Membership & Booking Lawns
Membership is available for those aged over 18 years only.
Two lawns, the Terje Dahl Lawn and the Flamingo Island Lawn, are for the exclusive use of club members and their guests.
Subject to any Covid restrictions the lawns are normally open 7 days a week from 9:00 to dusk for members to book for themselves and their guests outside of the following times when the lawns are open to all:
Sunday Club Day - from 10:00 for members and guests. An optional lunch gives the opportunity to socialise with other members. During the cooler months we also play in the afternoon.
Tuesday Ladies Day - from 09:30 for female members and guests
Wednesday Club Day - from 10:00 for members and guests followed by an optional lunch.
As a member if you wish to book a lawn to play with other members or guests you must complete an ONLINE BOOKING FORM.
Extraordinary events or celebrations will be advertised by e-mail, our FB page and our website.
As a member don't forget to join our FB Closed Group for Club Members only. Here you can interact with other members. Do you want to arrange a game? Have an opinion or a suggestion? Want advice or have a question? Just click on the Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club Members Group on our FB page.....
Overseas Croquet Clubs can also take advantage of the discounted accommodation at Pedras da Rainha (see the link below) and play on our lawns during their stay. If you are interested in organising a group of players email us for more information or complete the ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM
form.jotform.com/220663544021345
MEMBERSHIP €150
From 1st January 2023 to 31st January 2024
Unlimited play on the lawns.
A discount will be applied on all drinks purchased in the Club Bar at Pedras da Rainha
Discounted accommodation at Pedras da Rainha and Pedras d’el Rei.from 20-40% across the year
Use of swimming pool at Pedras da Rainha from 1 October to 31 May
Discretionary food discounts for group bookings (club and private) at Pedras da Rainha and Pedras d'ei Rei
Discounted ticket price at PFCSC events.
VISITORS/GUESTS FEE €5 per day with your own mallet and €10 per day including the hire of a club mallet
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
All members and guests are expected to abide by the Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club Code of Conduct
Two lawns, the Terje Dahl Lawn and the Flamingo Island Lawn, are for the exclusive use of club members and their guests.
Subject to any Covid restrictions the lawns are normally open 7 days a week from 9:00 to dusk for members to book for themselves and their guests outside of the following times when the lawns are open to all:
Sunday Club Day - from 10:00 for members and guests. An optional lunch gives the opportunity to socialise with other members. During the cooler months we also play in the afternoon.
Tuesday Ladies Day - from 09:30 for female members and guests
Wednesday Club Day - from 10:00 for members and guests followed by an optional lunch.
As a member if you wish to book a lawn to play with other members or guests you must complete an ONLINE BOOKING FORM.
Extraordinary events or celebrations will be advertised by e-mail, our FB page and our website.
As a member don't forget to join our FB Closed Group for Club Members only. Here you can interact with other members. Do you want to arrange a game? Have an opinion or a suggestion? Want advice or have a question? Just click on the Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club Members Group on our FB page.....
Overseas Croquet Clubs can also take advantage of the discounted accommodation at Pedras da Rainha (see the link below) and play on our lawns during their stay. If you are interested in organising a group of players email us for more information or complete the ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM
form.jotform.com/220663544021345
MEMBERSHIP €150
From 1st January 2023 to 31st January 2024
Unlimited play on the lawns.
A discount will be applied on all drinks purchased in the Club Bar at Pedras da Rainha
Discounted accommodation at Pedras da Rainha and Pedras d’el Rei.from 20-40% across the year
Use of swimming pool at Pedras da Rainha from 1 October to 31 May
Discretionary food discounts for group bookings (club and private) at Pedras da Rainha and Pedras d'ei Rei
Discounted ticket price at PFCSC events.
VISITORS/GUESTS FEE €5 per day with your own mallet and €10 per day including the hire of a club mallet
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
All members and guests are expected to abide by the Pink Flamingo Croquet and Social Club Code of Conduct
New players normally start by using club owned mallets but, once they have become full members and get a feel for the game, purchase their own. All members and guests are charged a fee of €5 to use a club mallet which is used for maintenance and replacement.
Advice on choosing a suitable mallet can be found here and can be purchased either at the Croquet Association 'online' shop, Wood Mallets 'online' shop or for a list of other retailers click here If you are purchasing from the UK Algarve Removals will ship to a pick up point in Tavira every week which may be more competitive than paying shipping and import fees if the supplier sends it direct to Portugal. There are also two mallet suppliers in Spain which may be a better option since Brexit JC Mallets and The Brass Spot Please mention you are a member of PFCSC to take advantage of any negotiated discounts when talking with any supplier.
To distinguish ourselves as croquet players at Pedras da Rainha we wear our club colours of Aqua blue polo shirts for men and ladies, together with white shorts or trousers and white shoes or sandals with flat soles.. We have the short sleeved Aqua blue polo shirts with the PFCSC logo available to buy at €15 (long sleeved polo €18) but new members and guests are NOT expected to buy these from the start. Whatever you possess that is blue will do to start with together with white trousers or shorts. A fleece is desirable for the winter months, even in the Algarve, and we offer these for sale with the club logo for €25 In the summer we have T shirts with the club logo for €10 and vests for €8 .
CODE OF CONDUCT
PFCSC is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and intimidation for members, employees of Pedras da Rainha and guests. We are proud to have a very international membership group however the common language of the club is English.
Members, guests and visitors are all reminded that an acceptable standard of behaviour is expected in all areas of the resort, at all times, and that upon payment of membership or playing fees, all members, guests and visitors have given their consent to be bound by both the restrictions and penalties which may be imposed for any breach of the club’s standards or serious misconduct in failing to meet the standards set in this Code of Conduct.
Members will be liable for any breach committed whether by themselves or their guests.
Adhere to the dress code and rules of the club
Demonstrate fair play both on and off the lawns
Show the necessary respect to fellow members and guests at all times, which incorporates: no shouting on the lawns, no misuse of equipment (i.e. throwing mallets in frustration etc.) and no aggressive behaviour
Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and do not knowingly cheat, disrespect members or fellow players.
Members, guests and visitors are reminded that
Any form of discrimination, harassment or intimidation is regarded as unacceptable behaviour.
The taking of illegal substances will incur immediate suspension and loss of membership as will theft; assault of another person; racial, sexual or verbal harassment or any behaviour bringing the club into disrepute
Whilst fully acknowledging that adult “banter” contributes to creating a healthy atmosphere among members, these rules are designed to safeguard others who find such banter offensive or intimidating. Please respect we have an international membership and different cultures have different types of humour.
This Code of Conduct is not intended to create a bureaucratic, regulatory environment, but rather to promote and enhance our Club’s values.
A person engaging in any behaviour that may be detrimental to the game of Croquet or the Club is in breach of the code of conduct and should be reported to the President. .
It is in the best interests of the game that such behaviour is reported, and all players, members and members of the public are encouraged and have a duty to report such behaviour.
Advice on choosing a suitable mallet can be found here and can be purchased either at the Croquet Association 'online' shop, Wood Mallets 'online' shop or for a list of other retailers click here If you are purchasing from the UK Algarve Removals will ship to a pick up point in Tavira every week which may be more competitive than paying shipping and import fees if the supplier sends it direct to Portugal. There are also two mallet suppliers in Spain which may be a better option since Brexit JC Mallets and The Brass Spot Please mention you are a member of PFCSC to take advantage of any negotiated discounts when talking with any supplier.
To distinguish ourselves as croquet players at Pedras da Rainha we wear our club colours of Aqua blue polo shirts for men and ladies, together with white shorts or trousers and white shoes or sandals with flat soles.. We have the short sleeved Aqua blue polo shirts with the PFCSC logo available to buy at €15 (long sleeved polo €18) but new members and guests are NOT expected to buy these from the start. Whatever you possess that is blue will do to start with together with white trousers or shorts. A fleece is desirable for the winter months, even in the Algarve, and we offer these for sale with the club logo for €25 In the summer we have T shirts with the club logo for €10 and vests for €8 .
CODE OF CONDUCT
PFCSC is committed to providing an environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and intimidation for members, employees of Pedras da Rainha and guests. We are proud to have a very international membership group however the common language of the club is English.
Members, guests and visitors are all reminded that an acceptable standard of behaviour is expected in all areas of the resort, at all times, and that upon payment of membership or playing fees, all members, guests and visitors have given their consent to be bound by both the restrictions and penalties which may be imposed for any breach of the club’s standards or serious misconduct in failing to meet the standards set in this Code of Conduct.
Members will be liable for any breach committed whether by themselves or their guests.
Adhere to the dress code and rules of the club
Demonstrate fair play both on and off the lawns
Show the necessary respect to fellow members and guests at all times, which incorporates: no shouting on the lawns, no misuse of equipment (i.e. throwing mallets in frustration etc.) and no aggressive behaviour
Conduct yourself in a sportsmanlike manner and do not knowingly cheat, disrespect members or fellow players.
Members, guests and visitors are reminded that
Any form of discrimination, harassment or intimidation is regarded as unacceptable behaviour.
The taking of illegal substances will incur immediate suspension and loss of membership as will theft; assault of another person; racial, sexual or verbal harassment or any behaviour bringing the club into disrepute
Whilst fully acknowledging that adult “banter” contributes to creating a healthy atmosphere among members, these rules are designed to safeguard others who find such banter offensive or intimidating. Please respect we have an international membership and different cultures have different types of humour.
This Code of Conduct is not intended to create a bureaucratic, regulatory environment, but rather to promote and enhance our Club’s values.
A person engaging in any behaviour that may be detrimental to the game of Croquet or the Club is in breach of the code of conduct and should be reported to the President. .
It is in the best interests of the game that such behaviour is reported, and all players, members and members of the public are encouraged and have a duty to report such behaviour.
