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The provisional league fixture list for 2012 has been distributed to all clubs. As amendments are reported to the League Manager, the list is updated on this website.

Current Provisional Fixture List is available here

Updated list of Team Captains is available here

Welcome to Croquet in the North West:Indiv2
Whether an experienced player or perhaps just curious about this fascinating game, you are assured of a warm friendly welcome at the many clubs in the north west of England,  North Wales and the Isle of Man.

If you are new to the game and  wish to learn more, all equipment and tuition is supplied at any of the clubs and you will soon get hooked by the strategy of this "Snooker on Grass" game. You will also enjoy good company and meet new friends throughout the region.

Indiv1If you are an experienced player, with either a high or low handicap, you can enjoy club competitions, league matches and regional events, at a standard to suit you.

Did you know the Great Britain Croqet team is probably the most successful sporting team in history, having won the equivalent of the croquet world cup on 6 successive occasions since 1990.
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For further information on Croquet in the North West, look at your nearest club page from the menu bar at the top.  For more information on Croquet in the UK go to the Croquet Association web site.  Croquet is played all over the world, especially the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Eqypt, South Africa, Switzerland, Italy, etc.  For more information on Croquet worldwide go to the World Association web site.

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Mohamed Nasr Playing Golf Croquet at Southwick:

 

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For Your Diary:

28 Feb
 Last date for amendments to Croquet North leaflet

28 Feb

 Last date for amendments to 2012 provisional fixture list
03-Mar
NWFCC Spring Meeting at Culcheth
31Mar-1Apr
Lancashire Open Golf at Heaton Park
6-9 Apr
Pendle & Craven John Beech Memorial Easter Tournament
14-15 Apr
Southport Jubilee Advanced Weekend
21-22 Apr
Fed Millenium Advanced tournament (Heaton Park)
5-7 May
Bowdon May Handicap Weekend
12-May
Fed Millenium Golf tournament (Heaton Park)
13-May
Fed Millenium Short tournament (Fylde)
19-20 May
Fed Millenium Handicap tournament (Chester)
19-20 May
Pendle & Craven B-Level Advanced Weekend
26-27 May
Bowdon June Advanced Weekend
26-27 May
Southport Jubilee Handicap Weekend
2-5 Jun
Inter Counties tournament
16-17 Jun
Pendle & Craven Advanced Weekend
16-17 Jun

Home Internationals at Southport
30Jun-1Jul
Federation Festival of Croquet (Southport)
3-6 Jul
Pendle & Craven Midweek Tournament
4-5 Jul
Bowdon – CA v Swiss CA
7-8 Jul
Bury Advanced tournament.
14-19 Jul
Bowdon Northern Week
21-22 Jul
Southport Super B and B-Level Advanced Weekend
28-29 Jul
Fylde Handicap tournament
04-Aug
Grassroots regional final.
24-27 Aug
Bowdon North of England Championship
25-27 Aug
Pendle & Craven August Bank Holiday Tournament
1-2 Sep
All England AC Area Finals at Southport
15-16 Sep
Southport Advanced Weekend Sandiford Salver
22-23 Sep
Bowdon B-Level Advanced Weekend
03-Nov
NWFCC Autumn Meeting at Culcheth

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Federation Autumn Meeting:

38 people attended the NWFCC Autumn Meeting at Culcheth on Saturday 5 November.  The meeting agreed changes to the committee, new league rules for 2012 and agreed tournament dates for next year.

The meeting received reports from each committee member and then progress reports from the clubs.  Retiring chairman David Barrett presented the league trophies to the successful clubs.

Liz Wilson was elected new chairperson replacing David Barrett who was not eligible to stand having served three years.  Former Secretary Ian Lines has relocated and his position remains vacant.  Tony Thomas will carry out the role on a temporary basis until a volunteer comes forward.   Bob Connop was elected Treasurer with former treasurer, Peter Wilson, agreeing to serve as Federation Auditor.  All other positions remain as before.  The meeting also agreed to co-opt David Barrett onto the committee.

Some changes to league rules were agreed for 2012 - updating rule 8b defining scores for 'walkover' games, clarification of rule 23a explaining doubles pairing in Golf Croquet matches, rewriting rule 2b on procedures for postponed matches (two weeks to agree a new date or concede the match).

Dates were agreed for various events in 2012 and these are listed in the Diary column on this page.

Club subscriptions for 2012 remain as £20 and are due now.

Date of next meeting: 3 March, 10.00 am at Culcheth.

See new committee details - here

See new league rules - here

See club contacts details - here

Clubs are asked to:
(a) Ensure league team entry forms are with the League Manager by 31 Dec 11.
(b) Ensure Ken Cooper has any amendments for the Croquet North leaflet by 28 Feb 12
(c) Keep the Federation Secretary informed of any changes to club contacts.
(d) Keep the webmaster informed of any club events, tournaments, etc for inclusion in the web diary.

NWFCC
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The North West Federation of Croquet Clubs (NWFCC) is a federation of 15 croquet clubs in the north west aiming to promote and develop the game of Croquet at all levels.

NWFCC provides a structure of competitions, coaching, league matches and provides the essential link between the region and the national governing body of the game - The Croquet Association.

indiv4The Croquet Association is the governing body and responsible for co-ordinating and promoting the game of Croquet. It is a non profit making organisation funded through individual subscriptions and club levies club levies.

There are about 140 affiliated clubs in Great Britain providing croquet facilities for about 8,000 people. There are many non affiliated clubs and judging by the enormous number of croquet sets sold each year, croquet may be played by about 50,000 people.

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