Most people learned croquet in their backyards with 9 rounded wickets. At Sarasota County Croquet Club, we play the American 6-wicket game, Golf Croquet, and International Association Croquet. All have very tight "hoops" and lots of strategy.
SCCC offers:
• Reasonable membership dues
• Free clinics to learn the game or improve yours
• Social play, competition—we have it all
• A friendly atmosphere for making friends
There are nine categories of membership:
- Annual Resident-$395- Participate in all activities, including club tournaments. Discounts for invitational tournaments. Includes primary membership in the US Croquet Assn.
- Annual Non-Resident- Includes secondary membership in the US Croquet Assn. $240 (or $285 incl. USCA dues). Requires approval of the membership chair. Limited to those who stay overnight within 60 miles of the club for not more than 45 days during the membership year, exclusive of tournament practice and play days. Applies whether owning, renting, at motels, on boats or in RV’s, staying with friends or family etc. Can participate in all activities including member tournaments, Discounts for invitational tournaments.
- Annual Legacy Member-$356- Limited to those members who have been members since 2011 or prior. Benefits are the same as for Annual Resident members. Requires approval of the membership chair.
- First-year Annual Member-$295- Available for new annual members joining for the first time or former members who have not belonged to the club for more than 12 months. Summer members and Trial (monthly) members may upgrade to First-year annual membership and receive credit for their Summer or Trial membership dues. Requires approval of the Membership Chair.
- Trial- $150- Participate in all non-tournament activities for 30 consecutive days. May upgrade to First-year annual member through membership chair for an additional $145.
- Weekly-$90- Participate in all non-tournament activities for 7 consecutive days.
- Daily: Guests may come twice for free and two additional times for $20/visit.
- Summer-$100- Participate in all club activities from May 1 through September 30. May upgrade to First-year annual membership through membership Chair for an additional $195.
- Social-$10- Participate in all social activities including club parties and potlucks. Will receive electronic club communications.
Sign up for membership here
Already play croquet?
If you’ve played elsewhere and want to join SCCC, welcome!
Top players (including those we hosted for the 2019 AC Nationals) recognize our six lawns as among the best in America.
Our membership is friendly and talented; some of our best players teach free clinics to newcomers and intermediate players.
To learn more about croquet, visit these web sites:
United States Croquet Association
http://www.croquetamerica.com
International Croquet Association
http://www.croquet.org.uk
Croquet World On-Line Magazine
http://croquetworld.com/home.asp
The Croquet Store
http://www.oakleywoods.com