24-26 February 2027 – CNZ Men’s & Women’s Championships

24-26 February 2027 – CNZ Men’s & Women’s Championships

Held by Croquet Auckland

Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28nd February 2027 at 8:30am

Manager Pixie Jone
pixie.jones@xtra.co.nz
Referee Jim Wardle
Headquarters Orewa Croquet Club 43 Hatton Road, Orewa
Entries Allocation date:       Thursday 28th January 2027
Closing date:             Thursday 4th February 2027

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.
    2025-2026 Winner: Miranda Chapman
  2. Men’s Championship: The “Captain F. L. Hartnell” Memorial Challenge Trophy presented by the Taranaki Association.
    2025-2026 Winner: Levi Franks
  3. Mixed Doubles Championship: Trophies presented by W.R. and D.J. Bulloch
    2025-2026 Winners: Jenny & Chris Clarke


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.