World Croquet Federation World Croquet Federation The World Croquet Federation (WCF) encourages, promotes and develops the recognised versions of the game of croquet internationally at all levels. National croquet associations around the world are members of the WCF, and the WCF sanctions championship croquet tournaments worldwide. The official rules of Golf Croquet are maintained by the WCF. Croquet playing Nations must satisfy strict criteria prior to membership being accepted by the WCF. Australia, Canada, Egypt, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, and United States of America are Full Members of the WCF (as of 6 June 2016). Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Women's croquet in Australia British sporting tradition. At some schools, there were purpose built croquet courts. In Australia and Queensland's early colonial history, tennis and croquet were acceptable sports for society women to participate in. During that period, women wore big hats and dresses that covered their arms and legs. The sport became a popular one for women around 1890. There were organised competitions for women at All Hallows Convent in Queensland during the 1920s. By the 1910s, there were many women playing that sport manufacturers began to see the power of creating advertising specifically targeting them. Ads for women's golf, tennis and croquet