This section summarises key policies and provides links to relevant documents by Chester Croquet Club, Croquet England and the North West Federation of Croquet Clubs. Click on the relevant links to view or download a copy.
Chester Croquet Club
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- Constitution
The latest version of our Constitution as revised at the AGM on 8 March 2024.
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- Policies and documents
The Club is fully committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and visitors. In fulfilling this objective the Club adopts policies and procedures which should be understood and observed by all members. These currently cover health and safety, good conduct, safeguarding, the presence of dogs, data protection and complaints. Other policies may be reviewed and adopted as appropriate.
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- Health and Safety
The Club undertakes careful health and safety risk assessments across all its activities and shares these with Cheshire West and Chester Council which also has responsibilities in these areas. The latest Risk Assessment was undertaken on 18 August 2025. There are notices in the clubhouse and on the wheelie bins containing lawn equipment about dealing with emergencies and a limited first aid kit and a defibrillator are kept in the clubhouse. A written record of any accident must be made in the accident book, also kept in the clubhouse, and a committee member must be informed
A defibrillator has been installed in the clubhouse and instructions for its use are attached to the wall mounting. As its use may be needed urgently and unexpectedly at any time, it is strongly recommended that all members familiarise themselves with the instructions. There are also excellent on-line video guides, one by the British Heart Foundation on the general principles and use of a defibrillator and the other by the manufacturer of the Lifepak CR2 Defibrillator that is now installed.
- Code of Conduct
As a member of Croquet England, the Club fully upholds and implements Croquet England’s Codes of Conduct:
In all situations, both online and in-person, members and associates of Croquet England are expected to act in a reasonable and courteous manner towards others.
Abuse, neglect, bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation, impersonation, defamation and causing offence to others are not acceptable. If directed at young, vulnerable or minority groups, such behaviour is even more reprehensible.
Croquet England is committed to creating a culture of zero tolerance to such behaviour.
All members of the Club are automatically bound by these rules and any breach may result in membership being terminated.
EVERYONE IN THE CLUB HAS THE RIGHT TO FEEL SAFE
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
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- Safeguarding
To safeguard children under the age of 18, the Club complies with the Child Safeguarding – Codes of Conduct issued by Croquet England. Key points are summarised in the Club’s Child Safeguarding Policy which includes links to other relevant Croquet England documents. These include additional information on Conduct guidance for young croquet players and their parents/guardians and Guidance for Photography, Video and Live Streaming. If any form of inappropriate behaviour is observed, suspected or reported, the Club Safeguarding Officer should be informed and an incident report form should be completed at the earliest opportunity.
In the event of any concerns or incidents regarding any aspect of conduct or safeguarding, contact the Club Safeguarding Officer:
Mavis Sellers
Mobile: 07715 050850
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- Dogs
Because of potential disruption and damage, it has long been recognised that dogs should be restricted on the Westminster Park bowling greens and croquet lawns, hence the installation of fences and gates when the croquet lawns were laid out and the present clubhouse was constructed. In the interests of the game and to safeguard the peace and safety of all members and visitors, the Club has adopted the following policy regarding the presence of dogs on club premises:
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The presence of dogs and the possibility of dogs creating a distraction or disturbance even when on a lead is not conducive to the game of croquet. All members and visitors also have the right to feel safe when attending the club. For these reasons the Club strongly discourages members and visitors from bringing dogs to the lawns or clubhouse.
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- Data Protection
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The Club is also committed to complying with relevant data protection legislation and a Data Protection Policy was ratified at the AGM on 2 March 2018.
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- Complaints
In the event that any Club member has a serious disagreement or complaint regarding any policies or practices of the Club or the conduct of any of the Club’s committees, committee members, or other Club organisers and members, the matter should be referred in the first instance to the Club Complaints Administrator:
Robin Tasker
Telephone: 01829 751666 Mobile: 07710771843
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- Other documents
Getting the best out of our facilities
Practical Tips for Informal Croquet
Croquet Do’s and Don’ts
Croquet Etiquette and Customs
AC and GC Handicap Systems
Short Croquet Handicap System
History of Chester Croquet Club, 1977 – 2002, by Hasting Wang
Croquet England
Welfare Policies
Codes of Conduct
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Child Safeguarding Policy
Adult Safeguarding Policy
Security and Privacy Policies
Information Sharing Agreement between Croquet England and its Affiliated Clubs
Croquet Online Policy
Complaints Procedure