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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Day | Morning (9.50am - 12.30pm) | Afternoon (12.50pm - 4.00pm) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Association | Golf Croquet |
| Tuesday | Association | Play by Arrangement |
| Wednesday | Play by Arrangement | Golf Croquet |
| Thursday | Association | Play by Arrangement |
| Friday | Golf Croquet | Play by Arrangement |
| Saturday | Association (Handicap Play) | Association and Golf |
| Sunday | Play by Arrangement | Play by Arrangement |
Congratulations to Heather Lovell who won the AC Women’s Australian Plate final last week in Melbourne. She defeated Jane Hyland in the final: 9/7 To get to the final Heather defeated players from both Vic and Qld Not only did Heather win the Women’s AC Australian Plate final she was also instrumental in Tasmania’s most […]