18-22 February 2026 – CNZ Men’s & Women’s Championships

18-22 February 2026 – CNZ Men’s & Women’s Championships

Held by Canterbury Croquet Association

Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 8:30am

Manager Chris Clarke
chrisd4clarke@hotmail.com
Referee Jenny Clarke
Headquarters United Croquet Club, North Hagley Park, 10 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
Entries Allocation date:       Monday 12th January 2026
Closing date:             Tuesday 27th January 2026

Entries may be limited due to the number of lawns available. When this occurs, entries received prior to the allocation date will be accepted with priority being given to the highest ranked players registered. Entries will be accepted in order of receipt between allocation date and entries closing for any available places. Register online here.
Entry Fees Events 1 & 2: $90 for each event.
Event 3: $40 per player.
Club House The daily player Club House fee that is paid to the host venue has been included in the entry fee. There will be no refund if the player leaves early.

Events

  1. Women’s Championship: Challenge Trophy presented by Mrs G. Murray-Aynsley.
    2024-2025 Winner: Miranda Chapman 
  2. Men’s Championship: The “Captain F. L. Hartnell” Memorial Challenge Trophy presented by the Taranaki Association.
    2024-2025 Winner: Joe Hogan
  3. Mixed Doubles Championship: Trophies presented by W.R. and D.J. Bulloch.
    2024-2025 Winners: Carissa Price and Peter Filbee


Conditions

  1. Doubles (event 3) will be played Wednesday and Thursday.
    Singles (events 1 and 2) will be played Friday to Sunday.
  2. Entries will be limited, if necessary, to ensure a workable format or if the number of players per available lawn is exceeded.
  3. Method of play in all events, to be approved by the CNZ Tournament Committee, will be decided after entries have been received.
  4. Refer to Tournament Regulations Appendix 5 for Tier 1 playing conditions & hoop dimensions.
  5. The CNZ Tournament Committee has discretion to adjust the hoop dimensions for any of the events.