Croquet & Pétanque

Classic lawn games of skill and strategy—perfect for friendly competition and outdoor fun!

Croquet

Let’s score some wickets! A game of precision and strategy, croquet combines skill and fun as you navigate your ball through wickets and aim for victory. Perfect for all ages, it’s an enjoyable outdoor game that tightens friends and family bonds.

Master the Mallet: Your Guide to Croquet

Player Mode: Singles / Doubles
Objective: Hit your ball through all six wickets in the correct order and strike the centre peg to win!

How to Play

  • Hit your ball passing through the wickets.
  • Earn an extra shot each time you clear a wicket.
  • Earn two extra shots if you hit the opponent’s ball (roquet).
  • Use a croquet shot to move both your ball and an opponent’s ball.
  • After completing all the wickets, hit the peg to win!

Tips & Tricks

  • Plan your shots to move through wickets efficiently.
  • Block opponents or knock them away to slow them down.
  • Use extra shots wisely to stay ahead!
  • Be the first to hit the peg after all wickets & win the game!

Location: The Great Lawn

Pétanque

Test your aim and strategy with Pétanque — a classic French game played in an open outdoor space. The goal is to toss the boules as close as possible to the jack. Easy to learn yet challenging to master, it’s perfect for casual games and chilling outdoors.

Master the Boules: Your Guide to Pétanque

Player Mode: Singles / Doubles / Triples
Objective: Throw your boules as close as possible to the jack to score points!

How to Play

  • Throw the jack within 6 – 10 meters to start the game.
  • The starting player throws their first boule, aiming close to the jack.
  • The opponent plays next, trying to get closer or knock away other boules.
  • The team not closest to the jack keeps playing until they run out of boules.
  • The round ends when all boules are played, and points are awarded.
  • Score 1 point for each boule closer to the jack than the opponent’s nearest boule.
  • The first team to reach 13 points wins!

Tips & Tricks

  • Aim for precision when throwing your boules.
  • Knock away the opponent’s boules to gain an advantage.
  • Control the jack’s placement to influence the game.
  • Strategise with teammates to maximise scoring opportunities!

Location: Telematch Ground

 

Time: 10am – 12pm & 5pm – 7pm
For registration, please head to the front office.