InterClub Play Without the Pressure
A new social croquet league for Vero Beach!

 

 

This season we’re adding a new dimension to the TCCL. What began as friendly matches between area clubs has naturally grown into a more competitive series. That’s great progress — but it also means some clubs now have more eager players than available spots.

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To give everyone a chance to travel, play, and connect in a more relaxed setting, we are launching the Vero InterClub League (VIL).

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Objective

The VIL is a new croquet league in Vero Beach designed to foster camaraderie, social play, and skill development.

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These matches are for players who love croquet but either aren’t looking for — or don’t yet qualify for — the intensity of the Friday TCCL competitions. The focus is on practicing, improving, enjoying different lawns, and making new friends — all in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. It’s a great way to grow the game and simply have fun.

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League Structure

1. Teams
The league will include the following 8 clubs:
Indian River Estates, John’s Island, Moorings, Oak Harbor, Orchid Island, Quail Valley, RioMar, and Vero Beach CC.

All clubs will provide equipment, parking, restrooms, and water.

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2. Administration
Each club will appoint a captain to manage scheduling, rules, communications, and rosters.

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3. Match Format

• Doubles Golf Croquet

• Two games to 7 points or 2 hours (whichever comes first, or as teams agree)

• Matches are purely social. Scores may be kept for fun, but they will not be recorded or used to determine a season champion.

• A 14-week schedule ensures each team plays every other team twice — once home, once away.

• Captains coordinate the day and time of each weekly match. They should plan this a few weeks in advance to allow time to put together their team and reserve a court if hosting.

• Each club should send at least 4 players per match (more if agreed upon and courts allow).

• If a team can only send 2 players, the other club may loan players.

• Weather or emergency cancellations may be rescheduled or dropped.

• Captains set pairings and may mix players between teams.

• Club professionals are encouraged to assist with play and rules when available.

 

4. Level of Play
There are no restrictions on who can participate — all are welcome! Matches will likely appeal mostly to players who already know the basics of Golf Croquet (advanced beginners and above), but the spirit of the league is about learning, improving, and enjoying the game together.

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If you love croquet, you belong here!

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Summary

This is a brand-new concept and our very first season, so there will naturally be a learning curve. With 8 teams and weekly coordination, we’ll discover plenty along the way and make adjustments as needed. We’re confident VIL will fill a real need for social, friendly croquet in Vero Beach — and we hope you’ll join in!

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Contacts
Celie Tamoney
celietamoney@mail.com | 203-940-2228

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Les Williams
terrysrs@gmail.com | 973-985-8232