Course prospectuses
GC Introduction to Competitive Play - H'caps 12-16/None
Are you a GC player, with a handicap between 12 to 16, or none, wanting to start playing
competitively more widely in tournaments etc? This one-day GC course, with a mix of time on
the courts and in the classroom, is designed to introduce players into competitive play. Course
content will be driven by the needs of those attending, drawn from: improving your basic
mallet/ball skills; recognising basic tactical scenarios including offside balls; taking part in a
competitive game and the path to improvement. By the end of the course participants will have
increased their confidence and ability to win their games.
GC Beyond the Basics Course - C-Level (H'caps 7 to 12)
Are you a GC player, with a handicap of between 7 to 12, keen to reduce your handicap by
improving your game? Then this one-day GC course, with a mix of time on the courts and in the
classroom, is for you. Course content will be driven by the needs of those attending, drawn
from: improving your strokes; understanding tactical scenarios; mind games; making best use of
bisques / play against them, and competing in a match and tournament. By the end of the
course participants will be prepared for a significant improvement in their handicap.
GC Intermediate Improver Course - H'caps 5 to 8
Are you a reasonably experienced GC player, with a handicap of between 5 to 8, wanting to
improve your game? Then this one-day Golf Croquet course, with a mix of time on the courts
and in the classroom, is for you. A feature of this very structured course is that you will get the
benefit of working with 4 different coaches during the day to be coached in a variety of different
aspects of the game covering skills, tactics, approach and the rules. By the end of the course
participants will have raised their competitiveness and thus their enjoyment of the game.
GC Advanced Improver 2-Day Course - B-Level (GC H'caps 3 to 6)
Are you an experienced GC player, with a handicap of between 3 to 6, wanting to improve your
game? Then this two-day Golf Croquet course, with a mix of time on the courts and in the
classroom, is for you. Course content will be driven by the needs of those attending, drawn
from: improving stroke consistency; developing tactical acumen, and the influence of the mind.
By the end of the course participants will have raised their competitiveness and thus their
enjoyment of the game.
AC Perfecting Stroke Play
Are you an AC Player who would like to improve your stroke play? This one-day AC course looks
in detail at the range of strokes that are required for success, with a 'must-do-list' for each
stroke. You will then be shown how to combine these strokes to make an effective turn by
running hoops making roquets and positioning balls to best effect. By the end of the course your
confidence in your own potential will have increased and you will have the tools to improve to
meet your goals.
AC Working towards a 12-Hoop Break - H'caps 10 to 16
Are you a AC player, with a handicap of between 10 to 16, capable of a 4-hoop break and
wanting to extend your turns? Then this one-day AC course, mainly on the courts although with
some time in the classroom, is for you. You will be shown, and be encouraged to experience the
development of, the various tactical options that, when taken together, will allow you to
complete a 12-hoop break. By the end of the course participants will have improved their
understanding of how to build a 12-hoop break.
One-to-one coaching with Cliff Jones
Looking to improve your AC or GC game? This is an opportunity to have individual tuition on the
courts with Cliff Jones, one of the foremost croquet coaches in the country. Develop any aspects
of croquet technique, mindset or tactics that you choose. The session will give you lasting benefit
as you apply the lessons learnt in the future.
Swing Clinic with the Doctor!
This is an opportunity to have your swing diagnosed by Dr Raouf Allim, a swing specialist. The
one-hour clinic is one-on-one on the court and involves close observation of your swing in various
situations. The Dr will then diagnose any faults found and prescribe remedies (none available on
the NHS!). Attending one of these clinics will increase your confidence in your ability to strike
the ball correctly and to analyse your swing in the future.
The Mental Game - The Winning Approach
This course is for both GC and AC players of all abilities who have recognised that a good
mindset is just as important as being able to play a stroke well and knowledge of tactics and
rules. This one-day course, held both in the classroom and on the court, will explore: blocks to a
good mindset; how to overcome them, and how to set yourself up positively for successful and
satisfying croquet. This course will help you to play to the best of your ability.
Becoming a Coach - 2-Day Course
Do you want to become a qualified coach, either AC or GC? If you have a working knowledge of
the Laws of AC, or the Rules of GC, as appropriate (the only pre-condition), then this is the
course for you. The course, delivered on the courts and in the classroom by a CA Examining
Coach, will develop your coaching expertise & confidence by ensuring you are able to: plan
coaching courses and deliver lessons; coach specific skills and tactics, and explain the basics re
teaching AC Laws / GC Rules. At the end of the course there is a formal coaching assessment,
preparing you to be accredited as a Club-Level or qualified as Graded AC/GC Coach.
More details about the coaching qualification are on the CA website at
https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=tournament/caCalendar&calInfoID=6.
A once-in-a-lifetime coaching qualification subsidy of £25 per person is available to CA
members. Some Federations offer further financial support to be applied for personally after the
course.
Becoming a GC Referee - 2-Day Course
Do you want to learn more about the GC rules or even become a qualified GC referee? Then in
either case this is course for you. The 2-day course, delivered on the courts and in the
classroom by a CA Examining Referee, will develop your knowledge of the GC Rules and your
ability to apply them to a competitive game. Preparatory material will be made available before
the course. If you pass the end-of-course written and practical exam, you will be registered as a
qualified GC referee and awarded your GC refereeing badge. More information re becoming a
referee is at https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=games/golf/refereeing.
A once-in-a-lifetime GC refereeing qualification subsidy of £25 per person for those taking the
exam is available to CA members. Some Federations offer further financial support to be applied
for personally after the course.
Becoming an AC Referee - 2 plus 1-Day Course
Do you want to learn more about the AC Laws or even become a qualified AC referee? Then in
either case this is the course for you. The 2-day course, delivered on the courts/in the
classroom by a CA Examining Referee, will develop your knowledge of the AC Laws and your
ability to apply them to a competitive game. Preparatory material will be made available before
the course. If you pass the written and practical exam, taken on a later day, you will be
registered as a qualified AC referee and awarded your AC refereeing badge. More information re
becoming a referee is at https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=games/association/refereeing/RTC-
Manual/section_2. A once-in-a-lifetime AC refereeing qualification subsidy of £25 per person for those taking the
exam is available to CA members. Some Federations offer further financial support to be applied
for personally after the course.
Are you a GC player, with a handicap between 12 to 16, or none, wanting to start playing
competitively more widely in tournaments etc? This one-day GC course, with a mix of time on
the courts and in the classroom, is designed to introduce players into competitive play. Course
content will be driven by the needs of those attending, drawn from: improving your basic
mallet/ball skills; recognising basic tactical scenarios including offside balls; taking part in a
competitive game and the path to improvement. By the end of the course participants will have
increased their confidence and ability to win their games.
GC Beyond the Basics Course - C-Level (H'caps 7 to 12)
Are you a GC player, with a handicap of between 7 to 12, keen to reduce your handicap by
improving your game? Then this one-day GC course, with a mix of time on the courts and in the
classroom, is for you. Course content will be driven by the needs of those attending, drawn
from: improving your strokes; understanding tactical scenarios; mind games; making best use of
bisques / play against them, and competing in a match and tournament. By the end of the
course participants will be prepared for a significant improvement in their handicap.
GC Intermediate Improver Course - H'caps 5 to 8
Are you a reasonably experienced GC player, with a handicap of between 5 to 8, wanting to
improve your game? Then this one-day Golf Croquet course, with a mix of time on the courts
and in the classroom, is for you. A feature of this very structured course is that you will get the
benefit of working with 4 different coaches during the day to be coached in a variety of different
aspects of the game covering skills, tactics, approach and the rules. By the end of the course
participants will have raised their competitiveness and thus their enjoyment of the game.
GC Advanced Improver 2-Day Course - B-Level (GC H'caps 3 to 6)
Are you an experienced GC player, with a handicap of between 3 to 6, wanting to improve your
game? Then this two-day Golf Croquet course, with a mix of time on the courts and in the
classroom, is for you. Course content will be driven by the needs of those attending, drawn
from: improving stroke consistency; developing tactical acumen, and the influence of the mind.
By the end of the course participants will have raised their competitiveness and thus their
enjoyment of the game.
AC Perfecting Stroke Play
Are you an AC Player who would like to improve your stroke play? This one-day AC course looks
in detail at the range of strokes that are required for success, with a 'must-do-list' for each
stroke. You will then be shown how to combine these strokes to make an effective turn by
running hoops making roquets and positioning balls to best effect. By the end of the course your
confidence in your own potential will have increased and you will have the tools to improve to
meet your goals.
AC Working towards a 12-Hoop Break - H'caps 10 to 16
Are you a AC player, with a handicap of between 10 to 16, capable of a 4-hoop break and
wanting to extend your turns? Then this one-day AC course, mainly on the courts although with
some time in the classroom, is for you. You will be shown, and be encouraged to experience the
development of, the various tactical options that, when taken together, will allow you to
complete a 12-hoop break. By the end of the course participants will have improved their
understanding of how to build a 12-hoop break.
One-to-one coaching with Cliff Jones
Looking to improve your AC or GC game? This is an opportunity to have individual tuition on the
courts with Cliff Jones, one of the foremost croquet coaches in the country. Develop any aspects
of croquet technique, mindset or tactics that you choose. The session will give you lasting benefit
as you apply the lessons learnt in the future.
Swing Clinic with the Doctor!
This is an opportunity to have your swing diagnosed by Dr Raouf Allim, a swing specialist. The
one-hour clinic is one-on-one on the court and involves close observation of your swing in various
situations. The Dr will then diagnose any faults found and prescribe remedies (none available on
the NHS!). Attending one of these clinics will increase your confidence in your ability to strike
the ball correctly and to analyse your swing in the future.
The Mental Game - The Winning Approach
This course is for both GC and AC players of all abilities who have recognised that a good
mindset is just as important as being able to play a stroke well and knowledge of tactics and
rules. This one-day course, held both in the classroom and on the court, will explore: blocks to a
good mindset; how to overcome them, and how to set yourself up positively for successful and
satisfying croquet. This course will help you to play to the best of your ability.
Becoming a Coach - 2-Day Course
Do you want to become a qualified coach, either AC or GC? If you have a working knowledge of
the Laws of AC, or the Rules of GC, as appropriate (the only pre-condition), then this is the
course for you. The course, delivered on the courts and in the classroom by a CA Examining
Coach, will develop your coaching expertise & confidence by ensuring you are able to: plan
coaching courses and deliver lessons; coach specific skills and tactics, and explain the basics re
teaching AC Laws / GC Rules. At the end of the course there is a formal coaching assessment,
preparing you to be accredited as a Club-Level or qualified as Graded AC/GC Coach.
More details about the coaching qualification are on the CA website at
https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=tournament/caCalendar&calInfoID=6.
A once-in-a-lifetime coaching qualification subsidy of £25 per person is available to CA
members. Some Federations offer further financial support to be applied for personally after the
course.
Becoming a GC Referee - 2-Day Course
Do you want to learn more about the GC rules or even become a qualified GC referee? Then in
either case this is course for you. The 2-day course, delivered on the courts and in the
classroom by a CA Examining Referee, will develop your knowledge of the GC Rules and your
ability to apply them to a competitive game. Preparatory material will be made available before
the course. If you pass the end-of-course written and practical exam, you will be registered as a
qualified GC referee and awarded your GC refereeing badge. More information re becoming a
referee is at https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=games/golf/refereeing.
A once-in-a-lifetime GC refereeing qualification subsidy of £25 per person for those taking the
exam is available to CA members. Some Federations offer further financial support to be applied
for personally after the course.
Becoming an AC Referee - 2 plus 1-Day Course
Do you want to learn more about the AC Laws or even become a qualified AC referee? Then in
either case this is the course for you. The 2-day course, delivered on the courts/in the
classroom by a CA Examining Referee, will develop your knowledge of the AC Laws and your
ability to apply them to a competitive game. Preparatory material will be made available before
the course. If you pass the written and practical exam, taken on a later day, you will be
registered as a qualified AC referee and awarded your AC refereeing badge. More information re
becoming a referee is at https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=games/association/refereeing/RTC-
Manual/section_2. A once-in-a-lifetime AC refereeing qualification subsidy of £25 per person for those taking the
exam is available to CA members. Some Federations offer further financial support to be applied
for personally after the course.