14-16 March 2026 – CNZ Third AC Invitation

14-16 March 2026 – CNZ Third AC Invitation

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

  1. Selection by invitation of 10 players.
  2. The method of play, to be approved by the CNZ Tournament Committee, will be determined once the number of entries has been finalised.
  3. Time limit of 3 hours plus Law 61 will apply.
  4. Refer to Tournament Regulations Appendix 5 for Tier 2 playing conditions & hoop dimensions.
  5. A badge will be presented to a first-time winner and badges to first-time competitors in any CNZ Invitation.
  6. Automatic promotion to the Second AC Invitation is possible should there be withdrawals from that event. After 14 February, promotion is optional.
  7. Entrants will be invited to participate in the CNZ High Performance Programme (HPP).