Near the turn of the 20th century, we believe George Nixon Black Jr. and his family enjoyed playing croquet on the southern lawn at Woodlawn. Over 100 years later, Woodlawn's nationally-sanctioned croquet court regularly hosts NCSA tournaments with players from around the country. Community members are welcome to join the croquet program and play from May to October. There are a variety of styles of play and levels of experience. Lessons and sessions are open to all who want to learn. Below is the regular schedule of play for members.
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MONDAY Court mowing
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Organized play for Hi handicap players
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Mixed Hi & Lo Handicap scheduled games
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Lo Handicap players scheduled games
Coordinator: Don Parker, plc465@aol.com
TUESDAY Open to the public ($10 for non members)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Golf croquet
Coordinator: Nanette Rupert, nsruppert@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY Open play all morning
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Golf Croquet Session
THURSDAY 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Aussie Croquet Sessions
Coordinator: Nanette Rupert, nsruppert@gmail.com
FRIDAY Court mowing
Set up full court – Open play for members
SATURDAY Croquet Lessons & Clinics - schedule to be announced soon!
Coordinator: Zach Lanning, zach.lanning@woodlawnellsworth.org
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SUNDAY Open play on full court
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If you are interested in playing during this summers season click here to register.
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There are three tournaments this summer, June, August and September.
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Each tournament is listed on the event page for online registration. To register and pay by check, click the link below for each of the tournaments.
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June Invitational - June 13-16, 2024