Date: | Teams Event – Saturday, 13th April 2013 Pairs Event – Sunday, 14th April 2013 The courts will be open from 2.30pm on Friday, 12th April 2013 for any players wishing to practice. NOTE: Depending on the number of entries play may commence on Friday 12th and /or Teams and Pairs may run concurrently. |
Time: | Saturday, 13th April 2013 – 8.30am Sunday, 14th April – 8.30am |
Venue: | Victorian Croquet Centre, 65 Nobel Banks Drive, Cairnlea, Victoria.
Melway Map Ref 25:J4. |
Eligibility: | Australian Teams: players must be affiliated with their State Croquet Association. Teams may represent a croquet club or be formed by eligible players from a number of clubs. International Teams: players must be affiliated with either their National Croquet Association or their National Gateball Organisation. Teams must have at least five players but no more than eight players. |
Equipment: | Courts will be prepared with gates, balls and scoreboards. Players shall provide their own sticks and numbered bibs. |
Rules: | The matches will be played under the current Rules of Gateball as stated in the 'Official Gateball Rules & Guide for Referees’ published by the World Gateball Union. |
Referees: | All matches will be conducted with a referee. All teams will be required to assist with referee duties. |
Match Format: | Block draw. The details will be decided when the number of entries is known. The Manager will decide the final format. Matches will be of 30 minutes duration in accordance with the Rules of Gateball. |
Trophy and Honour Board: | The honour board will be inscribed with the name of the winning team. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the winning team. |
Dress Code: | At the discretion of the teams. |
Inclement Weather: | The Manager reserves the right to make changes to the format of play due to inclement weather or other contingencies. |
Refreshments: | Lunches and BBQ after play on Saturday to be advised. Tea and coffee will be available. |
Manager: | |
Entry Fee: | $15 per person |
Entries Close: | Tuesday 2nd April 2013
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Entries to: | Maxine Maclachlan 195 Balwyn Rd
North Balwyn VIC 310 |