Following some withdrawals, the updated list of players for this event is:
Ranking Places = 15
Membership Places = 12
Replacement Ranking Places = 5
As at 26th October 2022, there is now only one player on the Replacement Ranking list. This is Fran Wright from Australia.
Withdrawals:
Any players who needs to withdraw should notify Debbie Lines, the WCF Secretary-General immediately, either directly or via their Member assocation.
The WCF and the hosts, CNZ, have been liaising regarding what balls to use at this event, given the current interruption in the supply of new Dawson Balls.
The decision is that we will use old Dawson balls, as closely matched as possible in condition and age.
The WCF are liaising with Paul Manwaring, owner of Dawson Balls. His current production problems have been caused by the banning of a substance previously used in the recipe. He is testing alternatives and hopes to have balls within specification soon.
At this time there are no other approved balls available. The SunShiny ball approval expired in 2020. The manufacturers in Taiwan have advised that balls are on their way to the CA for testing, so we hope to be able to re-approve these soon.
The Closing Date for the 2023 Under 21 GC Championship was 22nd October 2022.
Twelve Membership Places have been allocated. Egypt has released one Membership Place unused and has also notified a withdrawal by a player previously given a Ranking Place. England had two Membership Places but has not nominated anyone for these, so these are also both released. This means the current breakdown of spaces is:
Ranking Places = 16
Membership Places = 12
Replacement Ranking Places = 4
The top four players on the Replacement Ranking list at the closing date, who have been offered a place, are below.
As at 23rd October 2022, we wait confirmation of their acceptance.
The current list of players is: Under 21 Player List 23rd Octoboer 22
Withdrawals:
Any players who needs to withdraw should notify Debbie Lines, the WCF Secretary-General immediately, either directly or via their Member assocation.
There are 3 people left on the wait list (Replacement Ranking List). In current ranking order these are Jamie Fleming (Australia), Fran Wright (Australia) and Robbie Spooner (New Zealand, note: no games played in the qualifying period). This order may change if games are played altering the rankings before a withdrawal occurs.
Anne McKenzie from the host club Waikanae, has produced this useful document outlining accommodation options for the Qualifier.
After the response date there were 31 entries for this 32 player event.
The Management Committee have agreed the following allocation of places for this 32 person event.
Capacity = 32 | |
Member Places | 15 |
Ranking Places | 17 |
Ranking Places
The 17 Ranking Places have been awarded to the following players, based on the Initial Ranking List dated 7th September 2022. This is based on their Max DG ranking over 12 months as per Sports Regulations Appendix 2, clause 2.3.
Country | Ranking Places Awarded | Max Dgrade | Games Played |
England | Aston Wade | 2464 | 157 |
New Zealand | Josh Winter | 2350 | 53 |
USA | Blake Fields | 2304 | 49 |
Egypt | Fawzy Helmy | 2246 | 11 |
Egypt | Mohab Elatreby | 2185 | 20 |
Egypt | Gana Mohamed Saaid | 2183 | 44 |
New Zealand | Paul Kaiser | 2170 | 36 |
New Zealand | Levi Franks | 2168 | 42 |
New Zealand | Joel Steele | 2106 | 72 |
New Zealand | Nathan Bullen | 2171 | 65 |
New Zealand | Te Kiri King | 2067 | 24 |
England | Albie Willett | 2011 | 48 |
New Zealand | Michael Lauer | 1988 | 50 |
England | Sam Cuthbert | 1980 | 87 |
New Zealand | Myles Duggan | 1953 | 17 |
New Zealand | James Duggan | 1926 | 43 |
New Zealand | Jessica Bullen | 1795 | 76 |
Member Places
Members should send the Secretary-General the names of players to be nominated for their Member Places by 22nd October 2022 at the latest. Some Members have already notified the names of their nominees - please note that these can be changed up to the above deadline. The request for entry fees and player bios will follow after 22nd October.
The number of Member Places by Country is below:
Australia | 2 |
Egypt | 2 |
England | 2 |
New Zealand | 5 |
Spain | 2 |
USA | 2 |
Member places available | 15 |
Additional Players - important notice for ALL WCF Member countries
As at the response date only 31 names were put forward. It is therefore possible that after the Membership closing date of 22nd October, the event will not be full.
Therefore, ALL Members are invited to nominate new players for the replacement ranking list. This is in line with Sports Regulations:
7.4 Replacement Ranking List
The Replacement Ranking List may contain players who were not on the Initial
Allocation Ranking List provided that they have played a minimum of 5 ranked
games (AC) or 10 games (GC) in the 12 months ending on the date on which the
vacancy arises and have informed the S-G by e-mail that they wish to play in the
Event. However, if the Event is under-subscribed on or after the Closing Date, any player may be added to the Replacement Ranking List.
If, as at 15th January, we still do not have enough players to fill the event (i.e. there is no Replacement Ranking list), then we will ask Croquet New Zealand to do the best they can to find a local player (under 21), or to manage the event with a smaller field.
Withdrawals
The cut-off date for this event is 28th December 2022. There is no qualifier.
If players with a Member Place drop out before this date, Members have 14 days to nominate a replacement (or until the cut-off date, whichever is the sooner). After this, the place reverts to a Replacement Ranking Place.
If players with a Ranking Place drop out before this date, the highest ranked player on the Replacement Ranking list will be awarded the place.
After 28th December, the highest ranked player on the Replacement Ranking list will be awarded the place.
The qualification event was held between 25-28 July at the Compton Croquet Club in Eastbourne, England.
30 competitors competed in 3 blocks of 10. The top 4 from each block went through to a Qualification Block to determine the qualifiers.
The seven qualifiers were:
Simon Carter (England)
Mostafa Eissa (Egypt)
Tim Jolliff (England)
Ben Rothman (USA)
Dominic Nunns (England)
Ian Lines (England)
Joel Taylor (England)
The remaining five players from the qualifying block of 12 now become reserves should there be any further drop-outs. They were, in qualification order:
Lionel Tibble (England)
Richard Brooks (England)
Carlos Munoz (Spain)
Morgan Case (England)
Begona Elzaburu (Spain)
The consolation event was won by Debbie Lines (England), who beat Ignacio Arturo Gross Alesanco (Spain) in the final.
The WCF would like to thank the Compton Club for hosting this event. The lawns were well prepared and the catering was amazing. Thank you also to Andrew Fall and Hilary Smith for managing the tournament and to the referees, Stephen Custance-Baker and Martin Peacock.
This delayed 2020 event took place at the Guildford & Godalming Croquet Club between 20th to 23rd July 2022. Mexico, Portugal and Czech Republic played together with an Iran + team.
The Guildford & Godalming club looked after the players well with fast lawns, firm hoops and good food. The WCF would like to thank the club and all the volunteers who helped to make this event run so smoothly.
Mexico won with 2 wins against Portugal and the Czech Republic, and drew against the Iran team made up of Omied Hallam and some hastily convened club players who stepped into the breach when the Iranian VISAs failed to arrive in time.
Portugal came second and the Czech Republic third.
Full results can be found on Croquet Scores: 2020 GC WTC T3
For player information, please go to the Guildford & Godalming Croquet club page for this event: click here
As at 28.7.22 there have been THREE Withdrawals
- Jose Riva
- Maram Nabil
- Evan Newell
As the cut-off date has now passed, these and any future withdrawls with become addditional places from the Qualifier.
This means that there are now 7 places from the Qualifier.
This list will get updated should any further withdrawals take place.
The 2023 Under 21 World Championship will be held between 8 - 12 February 2023 at two clubs in Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand.
The host clubs are Croquet Mount Maunganui, 45 Kawaka Street Mount Maunganui (head-quarters), and Tauranga Croquet Club, The Domain, Cameron Road Tauranga.
Main Event
The event capacity is 32 players. Entry is free for Under 21 championships.
Age Limit
This event is only open to players who are Under 21 on 31st December 2022. The criteria is defined in section 5.1.5 of the Sports Regulations: 5.1.5 A player may compete in an Event subject to a maximum age limit if their age does not exceed the limit on the preceding 31st December.
So, anybody who is 20 or younger on 31st December 2022 may compete. Anyone who turns 21 prior to that date, may not.
Format
The format of the Championship will be:
Block play: 4 blocks of 8 players playing Bo3 matches over 3 days. Draw attached. The top 4 in each block will qualify for the Knock-Out stage.
Knock-Out: The Knock-Out Stage will comprise 16 players, with the matches best of 3 games. The final will be a best of 5 match if time allows. Otherwise best of three.
Plate: Entry will be open to those that do not qualify for the Knock-Out Stage. It will consist of block play and matches will be single games. It will be followed by a knockout stage of at least semi-finals and finals which will consist of best of three games.
Bowl: Entry will be open to 1st round losers in the Knock-Out Stage. It will be a knock-out event and matches will be best of three games.
Shield: Entry will be open to the quarter-final losers in the Knock-Out Stage. It will be a knock-out event and matches will be the best of three games.
Event Management:
Event Lead: Graham Roberts
Tournament Director: Geoff Young
Tournament Manager: Sue Roberts
Assistant Manager: Gretchen Benvie
Tournament Referee: Gretchen Benvie
Committee Members: Members of the organising committee are from all the clubs and have experience/expertise in event management.
The WCF Appeals Committee will be established prior to the event.
The Tournament Manager will be based at Croquet Mount Maunganui.
A Players meeting will be held at Croquet Mount Maunganui on Tuesday 7th February.
All lawns will be available for a practice session on Croquet Mount Maunganui & Tauranga, time to be advised.
Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Catering
Players will be responsible for their own accommodation: however, the organising committee will supply information on accommodation available including backpacker, motel and hotel.
The organising committee will endeavour to provide transport for players, provided funding permits, to the Croquet Club from accommodation and back, if accommodation is between Tweed Street and Mount Hot Pools Adams Ave, Mount Maunganui. Transport will also be arranged if games are played at Tauranga Croquet Club.
Lunches will be available at Croquet Mount Maunganui or can be purchased at local bakeries.
Social programme
There will be an official opening ceremony to welcome players and officials at the Croquet Mount Maunganui on the afternoon of 7th February at 4 p.m.. Local dignitaries will be invited to attend and a traditional Maori welcome will be arranged.
The Knock-Out Stage Draw will be carried out in public at the Croquet Mount Maunganui as soon as convenient after the completion of the block play and any play-offs.
A closing Dinner held on 12th February for presentation to Winners.
Entry Method Main Event
Players should submit their availability to their Member Governing Body in accordance with their published entry method. Any applicants from non-Member countries should email their availability, by the response date, to secretary@worldcroquet.org.
Player Contact Info & Bios
Successful entrants should note that contact details, a photograph and a short bio for the programme, must be provided to the Secretary-General as per the published timetable.
Main Event Key Dates | ||
Invitation Date | 13/07/2022 | This is the date that Members will be formally invited to send players to participate in this event. |
Response Date | 24/08/2022 | This is the date by which Member nominations for Ranking and Wild Card places must have been received by the WCF Management Committee. Members must also specify the number of Membership Places they wish to take up and RCO's should advise if they would like to request a Membership Place. |
Allocation Date | 07/09/2022 | The World Ranking List to be used to determine the initial allocation of Ranking Places is that published at the end of the Allocation Date. |
Announcment Date | 21/09/2022 | MC announces recipients of Ranking Places and Wild Card Places. This is also the date that a pandemic final Go/No Go decision will be made, should it be necessary. |
Closing Date | 22/10/2022 | This is the last date Members can nominate players for their Membership Places. Within 1 to 2 days the MC will announce recipients of Membership Places and Replacement Ranking Places. |
Player Contact Info & Bios | 22/11/2022 | This is the latest date by which players must provide their contact details, bio's and a headshot photo. Earlier receipt is appreciated, |
Pandemic
There is still some risk that travel or other restrictions arising as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic may cause the cancellation of the Event, although this is not anticipated unless the global situation changes. Players are advised that any expenditure incurred is at their own risk.
Players will be expected to comply with whatever rules the government and/or Croquet New Zealand and the host clubs have in place.
Further information about the event, including the venues, local accommodation and attractions, transport links and any other relevant information, will be published nearer the start date.
The closing date for Members to nominate players for their Membership places was 8th May. All Members have nominated valid players for their Membership places.
The file below shows these 38 players and also the previously awarded Ranking and Wild Card Places. The player lists are displayed in various orders for ease of use. It also includes the 70 players currently on the Replacement Ranking List.
There are four places remaining which will be awarded to the qualifiers from the Qualification Event. The closing date for entries to the qualifier, (enter online via the English Croquet Association website), is 25th May 2022.
Player Information
The following information is requested from all the above competing players by 8th June 2022 (or sooner if available).
Please note, the photo and bio may be published on the event website and on the WCF website. Some live filming by the Croquet Association may take place during the event, and press may be present taking photographs. Players should note that their results will be published on Croquet Scores. The contact details will be held by the WCF Secretary-General and Tournament Manager only and deleted after the event in line with data protection and privacy best practice.
Entry Fees
These are due by 10th June at the latest. Please pay by bank transfer if possible, this will avoid costly PayPal charges. Players should be notified how to pay in this way by their Member.
Withdrawals
If for any reason a player cannot now take up their place, please notify me as soon as possible so that a replacement can be found. Per the Sports Regulations, the following process is followed in the event of a withdrawal:
Players who have received a Membership Place: when a player withdraws, the Member has 14 days to nominate a replacement; if no player is nominated a Replacement Ranking Place is awarded. If the 14 days expires before the Qualifier closing date of 10/07/2022 the place becomes an extra qualifier from the Qualification tournament.
Withdrawal by a player who received a Ranking or Wild Card place: when a player withdraws, if this is before the cut-off date of 13.6.22, then the next most highly ranked player on the Replacement Ranking list on that date will be offered the place. After the cut-off date, the places becomes an extra qualifier from the Qualification tournament.
After the Qualifier Closing date, all withdrawals from the main event become extra qualifiers from the Qualification tournament.
Further details regarding the venue and programme, will be published on the WCF website and on the Championship website over the coming weeks.
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