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The Croquet Association (CA) - Official site. Provides introduction to the games, laws and handicap systems, history, equipment, tournaments and results, plus information about the governing body and the nine federations. Directory of UK clubs registered with the CA. London.
Croquet North - Covers the Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria, Durham and Cleveland area. News, results and league tables for the regional federation of croquet clubs in the North-East of England. History of the federation and club directory.
The London and South East Croquet Federation - Covers the London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex area. Information about the Committee, the Godfathers and competition results.
Welsh Croquet Association - Site includes competitions and results, croquet records, photos and roster of officers.
Scottish Croquet Association - Organises competitions and coaching for its individual members and nine affiliated clubs. Directory for clubs, contacts and competitions.
South West Federation of Croquet Clubs - Covers Gloucestershire, Avon, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Worcester and South Wales area. News, fixtures, article archive, league rules, results and league tables. Directory of clubs.
World Croquet Federation - World governing body for croquet. Site includes past and future world croquet championships, news and directory of member associations.
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