The Game of Croquet was first launched to the World by John Jaques II at the Great Exhibition of England in 1851. The effect of the introduction of this pleasant but competitive sport was instantaneous and it quickly became a "must have" home recreation not simply in England but across Europe and the British Empire, quickly becoming a recognizable British Trait. This was particularly true of India. The Jaques Croquet Set was the authentic croquet set that closely resembles the croquet sets around today.
The resounding achievement of the Jaques Croquet Set at the Great Exhibition resulted in John Jaques being awarded the Gold Medal.
After the world wide uptake of the Game of Croquet, a really extravagant Jaques Croquet Set was offered to The Viceroy of India, an incredibly keen advocate of Jaques Croquet, and included a Croquet Mallet manufactured from solid ivory (not very politically correct nowadays but really impressive at the time). Many different Jaques Croquet sets were designed and produced by Jaques and Sons and may still be obtained today.
Following the Great Exhibition, John Jaques II was considered as the leading world authority on the Game of Croquet and to additionally promote and clarify the game, created (in 1864) the initial edition of "Croquet: the Laws and Regulations of the Game". These regulations (with some revisions) even now cover the game of Croquet as it's performed today.
A Jaques Croquet Set was quickly in the proud possession of numerous families, clubs and associations. Many Croquet Associations have been formed all over the world, the headquarters of the governing body is now based in Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, England.
Jaques Croquet Equipment
Jaques Croquet Sets and Croquet equipment is still manufactured with the same level of craftsmanship and attention to tradition and detail by the family business, Jaques of London Ltd, now based at Edenbridge, Kent, UK.
The engineering method has altered very little in more than 150 years of developing some of the finest Croquet Sets. Croquet Mallets, handcrafted from beautiful timber, for instance English Ash and Lignum Vitae, are laid down in "stick" for several years (usually over five) in order that they have matured to a level appropriate for a Jaques Croquet Set. As each Jaques Croquet Mallet requires in excess of 3 hours of work for one of their experienced craftsmen to complete, those lucky enough to own a Jaques Croquet Set know that they have premium Croquet Equipment, lovingly made by experts and produced to last.
A Jaques Croquet Set, whether for family, friends or someone special is an exceptionally well created present and will last for years if not generations.
There are numerous croquet clubs all over the world with a great number of in England. Membership is on the rise with popularity increasing with the young age categories. A certain level of fitness is required to play the game but it is ideally suited for all the family, young and old alike.
There are two sorts of competition that can be played - golf croquet and association croquet.
Compared with Association Croquet, Golf Croquet has easier principles and is more interactive (each turn is just a single stroke), but it usually requires a similar level of accuracy and tactical knowledge.
The competitors follow a route contesting every hoop in turn; as soon as 1 hoop is scored all players move on to tackle the subsequent - a simple idea that leads to rich tactical thinking.
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There are versions of the croquet sets available in a range of prices, all top quality and guaranteed to provide years of fun for all the family.
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