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Croquet Association Website has New Look

2 March 2021 by Chris Alvey

The Croquet Association website has a sparkling new look.

Now much easier to navigate and works really well on mobile phgonesand tablets.

Take a look: www.croquet.org.uk

2021, Croquet Association, News

Start to Play again on 29th March

24 February 2021 by Chris Alvey

CA Guidance – Ian Vincent – 24th February (CA Official News)

The Croquet Association’s task force has reviewed the COVID-19 response for England published by HM Government on 22nd February and has kept in touch with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the Sport & Recreation Alliance. It appears that national governing bodies of sports are being allowed greater latitude to set guidelines appropriate for their individual sports, within the overall framework of the national restrictions.

In broad outline, our guidance is that, subject to the four tests mentioned in that document and confirmation of the actual dates:

Step 1a, before 29th March:

  • Clubs must not open for play, but maintenance can continue.

Step 1b, from 29th March:

  • Clubs may open for outdoor play.
  • Clubhouses or pavilions may only be used for access to toilets and equipment.
  • Social distancing requirements must be met.
  • Except for organised events as described below, no more than six people (or people from no more than two households, if greater) may occupy a full-sized court. Guidance for smaller courts will follow.
  • The limit on the number of people does not apply to formally organised play or coaching. An event is regarded as organised activity if it has been publicised in advance and is run under the direction of a manager/organiser who is present and responsible for ensuring that it is conducted in a COVID-19 secure manner.
  • Overnight stays are not permitted and travel will still be limited. Any tournaments or other organised events will therefore have to be for local players only. No catering or bar facilities are permitted.
  • Within these guidelines, outdoor (and Zoom), but not indoor, coaching, and local tournaments can take place.

Guidance for later steps will be added in due course. Changes which are expected to come into place at these times include:

Step 2, from no earlier than 12th April. As Step 1b, except that:

  • Self-contained accommodation will be available, but only for single households.
  • Travel restrictions are eased, but travel should still be minimised.
  • Outdoor catering and drinks are permitted, but only with table service.

Step 3, from no earlier than 17th May:

  • Most restrictions affecting playing, coaching and tournaments are expected to be lifted.

More detailed guidance, for players, clubs and tournament organisers, will be issued in the coming days. A meeting specifically to discuss the effect on the fixtures calendar has been scheduled.

Please address any queries to the Hon. Secretary, Ian Vincent.

2021, Croquet Association, News

R.I.P. David Lloyd (Crake Valley Croquet Club)

16 February 2021 by Chris Alvey

It is with great sadness we report the tragic death of David Lloyd on Sunday 14th February 2021, whilst undergoing surgery for a ruptured aneurysm.

Our deepest sympathy goes to his family and those close to him at this very sad time. David was passionate about playing croquet with a great determination to succeed. He was a valued team member in all forms of the game, representing the Crake Valley Club (and also previously Westmorland) at both local and national events.

David was also instrumental in pushing forward several projects to improve facilities at the Crake Valley Club. He will be sadly missed.

Simon Robins (Chairman Crake Valley CC)

David Lloyd (left) receiving the Winners Trophy in the 2016 AC Handicap Millennium Tournament

2021, Crake Valley, News

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