Are You Playing or Practising? A Top Player Explains the Difference
Learn the critical difference between playing and deliberate practice. This expert guide provides a blueprint to structure your training and unlock your true potential on the lawn
When Beryl started playing croquet in 2009, she was simply looking for a new sport to get into. What she found was a passport to the world through the game of croquet.
Many people picture croquet as a quiet game played on a local lawn. And it can be. But for those like Beryl with a competitive spark, it’s also a gateway to high-level strategy, national tournaments, and even international travel.
Beryl’s journey from a new player to a globetrotting competitor was astonishingly fast.
With passion and dedication, the opportunities in croquet are far bigger than most people imagine.
That first international trip was just the beginning.
For Beryl, the sport has opened up a world of travel and camaraderie, taking her to tournaments and clubs far beyond Australian shores.
The travel, adventures and new experiences are things about croquet that many never consider. There are tournaments occurring all over Queensland, all around Australia and all over the world awaiting you.
The thrill of competition is a huge part of the appeal.
For anyone who enjoys a mental challenge, croquet offers a deep strategic experience that keeps you sharp.
It’s a game of intense focus and tactical thinking, where every shot matters.
But beyond the strategy and the travel, the greatest prize is the community. Every tournament, whether local or international, is a chance to connect with people who share the same passion. It’s this combination of competition and connection that makes the journey so rewarding for Beryl.
Beryl’s story is a reminder that croquet (and life!) is what you make it. Croquet can be a relaxing social game, or it can be your ticket to a new level of challenge, travel, and adventure.
Ready to find your competitive edge? Explore the different codes of croquet and check out the tournament calendar to see where the sport could take you.
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