About Croquet

There are several variations of croquet, but the main ones are Association Croquet and Golf Croquet.

Association croquet involves four balls teamed in pairs, with both balls going through every hoop for one pair to win. The game's distinguishing feature is the "croquet" shot: when certain balls hit other balls, extra shots are allowed. The six hoops are arranged three at each end of the court, with a centre peg. The winner of the game is the team who completes the set circuit of six hoops (and then back again the other way), with both balls, and then strikes the centre peg.

Golf croquet, a hoop is won by the first ball to go through each hoop. Unlike association croquet, there are no additional turns for hitting other balls. Each player takes a stroke in turn, each trying to hit a ball through the same hoop. When a hoop is won, the sequence of play continues as before. The winner of the game is the player/team who wins the most hoops. Golf croquet is the fastest-growing version of the game, owing largely to its simplicity and competitiveness. Golf croquet is easier to learn and play, but requires strategic skills and accurate play. In comparison with association croquet, play is faster and balls are more likely to be lifted off the ground.

Both Association and Golf require great skill to compete at the top level and both are played to European and World International level. Unlike most outdoor sports, both men and women are able to play croquet together, both socially and competitively and on equal terms.

The Club is open to all who wish to join us or come as visitors. We meet several times a week during the spring and summer seasons