Croquet Resources on the Internet
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American Rules
- Official 6-wicket American Rules with a search engine (from USCA site).
- Synopsis of 6-Wicket American Rules croquet (from USCA site).
Publications
History
Commercial
AUSTRALIA
- Art: John Prince (NZ) - croquet related and other
- Booklets: John Riches Booklets
- Equipment: In Search of the Perfect Mallet - Fenwick Elliott Mallets (Adelaide, South Australia)
- Equipment: Croquet Orangewood Australia (Victoria). Manufacturers of mallets and sets; also puck croquet.
- Equipment, Books & Coaching: Ex-Act Crafts
- Yardgames: A new venture specialising in giant and oversized family games which includes a large range of Croquet sets starting at the beginners entry level Garden sets up to full size sets. Will be introducing competition level sets from Jacques, UK later in 2005. Currently operating out of the Sydney metro area, but with operations opening in Brisbane and Melbourne in the coming months. Also operate a hire service including several versions of their Croquet sets. [August 2005]
CANADA
- Equipment: Oakley Woods Croquet
Oakley Woods provides a wide range of croquet equipment and accessories for both competitive and recreational players. We manufacture our own mallets, wickets, deadness boards and other accessories. Along with these we offer equipment from John Jaques, Barlow, and Forster. Oakley Woods has been the official supplier for Canada's Croq Can tournament for the past several years. We welcome all croquet enthusiasts to visit our website.
NEW ZEALAND
- Book: Peel Appeal (by Steve Jones)
- Equipment: Wood Mallets Online: Custom Made Croquet Sets
Wood Mallets Online produces the finest quality croquet mallets, croquet sets and accessories. Customised to your specifications and delivered anywhere in the world in seven days.
TAIWAN
- Equipment: Sunshiny Croquet Balls.
Sunshiny Croquet Balls are officially Championship Approved by the reputed and well-known Croquet Association. 16 ounce approx. lovely double milled checkered pattern, rebounds lively. Great for Championship Tournaments, Clubs and all levels of top players. In addition to the approved one, Sunshiny also supply other recreational, garden balls... for inquiries, kindly email.
UNITED KINGDOM
- Equipment: Omega Hoops A new design in hoops - allowing setting of different widths while the hoops stays in the ground.
USA
- USA National Croquet Center (Florida) including Lawn Parties & Corporate Programs
- Resort: Lago Vista resort (Kissimmee, Fl) We have just completed a beautiful regulation short croquet course. The sod is finally filled in and we are ready to play. The finest professional quality equipment has been acquired from Oakley Woods, the premier supplier of croquet equipment. The resort, which overlooks Pavillion Park Lake, consists of 40 fully furnished two-bedroom two-bath condos, complete with full kitchens and screened porches. A special croquet package is being offered. It includes: priority play on our croquet course, free greens fees for 45 holes of golf at three local clubs, the amenities of Lago Vista resort, for the low price of $599.00 per week (6 person occupancy in a single apartment), plus taxes. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call John Glover at 1-800-437-8124, FAX to 1-407-348-5083, or email.
- Retailer: Sporting Classics (Maryland) Full service Croquet Gifts, awards and Equipment retailer. Barlow Croquet Balls, Jacques Equipment, Replacement balls, etc. Custom collection of unique gifts for the croquet enthusiast.
- Resort: Maddens Resort (Brainerd, MN) Has two croquet lawns and is affiliated with the USCA
- Scheduling Software: Diamond Scheduler
A Windows-based scheduling program for all sports, including round robin and elimination pairings.
- Directory Of Manufacturers, Suppliers, And Service Providers
- Advertising Rates and Services, Croquet World Online Magazine / Croquet In America
- Internet retailer: www.Malletball.com and www.Toequet.com
Equipment and accessories for super-sized wicket games using #5 soccer balls that are easily adapted for play on most long-grass surfaces, incorporated terrain and obstacles. Ideal for family play, as younger children can kick the ball, while adults can use their heavy mallets for the same result. Any form of croquet can be played with this equipment. For group events, a large circular course is recommended, allowing a "shotgun start" at any point in the course, accommodating many different games at once. The equipment is used for corporate events, school programs, private parties and fundraisers seeking an activity that everybody can learn and play quickly. Equipment is manufacturered and distributed from the factory in Terre Haute, Indiana. If you need more information, contact the National Director of Marketing and Development: BobAlman@aol.com.
- Retailer:
www.croquet.com - features an online croquet selection of croquet sets, equipment, and other outdoor games.
Mailing Lists
The UK (Nottingham) List
This is an unmoderated list organised by Ian Vincent, Nottingham, England.
Full details of the Notttingham list and subscription details can be found here.
The Australian Croquet (aus-croquet) List
This is a Yahoo Group with postings mainly of interest to Australian Croquet players.
To subscribe
and send a blank email with any subject line.
The USA (Wyoming) List
This list is run by Steve Dimond.
To subscribe send
and in the subject type:
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Variants
- Malletball and Toequet: are new giant-sized soccer ball wicket games. These games, played with soccer balls and oversized
wickets, were created by The Toequet Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, and developed and promoted at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. They combine the fun of Backyard Croquet with the spirit of Extreme Croquet. Everyone can play, both adults and kids. Just about anytime. Almost anywhere.
- Cruol is a lawn game that employs croquet mallets and balls. It is a hybrid of croquet and billiards.
- San Francisco Extreme Croquet Club.
- Roque. A little information and some possible contacts.
- Wicket Grounds Croquet Club. Play and sponsor individual one ball style using both six and nine wickets with a recognizable combination of USCA rules. In the last three years events have run in three states and drawn many people from the backyards of New England onto actual competiton lawns without the stress of partner play. See the site to find out about forthcoming events.
Rankings & Records
Last Updated:
6 June, 2009