The Cooks River Croquet Club, shares four top class lawns with the headquarters of Croquet NSW and boasts a nucleus of members who have competed at international level, a depth of experience and skills able to be passed on to new members.
- PLAY DAYS
- Golf Croquet – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9am to 1pm
- Association Croquet – Friday 10am to 12.30pm
- Gateball – Wednesday 1pm to 3pm
- the above times may vary during summer.
At Cooks River Croquet Club we have ample car parking and for those preferring public transport, Tempe railway station is just over the road. Even Sydney airport is only a stone’s throw away. As an added bonus, which few clubs enjoy, it has access to an independent onsite restaurant and licensed premises (Concordia Club) making Cooks River Croquet Club an ideal choice for corporate or social events. Your croquet fun capped off with a meal and refreshments.
Croquet NSW continues to make use of the lawns for many of their state fixtures and training programs adding interest to the club, as some of the best players from around the state are periodically on display.
COME AND TRY – learn the basics
Come and Try sessions are held each month.
Once a month, we provide an opportunity for anyone interested to learn the basics of croquet, typically (GC) Golf Croquet to attend a free friendly 2hr session, ‘Come and Try’. (Anyone means people aged 14 and over). Book here or on the EventBrite website
We play 3 forms of croquet (formally regarded as mallet sports), the original Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Gateball. Each is somewhat different and all employ particular skills and strategy. Sometimes likened to playing chess & snooker on a lawn, all have a similar objective of scoring more hoops, resulting in points than your opponent. YouTube can provide you with videos about how croquet is played. Below is a video produced for by the UK Croquet Association which provides some insight into the game and those hooked on playing it.
MEMBERSHIP
Lessons are required before joining the club, unless you are an experienced player or a member of another croquet club and wish to join as a secondary member. TAM (Trainee Associate Member) membership is $60. It includes 3 x introductory sessions in golf croquet and 3 x complimentary lessons should you join the Cooks River Croquet Club. We will provide you the opportunity to learn other forms of the mallet sports including the original form, Association Croquet and the exciting Gateball – all good fun and a great way to experience the alternative versions of our games. Membership is from 1st January to 31 December.
LAWN BOOKINGS
Members of croquet clubs affiliated with Croquet NSW may book free lawns for a fee of $15.00 per person. Bookings can be made by checking the date and time you’d like to play on the Court Bookings page and then requesting a time and date via the Contact Page.
THE CONCORDIA CLUB
The Concordia Club which was established in 1883 moved from Stanmore to Tempe in 2005. Also known as the German Club much of the menu reflects that part of the world. It is open Fridays to Sundays and is often busy between these hours. Some of the seating is outside on the verandas overlooking the croquet lawns. Children are welcome. Phone 9554 7388, to see menu visit the Concordia Club website
CORPORATE AND SOCIAL GROUPS
Cooks River Croquet Club welcomes social or corporate groups wishing to play croquet at the club. Bookings are for 2 hours and includes all croquet equipment and basic tuition on how the game is played and technique. Bookings and enquiries can be made via our Contact Page stating the nature of your visit, number in your group, day and preferred time. Players must wear flat soled shoes to protect the lawns. Children under the age of twelve are not permitted on the lawns.
From Friday to Sunday the Concordia Club is open with refreshments on offer from their premises, (alcohol cannot be taken onto the lawns due to the their liquor license but, other arrangements can be made when making a booking) food is also available. On other days groups should bring their own catering, a barbeque is available for hire, $50, amenities otherwise are limited to a small kitchen area, toilet facilities and use of seating on the covered verandas. The croquet club has no formal rubbish collection and groups should ensure they leave the area clean and tidy, taking their rubbish away with them. (Note: On Fridays the Concordia Club opens at 12.00 midday)
OUR LOCATION
Cooks River Croquet Club at 3 Richardson Crescent, Marrickville, (opposite Tempe Railway Station) and is adjacent to Mackey Park and the Cooks River. See link to Google Maps below.
Please contact us about lessons, membership or the hiring of facilities and we will endeavor to get back to you promptly.
Get in Touch
President: Stephen Burns
Secretary: Lynda Toms
Treasurer: Ian Foster