The presentation by Graham Bunn and Ray Haley introduces croquet as a fun, sociable game with more depth than people often realise.

It begins by challenging common myths and then traces the sport’s colourful history—from imaginative ancient origins to its formalisation in the 19th century and brief appearance in the 1900 Paris Olympics.

It explains how croquet is played today, highlighting two main forms: Association Croquet (strategic) and Golf Croquet (fast and sociable).

It also outlines the essential equipment, the structure of a typical 45-minute game, and the inclusive nature of the sport across countries.