Croquet

NAME OF SPORTS ORGANIZATION: United States Croquet Association

RECOMMENDED AREA: Ground space is 3,000 square feet.

SIZE AND DIMENSION: Playing area is 35' x 70', plus minimum 2'-6" on each end and side.

ORIENTATION: Orientation is not critical and may be adjusted to suit local topographic conditions.

SURFACE AND DRAINAGE: Playing surface is to be turf closely cropped and rolled with a maximum
2% slope (preferably level) and adequate underdrainage.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

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Boundary lines are marked with strong cotton twine held by corner staples.

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Arches are 1/2" dia. steel rod- 3-3/8" wide and 9" above the ground when in place.

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Playing lines may be either imaginary, marked with white chalk or with smaller twine wired close to the
ground.

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Stakes shall be made of steel and shall be firmly anchored. They shall be 11" high and set 11/2 " outside
the playing line half way between the end corners

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