The Croquet Association (CA) is the national governing body for the sport of Croquet (including both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet) in England, and is responsible for promoting and regulating the game in that area.

In conjunction with the regional Federations and its Member Clubs, it supports croquet at all levels, from games played in the garden and local play at clubs, through to regional and national tournaments and international matches. It runs an online shop, from its headquarters in Cheltenham, where both its members and the public can purchase books and equipment, with the benefit of advice if needed.

The CA is a not for profit organisation¹, funded through club and tournament levies, individual subscriptions, and donations; most of its accomplishments are through voluntary effort. It works in aspects of the game that need national coordination, in particular it:

• Governs the sport
  • Develops and implements Schemes, Plans and Policies
• Leads playing infrastructure development
  • Provides grants, loans and other practical assistance for new and developing clubs
  • Holds a block insurance policy that covers all full member clubs for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity
  • Publishes information to assist players, coaches, managers, groundsmen, etc., with croquet-related activities
• Publicises the game
  • Promotes press coverage for the game
  • Publishes The Croquet Gazette and the CA website
• Maintains the Laws and Rules
  • Maintains and develops the Laws and Rules of croquet in international collaboration
  • Trains and qualifies referees
• Operates a national handicap and ranking system
  • Supervises the handicap and ranking systems
• Develops and controls a national coaching system
  • Trains and qualifies a national network of coaches at all levels
  • Drives and supports aspiring international players
  • Runs award schemes to encourage enterprising play and recognise the most improved players
• Fosters and coordinates competition
  • Organises national tournaments and championships
  • Coordinates events run by member clubs
  • Publishes the national tournament calendar
  • Organises championship events and national inter-club competitions
• Selects and supports national representative teams
  • Selects and assists players representing the CA at home and abroad
• Recognises contribution and achievement
  • Presents awards and medals to individuals and clubs

More Details

10 Things you might not know about the Croquet Association.

The Constitution defines the Croquet Association and the Structure of the CA describes how the CA organises itself. Current Officers & Committee details lists committee members and links to the meetings schedule and meeting minutes and papers.

You can join the CA as an Individual Member or as a Club Member.

If you need paperwork: Downloads & Forms, for anything else please Contact the CA Office.

Other resources:

• Survey of Croquet Players
• Join the CA
• CA contact information
• Lawn and equipment hire fees
• Growth and Recruitment in the CA - strategy recommendations
• Corporate Events and Corporate Entertaining
• Advertising in The Croquet Gazette or elsewhere
• Posts being recruited
• Webinars

If you cannot find the information you want about the sport of croquet on this web site, our Office staff have many free leaflets and publications, which they will be pleased to send you, so please get in touch.

¹Legally, the CA is an unincorporated association.