“It was for novice players, which means people with a handicap of 10 or above,” she said.
“They’re newer members, and it’s designed to give them skills so they can then go on and compete in tournaments like the tournament we have here.
“There were about 15 people who took part and a few who couldn’t make it.”
Ms Elliot said the Croquet Victoria workshops were supported by a State Government grant, with workshops also scheduled in other locations across country Victoria.
She said the new members would be eagerly practicing their skills ahead of the next workshop in about two months.
“We have two more two-day sessions later on in the year, so the skills we learned, we’ll be able to practice over the period between the first and second workshops,” she said.
“Hopefully at the end of the three workshops our handicaps will have improved.
“We’ll go home and busily practice for the next few weeks before we have our next workshop.”
Ms Elliot said prospective new club members were welcome to attend regular casual sessions at the club, located in the Horsham Botanic Gardens.
“We have a casual day on Tuesday afternoons that people can come along to if they’re interested. We’ve got mallets they can use here,” she said.
“They can come along and have a go as long as they wear appropriate footwear, which is flat shoes.
“We’d love people to come along and have a go and see if they’re interested.”
People can email horshamcroquetclub@gmail.com for more information.
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