About
Located in the South Gippsland Shire, Korumburra Croquet Club offers a friendly and welcoming environment for croquet enthusiasts of all levels. Situated at 44 Victoria Street, the club is conveniently located next to the Bowling Club and behind the Recreation Centre. Visitors and new players are always encouraged to join, as the club is happy to provide one-on-one instruction to those wishing to learn the game.
Club days at Korumburra Croquet Club take place on Saturdays, with Golf Croquet played in competition starting at 1pm. The club utilises small lawns on the first and third Saturday of the month, while large lawns are used every other Saturday. Additionally, Social Golf Croquet is played on Tuesday mornings, starting at 10am. At the moment, there is no Association croquet being played.
The club actively participates in Pennant in Golf Croquet through the Gippsland Croquet Association. Each year, Korumburra competes with neighbouring clubs such as Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, and Leongatha for the Bass Coast Shield. The club also engages in an annual competition with Leongatha for the Leonburra Shield. To further foster the spirit of competition, two tournaments are held each year.
The first is a singles golf croquet tournament held early in the year, followed by a doubles golf croquet tournament in November.
For all inquiries and further information, potential members and interested individuals can contact Val Wilson, the Club President, at 0439 572 263 or via email at korumburracroquetclub@gmail. Com. Alternatively, Helen Checkley serves as the Club Secretary and can be reached at 0408 971 870. The Club Treasurer is Terrence Nash, who can be contacted at 03 5657 429.
The club's facilities include a clubhouse that was completed in 2003 after extensive fundraising efforts. This modern facility provides a comfortable space for members to socialise and enjoy their croquet pursuits. It is a testament to the club's dedication and sense of community.
Korumburra Croquet Club has established itself as a notable croquet club in the South Gippsland Shire. With its commitment to advancing croquet in Victoria, the club offers an opportunity for players of all skill levels to join a friendly and inclusive sporting community. Whether it's competing in tournaments, learning the game, or simply enjoying a friendly match, Korumburra Croquet Club provides a welcoming environment for croquet enthusiasts.