Play-in-a-Day is a one-day experience of Association Croquet. You’ll get a hands-on insight into this absorbing game, accompanied by sufficient of the technique and tactics to allow you to experience the game fully and decide if Association Croquet is for you.
The morning is spent on basic technique, the key 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 Croquet England, the game’s national governing body. You will learn a lot, but, as always at York Croquet Club, the emphasis is on enjoyment.
To ensure participants have opportunity for individual guidance, groups are limited to eight, so booking is essential. All equipment is supplied. Please wear flat-soled footwear.
Dates for 2024:
Sunday 5 May 2024, 10 am to 4 pm
The cost of the day is £30 per person. If you join the Club after completing Play-in-a-Day, or if you want to do the longer Introductory Course, you will be entitled to a reduction. To book a place on Play-in-a-Day or find out more please ring the Club Secretary, Christine Morris, on 07981 049174 or email
"Can I just say how much we enjoyed Play-in-a-Day. It was brilliant and we left feeling very enthused!" - Alice Walker