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St Johns Avenue NEW TOWN TAS 7008 [enter from Creek Road, parking area beside the Club]
Ph [03] 6228 5827 (Club) or [03] 6248 8572 (Ken) or [03] 6249 5577 [Henry]
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| Events | Days of Play | Membership | Dress | Coaching |
New Town Croquet Club was founded in 1908 and is set in picturesque surroundings with three top quality courts, next to a sports oval, bowls club and netball courts.
Club Championships April - May.
Evening twilight games followed by a sausage sizzle in summer.
Ted Nicholas Memorial Trophy for Division 4 held each November.
Contact the Club for details. (Top)
Its membership covers all standards of play from absolute beginners and those looking for gentle exercise and fun right through to top level play.
Visitors are always welcome - green fees are $4 per day. Prospective new members and visitors are asked to phone the Club or contact any member or call at the Club on a Saturday or Wednesday morning.
Annual fees are $210 due in October (Top)
Coaching is available - it can be as regular and as much or as little as you want. Top players give freely of their time and experience to help all other members enjoy and improve their game. (Top)
Whilst there are grade days for each level of competence, play on Saturdays and Wednesdays is for everyone and there is little exclusivity at the Club. Thursday mornings are devoted to Golf Croquet. Play usually commences between 9.30 am and 10 am.
The Club enters teams in inter-club pennant competitions and members are encouraged to enter tournaments. It regularly hosts other club members for social play. (Top)
Flat sole shoes are necessary to play on the courts. No special dress requirements are necessary for social play, however predominantly white clothing is worn for interclub competitions. Club colours are green and gold. (Top)