Refereeing

A hampered shot in which a fault may be committed should be watched by a referee. (Picture of Russell Bretherton at Suribton)

Although most games, even in tournaments, are jointly refereed by the players themselves, an official referee, if available, should be asked to adjudicate any stroke in which either player suspects that a fault may be committed, or in the event of uncertainty as to how to proceed with the game.

The Croquet Association run occasional courses to train referees for the examination. Please contact the CA Office or your local federation for information about courses near you.