Sussex County Croquet Club reopen their lawns

Media reports have been full of golf, tennis and, of all things, basketball, but croquet is another sport which is the perfect ‘social distancing’ sport.

A croquet lawn is twice the size of a tennis court so playing against a member of your household or one other person from outside your household, is no problem at all.

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SCCC has reviewed all of the detailed Government guidance, in consultation with the Croquet Association, and for as long as this guidance permits, the club have taken the view that reopening the lawns is something which is good for the physical and mental well-being of our members over the coming weeks and months.

Members are rushing to book lawn time amid mounting excitement at being able to return to this challenging, mentally engaging but above all, fun, outdoor sport.

Further information can be found at www.sussexcountycroquetclub.org.uk Contact Linda Gavigan 01903 366953 /07890 027385

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