The World Croquet Federation (WCF) has announced that the Corfu Croquet Club, situated on the picturesque Greek island of Corfu, has officially joined the WCF as a Recognised Croquet Organisation (RCO).
Read MoreWCF Hall of Fame Nominations Open for 2023 Induction - Submission Deadline: September 30
The World Croquet Federation (WCF) has announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 WCF Hall of Fame induction. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the sport of croquet, both as accomplished players and as dedicated supporters. Nominations must be submitted by no later than Saturday, September 30, 2023, and can be made by individuals or through WCF member country associations.
Read More2023 Golf Croquet Over 50’s WC Set for Australia
The 2023 Golf Croquet Over 50’s World Championship will take place in Western Australia October 14-21, 2023. The event will be held at two venues, the Moorabinda Croquet Club (MCC) in Bunbury and the Bunbury Tennis Club (BTC) just over the road. There are six courts at Moorabinda and two at the Bunbury tennis club.
Read MoreLines is the 2023 Women's AC World Champion
In a thrilling match that took place yesterday in Christchurch, New Zealand, England's Debbie Lines emerged victorious as the winner of the 2023 World Croquet Federation Women's AC World Championship. Lines defeated her opponent, Gabrielle Higgins, by a score of 26-3, 19-22, 22-11, in a match that showcased the incredible skill and athleticism of these top-level croquet players.
Read MoreMexico Claims Golf Croquet Tier 3 Title
Mexico claimed the Tier 3 WCF World Team Tier 3 Golf Croquet Championship title with a 2-0-1 match record at an event held July 20-23, 2022 at the Guildford & Godalming Croquet Club in the UK. Mexico, Portugal and the Czech Republic fielded full teams while the Iran team had three members unable to travel due to late arriving VISAs. However, to keep the four-team format, Iran was allowed to participate with the one remaining member (Omied Hallam) and three players selected from the host Guildford & Goldaming Club.
Read MoreJoin a Tier 2.2/3.0 AC Select Croquet Team
The Association Croquet World Team Championships Tiers 2.1, 2.2 and 3 will take place August 9-14, 2022, at the Budleigh Salterton Club in Devon, England and the World Croquet Federation is looking to build a select team.
Read MoreWCF Announces Changes for 2022 Championships
The MC has been in discussion with Croquet New Zealand regarding the three World Championships scheduled for early 2022. Current outbreaks in Australia have led to lockdowns in both Australia and New Zealand and their nationwide travel bubble is again on hold. Travel into New Zealand currently requires an expensive two week isolation in a hotel and there is little indication of when this requirement might be lifted. Additionally, there is a clear risk that further lockdowns may be imposed in either country.
Read MoreWCF Announces New Ranking Regulations
The WCF has announced that the member organizations have voted to approve the new ranking regulations. These are now available to view on the Statutes & Regulations page of the website: worldcroquet.org/wcf-business/statutes-regulations/
These regulations govern the operation of the Association Croquet Grading System (ACGS) and the Golf Croquet Grading System (GCGS) which are used to generate ranking lists of individual players and teams in relation to AC and GC respectively.
Read MoreWCF Delays 2020-2023 Events By One Year
With the Tier 2 and lower Golf Croquet WTC already postponed, the World Croquet Federation has now announced that all WCF events scheduled for the remainder of 2020 through 2023 will now be shifted back by one year. The first event affected is the 2020 Women’s Association Croquet World Championship that was scheduled for November 2020 in New Zealand.
In the release, the WCF also noted that further adjustments could be made depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic. The table below indicates revised dates which “are approximate and subject to detailed agreement with the relevant event hosts who have all indicated their support.”
Looking ahead to the 2025 MacRobertson Shield, WCF Secretary-General said, “The MacRobertson Shield is due to be held in England in 2025 which will be the centenary of its founding. It was also agreed that, if possible, this event should still be held in 2025 with the forward calendar being revised slightly to accommodate this.”
Burridge is New WCF President
Ian Burridge of Wales won the recent World Croquet Federation (WCF) election for the position of WCF President and will serve from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2023. Burridge received 42 votes over 18 votes for Australia’s Mike Cohn to win the election. The WCF reported that 60 votes were cast of out 62 possible votes.
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