RTWCC - Corporate Events and Parties

Try something different!

It's something for anyone
It's different
It's sociable
It's fun

Are you looking for an original, fun, hospitality idea this summer?
Organising an afternoon or evening out for the office?
Try croquet!

A croquet party in the pleasant surroundings of our Club could provide the perfect answer for groups of between 6 and 32 players; up to 50 people including spectators.

It's ideal for either private or corporate entertainment. Men and women, young and old, play on equal terms and it's something that everybody can do, regardless of fitness level.

NUMBERS

Usually a minimum of 4 people (but note the minimum charge below), with up to 24 people playing simultaneously. We can accommodate more non-players though - we have had 50 people on one occasion!

We need confirmed numbers one week before the event, to ensure that we have enough mentors for everyone who's going to turn up.

EQUIPMENT

We'll set up the lawns, provide all the equipment and have somebody on hand to show you what to do. The only thing your guests will need to bring is suitable shoes.

FACILITIES

We've got a pavilion with toilets, locked storage for handbags etc., small kitchen area and club room. There are plenty of good pubs and restaurants nearby to go on to afterwards.

HOSTING

We will teach you and your guests the basics of Golf Croquet and suggest some devious tactics to outwit your opponents. But we'll start right at the beginning - how to swing a mallet, how to hit a ball and how to go through hoops. We'll provide one of our members for coaching and mentoring for each 4-8 players.

COMPETITIONS

Games can be arranged to suit everyone's wishes. They can be arranged on a friendly basis, where guests can choose to play as much or as little as they wish, or competitively in the form of mini-tournaments which we can organize for you. Perhaps you'll want to provide a suitable prize for the winners (and losers)? Anyway, you tell us how competitive you want it to be.

DRESS

Anyway you like, but players must wear flat-soled shoes - trainers are fine.

Women/Girls: if you want to keep pace with the guys, we suggest you wear slacks or shorts - it's not easy to play in a tight skirt or long skirt/dress! Absolutely no stilettos or wedges!!

TIMES

We suggest a minimum of 2 hours and you can choose an afternoon or evening from May to August, starting at say 5:30 or 6pm (up to 6:30pm in June or July). In September we only run afternoon sessions as sunset is so early.

Please check our diary for dates already allocated.

PLEASE NOTE: we normally leave 2 weeks between events, to ensure our lawns are not too stressed and that we have enough volunteers to look after you.

FOOD AND DRINK

We can provide basic catering of your choice lawnside - or you can bring your own food and drink or have an external caterer. We're not licensed, so can't sell alcohol.

COST

Depends on numbers and duration, but typically £12.50 per player for a two hour session with a minimum charge of £75 (£20 per player for a 4 hour session, minimum charge £120).

PAYMENT

We need a deposit of £50 with your initial booking. This is non-refundable in the event of cancellation - save for bad weather when it can be re-used for an alternative booking later the same year.

Final payment is due 7 days before the event for the confirmed numbers (we need to ensure that we have the right number of mentors for your event).

Payment for any additional players above the confirmed numbers is due on the day.

Please contact us: Either via email or phone to our Secretary.

NUMBERS	Usually a minimum of 4 people (but note the minimum charge below), with up to 24 people playing simultaneously. We can accommodate more non-players though - we have had 50 people on one occasion! We need confirmed numbers one week before the event, to ensure that we have enough mentors for everyone who's going to turn up.
EQUIPMENT	We'll set up the lawns, provide all the equipment and have somebody on hand to show you what to do. The only thing your guests will need to bring is suitable shoes.
FACILITIES	We've got a pavilion with toilets, locked storage for handbags etc., small kitchen area and club room. There are plenty of good pubs and restaurants nearby to go on to afterwards.
HOSTING	We will teach you and your guests the basics of Golf Croquet and suggest some devious tactics to outwit your opponents. But we'll start right at the beginning - how to swing a mallet, how to hit a ball and how to go through hoops. We'll provide one of our members for coaching and mentoring for each 4-8 players.
COMPETITIONS	Games can be arranged to suit everyone's wishes. They can be arranged on a friendly basis, where guests can choose to play as much or as little as they wish, or competitively in the form of mini-tournaments which we can organize for you. Perhaps you'll want to provide a suitable prize for the winners (and losers)? Anyway, you tell us how competitive you want it to be.
DRESS	Anyway you like, but players must wear flat-soled shoes - trainers are fine. Women/Girls: if you want to keep pace with the guys, we suggest you wear slacks or shorts - it's not easy to play in a tight skirt or long skirt/dress! Absolutely no stilettos or wedges!!
TIMES	We suggest a minimum of 2 hours and you can choose an afternoon or evening from May to August, starting at say 5:30 or 6pm (up to 6:30pm in June or July). In September we only run afternoon sessions as sunset is so early. Please check our diary for dates already allocated. PLEASE NOTE: we normally leave 2 weeks between events, to ensure our lawns are not too stressed and that we have enough volunteers to look after you.
FOOD AND DRINK	We can provide basic catering of your choice lawnside - or you can bring your own food and drink or have an external caterer. We're not licensed, so can't sell alcohol.
COST	Depends on numbers and duration, but typically £12.50 per player for a two hour session with a minimum charge of £75 (£20 per player for a 4 hour session, minimum charge £120).
PAYMENT	We need a deposit of £50 with your initial booking. This is non-refundable in the event of cancellation - save for bad weather when it can be re-used for an alternative booking later the same year. Final payment is due 7 days before the event for the confirmed numbers (we need to ensure that we have the right number of mentors for your event). Payment for any additional players above the confirmed numbers is due on the day.