If you would like to try something a little different, come and join us on Sunday April 2nd. It will be the first meeting of Poolesville Seniors Croquet Afternoon. We will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Linden Farm on Martinsburg Road. Register Here!
Croquet is a gentle way to get outdoors, exercise, and socialize at the same time. You’ll put your hand-eye coordination to the test, as you need to knock your croquet ball through narrow hoops using a long-handled wooden mallet. It involves a bit of knee bending, but not too much. You can generally swing the mallet in an upright position. There’s no twisting and turning, and you don’t need a significant swing action.
A game of croquet not only gets a bit of outdoor exercise but will give your mind a workout. You’ll need to think strategically, whether it’s seeing how you can strike your opponent’s ball or lining up your team’s balls to get more than one through a hoop with one strike—or both, but that will take some practice. You can easily end up hooked on this game.
Croquet can be played with 2, 4, or 6 players. Sugarloaf Citizens Association, the stewards of Linden Farm, is our host and is kindly providing equipment for two courses and instruction as we play. We are limiting the play this time to 12 players so there is no waiting.
Croquet attracts players of ALL AGES who compete together. It is a sport where players can continually improve their game as they get older and become more experienced. Men and women compete on an equal playing level without separate divisions.
Because croquet can be played by everyone, it is a very social game. Divisions exist only among skill levels and most tournaments offer competition for beginners and seasoned players alike.
Croquet is an excellent backyard sport for players of any age. It’s a gentle way to get outdoors, exercise, and socialize at the same time.
You’ll put your hand-eye coordination to the test, as you need to knock your croquet ball through narrow hoops using a long-handled wooden mallet. It involves a bit of knee bending, but not too much. You can generally swing the mallet in an upright position. There’s no twisting and turning, and you don’t need a significant swing action.
A game of croquet not only gets a bit of outdoor exercise but will give your mind a workout. You’ll need to think strategically, whether it’s seeing how you can strike your opponent’s ball or lining up your team’s balls to get more than one through a hoop with one strike—or both, but that will take some practice. You can easily end up hooked on this game.
Additionally, it doesn’t matter if you come up against younger players. Age just doesn’t matter in croquet! You can play it with only two to six players, and with each player playing for themselves or as part of a team. Any way you play, it’s a really sociable sport to play.
You are invited to bring your lunch, snacks, drinks, or adult beverages. Be sure to come prepared for the weather with a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, water and a chair. You can get a head start by watching this video about croquet basics.