Competing for the Gordon Smith Trophy
Held by Counties Manukau Croquet Association
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 8:30am
| Manager
Assistant Manager |
Prue Cantwell 021 453 983 pruecantwell@gmail.com Caroll Sanford |
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| Referee | Neal Henderson 021 060 5294 neal.henderson.46@gmail.com |
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| Headquarters | Howick Croquet Club, Millhouse Drive Reserve, 67 Millhouse Drive, Northpark, Auckland | |
| Expressions of Interest | Expressions of Interest to be selected close on Thursday 24th September 2026 Complete your Expressions of Interest here. |
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| 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
- Selection by invitation of up to 10 players.
- The method of play will be best of 3 matches, single round robin.
- A badge will be presented to a first-time winner and badges to first-time competitors in any CNZ Invitation.
- Refer to Tournament Regulations Appendix 5 for Tier 2 playing conditions & hoop dimensions.
- Optional promotion to the Second GC Invitation is possible should there be withdrawals from that event.
