The Club is over 85 years old. We have 4 courts in Cassiobury
Park, a little to the north-west of Watford town centre, with the new 4th court opened in 2019. Membership
is open to persons of any age, and the main playing season runs from April to
September. The facilities are leased from Watford Borough Council, who also maintain the courts.
At present we have about 80 members, ranging from beginners to experts high
up in the UK
rankings. New players are warmly welcome and are offered use of equipment,
coaching and an enjoyable time.
Croquet is one of the oldest known sports, and it has been played in the Cassiobury area
since the 19th century. There are two varieties of the
game commonly played today, Association Croquet
and Golf Croquet.
Both games can be played as singles by 2 players or doubles involving 4 players.
In contrast,
Golf Croquet is an easy to understand game that takes 20 - 40 mins to complete.
It has been played at Watford (Cassiobury) Croquet Club since 1936, but enjoyed quite a renaissance in 2003 and has been
very popular with beginners and as a social occasion. Golf Croquet is also played against other clubs in both
friendly matches
and the West Area
of the East Anglian league, and once again there is also a one-day
Open Golf Croquet Tournament being staged.
There is a variety of both internal competitions and open tournaments each season for those who are interested, to suit all levels of
player from beginner to expert, and an effective handicapping system ensures
that everyone has a chance of winning.
You might be surprised by this wonderful game!
Interested in playing? Prospective members can try the game for free before deciding whether to join
the club. You can visit us during any regular club session and have a go - that's like having over 100 Open Days each
season. See the Calendar for details, and pick a time that suits you;
then just turn up and speak to a club member. Contact us for more information. Or perhaps get some planned
coaching?
Open AC Midweek Advanced
National GC C-Level (7+) Series Final
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