Become a Croquet England Club-Level Coach
This two-day course, led by the author of 'Complete Croquet', is for both AC and GC players aiming to develop their coaching skills and seeking Croquet England accreditation to coach within their own club. Coaches also find that coaching others can help them significantly develop their own game. To complete their qualification candidates go on to coach five sessions at their own club. You are expected to have a basic working knowledge of the Laws of AC or the Rules of GC.
A subsidy of £25 per person may be available for Croquet England members: use coupon code CQE in the shopping cart if you are a member.
If you're also a member of of the Yorkshire Croquet Federation use coupon code YCF in the shopping cart as full payment.
Winning Ways (1) To A Single Figure Handicap
One of two complementary one-day courses for intermediate-level AC players (handicaps 10-16) who have enjoyed success and now aspire to push their handicap down into single figures. The days can be booked separately or, for the full experience, together. The two days as a whole consolidate the fundamentals of the game with a practical romp through everything that really matters, whilst offering a smorgasbord of tips and tricks to give you the competitive edge you need. Topics over the two days include break management (keep it going and get back on track when things start going wrong), play around the hoops (angled and difficult hoops, getting in front from impossible positions, hampered continuation), openings (what they are about and how to take advantage), leaves (pros and cons of standard leaves and how to make them reliably), 3-ball endings, practice routines, an introduction to peeling, and more! Topics will be distributed between Day 1 and Day 2 as the course leader determines. After attending both days you will know how to play breaks better, get yourself out of trouble, make planned leaves reliably and make better tactical decisions.
If booked together with 'Winning Ways (2)' (Wednesday 30 April) reduced price for 2 days is £75. This will be calculated automatically at the checkout.
Winning Ways (2) To A Single Figure Handicap
This is the second of two complementary one-day courses for intermediate-level AC players (handicaps 10-16) looking to play breaks better, get out of trouble, make planned leaves reliably and make better tactical decisions.
Details as for Winning ways (1), reduced price for 2 days is £75. This will be calculated automatically at the checkout.
Moving On in Advanced AC
This one-day course is for players with handicaps of 5-12 who may have some experience of Advanced Rules AC and are now ready to consolidate their understanding and develop their game. It is being planned to include opening moves in Advanced Rules, revision and practice of standard first-break and second-break leaves, practice in accuracy of several shots central to successful Advanced play, digging balls out of corners, successful 4-ball break routines with analysis of breakdown points, and discussion of specific match situations. As much time as possible will be on the lawn with plenty of opportunity for consolidating new learning through practice and individual guidance.
Back to Basics for AC players
Getting the basics right can make all the difference to your game. This practical one-day course is designed to help you understand the principles of a good stance and grip, how to play roquets or clearing shots, and how exactly to master hoop running. AC and GC players will then be coached separately in shots specific to each game. The day will be largely outdoors and will offer plenty of opportunity to put principles into practice. The day is for both AC and GC players and is for players of all abilities. Get your technique right and start being a winner!
One-to-One Coaching with Stephen Custance-Baker
Boost your playing power with an hour of individual tuition with Stephen – author of three acclaimed books on GC, Short Croquet enthusiast, and a former Croquet England Coach of the Year. Use the time to work on any aspect or aspects of croquet technique or strategy that you choose. This is open to both AC and GC players. Please contact the Course Secretary before booking to discuss timings.
Cost: £35 per session
£50 for 2 people sharing the same one hour session; use coupon code OneToOne at the checkout.