On Friday 2 May Hampstead Heath Croquet Club offered members the chance to develop their skills and tactics in playing Association Croquet.
Informal coaching (and encouragement) was provided by playing Hi-Low doubles, competing for 6 hoops (14 points), by which a more experienced player was able to guide someone less experienced, and, in one case, someone new to the format.
If you are interested in a day like this but you are not a member, please consider attending an upcoming Open Session!
Just like learning any sport or language, it is rather nicer to do it as a group! It is quite intimidating for new players to be thrown in with the high caliber players in our club. So we would like to give the possibility for our beginners club members to learn to play together and progress as a group. This group is to be free for our members. This group will meet every week for one hour (first at GHP, then at PH) and be coachedby one of our more experience member. This group is also be open to new players who are not members. They would pay £10 per session, redeemable if they join the club. The best time to do this is first thing on Saturday morning and start as soon as the season opens. We believe it is a great way to get new players, increase members’ confidence in the game and bring a collegial feeling to the club.
Do let me know if you would like to join or may be you have friends who would like to start playing: secretary@hampsteadheathcroquetclub.org.uk
Catherine