We run eleven York Croquet Club tournaments and competitions. Five of them are Short Croquet; five are full lawn croquet; and for one, anything goes! Short Croquet games don’t take long, typically about an hour. They are played on a lawn a little larger than a doubles tennis court with just six hoops and a peg to score. Full lawn is played on a lawn twice the size of a Short Croquet lawn, with more hoops to run. Expect a game to last for a couple of hours or so. We play in four north of England Leagues.
Here is the schedule of league fixtures for 2024 - League_matches_2024.pdf
Short Croquet: All played to 70% bisque allowance
High Bisquers Mallet - A special league for new players to develop their confidence and experience.
Julian Tonks Trophy - 14-point league aimed at players with higher handicaps.
Crayke Cup - 14-point knockout competition without time limit.
Club Doubles - A light-hearted one-day tournament with teams being chosen at random on the day
Harris Handicap - A one day Tournament with the emphasis on enjoyment and sociability, all standards welcome.
If the cap fits... white is the preferred attire for the most important games.Full lawn:
Cromiard Plate - 18-point league aimed at players keen to try full lawn croquet.
Scarcroft Shield - 18-point league for more experienced players - two hours maximum.
Fraser Ross Trophy - Handicapped competition with games lasting three hours.
Advanced Doubles - Advanced Rules, Level Play, and an opportunity to learn from a partner
Level Play Trophy - The Club Championship, played to AC advanced Rules - for experienced players.
Anything goes:
Twenty20 Challenge - Play friendly games against twenty or more different opponents during the season – full lawn or short lawn, win or lose, they all count.
Whether it’s a relaxed game with a Croquet buddy, a turn up and play at a club session or the finals of a tournament, we play Croquet for the joy of it. Our focus is always on enjoying the game.
