http://www.elwoodcroquet.com Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:23:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many clubs seem to be having trouble attracting new members, particularly to play Association Croquet.  Several have resorted to Golf Croquet ... a great game, but maybe a little too short and a bit boring if that's the only game you play. At Elwood we've embraced Ricochet!  It's similar in every way to ... http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2012/01/28/ricochet-have-a-go-you-mug/ Tuesday 11 October 2011 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM We had a very successful fun social tryout croquet day, with free sausage sizzle lunch & afternoon tea provided. Over 30 people enjoyed their experience.  Three joined the club, and two have returned for more. http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2011/08/11/free-seniors-try-out-day-2/ Over the three Summer months Elwood CC held it's first club competition this century. 18 players participated in a long hard fought battle. The honours eventually went to Alan West who narrowly defeated John Gilcrist in a spirited final. http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2011/05/10/alan-west-wins-inaugural-summer-ricochet-challenge/ Come along for a free tryout at 10:25 am or 12:55 pm any Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.  Croquet is an enjoyable outdoor game that incorporates elements of snooker, billiards, golf and chess all in one game. Variations on the rules allow for croquet to be played as a casual, social outdoor sport ... http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2011/04/19/new-members-welcome-2/ BOOKED OUT - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2011 BOOKINGS OPEN FOR 2012  Hens / Bucks / Work / Social Groups / Corporates / Friends Have your celebration by the sea at the Elwood Croquet Club. $20 per head covers the cost of green fees and use of the Club's equipment and facilities.  Tuition on easy (ready to play) croquet ... http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2011/02/09/parties/ Tuesday 11 October 2011 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM    Fun social tryout croquet day, with sausage sizzle lunch & afternoon tea provided. Participants need have no experience and will be taught simple easy to play croquet games by friendly club members.  The only requirement is that participants wear flat soled shoes.  If the ... http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2010/01/03/free-seniors-try-out-day/ Anyone who'd like to discuss any croquet issues with others should subscribe to the Australian Croquet Forum. To read messages from this list, go to http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/AUS-Croquet/ To subscribe, just send a blank email to AUS-Croquet-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or email a request to ian.davidson9@bigpond.com http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2007/12/06/email-croquet-chat-list/ The Elwood Croquet Club has now got a website. You may expect to see exciting new info here regularly and hopefully we will see you at the club. Don't be shy to write comments. There are details about the website administration at the bottom of the page and under ... http://www.elwoodcroquet.com/2007/10/22/a-website-for-the-elwood-croquet-club/