Association croquet a synopsis laws of association croquet, 6th edition the simplified laws of association croquet. These events will be followed by an aca general meeting, at which i will be representing croquet victoria. Golf croquet tactics canberra croquet club learn croquet. The 5th edition rules will apply for all matches from 1st march 2019. Official wcf golf croquet rules pdf file golf croquet has become an important element of the sports global development since the early 90s. If you need the original rules, please go to the following website. Its increasingly significance can be weighed by golf croquet s frequent appearance in local club calendars throughout the world, not just for introductory programs, but also for tournaments. Official rulings on the 2007 edition of the wcf golf croquet rules. Games the versions of croquet recognised under wcf statute 301 gc golf croquet ko stage the knockout stage of an event mc the wcf management committee member a croquet governing body affiliated to the wcf player a player in an event regulations these sports regulations sg the wcf secretarygeneral.
Rather than reproduce all of golf croquet s rules, this document will provide the variations only. The following links contain a synopsis and rules of golf croquet. Wcf golf croquet rules 5th edition rationale main changes to the golf croquet rules. Official rulings on the 2007 edition of the wcf golf croquet. Golf croquet is easier to learn and play, but requires strategic skills and accurate play. Wcf rules of golf croquet principal changes in the 5th edition general this is a summary of major changes. The ball that follows next in sequence after the ball played in the last stroke see rule 1. National croquet associations who play competitive handicap.
The biggest change that came with the 20082011 edition was a new rule about. There are two opposing sides which play alternate strokes in successive turns subject to exceptions set out in these rules. Generally, the events were both wellliked, though there are things to note for next time. Any significant damage to the court with a mallet is now a fault, rule a14. There are four balls, blue, red, black and yellow, which must be played in that order the colours are painted on the centre peg to act as a reminder. Official rulings on the 2007 edition of the wcf golf. They were also designed to be used by all national croquet associations where golf croquet is played. The purpose of this booklet is to help beginners to learn the basic techniques and rules of. The court can take any shape to fit your playing area. Golf croquet a synopsis laws of golf croquet, croquet association wcf gc rules 5th edition, world croquet federation pdf document aussie croquet. Receiver the player entitled to play an extra stroke in a handicap game see rule 19.
However, there is a saying, sometimes attributed to albert einstein, that everything. Booklets of the new 4th edition are available from the ca shop. The wcf golf croquet rules committee hopes that this revision makes the game more enjoyable and the rules easier to understand. The rules of golf croquet are the responsibility of the world croquet federation wcf golf croquet rules committee. As well as being more userfriendly than previous editions, the new rules cover a few new situations that were not previously addressed, and they remove some unnecessary inconveniences and complications. The following official rulings and commentary take effect from 1. The 4th edition rules, introduced in 20, can fairly be said to have been too simple. The rules of snake in the grass victoria lawn bowling club.
All players are expected to observe the code of conduct in described in law 16 of the wcf golf croquet rules. The english, egyptian, united states and australian rules of golf croquet were all considered during the development. Rationale for the 5th edition of the wcf rules of golf croquet. Quick reference guide for backyard croquet rules sequence of wickets set up wicketsstakes as shown in the diagram at left and follow the order in which they are scored. They have been developed by the world croquet federation wcf and approved by ca council. There are four balls, blue, red, black and yellow, which must be played in that order the colours are painted on the centre. The game can be played as either singles with one player on each side or doubles with two. The world croquet federation wcf encourages, promotes and develops the recognised versions of the game of croquet internationally at all levels. Golf croquet glossary united states croquet association. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the croquet faq guide. Taunton deane croquet club golf croquet coaching pod pod. The rules contained herein are the wcf golf croquet rules 20 edition, which are. During 2016, the gc rules committee of the english croquet association developed a new draft of the rules and the gcrc picked this up in. Cunning and competitive but with no need to break a sweat, croquet is the slow summer game one of the most amusing things about croquet is how everyone plays to marginally different rules, says joe jaques, the eighth generation of the family who popularised the game in the 1860s see page 64 of julys the simple things.
Golf croquet is the fastestgrowing version of the game, owing largely to its simplicity and competitiveness. The golf croquet refereeing manual april 2015 is a good source of information for golf croquet referees, golf croquet trainee referees for whom it is prescribed reading and golf croquet players. These rules are intended for use in all wcf sponsored competitions. They are prepared in response to questions about how particular rules should be. Look for a set that has sturdy hoops, mallets sized for adults about three feet high, and heavy, solid plastic balls.
In particular, players and spectators are reminded that croquet auckland grounds are designated as smokefree zones. The 2017 volume 1 issue of the usca s croquet news magazine is now available as a pdf for usca members on the magazine page of the usca website log in required heres the full rundown of articles youll find in the 2017v1 issue. The victorian team is intent on returning the shield to victoria. The wcf rules of golf croquet 2007 edition wcf rules of golf croquet 2007 revision in standard html format viewable from any browser directly. It is part of the mission hills country club, a member of the united states croquet association, affiliated with the world croquet federation, and located in rancho mirage, california,usa. With rulings, variations and commentary by the croquet association.
The 5th edition did not make any significant change in the way golf croquet is played. The 2018 wcf golf croquet rules were officially adopted by the usca on 1112018 some of the golf croquet specific rules are illustrated further down on this page. Wcf golf croquet rules index owen edwards united states croquet association page 1 of 5 this is an unofficial index for the wcf golf croquet rules book o edwards. Wcf golf croquet rules committee the following official rulings. B01 play will be in accordance with the the wcf rules of golf croquet, fifth edition, approved july 2018, with rulings, variations and commentary by the croquet association. There are two opposing sides which play alternate strokes. Brodsworth hall croquet club the updated rules of golf croquet. B02 members of a team should be ranked in order of strength, i. Module 1 looks at the origins of the game of golf croquet, and how it is played. Introduction to golf croquet selected simplified main rules of golf croquet. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the croquet terminology az section. Outline of the game a the game is played by striking a ball with a mallet. The wcf rules of golf croquet part 1 introduction 1. Wcf rules of golf croquet principal changes in the.
Wcf official rulings on the rules of golf croquet 4th edition. Rationale for the 5th edition of the wcf rules of golf croquet introduction golf croquet has been described as a simple game with simple rules. The golf medal is followed by the mens and womens championships and then by the interstate team competition, vying for the wcf shield. The wcf council approved the 5th edition of the rules of golf croquet on 8 july 2018 and the croquet association adopted them with effect from 1 march 2019. The rules of snake in the grass as of 11172018 snake in the grass is essentially golf croquet with a few small variations in the rules. Laws, rules and regulations events held under aca management are played under the current laws of association croquet or wcf golf croquet rules. Basic rules of association croquet laws of association croquet golf croquet a simplified version of the traditional game, which can be played in under an hour. Pages of the manual may be amended periodically as the rules are revised, policies amended and when new technical information becomes available. The rules of golf croquet 4th edition the rules of golf croquet 4th edition apply from april 2014. Its increasingly significance can be weighed by golf croquets frequent appearance in local club calendars throughout the world, not just for introductory programs, but also for tournaments. The ca is one of four members of the international laws committee, and one of six on the wcf golf croquet rules committee so we have an influential voice in both. The official rulings pdf updated january 2016 can be printed, trimmed and folded to be.
This is not a referees course and rules that have not changed, or are so complex that a referee would have to look them up, will not be covered. Rules 12 and have been changed to make the action after a fault the same for both striking and nonstriking faults. Wcf world golf croquet championship croquet network. There is an especially large interest with competitive success by players in egypt. Wcf sports regulations world croquet federation jun 6, 2016. Ian harrison of basingstoke croquet club has produced a very useful easy to follow series of video guides to playing golf croquet.
Rules of aussie school croquet, croquet south australia pdf document aussie croquet introductory coaching notes, canberra croquet club. Croquet school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Golf croquet, which is a greatly simplified version of association croquet, is also played in many countries, and has a large following. However, there is a saying, sometimes attributed to albert einstein, that everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler. These regulations apply unless otherwise provided for and advertised. This has been shared in full with the organisers and host, and summarised on our website. Wcf rules of golf croquet principal changes in the 5th edition. The new golf croquet rules 5th edition come into effect in the uk at the beginning of march 2019. The 2 005 version of the rules was released before we had completed discussing all aspects of the rules. World federation tentative in maintaining 2020 schedule with tier one of the golf croquet world championship recently completed in australia, the wcf plans for tier two in spain in may and tier three in england in july, followed by the womens association croquet world championship in new zealand in november, but warns the schedule may be altered, pending devel. Appendix to the wcf golf croquet rules 20 regulations for an automatic handicapping system modified for australian use from 3 april, 2017 this appendix describes a system used to administer a handicapping system for use with the wcf gc rules. The mission hills croquet club has almost 100 enthusiastic members, and eight beautiful championship lawns. Association croquet the traditional form of the game, strategic and more complex than golf croquet. The laws for association and rules for golf croquet are made by international committees the international laws committee for ac and the world croquet federations gc rules committee for gc.
Golf croquet tactics basic principles a priorities its all about scoring hoops everything else is manoeuvre if you try for a hoop and miss, then you give the momentum to oppo if no other ball can run the hoop, you have a free shot but stay close to the hoop if you miss. Golf croquet is played between two sides the blue and black balls versus the red and yellow balls. The official rules of golf croquet are maintained by the wcf. The court, when space permits, should be 100 feet by 50 feet, though you can adjust accordingly. Strikers ball the ball that follows next in sequence after the ball played in. Subject to rule 10, after whichever ball was played in the last stroke, the next ball in the sequence. Ac and gc refer to association croquet and golf croquet respectively. Heres the full rundown of articles youll find in the 2017v1 issue. The rules of golf croquet are the responsibility of the world croquet federation wcf golf croquet rules committee the wcf council approved the 5th edition of the rules of golf croquet on 8 july 2018 and the croquet association adopted them with effect from 1 march 2019 the 5th edition did not make any significant change in the way golf croquet is played. Try to keep the space between the stake and the two beginning and turnaround wickets at least 3 feet. Jan 07, 2018 the 2017 volume 1 issue of the usca s croquet news magazine is now available as a pdf for usca members on the magazine page of the usca website log in required. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to croquet rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Wcf golf croquet rules 2007 edition introduction the wcf golf croquet rules committee has prepared a revision of the rules, completing the task started in 2003.
More detail and explanations may be found in the rationale document. National croquet associations around the world are members of the wcf, and the wcf sanctions championship croquet tournaments worldwide. World croquet federation wcf golf croquet gc rules 20 and official rulings or 2015. Brodsworth hall croquet club the updated rules of golf. Wcf golf croquet rules committee the following official rulings and commentary take effect from 1 october 2018.
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