Roque
The Olympic roque competition in 1904. | |
| Highest governing body | American Roque League (1916-1970s?) National Two Ball Roque Association (?-1970s?) |
|---|---|
| First played | 1880s |
| Characteristics | |
| Team members | 1-on-1 |
| Type | Outdoor, croquet |
| Equipment | Mallets, balls |
| Venue | Curbed clay court, with arches |
| Presence | |
| Olympic | Summer 1904 |
| Obsolete | Yes |
Roque (/roʊk/ ROHK) is an American variant of croquet played on a hard, smooth surface. Popular in the first quarter of the 20th century and billed "the Game of the Century" by its enthusiasts, it was an Olympic sport in the 1904 Summer Games, replacing croquet from the previous games.