Play-in-a-Day

Play-in-a-Day offers a one-day experience of Association Croquet.  We aim to offer a hands-on insight into this absorbing game, accompanied by sufficient of the technique and tactics to allow participants to experience the game fully and decide for themselves if Association Croquet is for them.

We spend the morning on basic technique, the basic rules of the game, and some of the most commonly used shots, in readiness for a short guided game in the early afternoon.  The day closes with a full game in which you can make your own tactical decisions or call on advice and guidance if you wish.

Play-in-a-Day is held at the York Croquet Club lawns on Scarcroft Road.  The day will be led by an experienced and qualified Club coach accredited by the Croquet Association, the game’s national governing body.  The emphasis however will be very much on enjoyment.

Group sizes will be limited to eight participants per day to give every opportunity for individual guidance.  Booking is therefore essential.  All equipment is supplied; please bring packed lunch and please wear flat-soled footwear.

Dates for 2023:

Saturday 26 August 2023, 10 am to 4 pm

Monday 28 August 2023, 10 am to 4 pm

The cost of the day is £30 per person.  Anyone who, having completed Play-in-a-Day, wants to join one of the Club’s introductory courses the following year will be entitled to a reduction.  To book a place on Play-in-a-Day or find out more please ring John Harris on 01904 620211 or Christine Morris on 07981 049174 or email yorkcroquet@gmail.com 

“Can I just say how much we enjoyed Play-in-a-Day. It was brilliant and we left feeling very enthused!” – Alice Walker