MALDON CRQOUET CLUB NEWSLETTER
EDITED BY JEAN HEALEY
July 2016
National Croquet Day a Big success
The sun shone and the day went well. We had 16 visitors during the day, all very interested in the game.
None had played Croquet before except for Myra and Nigel Gardner. I am delighted to report that Myra
and Nigel have joined us, they have played at Burnham Club and are experienced players, mainly
Association Croquet, more of that later. Other couples said that they would return for another try so
look out for visitors.
The Chairman with her
feet up on National
Croquet Day.
(She had worked like a
trooper all morning)
Thanks to all the members who came and played that day. We are blessed with a hard core of player
volunteers who turn out for the club at event after event. I would invite any member to come along and
help. One, its good fun you meet really nice people. Two, it promotes the club and introduces potential
members to the game. Three, it helps funds and therefore keeps subs down.
The following are events planned so far this year. Please let Gill know if you are available to help on any of
the following dates.
Wednesday June 29th
Thursday July 14th
Monday 1st August
Wednesday 10th August
Saturday 13th August
Wednesday 17th August
Saturday 27th August
- Tollesbury WI, afternoon Croquet 2pm till 3.30 followed by Tea.
- Strood WI, Croquet 2pm till 4pm followed by Tea. 16 plus players.
- Maldon Carers morning, Croquet followed by Lunch. 10 to 12 players.
-West Hanningfield WI, Lunch followed by Croquet.
- Away at Woodham Walter Village Hall play croquet for a charity Tea.
- Rochford WI, afternoon Croquet followed by Tea. 16 plus players.
- I am Team GB, open our doors to visitors in a nationwide campaign.
11am till 2pm.
Thursday 13th October - Ladies Charity Golf Day at Forresters guest are invite to play croquet
from 12 till 3.30pm.
Annual Club Day on Tuesday 16th August.
Vaun and Eunice will be putting up the signing on sheet towards the end of July. Mary has been working
with Forresters on the catering front. There is a fixed price for the day that covers Morning Coffee,
Lunch and at around 4pm Tea and Cake all for £14.50. Cheques need to be made out to Maldon Croquet
Club. Mary will inform you on the menu choices during July.
MALDON CRQOUET CLUB NEWSLETTER
EDITED BY JEAN HEALEY
July 2016
Association Croquet
Association Croquet is the full international version of the sport, which is played by the majority of
tournament croquet players. The game is played by two players (or sides) each with two balls. The
objective is to score 12 hoop-points and a peg-point with each ball before the other side does the same.
Through careful play, a player can keep the tactical advantage, hence improving his chances of winning by
making life difficult for the opponent. More importantly, he can earn additional strokes, so allowing
breaks to be played and scoring many hoop points in a single turn.
The game of Association Croquet is in essence a tactical struggle with each player trying to manoeuvre
both his own and his opponent's balls to make points for his side whilst restricting his opponent's chances
of doing the same by careful positioning of the balls at the end of his turn.
It would appear that Golf Croquet Coquet compared with Association Croquet has simpler rules
and is more interactive (each turn is just a single stroke), but it requires a similar level of
accuracy and tactical awareness.
In addition to Myra and Nigel we also have Al Brown in our club; all 3 are accomplished Association
players. They are understandably keen to play their game. Al is offering to teach Association Croquet.
In addition there is a 3rd version of Croquet called Red House.
This game is a cross between Association and Golf and is played at Myra's club, Burnham. I visited
Burnham on Thursday 9th June and watch and take part in the game, fascinating. It involves playing
association type play with all players taking part, golf style. It also involves a small cage in the centre of
the lawn.
I hope you are all still with me!! So what next........
I suggest that if you would like to have a go and spend time with Myra and Nigel for Red house, or Al for
Association you contact Gill Stone to arrange a session for you.
MALDON CRQOUET CLUB NEWSLETTER
EDITED BY JEAN HEALEY
July 2016
and finally....
Calling all Lady Golf Players.
Sue Sandle has asked us to be involved on Thursday 13th October. We will be helping on the day by giving
guests a 'go' at croquet from 12noon till 3.30pm
Maldon Croquet Club Lady members are invited to attend the lunch.
PROGRAMME: for the Ladies charity FUN day.
Venue: Forrester Park Golf Club, Near Maldon, Great Totham, CM9 8EA
Date: Thursday 13th October 2016
Enter for: 18 holes OR 9 holes OR Lunch plus activities
9.45am
Shotgun start for all. 9 hole ladies start on front nine, 18 hole ladies on back nine.
Holes 1- 9
Teams of four playing a Las Vegas Texas Scramble with mulligans.
Holes 10-18
Individual Stableford and then Las Vegas Scramble with mulligans on front nine.
12.00-3.00pm
Lunch
12.00 - 3.00pm
'Have a go Croquet'
1.30pm
Bake Off with cake tasting
3.45pm
Auction and Prize-Giving
COST: £30 per lady includes green fee, tea/coffee on arrival, lunch and activities. (Forrester Park Ladies £17)
£13.25 per lady for lunch and activities.
CONTACT: Sue Sandle, Member of the Steering Committee. Web site: amysgiftstlucia.org
24, West Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8RJ. Tel: 01621 868011
Email:[email protected]
Attachments: Entry form for 18 holes OR 9 holes OR Lunch
Bake Off form if you would like to enter your favourite cake