The WCF PFC Mallets GC World Team Championship: The Openshaw Shield is set for February 17-23, 2025, at the Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre in St. Leonards, Tasmania. This marks the fourth occurrence of this prestigious competition. Eight teams, each comprising four players, will compete for the coveted Openshaw Shield on eight full-sized courts at the picturesque Tasmanian venue.

Block play for the event will be held February 17-19. The Championship Knockout and the Plate will start on February 20 and conclude on February 23.

The championship will feature live score updates on CroquetScores.com, and efforts are underway to provide live streaming for select matches. Dedicated social media accounts and an event-specific website will offer updates, highlights and behind-the-scenes content.

The Openshaw Shield promises to deliver thrilling croquet action and an unmatched showcase of international talent. Fans worldwide are encouraged to follow the event online and join the excitement.

Team Rosters

Egypt (#1)
Mohamed Nasr (Captain)
Khaled Kamel
Mohamed Taha
Mohamed Walid
Yasser Sayed

England (#2)
Aston Wade (Captain)
Euan Burridge
Jack Good
Jamei Burch
Reserves:
Callum Johnson
James Death
Team Manager:
Chris Clarke

New Zealand (#3)
Felix Webby (Captain)
Edmund Fordyce
Levi Franks
Logan McCorkindale
Reserve:
Jenny Clarke
Team Manager:
Nelson Morrow

USA (#4)
Tom Balding
Matthew Essick
Blake Fields
Stephen Morgan
Ben Rothman

Australia (#5)
Robert Fletcher (Captain)
Ed Wilson
Greg Fletcher
Malcolm Fletcher
Reserves:
Pete Landrebe
Gary Phipps

Spain (#6)
Nicolas Denizot (Captain)
Begoña Elzaburu
Juan Ojeda
Julian Gutierrez
Reserves:
Iñigo Castañon
Africa Romero

South Africa (#7)
Reg Bamford (Captain)
Andrew Hobbs
Judith Hanekom
William Louw

Ireland (#8)
Mark Stephens (Captain)
Alan Looney
Kieran Murphy
Evan Newell
Rob O’Donoghue
Simon Williams

(#) Country ranking as of September 30, 2024.

Key Event Personnel

Event Lead: Graeme Roberts
Tournament Director: Elaine Hazell
Tournament Manager: Peter Freer
Plate Manager: Sylvia Wing
Tournament Referee: Lizzie Bassett
Secretary: Jane Hyland
Treasurer: Peter Tracey

For more information about the 2025 event, visit the official website at www.gcworldteamstasmania2025.com.au.