Welcome to the Kingston Croquet Club

The Picturesque Club where Learning to Play Croquet is a Pleasure

The Kingston Croquet Club was officially opened on 23 April 1981 after three years of planning by a committee, led by the late David Johnstone, and after negotiations with the Kingborough Council who built the lawns and Clubhouse.

The Club is affiliated with the Tasmanian Croquet Association Inc. (Croquet Tasmania).  It is located 12 km south of Hobart on bus route 429 (ask driver for Kingston High School stop) and it has 2 full size courts for play.

Events

Kingston Croquet Club enters teams in each pennant division in both association croquet and golf croquet.

Members enter events held by other Clubs during the year as well as the Tasmanian Open Championships.

  • Club Championships and handicap championships are held for each division. Entry is restricted to Kingston Croquet Club Playing Members.
  • June Long Weekend –  MCMF19 Hoop Golf Croquet Tournament – An Open Event.
  • Spring Celebration – (September/October) Fun social day with some croquet played.
  • December – Club Christmas Dinner.
  • Many other social and community events held throughout the year,

 

Membership

Full membership

We are always pleased to welcome new members to the Club. Prospective members are invited to come along and have lessons before deciding to join. The lessons include the basic skills required to enjoy a game of croquet.

Annual Subscription for Full Membership is $300 including ACA/TCA levies of $67 and for juniors (Under 18) and full-time students under 25 $50 including ACA/TCA levies.


Lawn Fees

Full and Associate Members may pay $330 at the time of paying their annual subscription to cover all lawn fees for a year,
OR
Pay $5 for each day they play or practise on the courts. These fees entitle them to tea and/or coffee.

Junior Members may pay $100 at the time of paying their annual subscription to cover all lawn fees for a year,
OR
Pay $2.00 for each day they play or practise on the courts,

 

Associate Members

A full member of another Tasmanian Croquet Club may join Kingston Croquet Club as an associate member. The subscription is equal to half that for a full member. Associate members are entitled to normal privileges except they may not vote at General Meetings nor play in any Club Championship.


Coaching

Introductory coaching is available as mentioned above but learners are encouraged to practise between lessons.

Club coaches are always willing to provide individual or group coaching on request. On occasions regular formal sessions are conducted.

 

Dress

Flat soled shoes are required at all times.

For pennant –

Players must wear either all white or combinations of navy and white. These are our Club colours.
There is no specific dress code for non-competition play – players should dress for the conditions and ensure they have adequate sun protection.

Playing Times

Kingston Croquet Club has two full sized courts. Draws for play are conducted at 9:55 am for the morning session and 12.55 pm for the afternoon session.
Note: Courts may not be available at the usual times when Club, TCA or ACA Competitions or Pennants are being played. Click on the RHS blue rectangle "Lawn Availability" to check.

Visitors are welcome at any time – please phone or email the Secretary to make arrangements. Visitor fee is $6 per day.

DayMorning (9.50am - 12.30pm)Afternoon (12.50pm - 4.00pm)
MondayAssociationGolf Croquet
TuesdayAssociationPlay by Arrangement
WednesdayPlay by ArrangementGolf Croquet
ThursdayAssociationPlay by Arrangement
FridayGolf CroquetPlay by Arrangement
SaturdayAssociation (Handicap Play)Association and Golf
SundayPlay by ArrangementPlay by Arrangement

CONTACT US

President:
Bob Beattie
Treasurer: 
Neil Pinkard
Secretary:
Margaret Pinkard
Kingston Croquet Club
159 Summerleas Road
Kingston, TAS

PO Box: 543 Kingston 7051

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