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 $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.
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 |
A great Golf Croquet Competition for all players with outstanding prizes. First Place $1500.00 Second Place $1000.00 Third Place $500.00 Entry Fee - $100.00 Entries close on Friday 14th May Come along and enjoy a great weekend with like-minded players at the beautiful Kingston Croquet Club, deemed by many who have played on these courts […]