Croquet - 2023 Guidebook

2023 Croquet Experience

2023 Weekly Croquet Schedule Mondays: 10:00 A.M. Ladies on the Lawn

2023 Major Croquet Events

May 27 June 13

Memorial Day Weekend Croquet Event Welcome Home “Cowboy Croquet”

Tuesdays: Men on the Lawn @ 10:00 A.M. Mallets & Martinis from 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.

June 19-20 Men’s Singles Championship July 2 July 4th Weekend Croquet Event July 17-18 Ladies’ Singles Championship July 24-25 Men’s Doubles Championship Jul/Aug. 31-1 Ladies’ Doubles Championship August 14-15 Mixed Doubles Championship August 29 Peace, Love & Wickets - 70’s Event Sept. 2 Labor Day Weekend Croquet Event Sept. 11-12 Mountain Challenge Tournament TBD Cullasaja Cup Oct. 17 Croquet Awards Banquet

Wednesdays: Intro to Croquet @ 10:00 A.M.

Thursdays: Ladies on the Lawn @ 10:00 A.M. Mallets & Martinis from 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.

Fridays: Competitive Match Play @ 10:00 A.M.

Saturdays: Open Play All Day

Sundays: Open Play Until 4:00 P.M Sunday on the Lawn @ 4:00 – 6:00 P.M

2023 CROQUET SEASON

To Our Wonderful Croquet Loving Cullasaja Club Members,

On behalf of the entire Cullasaja Club team, here’s an advance welcome to our 2023 Croquet Season. 2022 was filled with great memories with enhanced competition and camaraderie. As Terry and I planned for 2023, we programmed a full season of events (enclosed) catering to players of all skill levels. And most of all, these events were thoughtfully curated with a healthy balance of fun and competition.

Additionally, please be assured that Terry will still have a limited but active role with us in 2023. He will be available to help with beginner instruction and other roles throughout the summer.

As we turn the Cullasaja Club calendar to 2023 season, we simultaneously thank you for your collective support of the croquet program. We look forward to making and sharing more memories in 2023.

All Our Very Best,

Brian Lozano Croquet Director

Terry Fugate Assistant Croquet Professional

2023 WEEKLY CROQUET SCHEDULE Mondays 10:00 A.M. Ladies on the Lawn

Tuesdays Men on the Lawn @ 10:00 A.M. Mallets & Martinis from 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.

Wednesdays Intro to Croquet @ 10:00 A.M. No need to sign up, simply show up to learn this great game! (with Croquet Director, Brian Lozano) Thursdays Ladies on the Lawn @ 10:00 A.M. Mallets & Martinis from 4:30 – 6:00 P.M.

Fridays Competitive Match Play @ 10:00 A.M.

Saturdays Open Play

Sundays Open Play until 4:00 P.M. Sunday on the Lawn @ 4:00 P.M.

1371 Cullasaja Club Drive | HIGHLANDS, N.C. 28741 | (828) 526-3531 | WWW.CULLASAJACLUB.ORG

REMAINING 2023 CROQUET EVENTS

Patriots Play Croquet Event

July 2

Ladies’ Singles Croquet Championship

July 17-18

Men’s Doubles Championship

July 24-25

Ladies’ Doubles Championship

July 31 - August 1

Mixed Doubles Championship

August 14-15

Peace, Love & Wickets 70’s Themed Event

August 29

Labor Day “Away” Croquet Event

September 2

Mountain Challenge Tournament (Tentative)

September 11-12

Cullasaja Cup

TBD

Croquet Awards Banquet

October 17

1371 Cullasaja Club Drive | HIGHLANDS, N.C. 28741 | (828) 526-3531 | WWW.CULLASAJACLUB.ORG

2023 INTER-CLUB SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Away vs. Highlands Country Club

May 30

Home vs. Sky Valley

June 8

Away vs. Wildcat Cliffs

June 6

Away vs. Country Club of Sapphire

July 11

Home vs. Burlingame

July 27

Home vs. Chattooga Club

August 17

Home vs. Cedar Creek

August 24

Away vs. Lake Toxaway

August 31

Home vs. Trillium

TBD

1371 Cullasaja Club Drive | HIGHLANDS, N.C. 28741 | (828) 526-3531 | WWW.CULLASAJACLUB.ORG Please sign up via the Member App or with Croquet Director, Brian Lozano, if you would like to play in an interclub match this season.

CUSTOMS & CULTURES

General Do not litter. Please place all garbage in the trashcan in the Croquet Pavilion.

1371 Cullasaja Club Drive | HIGHLANDS, N.C. 28741 | (828) 526-3531 | WWW.CULLASAJACLUB.ORG Membership is available in the Cullasaja Croquet Association for an annual fee. You do not have to be a member of the CCA to use the lawn during open play periods of time. For any CCA sanctioned event you are allowed to come once as a guest. Croquet Dress Code For all Cullasaja Croquet Association (CCA) events there is an all-white dress code requirement and soft soled white shoes must be worn to preserve the integrity of the lawn. During open play periods of time and for non CCA events we would ask that if you do not have all whites that you conform to standard country club casual attire. This attire would be like what you might wear to play golf or tennis at the Club. All shirts must remain tucked in, and we ask you to please wear all hats or caps facing forward. We would also ask that soft soled shoes to be worn while on the lawns, even for non CCA events, to help us preserve the integrity of the lawn. Lawn Reservation Policies & Procedures Reservations for “The Lawn” may be made through the Croquet Shop. Except for weekly scheduled events and inter-club events, courts may be reserved up to 5 days in advance for a period of one and a half hours. During holiday weekends and or during peak times courts may be double banked whenever necessary. The Lawn is available for play from 8:00 a.m. until dusk. Each day, there are scheduled events that will take up lawn space. Occasionally the lawn may need to be closed for mowing and agronomy reasons, but generally the lawn will be open 7 days a week during the times specified above. The Cullasaja Croquet Association has the right to reserve the court for all sanctioned croquet events published in the Newsletter or the Weekly schedule of events. The Lawns are for the enjoyment of all Cullasaja members and their families. All guests, whenever possible, should be accompanied by a Cullasaja member. Reservations are not mandatory but please remember that those who do make reservations will have priority over the lawn. Use of the Lawn for any purpose other than croquet is prohibited. Exceptions No tee shirts allowed while playing on the lawn. must have written approval from the General Manager. Cullasaja Croquet Association (the CCA)

CUSTOMS & CULTURES

1371 Cullasaja Club Drive | HIGHLANDS, N.C. 28741 | (828) 526-3531 | WWW.CULLASAJACLUB.ORG Conduct Unbecoming a Member or Guest Recognizing that Members of the Club hold a wide range of views on several political, social, religious, and other issues and that it is incumbent upon all Members to respect the right of other Members and their guests to hold such views. Engaging in or using rude, vulgar, threatening, harassing, or otherwise offensive or inappropriate behavior that disturbs others, interferes with the planning, or conduct of a Club activity or event, or disturbs the enjoyment of the Club byMembers and their invited guests will not be tolerated. General Guidelines & Etiquette All play is conducted under the rules of the United States Croquet Association. For non CCA events, we would ask all players to return the mallets and balls back to the Croquet Pavilion at the conclusion of play. If you are playing on the upper lawns, please return mallets and balls to the storage box on that level. Please refrain from excessive noise while on the lawn. When others are playing a match, we would ask that you walk around the outside border of the Lawn rather than across the Lawn where they are playing a match. Fees and Services These services are available only to members, family members and guests of members. Individual lessons and clinics are available upon request. Custom mallet fitting services are also available and use of our demo mallets. Guest Fees There are no guest fees during open play periods of time for members or vertical members or those who have designated user status. For guests who do not meet these criteria there is a $10.00 per person per day guest fee to play on the lawn. Pets Pets are always prohibited from the lawn. Lightning Prediction System “Thor-Guard” The Club is equipped with a lightning prediction system. If you hear a 10-second horn blast, a potential lightning strike may be imminent, and you should seek shelter immediately. Do not rely solely on the horns and if dangerous weather looks imminent, please seek safe shelter away from croquet grounds immediately. If you hear three consecutive 5-second blasts, the conditions have improved and, if you feel safe, continue your outdoor activities.

2023 CROQUET CHAMPIONS Men’s Singles Champion Tim Wright

Ladies’ Singles Champion Jacquie Harris

Men’s Doubles Champions Dennis Howard and Tim Wright

Ladies’ Doubles Champions Mary Evelyn Feibelman and Julie Wright

Mixed Doubles Champions

1371 Cullasaja Club Drive | HIGHLANDS, N.C. 28741 | (828) 526-3531 | WWW.CULLASAJACLUB.ORG