Beginners day is a fun and learning day for new croquet players - either of the Golf or Association persuasions. The activities on this day are determined by the hosting club and usually consist of a series of fun activities involving croquet skills. Club Captains or other experienced players usually accompany their newcomers to this event

Beginners' Day for the 2009-10 season was held at the Holmes Park Croquet Club on Sunday the 22nd November. 12 players from Christchurch Clubs took part this year and enjoyed both the activities organised by Dormer Gardner and the opportunity to meet other newcomers to the game.

Players included:

From Cashmere - Dawn Hansen, Heather Wright, and Shiela McDonagh
From Edgeware - Di Barnes and Maree Higgins
From Kaiapoi - Don Scott and Heather Courtier
From St James Park - Ann Scott, Linda Hastie and Shirley Livingston
From Sumner - Peter and Lyn Cox

Activities and winners: Hoop Shot - Di Barnes Hoop-to-peg, Stop shot and 3-hoops-to-peg - Peter Cox Peg out and Split shot - Don Scott Through-the-pipes - Heather Wright Scallywag - Heather Courtier Ladder - Shirely Livingston

Each of these players took part in a nearest-to-the-peg game and Peter Cox became the overall winner for the day. The presentation was by John Prince. Players were treated to a magnificent afternoon tea by the Club and were unanimous in their enjoyment of the afternoon.