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Croquet
Newcomers June 2008 |
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If you haven't played croquet before, please look at the following first. There are two versions of croquet. Golf Croquet is simpler game probably more familiar to those who may have played croquet casually. Association Croquet is a more complex break-building game more akin to snooker than anything. Both are played with the same equipment (hoops, balls and mallets) and the same lawn layout. |
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The Croquet section of EDLTCC has about
100 members playing on five full-size courts that rate amongst the best in
the country. The croquet season starts about the end of March and carries on
well into October. Association Croquet is the standard game,
but in recent years Golf Croquet is becoming more popular and is enjoyed by
players at all levels of ability. The Club hosts international and national
croquet events including the Western Championships in May and the 'eights'
competition for top players near the end of the season. The Club enters teams in national
competitions as well as four South-West Federation leagues that cater for
players of all abilities. In addition, there are several open tournaments
attracting players from all parts of the country, supplemented with Club
competitions throughout the season, especially at weekends. Club sessions are held weekly for
Association and Golf Croquet where games are arranged for players or
alternative some form of coaching is provided. During the week, the Club
provides a croquet supervisor to provide help and ensure play proceeds
smoothly. Light coloured clothing is preferred but
whites are required for tournament play. Flat-soled shoes without a heel or
ribbing are a must. During the winter, social events are held regularly and are well attended. |
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Coaching and Newcomers |
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Peggy Nutland (01202 886523 and pnutland@firenet.ws) arranges coaching for beginners on Monday mornings. If you would like to try out croquet, then please contact her and arrange to meet at the Club. Additional coaching is available from
other Club members by arrangement. If you would like to join, you can download a Microsoft Word version of the membership application form here. Alternatively, call in a the Club or phone Peggy Nutland. |
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Croquet Subscriptions
for 2008 |
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