There are three ERC events coming up that need to be paid for.
European GC Singles Championship – 16 to 19 May 2024 at the Sussex County Croquet Club near Brighton, England. Will be requested on the closing date 28th March. Due by date: 28th April.
European GC Women’s Championship– 1 to 4 August 2024 at Compton Croquet Club in Eastbourne, England. Will be requested on the closing date 11th April. Due by date: 11th May.
European AC Singles Championship – 15-18 August 2024 at the Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club, Dublin, Ireland. Will be requested on the closing date of 16th April. Due date 16th May.
The Entry fee for all these events is £68 per player.
Please do not pay until you have been notified that you have been awarded a place in the event. Those on the Replacement List, do NOT yet have a place. Lists of those with awarded places can be found on the relevant page for each event.
The ERC would prefer that you pay by Bank Transfer. All details on how to do this will be in the email sent to each Member by the ERC Event Lead. This will be sent out shortly after each Closing date and we ask that our Members please forward this information onto their players. Paying in this way incurs lower fees for the ERC and will be very much appreciated.
If you do need to pay by PayPal, please click on the button below:
The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club welcome you to the U.S. and to Virginia! We will do everything we can to help make your visit an enjoyable one. Our website is CBCC.FUN. Our site is currently under renovation, which may not be complete until the end of April. Sorry. If you can’t find the information you need in this email or on our website, please contact Macey White, at maceywhite@gmail.com.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CROQUET CLUB
Our physical address (GPS) is: 1860 Twiggs Ferry Rd, Hartfield, VA 23071
You can fly into Richmond International Airport (RIC) or Newport News International Airport (PHF). RIC is our favorite and is an easy 1 hour drive from the club.
From Richmond International Airport (RIC):
Take 64 east for 23 miles.
Take exit 220 (West Point) Rt. 33 East for 19 miles.
Take 33 East/17 North to Saluda for 2.3 miles
Take 33 East towards Deltaville for 11 miles.
Take Rt 3 East for 2.3 miles. Turn left into the 1860 Twiggs Ferry Rd., Hartfield VA – Club Entrance
DRIVING
Driving in our area is easy and distances are measured in travel time. There is rarely any traffic to deal with. A place that is 3 miles away will take 4 minutes to get to here, but may take 20 minutes or more in an urban area.
MEALS
Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are available every day at the club. We also have a large list of restaurants that are 20 minutes or less from the club.
CLOTHING
The Official Clothing Policy set by the WCF and USCA is: Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Players are invited to wear their WCF-approved national player uniforms. Otherwise, predominantly white clothing is required (except for footwear, hats, and rain clothing).
The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club would prefer that players wear colors representing their country and not all white. All white attire in our community is perceived negatively. We understand that some teams may not be able to wear colors, but we would appreciate it if those who can wear colored shirts, pants, hats socks etc, do so. If your country does not have a uniform approved by WCF please refer to the WCF Sports Regulations section 5.4.2.b. and arrange for this to be put in place at least 3 months prior to the event start date.
LODGING
Below is a lodging list that lists local hotels and Bed and Breakfasts (B&B’s). Our area is known for its excellent B&B’s. There are many more on Airbnb and VRBO.
We have a dozen or so families that are willing to host an international visitor during the championships. We would prefer to use these lodging opportunities for players who otherwise can’t afford one of the hotels or B&B’s that are in our area. If you have any such players on your team, please forward their contact information to Macey White.
In order to match players with hosts, we will need to know player’s name, email address, age, gender, and if they have a traveling companion.
BIG OYSTER GC TOURNAMENT
The Big Oyster GC tournament will run concurrently with the World Championship Qualifier, but on different courts. The dates for the Big Oyster tournament are October 14-16, 2024.
This USCA sanctioned Golf Croquet tournament will have results submitted to WCF for DGrades. Any player who has been selected for the 2024 Worlds can participate with a minimal entry fee of $60. (Of course, players playing in the Qualifier will be busy with that one and unable to enter the Big Oyster). All other players can enter for $250. Much of the entry fee will be used to offset the cost of preparing for the World Championship. Please send your completed entry form to maceywhite@gmail.com.
Our website is currently being revamped and that should be complete by the end of April. We will continuously update our lodging list and other details as they come in. Please check back on our website (after May 1) for the most current details.
The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club looks forward to seeing you in October!
There are 20 places in this event. Per ERC regulations, each country is therefore limited to a maximum of 3 places. 17 membership places were requested which leaves us with 3 ranking places. The three ranking places go to Jose Riva from Spain, James Death from England and Andrew Johnstone from Ireland.
Full Members, receiving two places: England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Wales
Associate members, receiving one place: Latvia, Switzerland
RCO, receiving one place: Portugal
Members: if you have not already specified who is to receive the above Membership places, you must do so before the Closing date of April 16th. If we do not receive specific named individuals by 16th April, our regulations require us to give the places to the highest ranked players you have previously nominated, or if you haven’t nominated enough people, then the place is forfeit and will revert to the Replacement Ranking List.
Please send your nominations to Alan Looney, Event Lead, and cc Debbie Lines, Secretary-General and Roberts Stafeckis, Chair of the ERC.
All countries: it’s not too late for more players to be added to the Replacement Ranking list (criteria apply). Should withdrawals occur, they might still get in. If you have anybody who wishes to play, please let us know via email.
The 2024 GC European Women's Championship will be held between 1-4 August 2024 at the Compton Croquet Club, Compton, Eastbourne, England with 32 players.
There will be 16 Ranking places awarded and 16 membership places.
The document below shows the Ranking places awarded as well as the Replacements Ranking lists.
Members are reminded that if you have not already specified who is to receive your Member places, you must do so before the Closing date of April 11th.
Please note: some of you will need to nominate new people, as all your current nominees received Ranking Places, leaving you nobody left to receive your Membership Place(s). If we do not receive specific named individuals by the 11th April, our regulations require us to give the places to the highest ranked players you have previously nominated, or if you haven’t nominated enough people, then the place is forfeit and will revert to the Replacement Ranking List.
All countries: it’s not too late for more players to be added to the Replacement Ranking list (criteria apply). Should withdrawals occur, they might still get in. If you have anybody who wishes to play, please let us know via email.
There are 32 places in the next GC European Croquet Championship scheduled from 16th to 19th May 2024 at Sussex County Croquet Club (England).
Members and RCOs have requested 20 places. This leaves us with 12 Ranking Places. Congratulations to the 12 players who will receive these Ranking Places. (based on Max. DGrade 14th February).
The file below shows the 12 people awarded Ranking Places and also shows the Replacement Ranking Lists.
Members are reminded that they need to submit the names of the players who they wish to receive their Member places by the closing date 28th March 2024. If we do not receive specific named individuals by that date, our regulations require us to give the places to the highest ranked players you have previously nominated.
2023 Champion - Rachel Gee
2023 Champion Rachel Gee is presented with her trophy by Ian Burridge, WCF President
The 2024 GC European Women's Championship will be held between 1-4 August 2024 at the Compton Croquet Club, Compton, Eastbourne, England.
Main Event The event capacity is 32 players.
The entry fee for successful entrants will be £68.00, based on a rate of £17 per player per day for 4 days.
Format Main event: Block play followed by knock-out. Details of the format will be provided shortly.
Plate: Entry will be open to those that do not qualify for the Championship Knock-Out Stage. It will consist of block play and matches will be single games. It will be followed by a knock-out stage.
Bowl: Entry will be open to the first-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 second-round losers in the Knock-Out Stage. It will be a knock-out event and matches will be best-of-three games.
Use of double banking: The Manager will have the right to double bank as necessary in order to ensure the tournament stays on schedule.
Allocation Process
Allocation shall be done according to the WCF Sports Regulations taking into account specific Variations to the WCF Regulations to be used in all ERC events,version 1.1 published on WCF website Europe page.
The Member Place Limit for this event is 5.
Closing Date Members are reminded that they should nominate their Membership Places by 11th April 2024 latest.
Player Information Successful entrants should note that contact details must be provided to the ERC as per the published timetable.
Practice Players may practice at the club on Wednesday 31st July (around any lawn preparation requirements).
Catering
A large selection from a buffet of dishes will be offered. Charges are £10 for lunch, plus £5 for all day tea, coffee, cold drinks, biscuits and cake.
Welcome Team photos will be taken before play starts on Thursday 1st August. There will also be a Managers briefing.
Key Dates
Invitation Date
12 Dec 2023
This is the date that Members will be formally invited to send players to participate in this event.
Response Date
12 Feb 2024
This is the date by which Member nominations for Ranking 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
26Feb 2024
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.
Announcement Date
11 Mar 2024
Announcement of the players who have been awarded Ranking Places.
Closing Date
11 Apr 2024
This is the last date Members can nominate players for their Membership Places.
Within 1 to 2 days the ERC will announce recipients of Membership Places and Replacement Ranking Places and advise players how to pay.
Player Contact Details & Bios
11 May 2024
This is the date by which players are asked to provide their contact details, bio's and a headshot photo
Entry Fee Due Date
11 May 2024
Any players awarded a place on the Announcement Date will lose their place if they have not paid by this date.
Congratulations to the 6 qualifiers from the West Coast qualifier: Jeff Newcombe, Torben Bak, Paul Christmass, Brian Scott, Basil Ladyman, Kim Reynolds.
Since this finished yesterday there has been another withdrawal, so congratulations also to Ellie Griffith who also now as a place in the main Championship.
Good luck to everyone.
Please find attached the latest list of players (rankings still as at 25.8.23).
Following a withdrawal on 2nd October, please find attached the latest list of players (rankings still as at 25.8.23).
Please note, as the cut-off date for this event has now passed, this withdrawal means there are now 6 places available from the West Coast qualifer event.
Congratulations to Penny Morrison-McGill and John Carr who were the two successful Qualifiers from the East Coast Qualifier.
Following a Ranking place withdrawal on 20th September, please find attached the latest list of players (rankings still as at 25.8.23).
Please note, as the cut-off date for this event has now passed, this withdrawal means there are now 5 places available from the West Coast qualifer event.
Following a Ranking place withdrawal on 12th September, please find attached the latest list of players and the Replacement list (rankings still as at 25.8.23).
Please note, as the cut-off date for this event has now passed, this withdrawal means there are now 4 places available from the West Coast qualifer event.
Following a Ranking place withdrawal on 10th September, please find attached the latest list of players and the Replacement list (rankings as at 25.8.23).
Please note, as the cut-off date for this event has now passed, this withdrawal means there are now 3 places available from the West Coast qualifer event.
The 2023 GC Over 50's World Championship is due to be held in Western Australia between Saturday 14th October 2023 to Saturday 21st October 2023.
The closing date for Members to nominate players for their Membership places was end of 12th May 2023 (UK time).
At the closing date Sweden did not provide a nominee for one of their member places. This place has therefore been released and is currently on offer to the highest ranked player on the Replacement Ranking List.
The file below shows the complete list of current players in receipt of either a Membership Place (23 players) or Ranking Place (20). It also includes the Replacement Ranking list as at end 12th May 2023.
Age Restriction Members and Players are reminded that there is an Age Restriction for this event. Entrants must be 50 or over on the start date of the event. “Sports Regulations - Clause 5.1.6. A player may compete in an Event subject to a minimum age limit if they have attained the minimum age on the first day of the Event.”
Any players on the list who don’t meet this requirement should immediately notify their Member and the Secretary-General of their ineligibility and withdrawal.
Qualification Events
There are four places remaining which will be awarded to the qualifiers from the two Qualification Events. These will take place in 1) Western Australia, Cambridge Croquet Club, Sunday 8th October to Wednesday 11th October 2023; and 2) Eastern Australia ,Cairnlea Victoria, Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th September 2023. If extra places for the main event become available after the main cut-off date of 27th August, then these will all come from the West Coast qualifier.
Those interested in playing in either of the qualifiers should enter via the ACA website which is due to go live shortly.
Entry Fees are now due The entry fee of £136 per entrant is now requested and must be paid by 12th June 2023.
Per WCF Sports Regulations Appendix 2, clause 6, players who fail to pay by the due date will lose their place. The relevant sections of the regulation are below for your information:
6.1 Subject to paragraph 6.2, failure to pay the entry fee by the due date will lead to automatic disqualification and the place will be filled in accordance with paragraph 7. 6.2 Before disqualifying a player for failing to pay their entry fee on time, at least two reminders must have been sent to the Member which nominated the player and all reasonable efforts must have been made to contact the player directly.
Players will be emailed our bank details via their Member and are requested to pay by this method if at all possible as PayPal incurs costly fees. Please ensure that 4 or 5 days are allowed for the payment to work its way through the banking system. Per the Regulations, the money needs to have arrived in our bank account by the due date.
Please note that at other recent events some of the photos received have been out of focus, poor resolution or with poor content. Please can all players send a good photo first time as this will avoid the event organisers needing to revert back to request better.
Please note, the photo and bio may be published on the event website and on the WCF website. Players should expect some live streaming and the 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 S-G and Tournament Manager for use during the event.
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 West Coast Qualifier closing date of 23rd September 2023, the place becomes an extra qualifier from the Qualification tournament.
Withdrawal by a player who received a Ranking place: when a player withdraws, if this is before the cut-off date of 27th August 2023, then the next most highly ranked player on the Replacement Ranking list at the end of that day will be offered the place. After the cut-off date, the place 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.
retraVision: top Aussie Company to Sponsor World Croquet Championship in Bunbury
The ACA have recently announced a new major sponsorship deal with retraVision.
Croquet has entered the big league with famous Australian Retailer Retravision throwing its weight behind the sport down under. It’s a real coup for the sport in Australia and Western Australia to have a sponsor with the reputation of Retravision coming onboard. The Award Winning electrics appliance company is not only famous for its retail success, but its community minded approach to business. It has sponsored and linked with numerous organizations through the years. Now croquet is set to benefit from the company’s generosity.
Note: Replacement Ranking List updated 26.2.23 - see end of post
The 2023 GC Women’s World Championship is due to be held 7-14 August 2023 at the Sussex County Croquet Club in England.
The Allocation date for this Championship was 21st January 2023. The Management Committee have agreed the following allocation of places for this 56 person event:
24 Full Member Places
4 Associate Member Places
4 RCO Places
2 Wild Cards
4 Qualifier Places
18 Ranking Places
Ranking Places: The 18 Ranking Places have been awarded to the players in the file below, based on the Initial Ranking List dated end of 21st January 2023. This is based on their Max DG ranking over 12 months as per Sports Regulations Appendix 2, clause 2.3.
Wild Cards: The WCF Management Committee have awarded two wildcards to Ellie Ross and Jessica Bullen, both from New Zealand.
Entry Fees: Players are advised that the entry fee of £136 should be paid by 16th April 2023 at the latest. Details of how and when to pay will be emailed out to players via their Members after the Closing date of 14th March, once the Member Places have also been allocated.
Player Information and Bio’s: these will be due on 14th April 2023. Information on how to send this will be provided after the Closing Date.
Member Places notification: Members should send the Secretary-General the names of players to be nominated for their Member Places by 14th March 2023 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.
Withdrawals: The cut-off date for this event is 22nd June 2023. If players with a Member Place drop out before this date, Members have 14 days to nominate a replacement. 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 the 22nd June 2023, any places returned will result in additional places awarded through the Qualifying Event.
Replacement Ranking List: updated 26.2.23
The full Replacement Ranking list has been requested. This list is applicable should any player already awarded a place (Ranking or Wild Card) withdraws: WGCWC Replacement Ranking List 26.2.23
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