Southport beat Croquet Durham w/o

by Susan Wilkie [^]
28th March (GC - Murphy Shield)

England Team for AC Home Internationals announced

by Chris Clarke at Budleigh Salterton [^]
18th March (International)

Many congratulations to the following players who have been selected to represent England at the 2025 AC Home Internationals to be played at Budleigh 7-8 June 2025.
Jack Good
Gabrielle Higgins
David Maugham (Captain)
Stephen Mulliner
Aston Wade

We wish them the best of luck.

Chris Clarke
Acting Chair of CE ACSC

Draw

by Brian Havill [^]
12th March (AC - Mary Rose)

CqE's International Committee is seeking some fresh faces

by Dom Nunns [^]
11th March (CqE Official News)

The International Committee is responsible for matters including arrangements for international events and liaising with the World Croquet Federation.

Some additional new committee members are being sought. We are particularly keen to have more diversity on the committee so would especially welcome enquiries from people focussed on GC alone or on both GC and AC, from younger players and from women.

Desirable qualities would include:

• Experience and knowledge of international individual and/or team events
• Ability to proof-read detailed texts and suggest improvements
• Willing and able to review proposed actions and respond reasonably quickly via email
• Able to apply the above mindful of CqE's wider objectives and strategies, including More Croquet

If you would like to find out more, then please have an informal chat with the Chair of the International Committee, Dom Nunns (dominic.nunns#croquetengland.org.uk)

European U21 GC Champs

by Chris Clarke at Telc, Czech Republic [^]
10th March (GC - Championships)

Many congratulations to Declan MacPhee and Edward Patel who have gained places in the U21 European GC Championship to be held in Telc, Czech Republic 17-20 August. We wish them the best of luck.
Chris Clarke
Chair of GC Selectors

Draw

by Brian Havill [^]
5th March (AC - Secretary's Shield)

Draw

by Jonathan Powe [^]
5th March (GC - Inter-Club)

Draw

by Jonathan Powe [^]
4th March (GC - Murphy Shield)

Draw

by Jonathan Powe [^]
4th March (GC - Tier 3 Bowl)

Draw

by Brian Havill [^]
4th March (AC - Short Croquet Inter-Club)

Draw

by Hilary Smith [^]
3rd March (AC - Inter-Club)

Draw

by Hilary Smith [^]
3rd March (AC - Longman Cup)

Draw

by Steve Leonard [^]
3rd March (GC - Federations Shield)

Croquet England Bursary Scheme

by Alison Maugham [^]
28th February (CqE Official News)

In previous years the CA operated a Bursary Scheme. Croquet England is continuing to do this in 2025.

The scheme is designed to provide financial support for potential international players of both AC and GC. It is primarily intended to assist players under the age of 25 who wish to take part in tournaments and other challenging croquet activities and, when selected, in international events, both at home and abroad, and require assistance with the costs involved.

However, there is no age limit and no formal "means test". Preference will be given to applicants aged under 25 at the beginning of the year but older players may also apply. Preference will also be given to applicants who satisfy the Committee that they reasonably require financial support but financial disclosure will not be required.

The scheme will be administered by the Croquet England Funding Committee in conjunction with the International Performance Directors (IPDs). The IPDs will recommend and nominate applicants. Players who have not been nominated by an IPD, who feel that they may qualify, may present themselves to the IPDs for possible nomination and/or may apply to the Funding Committee directly.

Applications must be made using the form on the website. Applications may be made from now until the end of April. Any questions? Contact the Chair of the Funding Committee, Sarah Andrew (sarah.andrew#croquetengland.org.uk) or the International Performance Directors.

Croquet Gazette Survey

by Alison Maugham [^]
28th February (Other News)

We want to know what everyone wants to read about, so we can deliver a Gazette that our community is engaged with, inspired by and most of all, looks forward to receiving.

Please complete the survey to have your say.

We look forward to hearing from you all and welcome any suggestions you may have.

Alison Maugham - Croquet Gazette Editor
editor#croquetengland.org.uk

Golf Croquet Skills Assessment

Golf Croquet Skills Assessment

To assist coaches and players to measure the various skills required by a GC player, the Coaching Committee has developed a standardised method of assessment: the GC Skills Assessment.

Full details of how to use this new tool are available on the coaching resources webpage.

It is intended that this tool will:

• Assist a player to identify their strongest and weakest skills
• Establish a benchmark against which a player's progress can be measured
• Serve as a benchmark for Duke of Edinburgh scheme croquet awards
• Eventually, when enough data has been assembled, be used as a guide to setting an initial handicap

The Coaching Committee encourages coaches to explore how this tool can enhance their coaching.