USEFUL FILES BY DON GAUNT

On this page are links to pdf files that I have produced over the years. They may be freely used for non-profit purposes although I ask that I am acknowledged as the source. Copyright remains mine.

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Coaching

Helpful Hints.

A series of "Helpful Hints" that I wrote some years ago for the Gazette. I have updated them in line with the new laws. Should you wish it, I have versions in Italian and Spanish.

Assess your play.

A transcript of three evening coaching lessons given to the BoRCC in 2007 on the topic "Assess your standard of play" It contains an assessment form with a tick sheet as each item is achieved.

Know the Laws.

A transcript of three evening coaching lessons given to the BoRCC in 2009 on the topic "Knowing the Laws can improve your game"

Handicap

Handicap guidelines.

A guide to setting and adjusting handicaps, particularly for small clubs. Written for the SWF in 2008.

Handicap exercise.

A short problem in looking at handicaps. Written by Roger Wheeler for the SWF handicap conference in 2008.

Laws

Quirks of croquet variants.

A short essay on some of the oddities of croquet games other than the standard version.

Rule Changes.

A non technical explanation of the 2008 rule changes, published on the SWF web site.

Reports

2005 Conference.

A report on the SWF 2005 Conference on handicapping

2008 Conference.

A report on the SWF 2008 Conference on handicapping

Miscellaneous

Pegging down sheet.

A comprehensive pegging down sheet.

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