Roehampton Croquet Club (England) is situated within the private members Roehampton Club. It has four immaculate lawns, one in a walled garden. It is situated in South West London, approximately 30 mins from Heathrow and a short walk from Barnes railway station. 

Further details about the club can be found on their website: https://www.roehamptonclub.co.uk/

Vigo is a city in Galicia, North West Spain. In addition to 3 croquet courts Club de Campo de Vigo has a pitch and putt course, 10 tennis courts and 6 padel courts. It has a 300 seat bar and restaurant. Vigo airport is a short 15 minute drive away. 

Further details about the club can be found on their website: https://racvigo.com/croquet/

The club is 30 km from downtown Riga and a 45 min drive from Riga International Airport. The club has 3 lawns and a clubhouse has all modern facilities. There are good accommodation and catering facilities nearby.

Further details about the club can be found on their website: https://krokets.lv/ikk/

Our club is located in the Rhine Valley, the warmest region in Germany. The club has two full-size lawns, which are located on the grounds of a golf club. The golf club's bistro and restaurant are close to our lawns. All sanitary facilities are available, including showers and changing rooms.

Further details about the club can be found on their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erster_croquet_club_suedwest/

Phyllis Court Croquet Club looks forward to welcoming our European visitors to our beautiful and special place. Established in 1906, The Phyllis Court Club is situated in a grand riverside manor with views from the Club that span the River Thames with the Chilterns countryside beyond.

Further details about the club can be found on their website: https://www.phylliscourt.co.uk/

A 2 croquet lawn club, based in Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz, España. Accessible by plane to Jerez de la Frontera, 30 minutes driving to the club. We have two golf courses, Seve Ballesteros designed. Driving range with more than 8 hectare, putting and chipping fields. Tennis and paddle courts.

Further details about the club can be found on their website: https://www.realnovosanctipetri.com/

Located in Telc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Club is within 2 hours drive from both Prague and Vienna airports. The town is very attractive for tourists, so there is a wide range of accommodation. We assume that the players and their supporters will have no problem finding accommodation.

Further details about the club can be found on their website: www.ccdynamotelc.cz

Carrickmines croquet club has four excellent courts and is served by a magnificent club house overlooking the lawns. It is situated to the south of Dublin city centre, a short walk from the nearest tram stop, connecting it to the city centre. Dublin airport is well served by International flights from throughout Europe and is about a 30 minute drive from the club.

Further details about the club can be found on their website: http://www.carrickmines.com/croquethome/

Located very close to Stansted International Airport, with train links to London and Cambridge, Newport has excellent access for visitors from far and wide. The train is a 10 minute walk from the ground and plentiful parking. We operate 3 courts most of the year. 

Further details about the club can be found on their website: http://newportcroquetclub.org.uk

One of England's oldest croquet clubs, Compton is situated in Eastbourne's Saffron Sports complex, where it has been since 1895. Eastbourne is situated on the  'Sunshine Coast' and is reputed to be the second sunniest place in the UK, with an average of almost 12 hours of sun daily throughout the year.

Further details about the club can be found on their website: https://comptoncroquetclub.org.uk/

Before each match each team captain will declare their team of 4 players, including two doubles pairings, there are no restrictions on which two players may play together. Players and Doubles Pairings will be ordered by DGrade/combined Dgrade (X1, X2, X3, X4 and XD1, XD2):-

Saturday - Match 1 - A v B and C v D
AD1 v BD1, AD2 v BD2, CD1 v DD1, CD2 v DD2
A1vB2 v A2vB1, A3 v B4, A4 v B3
C1vD2, C2vD1, C3 v D4, C4 v D3
A1 v B1, A2 v B2, A3 v B3, A4 v B4
C1 v D1, C2 v D2, C3 v D3, C4 v D4

Saturday - Match 2 – A v C and B v D
AD1 v CD1, AD2 v CD2, BD1 v DD1, BD2 v DD2
A1vC2, A2vC1, A3 v C4, A4 v C3
B1vD2v B2vD1, B3 v D4, B4 v D3

Sunday - Match 2 Continued
A1 v C1, A2 v C2, A3 v C3, A4 v C4
B1 v D1, B2 v D2, B3 v D3, B4 v D4

Sunday - Match 3 - A v D and B v C
AD1 v DD1, AD2 v DD2, CD1 v BD1, CD2 v BD2
A1vD2, A2vD1, A3 v D4, A4 v D3
C1vB2, C2vB1, C3 v B4, C4 v B3
A1 v D1, A2 v D2, A3 v D3, A4 v D4
C1 v B1, C2 v B2, C3 v B3, C4 v B4

A match between two teams is best of 10 games.

Two points will be awarded for each team match won and one point awarded to each team in the case of a draw. The winner will be the team with the most points. If two or more teams are equal on points the winner will be the team that has won the most games across all matches, if two or more teams are still tied the winner will be the team that has won the most singles games across all matches. If two or more teams are still tied the winner will be the team with the best net hoops against the teams that remain tied.

1. Open to all clubs of European Members and Registered Croquet Organisations of the WCF.

2. Clubs may enter only one team, except as permitted under rule 9.

3. All players must be a member of the club that they represent. Additionally, players for Spanish clubs must be federated to that club. A failure to comply with this rule will result in the club being disqualified.

4. Players cannot represent a club in the Finals Weekend if they have represented another club in the Qualifying Stage.

5. Players who did not play in the Qualifying Stage may play in the Finals Weekend.

6. The teams for any match will consist of 4 players from each club. A club may use a maximum of 6 players in either the Qualifying Stage, or the Finals Weekend. (For the avoidance of doubt these can be different groups of 6 players in each case).

7. Entry Fee 90 Euro or 75 GBP per club payable to the WCF. Except that there is no entry fee for clubs hosting a Qualifying Stage.

8. With their entry each team will advise the name and contact details of their captain, or other person responsible for communications until a captain has been appointed.

9. A club may enter a B team subject to the following:

• The B team cannot play in the same Qualifying Stage as the A team (unless that event would otherwise be undersubscribed);

• Players can only play for the A team or the B team;

• A player who has represented one of the two teams in the Qualifying Stage cannot represent the other team at the Finals Weekend;

• On January 10th, 2025, the B team must have an average DGrade of less than 1800 and have no individual player with a DGrade above 2000;

• If a B team wins a Qualifying Stage, it may participate in the Finals Weekend.