The World Croquet Federation has announced the 2025 Association Croquet World Championship will be held at the world-renowned National Croquet Center (NCC) in West Palm Beach, Florida, from Saturday, October 18, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. This marks the NCC's third time hosting the prestigious event, reflecting its status as a world-class croquet venue. The event will utilize 12 lawns at the NCC and two additional lawns at The Beach Club, with a player capacity of 64 participants.
Partnership and Organization
The United States Croquet Association (USCA) is collaborating with the World Croquet Federation (WCF) to bring this championship back to Florida. The championship will feature a qualifying competition from October 14 to October 16, 2025, where 24 spots will be contested. The top four finishers will secure places in the main event.
Entry Fees and Qualification Details
The entry fee for the main event is £189 per player, calculated at £21 per day over the nine-day championship. For those seeking to qualify, details on entering the qualifying competition will be published on the USCA website. Key dates include:
Qualifier Allocation Date: July 14, 2025
Qualifier Closing Date: September 29, 2025
Schedule Highlights
Welcome Ceremony and Practice: Scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, with registration and practice sessions starting after lunch.
Main Event: Runs from October 18 to October 26, 2025.
Player Requirements
Clothing: Shirts with collars and sleeves are mandatory. Players are encouraged to wear their WCF-approved national uniforms. If not, predominantly white attire (excluding footwear, hats, and rain gear) is required.
Equipment: Dawson balls or similar WCF-approved balls will be used, with Quadway hoops expected.
Social Events and Community
A welcome dinner and other social activities will be arranged during the event, providing players and officials opportunities to connect off the lawns. Details will be shared closer to the date. Additionally, a WhatsApp group for players and officials will launch in May 2025 to coordinate accommodation and transport.
Accommodation and Travel
Players are encouraged to fly into Miami International Airport. West Palm Beach offers a variety of accommodations, including hotels, motels, and holiday rentals available via platforms like VRBO and Airbnb.
Key Dates to Remember
Invitation Date: December 20, 2024
Response Date: February 28, 2025
Allocation Date: March 14, 2025
Announcement Date: March 28, 2025
Entry Fee Due Date: May 30, 2025
Main Event Cut-Off Date: September 2, 2025
Payment and Registration
Payment details for participants will be shared shortly after the closing date for entries. Players are required to submit contact details, biographies and a headshot photo by May 28, 2025.
See the official WCF announcement at www.worldcroquet.org/2025-ac-world-championship-usa/.