Openshaw Shield

Croquet Tasmania

Welcome to the 4th Openshaw Shield event.

Monday, 17th to Sunday 23rd February 2025

Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre, St Leonards, Tasmania.

The competing teams are:

New Zealand flag
New Zealand (Holders)
Australian flag
Australia
Egypt flag
Egypt
England flag
England
Ireland flag
Ireland
South Africa flag
South Africa
Spain flag
Spain
USA flag
USA

EVENT INFORMATION

Rules: 

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.

Schedule:

Block Play: Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th February 2025.
Championship Knockout and Plate: Thursday 20th February to Sunday 23rd February.

TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION

Travel: 

Players, or their Member countries, will be responsible for the costs of and arranging travel to and from Launceston and within Launceston to the Northern Tasmania Croquet Centre at St Leonards.

Accommodation: 

There is a variety of accommodation available in Launceston, ranging from the very basic to the higher end of the market. Options will be listed on the event specific website.

Meals: 

Snacks and lunches will be available for purchase at the venue.

PUBLICITY

Scores: 

Will be reported online via Croquet Scores.

Livestreaming: 

It is anticipated that live streaming will be provided for the event. This will be confirmed closer to the event.

Social Media: 

Facebook and Twitter accounts will be established in the lead-up to the championship.

FUNCTIONS

Welcome Ceremony: 

Sunday 16 th February 2025, from 17:00 (free of charge).

 

Tournament Dinner and Award Ceremony: 

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

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