Fixture list

If you use a calendar application such as Outlook or Google Calendar, you can choose the events you are interested in to build a personalised calendar and then download it or subscribe to it as an internet calendar.

2021

Date Event Location
2021041111 Apr

Balgreen Spring One-Ball

This event will be played to handicap rules on half-lawns. Double-banking may be used. Whites not expected. 1000 start. If you’d like to enter, please complete the entry form on the website. The entry fee of £10 can be paid on the day. Entries will be accepted in order of arrival.
Balgreen
20210504T1830004 May

Beginners' course

Interested in learning to play croquet? We are running a series of six sessions for beginners on Tuesday evenings starting on Tuesday May 4th. The sessions run from 6.30-8.30 pm and the course costs £30. If you decide to join the club at the end of the course then you will be able to join the club at a special introductory rate. More details and a registration form here.
Balgreen
2021051515 May

[CANCELLED] Surbiton match

Balgreen
2021051616 May

Alternate Stroke Doubles

The event will be played to handicap rules; minimum combined handicap of 6. 9.30am start. Whites not expected. If you’d like to enter, please complete the entry form on the website. The entry fee of £7 per person can be paid on the day. Entries will be accepted in order of arrival.
Balgreen
2021061212 Jun

SCA Middle Bisquers

Balgreen
202107033-4 Jul

SCA Summer Weekend

Entry fee £20. Entries to the SCA Match Secretary. AC Handicap rules. Format, probably Egyptian, decided by the manager.
Balgreen
2021071818 Jul

Scottish Short Croquet Championship

This event is played under the rules of Short Croquet. Entry fee £6. Entries to the SCA Match Secretary.
Balgreen
2021072525 Jul

Basil Townsend Quaich

An inter-club handicap singles event. Each club will nominate one representative and the format will depend on the number of entries. Balgreen members interested in playing should contact the Balgreen Club Captain.
Auchincruive
202108011 Aug

Wilkinson Sword

An inter-club handicap doubles competition. Doubles pairing is selected by each club. Balgreen members interested in playing should contact the Balgreen Club Captain.
Knightswood
202108088-14 Aug

Edinburgh Tournament

The tournament includes AC singles class events, AC handicap singles and doubles events and a GC handicap singles event. Full details and an entry form here.
Balgreen
2021082828 Aug

SCA 20+ Tournament

An AC handicap tournament for players with a handicap of 20 or over. Entry fee £10. Entries to the SCA Match Secretary.
Balgreen
2021101010 Oct

Balgreen Autumn One-Ball

This event will be played to handicap rules on half-lawns. Double-banking may be used. Whites not expected. 1000 start. If you’d like to enter, please complete the entry form on the website. The entry fee of £10 can be paid on the day. Entries will be accepted in order of arrival.
Balgreen

What is the difference between Download and Subscribe?

Downloading the fixture list and importing it into your calendar gives you a one-off snapshot of the fixture list at the time of download.

Subscribing to the fixture list will automatically keep your calendar up to date with any changes to the fixture list.

Which calendars are supported?

Any calendar that supports iCal (.ics) format including:

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Apple iCal
  • Apple iPhone
  • Mozilla Thunderbird/Lightning
  • Google Calendar
  • Windows Live

    Microsoft Outlook

    Importing into Outlook

    1. Select File > Import menu
    2. Choose import an iCalendar or vCalendar file and select the downloaded file

    Subscribing with Outlook

    Note that it is only possible to subscribe to internet calendars if you are using Outlook 2007 or later for Windows. Unfortunately, Entourage and Outlook 2011 for Mac do not support internet calendar subscriptions, unless you are using an Exchange server.)

    1. Go to Tools > Account Settings
    2. Choose Internet Calendars tab
    3. Click "New..."
    4. Paste the copied URL into the location field and click Add

    Apple iCal

    Importing into iCal

    Subscribing with iCal

    1. Right-click the left column where your calendar list appears and select "Subscribe" from the options menu
    2. Paste the URL in the "Subscribe to" field
    3. Select Autorefresh: Every hour to get fixture changes delivered automatically

    How do I get the Fixtures Calendar onto my iPhone?

    Once you have added the Fixture calendar to your iCal, set up your iPhone to sync with the new calendar. Note: to download iCal fixtures directly to your iPhone, follow the instructions under Apple iPhone.

    1. Start iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer
    2. Select your iPhone under Devices and click the Info tab
    3. Under Calendars, make sure you select All Calendars or tick the option to sync the Fixtures calendar

    Apple iPhone

    Importing into iPhone calendar

    Subscribing with iPhone calendar

    1. Copy the iCal URL that you want to subscribe
    2. Select "Settings" on your iPhone
    3. Select "Mail, Contacts, Calendars"
    4. Select "Add Account" under "Accounts"
    5. Select "Other? at the bottom
    6. Select "Add Subscribed Calendar"
    7. Select the "Server" box and tap ?Paste?
    8. Select "Next"
    9. Optionally modify the description

    Mozilla Thunderbird/Lightning

    Importing into Thunderbird/Lightning

    Subscribing with Thunderbird/Lightning

    Google Calendar

    Importing into Google Calendar

    1. Click "Add" at the bottom of the left-hand column of the page (under Other Calendars)
    2. Select "Import Calendar" from the menu and paste the URL in the calendar address field

    Subscribing with Google Calendar

    1. Click "Add" at the bottom of the left-hand column of the page (under Other Calendars)
    2. Select "Add by URL" from the menu and paste the URL in the calendar address field

    Windows Live

    Importing into Windows Live

    1. Save the calendar on your computer as an ICS file (.ics file extension)
    2. Go to the Windows Live Calendar webpage
    3. Sign in with your Windows Live ID
    4. On the toolbar above the calendar, click Subscribe
    5. Select Import from an ICS file, and then click Browse
    6. Browse to the ICS file, click it, and then click Open
    7. Select Import into a new calendar or Import into an existing calendar
    8. In the Calendar name box, type a name for the calendar
    9. Next to Color, select a color for the calendar
    10. Click Import calendar
    11. Click Done

    Subscribing with Windows Live

    1. Save the calendar on your computer as an ICS file (.ics file extension)
    2. Go to the Windows Live Calendar webpage
    3. Sign in with your Windows Live ID
    4. On the toolbar above the calendar, click Subscribe
    5. Select Subscribe to a public calendar
    6. Enter Calendar URL:
    7. In the Calendar name box, type a name for the calendar
    8. Next to Color, select a color for the calendar
    9. Click Subscribe to calendar
    10. Click Done