R.L.T.C.C. Croquet Guidance and Etiquette
- Private Play is permitted at any time during daylight hours unless a club mix-in, tournament or match is taking place or work is being done on the lawns.
- Flat soled footwear must be worn when walking or playing on the lawns.
- Predominately white clothing should be worn for croquet matches and tournaments unless agreed otherwise.
- Members are responsible for setting out the hoops correctly, as indicated on the board in the Croquet shed, which indicates which hoop holes should be used
- After play all equipment must be returned to the croquet shed, the shed securely locked and the key returned to the appropriate hook in the clubhouse.
- The last person to leave the clubhouse should also ensure that lights are switched off, heaters are checked and the outside door is securely locked.
- If a member resigns from the club, the clubhouse key (which can be obtained for a deposit of £10.00) must be returned to the Croquet secretary or other croquet committee member.
- Care should be taken when playing to minimise the risk of injury to oneself or other players or spectators.
- Be aware of other players during games, especially when double banked, and take care not to move in the line of sight when players are taking aim, whether as a player or a spectator.
- Members’ guests should be accompanied by the member at all times and their name should be entered in the Visitors’ Book and the appropriate green fee paid.
- Prospective croquet members are entitled to three free visits to try the game and at the end of that time should pay a membership fee. During the latter part of the season and after specially arranged coaching courses a reduced membership fee may be applicable.
- Most activities of the Club are run by volunteer unpaid members. All members are encouraged to assist in the running of the Club in one way or another, e.g. work-ins, catering help, grounds maintenance, committee work etc.