehmann 8 5 6 (16), Kelly Walker 5 5 6 (16), Judy Baker 8 5 - (13), Pauline Thomson 5 8 - (13), Dot Ewing 5 7 - (12), Betty Bartlett 5 6 - (11)