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You’ve decided to consider playing croquet! Good move! But what is the game all about? |
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The game involves hitting a ball through a series of hoops using a long handled mallet on an area about the size of a tennis court. |
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This interesting game is a combination of skill and tactics to outwit the opposition. |
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Obviously the game is played in the open fresh air. Wonderful! It challenges your mind while exercising your body - but unlike golf you are always close to the clubhouse. |
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You can sit out between games enjoying social light refreshments, cementing friendships. |
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| Compared with bowls, there is more gentle walking and more tactics than just rolling a ball to get near the jack. |
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A handicapping system means that players with different skill levels can compete. Men and women compete together. It is a game for young and old.
It is a really ideal game for those in the senior age group although a 15 year old has represented Australia. |
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| At our Club we mainly play two forms of the game. “Golf” croquet is easily learned and is great fun. A typical game lasts about 40 minutes. “Association” is a much more complex game involving a greater number of skills, tactics and strategy in manoeuvring balls around the court. A typical game can last two and a half hours. It has been called a mixture of chess and billiards. Technique is more important than strength, and thought more than speed. |
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The only equipment needed is comfortable clothes, flat shoes and a becoming hat. Mallets are available for use at the club. |
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This is a low cost recreation. The annual fee is only $502. For this you can play seven days a week with no added green fees. The schedule of play is on the Events page. |
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We invite you to come and learn this excellent sport in the very friendly surrounds of our club in Manly. |
| Please phone Rose Anne for a free lesson or two at 9949 3143. |
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