The GC World Team Championship is the Golf Croquet version of the MacRobertson Shield, the prestigious Association Croquet international team championship that was first contested in 1925 between England and Australia.

Staged across 7 days with teams competing from 8 countries.

Event Lead: Graeme Roberts
Tournament Director: TBA
Tournament Manager: Peter Freer
Tournament Referee: Lizzie Bassett (Tasmania Director of
Refereeing)
Secretary: Ruth McKean
Treasurer: Graham Keating

TBA

Block Play

Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th February 2025.

Championship Knockout and Plate:

Thursday 20th February to Sunday 23rd February.

The latest editions of the Rules at the time of the event (currently Edition 6, 2022) and any Official Rulings on the Rules of Golf Croquet that may be issued prior to the commencement of the event, will be used.

Lawns:

These are anticipated to be 11-12 Plummers in speed. The courts do not have lighting, however, at this time of year there is thirteen (13) hours of daylight.

Balls:

WCF approved balls – type to be confirmed at least six months
prior to the event start date.

Hoops:

 Quadway, set to WCF Tournament standards

Format:

The format will be block play followed by a knock-out Championship.
Full details of the format will be published in the specific Event
Regulations prior to the event.

Welcome Ceremony:

Sunday 16 th February 2025, from 17:00 (free of charge). Invited dignitaries are likely to include the Tasmanian Minister of Sport and the Mayor of the City of Launceston.

Tournament Dinner and Award Ceremony:

Sunday 23rd, February 2025 from 19:00. Players to purchase tickets