The Southport Shield

Starting Time: 8.00 am First Day

Conditions of Play

· The tournament shall be played in accordance with the latest Laws of association Croquet and CAQ Regulations for Tournaments.

· Played in a Round Robin format. Determination of a winner of Block Play Regulation 18(d)5

· Minimum of three rounds per day.

· Time limits 2 hours 15 minutes with Regulation 14(c). Manager may reserve the right to modify duration if unforeseen circumstances require it to complete an event on time.

· Warm up five minutes prior to the start of each game.

· Draw for the Event will be published on the programme.

· Dawson International Balls, Hoop Settings 3 11/16 inches+1/32 -0 tolerance will be used

· It is expected that Double Banking will occur. Where possible finals will not be double banked.

· Fifteen minutes will be allowed between games at the management’s discretion.

· AHS handicap card. Don’t leave home without it. Players are required to record their results on AHS card (see Handicapping regulation (3)).

· State of courts and suitability of weather for play will be determined by the management.

· Competitors are expected to report to manager on arrival and check with manager on departure for any changes

· Conceded: see Regulation 15(c).

· All decisions of the tournament manager will be final,

· Neat croquet attire flat soled shoes. A hat or cap is advised.

· Referees and umpires are requested to attend in croquet attire ready for play

· Lunches will be available at CAQ recommended prices.

· Please call referee for fine take offs, play around hoops, hampered shots and peg-outs by simply raising your mallet.




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