An 18th birthday cake was part of the celebrations at the Wanganui Croquet Club's opening day on Saturday.
As well as marking the beginning of the season, the club also celebrated 18 years since golf croquet started, golf croquet club captain Judith Francis said.
"We had a wonderful day and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it," Mrs Francis said.
"Mayor Hamish McDouall came along to do the opening and had a hit as well."
About 40 people took part in the opening day event, with Velga Coley and Margaret White emerging the winners.