20-22 March 2027 – CNZ Third AC Invitation

20-22 March 2027 – CNZ Third AC Invitation

Competing for the Roger Murfitt Trophy

Held by Canterbury Croquet Association

Saturday 20th to Monday 22nd March 2027 at 8:30am

Manager Gaylene Jones

021 977714                                   gaylenejones4@gmail.com

Referee TBA
Headquarters Rose Gardens Croquet Club, Victoria Esplanade, Palm Drive, West End, Palmerston North
Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest to be selected close on Thursday 21st  January 2027.

Complete your Expression of Interest here.

Announcement The players selected will be announced by Thursday 28th  January 2027
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: Graeme Fisher

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.
  5. Hoop dimensions for this event will be set as the largest ball + 1/8th of an inch
  6. A badge will be presented to a first-time winner and badges to first-time competitors in any CNZ Invitation.
  7. Automatic promotion to the Second AC Invitation is possible should there be withdrawals from that event. After 14 February, promotion is optional.