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MIDDLESBROUGH CROQUET CLUB

GENERAL INFORMATION 2011

THE CLUB:    Registered with the Croquet Association and affiliated to Croquet North, the club was formed in 1988 at Ormesby Hall (NT), moving to Prissick Sports Park from 1998-2006 and now in Albert Park. There are around thirty-five members, who meet for friendly games, coaching and season-long club competitions. MCC takes part in inter-club matches around the North East. We have ample equipment and information about all forms of croquet. New players are always most welcome! The club has a social programme during the winter, including weekly indoor carpet croquet in Norton.

LOCATION: ALBERT PARK, Park Road South, Middlesbrough TS5 6LE. From the South, leave A19 at A1130, taking 3rd exit towards Middlesbrough centre, bearing left to join Acklam Road (A1032). After a mile (at lights) bear right down Ayresome St. At Linthorpe Road, turn right at lights, past Dorman Museum, then turn left and park in Park Road South. From the North, leave A19 just after fly-over, taking A66 towards Middlesbrough; keep in left lane and leave at next slip-road. Almost all around roundabout, then take A1032 to traffic lights and turn sharp left down Ayresome St (as above). From the West leave A66 after the A19 interchange, taking slip road to large roundabout and take 5th exit to A1032 (as above). The lawns are near the Pavilion by the tennis courts. Cars are not allowed in the Park. Leave nothing valuable visible in your car.

VISITORS: Visitors are very welcome, but may only play if accompanied by a club member (who has access to all equipment).

COACHING:  Regularly arranged for groups or individuals (contact the Secretary). Non-members - £12 for course of 6 lessons.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:    Kept under review, please enquire. The Council issues named season tickets to members and this is included in the subscription. New players are not required to join immediately and their subscriptions are reduced depending on the length of season remaining.

ACCESS:    The lawns are available most days from 10.00am until the Park closes (an hour before dusk); with the exception of organised club sessions, home match days and other occasions as posted. The playing season runs from mid-April through to early October.

BOOKINGS: Members can book on-line via the members’ area of the website or by ringing the Secretary. A membership list is available (also on-line).

CLUB DAYS: Tuesdays - organised sessions 10.30am -1.30pm & 2.00 – 5.00pm

Wednesdays - Golf Croquet 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Thursdays - Coaching (pm), as posted. Mondays – high-bisquers or beginners (1.30pm – 4.30pm)

DRESS. Flat-soled gym shoes or trainers. Treat equipment carefully, shut down pavilion, secure and lock the cabin.

Chairman Dennis Scarr (01388-746736; 07745-018272)
Secretary Charles Waterfield (01642-712551; 07940-196864)
Treasurer John Parks, 20 Laurel Road, Saltburn TS12 1HU (01287-622072)

Park Visitor Centre 829319 Park Wardens 077958-13033

WEBSITE:    www.middlesbroughcroquet.org.uk