Welcome to the home page of the Watford (Cassiobury) Croquet Club.

The Club is over 70 years old. It has 3 lawns in Cassiobury Park, a little to the north-west of Watford town centre. Membership is open to persons of any age, and the playing season runs from April to September. The lawns are leased from Watford Council who also maintain them.

At present there are over 90 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. 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.

Association Croquet is the traditional game, which at its best requires high levels of physical skill and complex tactics. Full games can take up to several hours. The Club plays Association Croquet matches against other clubs in friendly matches, the Beds & Herts League and nationally.

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 for the first time in 2009 there is also a one-day Open Golf Croquet Tournament being staged.

There is a variety of internal competitions 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.

Prospective members can try the game for free before deciding whether to join the club. Why not visit us and give it a try? Perhaps get a little coaching? You might be surprised by this wonderful game!

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Last update: 03 July 2009

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