Referees are an important part of the game of croquet and there are never enough of them to go around. So please consider taking the course and getting accredited. Knowledge of the rules will help the quality of your game and having more referees available helps spread the load.
Refereeing Subcommittee
The GC Director of Refereeing is John Doepel and the AC Director of Refereeing is currently vacant. The Directors deal with all matters pertaining to laws & rules, training and accrediting referees, liaison with ACA, and the supply of laws books & hoop gauges.
The other Refereeing sub-committee members are Alan Sands and Basil Ladyman
Links to the Rules for Golf Croquet
Note: A New set of of Golf Croquet Rules are in place Australia-wide from July 1st 2022.
WCF Golf Croquet Rules 6th Edition (2022)
WCF Golf Croquet Rules 6th Edition – Introductory Statement
SCF Golf Croquet Rules 6th Edition comparison with 5th Edition
Explanation of Changes found on our website
Link to the Rules for Association Croquet