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 $222 plus ACA/TCA levies of $66 and for juniors (Under 18) and full-time students under 25 $50 including ACA/TCA levies
Lawn Fees
Members may pay $280 at the time of paying their annual subscription to cover all lawn fees for a year, OR
pay $5 for each day of any week in which they play or practise on the courts, with a maximum payment of $10.00 a week. These fees entitle them to tea and/or coffee.
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.