Hi, and welcome to Matamata Croquet Club, the home of
Croquet New Zealand’s North Island GC Championships
from 13th to 16th October 2022.
This communication is designed to give you some useful information
prior to the event.
MANAGEMENT TEAM:
Ivan Smith – Tournament Manager
Bryan Lesley – Head Referee
Chris(tine) Newton – Assistant Tournament Manager/Croquet Scores
Heather Aitken – Security, Health & Safety
Leo Craig – Grounds Supervisor
Betty van Mil - nourishment
Anne Anderson – everything else!
LOCATION:
Pohlen Park, Matamata. If arriving by vehicle, please utilise the car
park at the end of Western Street, where our buggy will transport
you across the park to our wonderful facilities.
DATES & TIMES:
DOUBLES: Thursday 13th October and Friday 14th October.
SINGLES: Saturday 15th October and Sunday 16th October.
Arrive 8-00am onwards, welcome and briefing 08-15am, move to
lawns, then warm up for 8-30am start.
You will be allowed 5 minutes warm up prior to play each day.
Practice will be available on selected greens Wednesday 12th
October from 2pm to 4pm. Temporary hoops and locations will be in
use at this time.
DOUBLES PLAY:
Day 1 is single round robin (7 games), followed by Day 2 knockout
best of 3, semis and play-offs then final knockout.
SINGLES PLAY:
Play will commence with two equal blocks in single round robin with 7
games planned day 1, two further day 2. Followed by best of three
knockouts for top two players each block, then best of 3 final and
3rd/4th. Sixteen remaining players enter 4 equal blocks and knockout
for other places.
OVERALL PLAY:
Games are not timed; however, in the unlikely event of delay, the
Tournament Manager retains the right to set a maximum time if a
game has exceeded 60 minutes duration. All games are played to win.
Reasonable despatch between shots is expected of all players and in
case of any issues Rule 16.3.1. will be adopted for the duration of
the events (60 seconds between shots).
Double banking will be used in singles play.
Lawns will be allocated for the first game of each day.
Quadway hoops will be set to the widest axis of any ball + 1/32” with
upwards tolerance of zero, and a downward tolerance of 1/64”.
CLUB FACILITIES:
We are very proud of our facilities. Tea, coffee, water, and light
snacks are available throughout the championship. Lunchtime food at
your cost (cash only) will be available pre-ordered in the morning.
The Club daily fee is $5 per day per person cash only. For ease,
please pay $10 first day. You are welcome to bring your own lunch
and snacks. Remember to bring sunscreen, insect repellent,
prescription medicine and appropriate clothing for the weather.
An afternoon tea will be served on Friday & Sunday at presentations.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Matamata Croquet Club values your safety, therefore you will be
briefed prior to play regarding compliance and asked to sign off that
due advice has been given, understood, and received. If you have a
medical condition that you think we should be aware of, please advise
the Health & Safety officer in the club as soon as possible.
Please wash your hands and use sanitiser when entering the
clubhouse and especially prior to and after touching shared items,
using the bathroom, and collecting food and drinks. Sanitiser will be
available throughout the clubs’ facilities.
Please do not attend if you are unwell and notify Tournament
Manager immediately on 021 1800 387.
SCORING:
All AHS cards must be available for inspection by our team, and if
recently updated, please also provide prior card.
Up to date scores will be available on Croquet Scores as soon as
practical viewable on your own device. Our club does not provide
public internet access.
MISCELLANEOUS:
During your play each day, you are not permitted to leave the club
boundaries.
During the event it is extremely likely that CNZ representatives
plus local and national media may be taking photographs. For this
reason, you will be asked prior to commencement to sign an authority
form for potential publication of images.
For those wishing to stay in our lovely town, one of our members –
Diann - owns a very nice motel and I’m sure will look after you well –
see www.broadwaymatamata.co.nz
Our town is also blessed with numerous fine eateries, all of which
are close by to Broadway Motel – just ask one of us if you would like
a recommendation.
Our sponsors are all shown on our exterior fences. Supporting them
supports us and the game of croquet.
Really looking forward to seeing you all and enjoying great croquet.
Ivan Smith, Tournament Manager.