So you want to play Gateball? Great! No club in your area? Sad.
If there is no club in your area, check with the State Directors of Gateball or the National Director of Gateball. They will tell you if there is a Croquet Club nearby that can help you. Most Croquet Clubs have courts that are free for days or part-days and they will be happy to encourage you to join their club and start playing Gateball.
When there are no Croquet clubs in your area or town, consider discussing the opportunity with the local bowls or golf club. These clubs may have facilities and playing surfaces that are great for Gateball. Alternatively, you can play on any flat surface with relatively short grass (as is common overseas).
Always keep in contact with the State Directors of Gateball or the National Director of Gateball because they will be able to assist you to become affiliated with the state Croquet association, purchase equipment, organise coaching and obtain promotional items to assist with gaining new players.
With affiliation, members are able to join the fraternity of Australian Gateball players, enter tournaments both in Australia and overseas, and receive information about the sport.
There is plenty of information available to help you:
A DVD titled 'Let's Play Gateball' available from the State Directors of Gateball or the National Director of Gateball
A 17 page promotional booklet titled 'What's Gateball' available from the State Directors of Gateball or the National Director of Gateball