Croquet South East created the Croquet Academy at the Sussex County Croquet Club in Southwick in 2007 to provide a range of courses by qualified coaches for all levels of skill.

The Croquet Academy is in full action. We’ve planned a range of courses to suit players of all abilities, all aimed at helping to make you a better player.

Winter Coaching Programme 2026

Practical coaching for players who want to learn, improve and enjoy their croquet.

Golf Croquet Foundation Course

Start playing with confidence.
For beginners and players with a handicap of 11+. Learn how to develop a reliable stroke, accurate ball placement, hoop running, clearances, essential rules and basic tactics in a practical, supportive day.
Suitable for: Beginners & hcp 11+
Dates: Tue 13 Oct or Tue 10 Nov 2026
Places: 16
Course fee: £45

Short Croquet(AC):

Learn to Play Short Croquet in a Day
Discover Association Croquet the easy way.
For beginners and Golf Croquet players new to Association Croquet. Learn roquets, essential croquet strokes, ball control, break building and the basic laws, with plenty of coached practice on a half-size lawn.
Suitable for: Beginners & GC players new to AC
Date: Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
Places: 12
Course fee: £45

Association Croquet(AC):

Improving Your Croquet Strokes
Develop greater accuracy and control.
A focused day for players who want to understand their strokes and improve consistency. Explore stroke ratios, control the placement of both balls, receive technical feedback and use supervised play to put improvements into practice.
Suitable for: Handicap 2-10
Date: Thursday 15 Oct 2026 Places: 12
Course fee: £45

ONE-TO-ONE & SMALL GROUP COACHING £25 PER HOUR

Focus on the parts of your game that matter most – technique, tactics, a particular shot or preparation for competitive play
By arrangement.

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Learn. Play. Improve. Enjoy.

For further information on all courses, please contact The Croquet Academy Secretary – courses@thecroquetacademy.com