Leagues, Tournaments & Competitions
The Murphy Shield
The club has entered the national Murphy Shield knock-out competition again in 2026. Drawn against Bowden Croquet Club, Altringham, in the first round, the team comprising Dave, Stuart, Tony and Pauline, achieved an excellent 4-3 win. The club is now drawn to play Southport in the next round. The full draw can be seen on the Croquet England website here.
Regional League
The Club enters three teams in the level play league organised by the Federation of East Midlands Croquet Clubs (FEMCC).
Club fixtures and results can be seen on the Leagues page. For the full regional fixtures and results, these can be seen on the FEMCC website (fixtures and results).
Local Lincolnshire League
The Club enters two teams, the Bandits and the Braves, in the Local Lincolnshire League which is aimed at encouraging higher handicapped players to participate in competitions. Fixtures and results will be posted on the Leagues page.
Open Tournaments 2026
The Club will hold three open competitions: Doubles (16th May), Singles (11th July) and the Inter-Club Fours (12th September). Click on the event name to open and download the entry form.
Internal Competitions 2026
Four internal competitions are held annually:
- Doubles – knockout played over the season with pairs drawn from a lower and a higher handicap group.
- Handicap Singles (all handicaps) – knockout played over the season.
- Handicap Singles (for handicaps 8 and higher) – knockout played over the season.
- The Gerald Foreman Fours (one day tournament) was held on 25th April 2026. The winning team comprised Dave, Keith, Terry and Sue.
To enter any of these competitions, please contact Colm, Tournament Secretary, by 31 March.