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Introduction
The World Croquet Federation (WCF) in conjunction with the Fédération Européenne de Croquet (FEC) and with the grateful assistance of the sponsors Mitsubishi Motors, and the Cheltenham Croquet Club, England, announces details of the “2009 Mitsubishi Motors European Team Championship”.
The event will take place from 9.30 hrs Thursday 25th June to 14.00hrs Sunday 28th June 2009 at the Cheltenham Croquet Club, England.
Teams wanting a late start on Thursday can ask for one but this cannot be guaranteed at this stage.
The event will take place immediately after the FEC European Golf Croquet Championship that will take place at Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club from Sunday 21st June to Wednesday 24th June 2009.
The winning team will receive the Murray- Jones Trophy.
Coaching
There may be an opportunity for coaching during the event and upon request.
Refreshments
It is intended that a meal will be available each evening (Wednesday to Saturday) at the club. Lunches will be available for purchase also at the club.
The club has bar facilities.
Laws and Rules of the Games
The Championship shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Association Croquet, 6th Edition, under Law 36 Advanced play conditions, as amended from time to time, the WCF Rules of Golf Croquet (2007) edition and the WCF Sports Regulations as amended from time to time with the exception of Regulations 18 – 21 inclusive and amendments to Regulations 15 and 16 to be announced in due course
Dawson 2000 balls will be used.
Anti-Doping
The event is taking place in the domain of the Croquet Assoication (of England) who have advised WCF that they have "similar" anti-doping policies to "WADA" but are not signatories to the World Anti-Doping Agency Doping Code.
Therefore testing may take place at this Championship.
For further information on the WADA Doping Code see the WCF Anti-Doping page.
Entry Fee
Entry fee:- £45 per team. Closing date: 28th February 2009, with the entry fee, payable to the WCF to:-
Brian Storey
WCF Secretary General
secretary@wcfcroquet.org
Payment facilities will be made available on the WCF web site via Paypal in due course.
Venues
Transport
Bristol and Birmingham airports are approximately 60 - 90 minutes away from Cheltenham. Upon request, it may be possible for transport to be arranged to Cheltenham. There may be a small charge for this service.
Accommodation
Teams will be given assistance in securing accommodation.
Format
Teams of three players, although squads may be larger: Each Match to consist of two Association Croquet matches (single games - 14pts or 26pts AMD) and one Golf Croquet match (Best of three games, 13 point).
Players may play either code (Association or Golf) throughout the course of the Championship, but the Team Captain shall nominate their chosen players in writing prior to each relevant match and exchange the details with their opponents.
The two Association Croquet players must be placed in their order of playing strength.
The event will have a qualifying stage (probably 5 or 6 matches) followed by a Knock out Stage. There will also be a plate competition for teams not in the main Knock Out.
Play will be from 09.30hrs until dusk (about 21.00hrs). It is expected that three rounds per day will be played for each team.
The exact format of the competition will depend on the number of entries
Double Banking will be used.
Media Releases
21st April 2008
The World Croquet Federation (WCF) in conjunction with the Fédération Européenne de Croquet (FEC) and with the grateful assistance of the sponsors Mitsubishi Motors, and the Cheltenham Croquet Club, England, announces details of the “2009 Mitsubishi Motors European Team Championship”.
Main Event Dates & Times
The event will take place from 9.30 hrs Thursday 25th June to 14.00hrs Sunday 28th June 2009 at the Cheltenham Croquet Club, England.
Teams wanting a late start on Thursday can ask for one but this cannot be guaranteed at this stage.
President of the WCF, David Openshaw said, “I am delighted that Mitsubishi and Cheltenham Croquet Club are again supporting the European Team Championship. I am sure it will again prove to be a great festival of croquet”.
Mr. Jim Tyrrell, Managing Director at Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, commented "We are pleased to affirm our company's commitment to this event, especially in the overall context of the WCF's plans to further develop croquet in the UK and on the international arena."
The event will take place immediately after the FEC European Golf Croquet Championship that will take place at Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club from Sunday 21st June to Wednesday 24th June 2009.
Coaching
There may be an opportunity for coaching during the event and upon request.
Team Format
Teams of three players: Each Match to consist of two Association Croquet matches (single games) and one Golf Croquet match (Best of three games, 13 point).
Event Format
The event will have a qualifying stage (probably 5 or 6 matches) followed by a Knock out Stage. There will also be a plate competition for teams not in the main Knock Out. The final will take place on Sunday Morning.
Event Conditions
Play will be from 09.30hrs until dusk (about 21.00hrs). It is expected that three rounds per day will be played for each team.
The exact format of the competition will depend on the number of entries
Double Banking will be used.
Entry Fee & Closing Date
Entry fee:- £45 per team. Closing date: 28th February 2009, with the entry fee, payable to the WCF to:-
Brian Storey
WCF Secretary General
secretary@wcfcroquet.org
Payment facilities will be made available on the WCF web site via Paypal.
Transport
Bristol and Birmingham airports are approximately 60 - 90 minutes away from Cheltenham. Upon request, it may be possible for transport to be arranged to Cheltenham. There may be a small charge for this service.
Accommodation
Teams will be given assistance in securing accommodation.
WCF Development Programme Funding
This event is seen by the WCF and FEC as an important opportunity to continue to develop the sport throughout its membership.
Some associations that did not play in the 2007 event may find the cost of entry, travel and accommodation to be excessive or outside what they feel they can afford.
Those WCF Member Associations that did not play in the 2007 event are encouraged to make an application to the WCF Development Programme for funding to defray these costs.
An application form can be found on the WCF web site at:-
http://www.wcfcroquet.org/Regulations/WCF-Form%20-1-Development-Regulations.pdf
Full details of the WCF Development Programme can be found at:-
http://www.wcfcroquet.org/Development/developmenthome.htm
Note to Editors,
- In 2007, 15 European Croquet playing nations played in the inaugural event which was won by Wales.
- The winner will receive the Murray-Jones Trophy.
- Further details will be announced in due course via the Championship web page
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