Become a Croquet England Grade 1 Coach
Coaching others to a higher level can greatly improve your own game. This course is for qualified Club-Level Coaches who now want to develop their coaching skills and upgrade their qualification to either Grade 1 AC or Grade 1 GC status. To become a Grade 1 AC Coach you are expected to have a handicap of 12 or below; to become a Grade 1 GC Coach the threshold is 6 or below. This is a blended learning course. In preparation for the day, candidates are required to study a Pre-Course Pack closely and take an online test in either the Laws of AC or the Rules of GC. The day itself will include elements of coaching for coaches, practical exercises and assessment.
A subsidy of £25 per person is available for CqE subscribers who have not already received the subsidy; use coupon code CQE in the shopping cart if you are such a subscriber.
Some Federations may also be able to offer further support. If you're also a member of the Yorkshire Croquet Federation use coupon code YCF in the shopping cart as full payment.
Firm foundations
At Club level and beyond, games are won or lost as much by technique as by tactics. So getting the basics right can make all the difference to your game. This practical one-day course is for both AC and GC players. The fundamental principles of stance, grip and swing are explored, together with tried and tested procedures for reliable positioning of any shot in GC and AC play. The day then considers a wide range of other techniques including two-ball shots (GC players need them too!) and jump shots (surprisingly useful in AC!). This course is for players of all abilities. It will be largely outdoors and will offer plenty of opportunity to put principles into practice. Get your technique right and start winning!
Sharpen Your Shots in GC
This one-day course is for Golf Croquet players who have achieved some success, have handicaps around 8 to 12, and now want to move their game to the next level. We will consider the essential points of successful stroke play, accuracy and tactics, with common strengths and weaknesses guiding the direction of the practical demonstrations and practice exercises. The day will include tips on technique to promote confident and focused play in the context of typical game situations. There will be plenty of opportunity to practise new skills, including through supervised games. Most of the day will be spent outside. Wider aspects of play will also be explored including preparation, play and court etiquette.
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 / 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 the Yorkshire Croquet Federation use coupon code YCF in the shopping cart as full payment.
One-to-One Coaching with Dave Kibble
Boost your playing power with an hour of individual tuition with Dave Kibble, a widely experienced coach in both AC and GC and a Referee and Examining Referee. Use the time to work on any aspect or aspects of croquet strategy, technique, Laws/Rules or mindset that you choose. One-to-One Coaching is open to both AC and GC players. Please contact the Course Secretary before booking to discuss timings.
Cost: £40 per one hour session.
£50 for 2 people sharing the same one hour session; use coupon code OneToOne at the checkout.
Classic GC Skills and Tactics
This one-day course is for Golf Croquet players with higher handicaps (around 10 and above) who want to develop their understanding of the basic tactical moves; would like to know how to play accurate clearances, jump shots and so on; and want to run hoops successfully. The day will look at the classic tactical shots, the skills required, and principles of tactical play, while also moving towards some of the more advanced aspects of play.
If booked together with 'GC Skills and Tactics in Practice' (Sun 17 May), reduced price of £75 for the two days. This will be calculated automatically at the checkout.
Classic GC Skills and Tactics in practice
This course complements the course on 16 May and, similarly, is for GC players with higher handicaps (around 10 and above). The day will centre around a series of coached games, with players grouped by handicap and with coaches taking opportunities during play to discuss technique, tactics and available options in situations arising in each game. You should be familiar with basic technique and classic tactical moves such as clearing, blocking and promoting, and now would like to develop your understanding of how these and other moves can best be put to work in practice.
If booked together with 'Classic GC Skills and Tactics' (Sat 16 May), reduced price of £75 for the two days. This will be calculated automatically at the checkout.
Croquet for Fun!
This one-day course looks at the lighter side of croquet and offers a potpourri of accessible games ideal for visiting groups, for Club summer dos and socials, and for light-hearted pleasure to fill any spare time at the end of Club sessions. Pirates is not the only alternative! We will also play a range of short games which successfully engage children in mallet sports – all proven to appeal to adults too. The day is for GC and AC players alike, and for players of any ability. Ramp up your sense of fun and be an ambassador for friendly, easy-to-learn games that bring a smile to the croquet lawn!
Become a Croquet England GC Referee
Becoming a GC Referee brings its own rewards. It improves your knowledge and understanding of the Rules, builds your confidence on the lawn, and helps others play to the rulebook. To help candidates learn the Rules, a 16-session WCF Online GC Rules Study Pack is available here: https://worldcroquet.org/online-rules-training-and-study-pack/ As an essential step in this blended learning course, candidates must also, before attending on 3 June, pass the two parts of an online, self-study, open book, multiple choice, immediate feedback, GC Rules Theory test which can be retaken if needs be until a pass is achieved: https://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=games/golf/rules/RulesQuiz The day of the course itself will be largely on-lawn and will include practical sessions on how to apply the Rules in various scenarios, followed by a short multiple choice Basic Test, and an on-lawn practical test. A pass in both the written exam and the practical test leads to a qualification as a registered Croquet England GC Referee and a red GC Referee badge.
A subsidy of £25 per person is available for CqE subscribers who have not already received the subsidy; use coupon code CQE in the shopping cart if you are such a subscriber.
Some Federations may also be able to offer further support. If you're also a member of the Yorkshire Croquet Federation use coupon code YCF in the shopping cart as full payment.