GC World Team Championship - Tier 3 Archives

Congratulations to Tier 2 Champions Sweden.

The 2025 GC World Team Championship Tiers 2 and 3 were held between Tuesday 5 to Sunday 10 August 2025.

The Swedish team won the Tier 2 Championship and took home the Amir Ramsis Naguib Salver. This win provides them with a well-deserved return to Tier 1 in 2029.

Scotland won the Tier 3 Jose Alvarez-Sala Salver . They then went on to beat Switzerland in the Relegation match, and so are promoted into Tier 2 for next time.

For the full results please see: Croquet Scores 2025 WCF World Team Championship Tiers 2 & 3

The WCF would like to thank Croquet Network for commissioning a tournament report and to John Miles, from Canada, for writing it. Croquet Network - full tournament report

The format will be dependent on the number of teams entering. The split of teams into Tiers 2 and 3 which will be determined during the event, dependant on performance over the first few days.

Rules and Regulations:
Play will be in accordance with the 6th Edition of the WCF Rules of Golf Croquet, the Official Rulings and the WCF Event Regulations (version 5.2), the WCF Sports Regulations (version 9.5) and the WCF Refereeing Regulations (version 1.6), or whichever are the latest versions on the Invitation Date. If later versions are subsequently published, application of any relevant amendments will need to be approved by both Members and the host.

Prior Day Practice:
Players wishing to practise before the Event starts will be welcome at SCCC between 2pm and 5pm on Monday, 4^th August, though some lawns may be unavailable at times for maintenance and hoops may not be set to tournament standards.

Hours of play:
Players should be available to start play at 9.30 am each day. There are no floodlights at the club but at this time of year the light will be good enough to play until at least 8.00 pm and can continue until dusk. Daily practice will be available to players from 9.15 am each day on their allocated court and for 5 minutes before the first game of each match.

Balls: Dawson balls.

Hoops: Quadway, set to WCF Tournament standards

Catering:
SCCC has a long-established tradition of providing good quality home cooked lunches with kitchen facilities in the club house and a team of volunteers who cater throughout the season.

Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea would be available for sale to all players at all venues.

SCCC also has a bar that will be staffed throughout the Event.

Social Events:
It is expected that a social event will be arranged for the players one evening during the Event

Flags:
The relevant country flags will be flown at the club for the duration of the event.

Players, or their Member countries, will be responsible for the costs of and arranging travel to and from the club.

SCCC is easily accessible by train or car from London or Gatwick Airport. SCCC is close to Brighton and Worthing which are large urban areas with a wide range of hotels, bed and breakfast and rental properties. The area attracts a lot of visitors in the summer. Players should be aware that early booking of accommodation is essential.

We anticipate that most players will stay in accommodation in the Brighton to Worthing area and so will be able to reach SCCC by public transport if they have not hired cars. It is suggested that players find accommodation within 20 miles (32 km) of SCCC.

Player parking will be available in the club car-park but because this gets busy, car sharing is strongly encouraged.

Important Safety Tips for International Travel

Research Your Destination: Familiarise yourself with local customs, laws, and safety guidelines. Be aware of any travel advisories issued for your destination.

Ensure Visa Requirements Are Met: Confirm whether your destination requires a visa and ensure it's obtained before travel. Keep it with your travel documents and make digital copies for backup.

Secure Important Documents: Keep your passport, visa, and other travel documents in a safe place. Make digital copies in case of loss or theft.

Stay Connected: Inform friends or family of your travel itinerary and stay in touch regularly. Keep local emergency contact numbers handy.

Health Precautions: Stay up to date on vaccinations and carry any necessary medications. Pack a basic first aid kit for minor emergencies.

Be Vigilant with Valuables: Avoid displaying expensive items, and use lockable bags or hotel safes when possible.

Local Awareness: Pay attention to your surroundings, especially in crowded areas, and avoid isolated places at night.

Preparation is key to ensuring you have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Congratulations to Mexico - Winners of the Tier 3 Golf Croquet World Championship.

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