Sutherland Croquet Club was established in 1981 and has three lawns. Friendly organised competitions are played on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings. On other days members arrange games between themselves. The club also hosts annual competitions inviting members from the numerous clubs throughout the state and periodically tournaments are conducted on behalf of Croquet NSW to which the Sutherland club is affiliated.
Croquet was in its heyday during the Victorian era providing a unique opportunity for men and women to socialise together and engage in a sporting activity on an equal footing. Much remains the same today and this tactical strategic game, suitable for all ages and levels of fitness, is now played at clubs all the way up to international competition.
Be our guest – Free Trial
Sutherland Croquet Club welcomes anyone who is curious about how the game is played to come along and have a free trial with one of our experienced players. We will arrange a mutually convenient time to provide you with basic tuition and take you through the process of playing a game. The only stipulation is that you wear flat soled shoes to protect the lawns. Additional coaching sessions are available should you be contemplating membership but are not ready to commit. Around ninety minutes of coaching costs $12. Membership fees are $220 per year plus a nominal green fee for each day of play.
Social and Corporate Groups
Sutherland Croquet Club is open to approaches from social or corporate groups of up to 24 people wishing to organise a croquet activity. The club has a marquee, barbecue, outdoor table and chairs. Groups are invited to bring their own refreshments. There is a small club house and toilet, tea and coffee making facilities. No alcohol is sold on the premises. Volunteers from the club would need to be on hand to set up the lawns and provide some guidance about how the game is played. Activities are not really suitable for very young children. Costs start at $12 per person (minimum ten) for lawn and equipment hire. A session lasts for around three hours.
The Game of Croquet
A number of forms of croquet are played although ‘golf croquet’ has become most popular. This is something of a misnomer as the game more resembles chess or snooker. Generally there is a lot of tactical manouvering before a hoop is scored and preventing an opponent from scoring, by blocking or knocking their ball away, is a much part of the game as shooting the hoop oneself.
Below is a short video from the Croquet Association of the UK which gives some insight into the game. There is quite a bit of information online about croquet including on this site, see ‘The Game’. If you are coming for a free trial don’t worry too much about forearming yourself, all will be explained on the day.
Contacting Sutherland Croquet Club
Contact may be made by dropping in on one of our playing days, when usually somebody will be able to help you. Alternatively send an email via the form below or contact Margaret Morters (President) 0438 952 160 who will take care of your initial enquiry.
We are situated at 1 Rawson Avenue, Sutherland adjacent to Sylvanvale Disability Centre. Approach through the carpark of the Waratah Swimming complex until just before the Police Citizens Club. On the left you will see the driveway of Sylvanvale running parallel with the railway line. An excerpt from Google Maps below shows the way. Press the button below for a larger view. We hope to see you.
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