20-22 November 2026 – CNZ Third GC Invitation

20-22 November 2026 – CNZ Third GC Invitation

Competing for the Gordon Smith Trophy

Held by Counties Manukau Croquet Association

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 8:30am

Manager   Carol Sanford                                                            495butterfly@gmail.com
Referee   Neal Henderson

021 060 5294                               neal.henderson.46@gmail.com

Headquarters   Howick Croquet Club, 67 Millhouse Drive, Northpark, Auckland
Expressions of Interest   Expressions of Interest to be selected close on Thursday 22nd September 2026
Complete your Expressions of Interest here.
Announcement   The players selected will be announced by Thursday 1st October 2026
Club House   Any clubhouse fee, up to $5 per day, will be charged to all competing players only for the days present.

2025-2026 Winner: Teresa Ponsonby

Conditions

  1. Selection by invitation of up to 10 players.
  2. The method of play will be best of 3 matches, single round robin.
  3. A badge will be presented to a first-time winner and badges to first-time competitors in any CNZ Invitation.
  4. Refer to Tournament Regulations Appendix 5 for Tier 2 playing conditions & hoop dimensions.
  5. Optional promotion to the Second GC Invitation is possible should there be withdrawals from that event.