FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

It’s simple! You can start by contacting a croquet club near you. They will be only too happy to help you try out the game and start your croquet journey.  You'll be hooked!

What equipment is needed to play?

To play croquet, players only need a mallet and flat-soled shoes. The club provides the lawns, the hoops and the balls, and most will have mallets for visitors’ use.
Mallets vary in the length of the head, the length of the shaft, their weight and materials. A typical mallet will weigh around three pounds, have a shaft length of 36 inches and a head length of 10 to 11 inches. The heads and shafts can be made of wood, steel or fibreglass. Heavy mallets favour a straighter swing but can be harder to control for delicate shots. A new player should try lots of mallets to find the one that suits their style and strength.

Where to play in Tasmania?

There are eleven clubs in Tasmania, four in the south, four in the north, two in the north west and one in St Helens.

Click here to view them all. 

How to join a local club or group?

To start your croquet journey, contact one of these clubs, and find out when you can have a trial run.

Where do I find information about local competitions or events?

View the Events page to see information about upcoming events and past events. 

How much does it cost to play croquet?

As a visitor of a club, you will pay between $5 and $10 per day. Annual membership fees vary and are laid out on each Club’s web page.

How many members are there at each club?

Membership numbers vary depending on the number of lawns available. Single lawn clubs will have 20-30 members.  Member numbers at three lawn clubs can exceed 100. Member numbers can sometimes be capped to reduce the wear and tear on the lawns.

When is the croquet season?

Croquet is played all year round at every Tasmanian club except when the lawns are closed for lawn maintenance and renovation.

Do clubs compete against each other?

Clubs participate in croquet pennant in their respective regions (north and south) in various grades. A team from the north and one from the south also competes each year.

Is there a school program?

Many clubs regularly accommodate school groups and corporate groups and provide all equipment and instruction.  Visit club web pages to find out if there is a program running at that club.

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