Playing at Meadows Croquet Club
(Effective from 19 June 2020 - Revised 10 April 2021)
Playing croquet at the Meadows is not as safe as staying at home, but the following measures
mitigate in part the major risks. Each individual is responsible for their own safety and must
decide for themselves what risks to take. Be aware that anything at the club might be
contaminated with the virus; entry gate, door handles, surfaces, playing equipment, mallets,
balls etc, so sanitise your hands regularly.
Observe physical distancing by remaining at all times at least two metres away from anyone who
is not a member of your household. Do not enter the club grounds if you are showing coronavirus
symptoms or if you are self-isolating.
What is permitted
- Use of a lawn, booked on the online booking system before coming to the club
- The use of the disabled toilet
What is not permitted
- Don't enter the pavilion except to use the toilet or to collect lawn equipment
- No gatherings. There will be no club sessions until further notice
- Only booked-in players and guests are allowed on site
- Observe physical distancing and avoid all contact
- Avoid using bisques or extra turn markers
- Avoid touching the balls with your hands during play, position them with your feet or mallet
- Avoid touching the hoops or the peg. Move your ball into the lawn if obstructed
- No more than four people are permitted on each lawn until further notice
Procedure for Playing Croquet
Before travelling to the club:
- Book a lawn on the online booking system and
enter the names of all players
- Bring what you will need to use at the club as you can't enter the main pavilion
- Bring hand-sanitiser and your mallet
On arrival at the club:
- Collect hoops, peg and balls from the storage box in the committee room
- Observe notices posted at the club
- Disinfect equipment before and after use with the provided surface cleaner
- If you take over the balls from a previous game, disinfect the balls
When you finish play:
- Return the equipment to the storage box in the committee room
- Wash your hands
- Take your mallet home
- If no one remains on the club premises, set the alarm on the pavilion and lock the gate
