Forget Retirement Trips, I Joined Croquet and Played Around the World

When Beryl started playing croquet in 2009, she was looking for a new sport. Within a year, she was representing Australia overseas.

Most people picture croquet as a quiet game on a local lawn. It can be. But there's another side to the sport: state championships, national titles, and international competition. Beryl found that out quickly.

From Local Club to International Stage

The opportunities came faster than she expected. Within months of joining her local club, Beryl was selected for a Queensland team. Then came the invitation to represent Australia in China.

That first international trip opened a door. Since then, Beryl has competed in New Zealand, Japan, the UK, and across Australia. Each tournament brings a new venue, a new set of opponents, and another stamp in the passport.

"Croquet has taken Beryl to tournaments and clubs across the world."

A Year-Round Calendar

The croquet calendar runs year-round. Regional competitions in Queensland. State championships. National titles in different cities each year. And for players who want it, international events that take you to clubs you'd never otherwise visit.

"Every shot matters. You're always thinking."