SHORT
CROQUET

Short Croquet has gained popularity in the last few years and is a version of the Association game that is played on half lawns. Each game of Short croquet only lasts for 75 minutes.

The handicap system is slightly different, with a maximum of 10 bisques. Every player with a handicap from 0 to 10 is awarded that number of bisques.
Below 0 the system changes and these players are handicapped by having to perform a number of Mandatory Peels.

Short croquet is an excellent first step for people learning the Association game.

Taunton Deane have entered 2 teams in the South West Federation Short Croquet league.

Since 2015 Taunton Deane Croquet Club have entered teams in the Short Croquet tournaments at Nailsea and Budleigh Salterton, with many successes.
The Taunton Terriers have reached Division 3 at Nailsea and Division 1 at Budleigh. The Taunton Tiggers are in Division 4 at Nailsea and Division 3 at Budleigh.

In July 2025, Taunton Deane CC will be hosting the inaugural Jonathan Wolfe Memorial Short Croquet teams tournament.
This is a 1-day tournament for 6 teams of four from clubs across the south west.

At club level, the Rose Bowl is awarded to the players with most successes in the monthly Short Croquet blocks competition.

(The names of all trophy and competition winners for past years can be seen displayed in the Clubhouse.)