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Association Croquet is the official name of the game of croquet most widely played throughout the world and at international level. The Laws are sometimes known as the International Laws.

The Laws of Association Croquet are maintained by the Croquet Association on behalf of the International Laws Meeting (ILM). The ILM comprises representatives from the Croquet Association (domiciled in England), the New Zealand Croquet Council, the Australian Croquet Association, and the United States Croquet Association. These countries play a full part in the preparation of the Laws and their contributions are gratefully acknowledged. The Laws were first published in their current format as a booklet in 1961; the fifth and latest edition was published in 1989 and reprinted with minor amendments in 1992. These web pages have been reproduced from the 1992 reprint.

The Regulations for Tournaments are a matter for the governing body under whose jurisdiction the tournaments are held. The regulations attached here are those of the Croquet Association and have been widely adopted with appropriate amendments in other countries.

The Laws and Regulations are available as a booklet from the Croquet Association

INDEX

PART 1: The standard court and equipment

PART 2: Ordinary singles play

A. An outline of the game

B. General laws of play

C. Miscellaneous laws of play

D. Errors and interference with play

PART 3: Other forms of play

A. Advanced singles play

B. Semi-advanced singles play

C. Handicap singles play

D. Doubles play

PART 4: Customs of the Game

PART 5: Modified Games and Courts

APPENDIX 1: Metric Equivalents to Standard Dimensions

APPENDIX 2: Guide to Conduct in Double-Banked Games

APPENDIX 3: Full Bisque Handicap Play

APPENDIX 4: Alternate Stroke Handicap Doubles Play

APPENDIX 5: Short Croquet

THE LAWS OF GOLF CROQUET

REGULATIONS FOR TOURNAMENTS

General

Referees

Management of Tournaments

Responsibilities of Clubs or Other Bodies Organising Tournaments

Players

Schedule of Bisques in Modified Games

Guide to Limit of Claims