Competing for the Roger Murfitt Trophy
Held by Southland Croquet Central Districts
Saturday 14th to Monday 16th March 2026 at 8:30am
| Manager | Michael Hardman
0022 090 3740 mjhardman43@icloud.com |
| Referee | Vince Neall |
| Headquarters | Rose Gardens Croquet Club, Victoria Esplanade, Palm Drive, West End, Palmerston North |
| Expressions of Interest | Expressions of Interest to be selected close on Friday 9th January 2026.
Complete your Expression of Interest here. |
| Announcement | The players selected will be announced by Monday 12th January 2026. |
| Club House | Any clubhouse fee, up to $5 per day, will be charged to all competing players only for the days present. |
2024-2025 Winner: Carey Johnstone
Conditions
- Selection by invitation of 10 players.
- The method of play, to be approved by the CNZ Tournament Committee, will be determined once the number of entries has been finalised.
- Time limit of 3 hours plus Law 61 will apply.
- Refer to Tournament Regulations Appendix 5 for Tier 2 playing conditions & hoop dimensions.
- A badge will be presented to a first-time winner and badges to first-time competitors in any CNZ Invitation.
- Automatic promotion to the Second AC Invitation is possible should there be withdrawals from that event. After 14 February, promotion is optional.
- Entrants will be invited to participate in the CNZ High Performance Programme (HPP).
