Melbourne Rope Quoits Association

MRQA Inc. brings people together through the traditional sport of Rope Quoits. Welcome

M.R.Q.A. invites you to start playing quoits.

With six clubs across Melbourne in 2026, we welcome new players of any age or experience level. Rope Quoits is a low cost social and competitive game for the whole family, so why not give rope quoits a go - family fun and competition

Did you know? Records tell us that Rope Quoits was played extensively throughout Britain as early as the 15th century and was introduced by early settlers to Austral

ia at many mining centres. The Australian Rope Quoits Council was formed in 1947 as the controlling body and to standardize equipment. There are Rope Quoits Associatons throughout Victoria competing in the Singles and Teams Championships. The oldest registered player and still playing is 86 and the youngest is only 6. World Record: A throw of 4002 unfinished by Bill Irby of Melbourne in 1967. Bill Irby passed away January 1983 and won the Australian Open Singles Championships 6 times from 1967 to 1982. For more information about club locations and membership activities please go to the website at http://www.jjsoz.com.au/quoits/

TEAM LOCATIONS & CONTACTS. ALL BLACKS

Greensborough Bowling Club,

Liat Way,

Greensborough. Melway (20H4)

Contact Cliff on 0410 544 023 Hall: 9432 8111

BRUNSWICK

Seddon Reserve,

Green St, Ivanhoe. 3079. Melway (31 C6)

Contact Brian on 9469 2200 Hall: 9499 4715

HEIDELBERG/WARRINGAL

Heidelberg/Warringal Senior Citizens Hall,

80 Hawdon St, Heidelberg. Melway (32A3)

Contact Arthur on 9457 6160

MORELAND WANDERERS

East Brunswick Senior Citizens Hall,

51 Albert St, East Brunswick. Melway (30 A8)

Contact Murray on 9337 0690 Hall: 9380 1649

ROCKET WANDERERS

Scovell Reserve,

Scovell Cres, Maidstone 3012 Melway (27 H12)

Contact Graeme on 0409 869 006

WANDERERS NO.1

East Brunswick Senior Citizens Hall,

51 Albert St, East Brunswick. Melway (30 A8)

Contact Merle on 9435 4831 Hall: 9380 1649

WEST IVANHOE CRICKETERS

Seddon Reserve,

Green St, Ivanhoe. 3079. Melway (31 C6)

Contact Bruce on 0407 822 889 Hall: 9499 4715

WEST IVANHOE JOCKEY CLUB

Seddon Reserve,

Green St, Ivanhoe. 3079. Melway (31 C6)

Contact Smokey on 9497 1165 Hall: 9499 4715

14/06/2026

📢 Message from the President

The 2026 Melbourne Rope Quoits June Tournaments commence on Monday 15 June and continue through Tuesday and Wednesday at the Greensborough Bowling Club.

The draw has now been confirmed for all players who entered.

Whether you’re a player, supporter, or simply curious about the game, the community is welcome to come along, watch some great competition and learn more about Rope Quoits.

📍 Greensborough Bowling Club
📅 Monday 15 June (Tue, Wed night also, will continue next week until winners of each section are decided)
🕖 7:00pm each night

We look forward to seeing you there.

09/06/2026

John’s funeral is being live streamed tomorrow Wednesday 10th June, if you’re unable to make it in person.

Live stream starts at 10:45am, funeral begins at 11:00am Victoria time.

Here’s the link:

https://ymfs.com.au/tribute-centre/client/?nid=52f8687e-a751-49af-80dd-ba63523d6988&fbclid=IwdGRleASU1WlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeiGQes2P-eKPuIbWuyp3Pplp4pbZRTjfgvCLOHAsQvaMInG7hf09PKHsjKCs_aem_SZfmJQZHgAzd0rvHhi50TA

Yarrawonga Mulwala Funeral Services - John Sproat Tribute, Livestream and Funeral Information for John Sproat

03/06/2026

Ladder: Round 10

Photos from Melbourne Rope Quoits Association's post

02/06/2026

Round 10

01/06/2026

John’s Funeral details

For those that would like to attend, John’s funeral will take place next Wednesday 10th June at 11:00am at Yarrawonga Mulwala Funeral Services at 67 Ely Street Yarrawonga with light refreshments to follow at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf club from 12pm.

John’s service will also be live streamed for those that cannot attend in person which we will share the link once the club here’s. ❤️❤️

01/06/2026

It has been a journey, however, we have now successfully completed our inaugural set of rope quoits. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Murray Whiteway for sharing his expertise, which greatly facilitated our progress.
Although we still have considerable ground to cover to match his level of quality, we are pleased with this initial achievement.

Great work Dean Iovenitti

31/05/2026

We regret to inform our Rope Quoits Family of the sad news that John Sproat passed away yesterday
May 30th.

John started playing quoits at about the age of 12.
He played with the League until it folded in the 70’s.
John then came to play with The Wanderers Quoit Club after The League had folded.

John represented the Melbourne Rope Quoits Association at the Australian Quoits Championships for many many years in both Singles and Teams.

John has been an Australian Singles Champion Multiple times.
Been in the Australian Team multiple times as well.
Has won highest breaks during the Championships.

John has thrown over a 1000 quoits in one shot probably a few times over his years of quoits in Championships and Tournament while playing in The League, Australian Championships and The Melbourne Rope Quoits Association.

John was a champion of champions.
A true gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

We send our deepest condolences to John’s Family,
Lisa, Craig, Simone, and their partners and their children.
Together again with his loving wife Jeanette.

27/05/2026

Round 9

19/05/2026

Round 8

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+61 434 308 601

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http://melbourneropequoitsassociation.com/

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