Kingston Croquet Club is a sports club located in Hobart, Tasmania. It is one of the affiliated croquet clubs in the state and is a member of the Croquet Tasmania Association. The club's main objective is to promote and control the game of croquet in Tasmania, including organising state tournaments and competitions.
Croquet is a sport that has been around since the 1850s and does not require any special physical strength, making it suitable for people of all ages and genders. It provides a level playing field for both men and women and offers the benefits of healthy exercise at a low cost. The skills and strategies used in croquet can also be found in other sports such as golf, bowls, chess, and billiards.
At Kingston Croquet Club, the sport is played on a grass court with plastic or wooden balls and a mallet. The objective of the game is to hit the balls through hoops (or wickets) embedded in the court. Croquet can be played in all weather conditions and is often referred to as a “traveller's game,” allowing players to enjoy the sport wherever they go.
The club regularly hosts tournaments and competitions, including the Medals Games in November and the State Championships in February. It also participates in the Nationals, a national croquet championship held in Tasmania. Matches are played at various venues, including the Southern Tasmanian Clubs, New Town, Sandy Bay, Eastern Shore, Kingston, Cornelian Bay in Hobart, Royal Park, and East Launceston Croquet Clubs.
For more information or to get involved with Kingston Croquet Club, individuals can follow them on social networks or contact them directly using the provided contact form. The club is dedicated to promoting the sport of croquet and providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels.