Debbie Lines inducted to WCF Hall of Fame

[<<] [>>]

Debbie Lines, Womens Association Croquet World Champion (Photo: Ian Lines)

The World Croquet Federation has inducted Debbie Lines to the WCF 'Hall of Fame'.

This recognises a remarkable croquet career spanning more than forty years. Debbie began playing croquet at the age of six and quickly rose through the ranks and was hugely influential in being the first woman in the modern era to show that women could compete at the highest level. She has many domestic tournament successes; international highlights include reaching the quarter finals of the open Association Croquet World Championship and winning the Women's Association Croquet World Championship.

From 2021 to 2025, Debbie was the WCF Secretary General in a time of many international challenges and has guided the organisation expertly with her knowledge and experience. This has included helping to organise multiple world championships, bringing the European Croquet Federation into the WCF as the European Regional Committee.

The full citation can be found on the WCF webite: worldcroquet.org/debbie-lines

Congratulations Debbie!