About playing croquet

For new members

Information for new members

KMCC Play and Competition Rules

KMCC Play and Club Competition Rules, updated July 2026.

WCF GC Rules 6th Edition

Kelburn Winter GC Rules when jump shots are not permitted

Graphical Version

Rule sheet

Tournament Rules

Interclub GC Challenge Series

Coaching/training/play information

Coaching tips by Jenny Clarke

Article by Jenny Clarke on GC coaching performance analysis

Shot watching notes 29 July 2021

GC Croquet Rules coaching notes 2021 Wayne Gair's notes prepared to accompany an in-person coaching session on the Rules, and the player's own copy of the Rules.

Videos we like

Basingstoke Croquet Club (UK) series of golf croquet coaching videos.

Croquet Australia short promotional and explanatory video, 2020

Toronto Croquet Club video about blocking shots

Links to related sites

Wellington Croquet Association - Click here

Clubs in the Wellington region - Click here

Croquet New Zealand - Click here

Look up world GC rankings

Oxford croquet site - amazing resource site of coaching and technical material.

Where to aim for a croquet shot? Peter's app

Mallets

If you wish to purchase your own mallet, consider purchasing from these renowned New Zealand-based makers. Both makers offer a range of mallet types - see their websites to view the range.

Please contact Mary Stevens (mhrstevens@gmail.com), who coordinates group orders, to let her know of your interest in purchasing a mallet.

Terminator Mallets

Mike McClure of Terminator Mallets offers a 10% discount and free shipping to Kelburn members, on receipt of a group order.

Wood Mallets

George Wood of Wood Mallets offers members a discount and a free complimentary mallet for the club for a group order of five or more mallets.