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Croquet Events

R.S.H.C.C.
Home of England player Samantha Thompson who is the resident coach together with founder member Keith Smith.  The Club is in full swing from the beginning of April until the end of October.  We invite you to come and join in on the Croquet Lawns and see what it is all about! A fantastic way to exercise and have fun at the same time.
Membership is £120 per adult and £50 per junior.  Green Fees for non-members are only £4.50 but please note non-members may only make a maximum of four visits.  All equipment is included and tuition is available by arrangement.  For a FREE taster session and further details please enquire at reception.  Residents of the hotel play free of charge. Special rates are available upon request for groups and visiting clubs. Please call for more information.


The 9th Women's Open Golf Croquet Championship
The Alan Oldham Memorial Championship for Women

Friday 14th May  - Sunday 16th May 2010.

The premier golf croquet championship of the year for women. the current holder is Club member and England player Samantha Thompson.  Entry Fee: £288.00 per person to include 3 nights accommodation (Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th inclusive), full English breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and competition entry fees, inclusive of VAT.  A £50.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required on booking.  Check-in time from 3.00pm.

Other Championships

The Ripon Rowels Singles Cup - 17th & 18th April 2010

The Margaret Williams Assoc. Short Lawn Tournament   -  10th & 11th July 2010

The 15th Yorkshire International Open Golf Croquet Championship
6th to 8th August 2010.

The Black Sheep Yorkshire Open Doubles Golf Croquet Tournament
9th & 10th October 2010.

Please call 01765 602172 or visit our croquet website for further information on entry fees and accommodation.

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