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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREAMBLE

I -	GENERAL
	51 Conditions of Entry
	52 Tournament Conditions, Draw, Scheduling, Withdrawal
	53 Conditions of Play
	54 Doping, Health and Safety Policies
II -	INDIVIDUAL AND DOUBLES EVENTS
	55 Winners and Places
	56 NSW State Championships
	57 No entry
	58 No entry
	59 ACA Bronze Medal Event
	60 Champion of Champions
	61 Eva Short Memorial Womens Event
	62 Fransted Handicap
	63 Kylie Scotter Weekend Competition
	64 Doris Buckle Weekend Competition
	65 Senior Citizens Week Tournament
	66 Win Dickinson Memorial Event
	67 Rookies and Novices Event
	68 3 and under weekend competition
	69 Brooch Events (Gold, Silver and Bronze)
	70 Additional events
III -	PENNANTS
	71 General
	72 Handicap ranges
	73 Method of play
	74 Conditions of entry
	75 Draw, Scheduling, Withdrawal
	76 Conditions of play
	77 Determination of winners
	78 Premier pennants
IV -	AWARDS AND TROPHIES
	79 General
	80 Elsie Wall Memorial Trophy
	81 Presidents Award
	82 State Championship Perpetual Trophies
	83 Other Events Perpetual Trophies
	84 Other Events
	85 Pennants
V -	DUTIES OF TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
	86 Tournament Committee
	87 Tournament Manager
	88 The Venue Manager
	89 Referees’ Committee
	90 The Tournament Referee
	91 Referees and Umpires
	92 The Tournament Handicapper
PREAMBLE
These Regulations are divided into five sections:
I.	GENERAL. This section contains conditions which apply to all Association events with minor exceptions as noted.
II.	INDIVIDUAL AND DOUBLES EVENTS: This section contains a description of each event in which the players play individually or as a member of a doubles pair, not as a member of a pennant team. Conditions which pertain to a particular event are noted.
III.	PENNANTS. These are events in which the player is a member of a team.
IV.	TROPHIES AND AWARDS
V.	DUTIES OF TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS.
Reference ALB means AUSTRALIAN LAWS BOOK October 2000 edition
I. - GENERAL
51.	CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
51.1	Entry forms (or acceptances for invitation events) and entry fees for all competitions must reach the Secretary of the Association by the due date. Late entries will not normally be accepted.
51.2	In all events players must be eligible to enter as at the advertised closing date for entries. For events restricted to a handicap range, if a player’s handicap changes after entries close and prior to the event starting such that it is outside of the range for the event, eligibility will be treated as follows:
	(a) if the handicap of the player is lower by one step than the lower limit the player will still be eligible to play, but if the event is a handicap event the player must play off the new handicap.
	(b) ) if the handicap of the player is lower by two steps than the lower limit the player will have to withdraw and must notify the tournament committee as soon as this becomes known.
	(c) if the handicap of the player is higher than the upper limit the player will still be eligible to play, but if the event is a handicap event the maximum handicap allowable will be the upper limit for the event.
51.3	In doubles events players may enter with a partner or singly and the tournament committee will pair up such entries if possible.
51.4	Normally players will be expected to play at any time during the advertised dates and times for the event. A competitor may request special consideration at time of entry but this will normally only be granted for an important reason such as a medical appointment and where it will not extend the tournament.
51.5	Only affiliated members are eligible to play in Association events. Players from outside N.S.W. may take out temporary membership.
51.6	In the Doris Buckle and Kylie Scotter competitions, the minimum entry is 12. In other events a minimum of 6 entries is required for a competition to be held subject to the following proviso. If there are 4 or 5 entries vacancies may be filled from a higher handicap range or, subject to the players’ agreement, the competition may be held as normal or in a varied format such as a double round robin. Fees received will be refunded if an event does not proceed.
51.7	Players entering Singles events are classified as Match Players and must therefore hold handicapping cards and abide by the AHS (see Appx 13 and Clause 87.2)
52.	TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS, DRAW, SCHEDULING AND WITHDRAWAL:
52.1	The regulations in clauses 52 to 78 are intended to be used as the best method of running the tournaments. If appropriate the Tournament Committee may vary these regulations to facilitate the best conduct of the event.
52.2	Once the draw has been made it will not be changed, except at the discretion of the Tournament Committee or the Tournament Manager as described below
52.2.1	Any redraw or changes to the draw prior to the competition commencing are to be made by the Tournament Committee
52.2.2	From the first day of the event the Tournament Manager has the authority to rearrange the schedule if circumstances make this necessary or appropriate (see clauses 87.5 and 87.6).
52.3	Entry fees will not be refunded if a player withdraws after completion of the draw unless the withdrawal occurs as a result of clause 51.2 (b).
52.4	In round robin events, competitors will be notified by the tournament committee of the times and places of all games at least 10 days before the start of the event.
52.5	In knockout events, competitors will be notified by the tournament committee of the time and place of the first game at least 10 days before the start of the event
52.6	Players must play at the specified times or forfeit the event. In special circumstances the Tournament Manager may waive this clause.
52.7	In a twolife event, if a player withdraws from one life he shall be considered to have withdrawn from the whole event.
52.8	In a round robin event, if any competitor withdraws, all scores for and against that player are deleted from the results.
52.9	If a competitor withdraws after commencing a game, the result shall be a win of the maximum points for the game (usually 26) for his opponent to the competitor`s score at the time of withdrawal.
52.10	In a singles event, there will be no substitution of players after the draw has been made and before the first game has commenced except at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. In a doubles event, a partner may be changed before the player's first game of that event. These conditions do not apply to the Doris Buckle or Kylie Scotter competitions nor to the Senior Citizens' Tournament (see clauses 63, 64 and 65).
52.11	Seeding in round robin events should be done as follows;
	(a) Where there is only one block 2 players may be seeded to play in the last round of games
	(b) Where there are 2 or more blocks 2 players should be seeded into each block
	(c) The Eva Short invitation event should be fully seeded
	(d) The Fransted Handicap Trophy and the Beryl Chambers Memorial Trophy have a special condition which is a variation of seeding (see clauses 61 and 62).
	(e) The Australian Medal event conducted for Croquet Australia is fully seeded under its conditions of play
	(f) In making the draw other than for seeded players, the tournament committee should ensure that the blocks are approximately equal in standard.
52.11.1	Seeding will be done by the Tournament Committee based on latest Australian rankings or, where these do not apply, the current handicaps based on the Australian Handicap system. The Tournament Committee may request advice from the Selection Committee if appropriate.
52.11.2	Seeded players will be identified by an asterisk in the draw
52.12	In round robin events players who are close relatives or from the same club should not be drawn in the same block if possible.
53.	CONDITIONS OF PLAY:
53.1	Players should telephone the Venue Manager if the weather is doubtful.
53.2	Players must arrive in time for their first game (15 minutes grace).
53.3	Players in the first game each day must arrive in time to set the lawns out as stated in the draw. Players should also clear each lawn after the last game each day has been played on it.
53.4	Players must report to the Venue Manager on arrival and before leaving.
53.5	Players must be prepared to play two games per day, or more if noted in the advertised conditions. Usually Open and Platinum events, including the Australian Bronze Medal and Eva Short will have three games per day. The final series of the Beryl Chambers Memorial Event may have three games per day.
53.6	Participants must be dressed in predominantly white or cream sportswear, or own club attire. Flat soled shoes must be worn.
53.7	Balls approved by Council shall be used for all events. Dawson 2000 and Dawson International balls were the only approved balls in April 2005.
53.8	Hoops for all events shall be set at 3 ¾ inches except the following events which shall be set at 3 11/16ths inches; Open Singles, Open Doubles, Mens Open, Womens Open, Platinum Singles, Platinum Doubles, Premier Pennants, Australian Medal, Eva Short and 3 and under weekend. Tolerances as per ALB apply in both cases.
53.9	All games will be played under the Laws of Association Croquet or Golf Croquet current at the time of the event.
53.10	Unless otherwise stated, all Association events will be played under a time limit of two and a half hours in accordance with Regulations for Tournaments 15(c), (d) and (f). ALB. In the case of doublebanked games, the time limit may be extended to two and three quarter hours.
53.11	In most events the draw will include double banking of games. If circumstances require this may be changed by the Tournament Manager (see clause 52.1.2). Triple banking is not permitted in any event.
53.12	In handicap events a player must play off his AHS handicap at the commencement of the tournament (or before the start of each game for a long running tournament) unless identified by the Tournament Handicapper as a rapid improver. The correct AHS handicap will be as per the players handicap card or, if this is the player’s first use of a handicap card, his handicap will be the current handicap as set by his club handicapper.
53.13.1	After the toss, a player (or pair in the case of doubles), is entitled to a 5 minute practice on the court before every match. The player or pair may only play with the two balls they will be using in the ensuing game.
53.13.2	Subject to the Tournament Manager’s agreement, players may also practice, including games, at the following times:
	a) before the start of play on lawns to be used, but only after all lawns have been set
	b) on vacant lawns during play
	c) after play has finished for the day on a particular lawn (note that the Manager would be expected to leave the site about 30 minutes after play has finished). During these practice periods, the lawns are to be shared and no player or players are entitled to sole use of a lawn. Practice is not permitted on the lawn surrounds where matches are being played.
53.14.1	If the courts are seriously affected by rain or hail and are impossible to play on, the game or games can be postponed or cancelled at the discretion of the Tournament Manager in consultation with the players. In the event of lightening in the vicinity play must be suspended immediately. In the case of team events, the decision to postpone or cancel will be made by the team captains.
53.14.2	If the temperature reaches 30 degrees and a player is affected to such a degree that they are unable to continue playing the Tournament Manager is required to peg the game down and re-schedule or cancel the game altogether (see also Appendix 8, attachment B, weather).
53.15	Any disputed game will be pegged down immediately and not concluded until a decision is made by the Tournament Referee.
53.16	A plan of a pegged down game is to be filled in by the Venue Manager, or Referee and signed by both players. In the case of team events, the plan is to be signed by both team captains.
53.17	All pegged down and postponed games will be rescheduled by the Tournament Manager (clause 87.7) with the exception of Pennants (see clause 82.3).
53.18	During a game, the opponent(s) should not address the person in play except in terms of Law 23 ALB.
53.19	Players are entitled to a lunch break of 15 minutes. This may be increased where stated in the draw. Except for the lunch break, players are entitled to a 5 minute break between games.
54.	DOPING, HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES
	These are detailed in the Appendices 3 and 8 of this Handbook
II. - INDIVIDUAL AND DOUBLES EVENTS
55.	WINNERS AND PLACES
55.1	In single block round robin events the result is determined as follows:
	(a) The winner is the player who has won the most games.
	(b) If there is a tie on games, the winner is the player who has the largest net points total. The net points total for each player is the number of points scored minus the number of points conceded.
	(c) If there is a tie on games and net points totals:
	(i) between two players, the winner is the winner of the game between them
	(ii) between more than two players, the winner is the winner of the most games of the games between the players in the tie,
	(iii) if there is still a tie, Regulation 18(a)(5) ALB may be applied.
55.2	The method of calculation described in clause 55.1 shall also be used to determine the places of all other players.
55.3	When there are more than 10 entries in a round robin event, the event will be played in blocks of equal, or approximately equal numbers of players. The minimum number of blocks is preferred provided the number in each block does not exceed ten.
55.4	When a round robin is played in two or more blocks the composition of the final series will be determined by the Tournament Committee and published in the draw. The final series should involve as many players as time permits. Options include
	(a) for 2 blocks
	(i) the winner of block A plays the runnerup in block B and viceversa in the semi finals. The winners of these two games then play a final to determine the winner and runner up of the tournament.
	(ii) the first 4 place getters in each block play quarterfinals with the winners playing semifinals and the semi final winners playing the final.
	(b) for 3 blocks
	(i) each block winner and the best runner up play semi finals followed by the winners playing a final.
	(ii) each block winner and runner up, and the best two third place getters play quarterfinals, with the winners playing semi finals and the semi final winners playing a final.
	(iii) the 3 block winners play a round robin. The winner and runner up would be decided as per clause 55.1
	(c) for 4 blocks
	(i) the 4 block winners play semi finals and the winners play a final.
	(ii) each block winner and runner up play quarterfinals, with the winners playing semi finals and the semi final winners playing the final
55.4.1	For the NSW Open singles the options involving quarterfinals are the preferred ones
55.4.2	If a block winner withdraws before the final series commences the runner-up takes his place and third becomes runner-up etc and similarly if there are other withdrawals.
55.5	Where a ‘best’ place getter has to be determined the following method is used;
	(a) if the blocks are of equal size then most games won followed by net points as per clauses 55.1 (a) and 55.1 (b). If still equal then use 55.5 (b) below
	(b) if the blocks are not of equal size the following formula is used; points for, multiplied by 100, divided by the sum of points for and points against.
55.6	Where quarterfinals and semifinals involve players other than block winners the quarterfinal draw should be that the block winners play the players finishing lowest in the blocks; eg for option 55.4 (c) (ii) above: winner block A plays best third place getter, winner block B plays other qualifying third place getter, winner Block C plays runner up block A, runner up Block B plays runner up Block C.
55.7	In the case of a twolife event, the winner of the Draw shall play an extra match against the winner of the Process to decide the event winner. If the same player wins both lives of the event, the runnersup of the Draw and the Process play off for second place.
56.	N.S.W. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
56.1	All affiliated players may enter open events (but see clause 51.5 for players from outside NSW). Other events are restricted to the relevant handicap range.
56.2	All these events are round robin events.
56.3.1	The Open Singles, Open Doubles, Mens Open, Womens Open, Platinum Singles and Platinum Doubles will have 3 games per day. Other events will normally have two games per day but this could be varied by the tournament committee in special circumstances
56.3.2	The bronze events are played as modified 18 point games. (See ALB Law 44 (b) (2))
56.3.3	The Handicap Singles (Beryl Chambers Memorial Event) is played under ordinary handicap singles laws. (See ALB Part 3 Section B)
56.3.4	The Gold, Silver & Bronze handicap events are played under ordinary handicap singles laws (see ALB Part 3 Section B) as modified by ALB Appendix 3 for full bisque play. The base handicaps are shown for each event.
56.3.5	The Golf croquet events are played under the WCF rules of Golf Croquet for non handicap games.
56.3.6	All other events are played as advanced singles (see ALB Part 3 section A) or advanced doubles events (see ALB Part 3 Section C)
56.4	The State Championship Events are shown below. Special conditions of play for the Open Singles, Open Doubles, Mens Open and Womens Open are shown in clause 56.5.
	Open Singles
	Open Doubles
	Women's Open Singles
	Handicap Singles (see Beryl Chambers Memorial Event)
	Men's Open Singles
	Platinum Singles (1 to 4.5)
	Platinum Doubles (1 to 4.5)
	Gold Singles (5 to 8)
	Gold Doubles (5 to 8)
	Silver Singles (9 to 12)
	Silver Doubles (9 to 12)
	Bronze Singles (14 to 24)*
	Bronze Doubles (14 to 24)*
	Gold Handicap Singles (5 to 8) base handicap is 3
	Silver Handicap Singles (9 to 12) base handicap is 6
	Bronze Handicap Singles (14- 24)* base handicap is 10
	Golf Croquet Open Singles
	Golf Croquet Open Doubles
	* (see appendix 13.4 for restrictions on handicaps and indices)
56.5	OPEN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
	This event contains three separate competitions; X event, Y event and Plate
	The event will be held over up to 6 days
56.5.1	X EVENT
56.5.1.2	Up to the first three days are for the block rounds of the X event
56.5.1.3	Eight players will proceed into the X quarterfinals (refer to clauses 55.4 (a) (ii), 55.4 (b) (ii) and 55.4 (c) (ii).
56.5.1.4	The quarterfinals, semi finals and final will be played as best of three games on days 4, 5 and 6. Special time limits, such as the 4 - 3 - 2 format may be decided by the tournament committee and will be advised in the draw
56.5.2	Y EVENT
56.5.2.1	The Four players beaten in the quarterfinals of the X event are redrawn into the Y event
56.5.2.2	This event contains two semi finals and a final to be played on days 5 and 6
56.5.2.3	All matches are the best of three games
56.5.3	PLATE EVENT
56.5.3.1	Players from the block rounds of the X event who do not qualify for the X quarterfinals play in the plate event. This event is optional and players may choose not to participate but must advise this on their entry form.
56.5.3.2	The format will depend on the number of players but would normally be block rounds played on days 4 and 5, followed by semi finals and a final on day 6.
56.5.3.3	All players are seeded into the Plate blocks based on their finishing positions in the X blocks.
56.7	OPEN DOUBLES, MENS OPEN and WOMENS OPEN
	In these events the final will be a best of three games if time permits.
56.8	BERYL CHAMBERS MEMORIAL EVENT
56.8.1	This is the State Handicap Championship
56.8.2	The event will be played in blocks throughout the state and the entries should be divided up to provide between 12 and 16 finalists.
56.8.3	The initial blocks should contain players from neighbouring clubs as far as possible, but if distance prevents this being done players may be from the same club.
56.8.4	Block winners may be required to play off against other block winners to determine the finalists.
57.	This clause has been left blank intentionally.
58.	ACA BRONZE MEDAL EVENT
58.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles. 3 Games per day
58.2	Participation is by invitation from the Secretary of the Association. The Chairman of the Selection Committee may issue the invitations on behalf of the Secretary
58.3	Acceptance of the invitation requires an undertaking to compete for the Australian Gold and Silver Medals at the ensuing Australian National Championships.
58.4	The event is conducted on behalf of Croquet Australia and the Croquet Australia tournament regulations apply. The following subclauses are for information and any matter not covered below should be determined by reference to the ACA regulations, not to this handbook.
58.4.1	The number of players selected shall be from 6 to 10.
58.4.2	The time limit is 3 hours
58.4.3	The entrance fee to be determined annually by the ACA. Half is retained by the state and half to the ACA.
59.	SELECTORS 10
59.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles, 3 games per day.
59.2	The Selectors will invite players who have not been invited to compete in the ACA Bronze Medal Event or the Eva Short Memorial Womens’ Event.
59.3	The selectors shall generally invite the best players not excluded by clause 59.2 but may also invite players whom they deem to have potential or where competition at this level is desirable.
59.4	The number of players in this event shall be 10, unless there are late withdrawals.
59.5	The winner of the event shall be invited to play in the ACA Bronze Medal Event
60.	CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS EVENT
60.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles. 3 games per day
60.2	Eligibility: This event is open to the player from any affiliated club who, at the commencement of the event, is the current club champion (levels play).
60.3	Where a player is the champion of more than one club he may represent only one club in the event.
60.4	Clubs are responsible for forwarding entries, fees and the name of the club champion to the Secretary of the Association by the due date.
60.5	If played in blocks, the final will be played as best of three games if time permits.
61.	EVA SHORT MEMORIAL WOMEN'S TROPHY
61.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles. 3 games per day
61.2	Participation is by invitation from the Secretary of the Association. The Chairman of the Selection Committee may issue the invitations on behalf of the Secretary
61.3	Players must be women with a handicap of 8 or less.
61.4	The number selected to play shall be from 6 to 10.
62.	FRANSTED HANDICAP TROPHY
62.1	Type of event: Round robin handicap singles.
62.2	Eligibility: The event is open to all affiliated members.
62.3	If played in blocks each block should contain as wide a range of handicaps as possible
63.	KYLIE SCOTTER WEEKEND COMPETITION
63.1	Type of event: A modified round robin in which regardless of the number of players each player plays four doubles and eight singles games over 6 days. The 6 days can be played over 3 weekends or 6 Sundays.
63.2	Games are ordinary levels play modified for 18 point games
63.3	Eligibility: The event is open to all players with handicaps 14-24*. (* see appendix 13.4 for restrictions on handicaps and indices)
63.4	The winner of the tournament is the player with the greatest number of points using the scoring system in clause 63.5. If there is a tie on points, the winner is the player with the most wins in all games. If games won are also equal then it is based on net points..
63.5	Scoring system. In a singles game, one point will be awarded for a win, one additional point if the player's score reaches 12, another one if it reaches 15 and a third if it reaches 18. In a doubles game, each player in the winning team will be awarded 2 points for a win, 2 additional points if the score reaches 12, 2 more if it reaches 15 and 2 more if it reaches 26. Points for hoop points scored will also be awarded to the loser on the same basis.
63.6	The draw shall consist of numbering the players consecutively according to their current NHS indexes, the number 1 being assigned to the player on the highest index. If several players are on the same index, their numbering shall be determined by an actual draw.
63.7	Partners and opponents are selected according to a formula held by the Tournament Committee.
63.8	If a player withdraws from one or more playing days the player, the manager or the tournament committee will attempt to find another player, of approximately the same standard, as a replacement. If this is not possible, the Manager will adjust the scores.
63.9	Points earned by a substitute player in terms of clause 63.8 do not count towards a players marks.
64.	DORIS BUCKLE WEEKEND COMPETITION
64.1	This is played under similar conditions to the Kylie Scotter Weekend Competition with the following differences.
64.2	Eligibility: The event is open to all players with handicaps -3 to 12
64.3	Games are advanced play singles
64.4	Scoring system. In a singles game, one point will be awarded for a win and two additional points if the game is pegged out. In a doubles game, each player will be awarded two points for a win and two additional points if the game is pegged out.
65.	SENIOR CITIZENS' WEEK TOURNAMENT
65.1	This event will be held in or close to the state wide Senior Citizens Week
65.2	Type of event: Round robin fullbisque handicap singles (see Appendix 3 ALB)
65.3	The base handicap shall be 5. (Note: If both players in a game have handicaps greater than the base handicap, each receives bisques equal in number to his handicap minus the base handicap. Otherwise the number of bisques given by the lowerhandicapped player to the higher is the difference between their handicaps).
65.4	Each club is entitled to nominate one of its members as its representative, who must be 55 years of age or more. If an entrant is forced to withdraw another member of the club may be nominated provided that the first game of the event has not been played. Clubs are responsible for the entries and fees reaching the Association Office by the due date
65.5	If played in blocks each block should contain as wide a range of handicaps as possible. In addition, as far as possible, each block should contain equal numbers of country and metropolitan players.
66.	WIN DICKINSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
66.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles.
66.2	Eligibility: The event is open to women players on a handicap of 3 to 8
67.	ROOKIES AND NOVICES EVENT
67.1	Type of event: Round robin ordinary singles.
67.2	This event is played as modified 18 point game.
67.3	Eligibility: The event is open to players on a handicap of 19-22* who have not played in more than 2 previous competitions, including pennants and regional events, but excluding club competitions. (* see appendix 13.4 for restrictions on handicaps and indices)
68.	3 AND UNDER WEEKEND COMPETITION
68.1	Type of Event - Round robin, advanced singles, three games per day.
68.2	Open to players with handicaps 3 and under.
68.3	The format will be decided by the tournament committee depending on the number of entries and could be a modified round robin or a swiss format.
69.	BROOCH EVENTS
69.1	The handicap ranges for each event are different to other events as these events are intended to combine players from different divisions
69.2	These events are to be played in regions if there are sufficient entries (minimum 4 in any region) with the finals to be played at CNSW Headquarters. The tournament committee may vary this clause if the entries make a different format or location more appropriate.
69.3	NSW GOLD BROOCH
69.3.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles.
69.3.2	Eligibility: The event is open to players on a handicap of 2.5 to 6
69.4.	NSW SILVER BROOCH
69.4.1	Type of event: Round robin, advanced singles.
69.4.2	Eligibility: The event is open to players on a handicap of 7 to 10
69.5	NSW BRONZE BROOCH
69.5.1	Type of event: Round robin, ordinary singles.
69.5.2	Eligibility: The event is open to players on a handicap of 11 to 16.
70.	ADDITIONAL EVENTS
	The Tournament Committee may conduct additional events to meet perceived needs and explore their viability. When firmly established, this handbook should be amended to include full details of the event.
III. - PENNANTS
71.	GENERAL.
	In addition to the conditions set out below, the conditions of clauses 51.1, 51.2, 52.1, 52.8, 53 (excluding 53.3, 53.5, 53.11 and 53.12) and 54 shall apply.
71.1	Only players affiliated to Croquet NSW are eligible to play
72.	HANDICAP RANGES
	Pennants are played in four handicap ranges (referred to as divisions in the clauses that follow):
	(a) Premier Pennants - handicaps up to 4.5
	(b) Gold Pennants handicaps 5 to 8
	(c) Silver Pennants - handicaps 9 to 12
	(d) Bronze Pennants - handicaps 14 to 24* (* see appendix 13.4 for restrictions on handicaps and indices)
73.	METHOD OF PLAY
73.1	The conditions set out below apply to Gold, Silver and Bronze Pennants. Conditions as per clause 78 apply to Premier Pennants
73.2	Pennant matches will consist of three games; one doubles and two singles. Players may not play both singles and doubles in the one match
73.3	Pennants will be played in zones throughout the State.
73.4	A zone shall embrace not fewer than 2 teams nor more than 8 teams in a particular division.
73.5	The extent and boundaries of the zones will be determined by the Tournament Committee and take into account the location of the entries. Zones for a particular division will not overlap and need not be the same for each division. The six regions in NSW shall be a guide for creating zones.
73.6	Within each zone, if there are 5, 6, 7, or 8 teams, the event will be played as a single round robin. If there are 3 or 4 teams, two rounds of the round robin will be played on a home and away basis. If there are only 2 teams, the best of 3 matches will be played on a home and away basis.
73.7.1	If there are 5 or more zones participating, the zones will be grouped into the respective regions. Some regions may have only one zone.
73.7.2	Within each region, where there are 2 or more zone winners, the zone winners will play off to determine the regional winner.
73.8	The regional finals should be played at a neutral venue or as agreed between the participating teams.
73.9	The regional winners will advance to the finals and play off to determine the winner of the event (see clause 77)
73.10	If there are 4 or fewer zones participating, the zone winners will advance to the finals and play-off to determine the winner of the event (see Clause 77).
73.11	In both regional and the overall finals, if there are 2 teams they will play the best of 3 matches. If there are more than 2 teams they will play a round robin.
74.	CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
74.1	Any affiliated club may enter one or more teams in each division (see Clause 72).
74.2	Teams shall consist of four players with relevant handicap qualifications. Handicap eligibility rules as set out in clause 51.2 also apply to pennants teams. In addition, any player whose handicap falls two steps below the minimum for a division (see ranges in clause 72) shall not be eligible to play any further matches. The penalty for playing an eligible player is that any matches played whilst ineligible, whether won or lost, shall be deemed to be wins to the opponent of 26 to nil (18 to nil in bronze).
74.3	When a club enters more than one team in one division the teams will be designated A and B (or some other names selected by the club). The names of the four players in each team must be sent to the Tournament Committee two weeks prior to the start of the competition. Reserves may be added to teams when required but no player or reserve can play for more than one team in the one division.
74.4	A player may play Pennants for any club of which he is a member (or is co-opted as per clause 74.5), but not for more than one team in the same competition. For this purpose each division is considered a separate competition.
74.5	A club may coopt up to two players from other clubs to complete a team subject to Clause 74.4 but not more than 4 players throughout the competition including the final series. A club may not coopt players if there are other players in the club who are qualified, willing and able to play.
74.6	A player with a handicap higher than a particular division may play for that Pennant. For instance, a player on a handicap of 16 may play in any Pennant; a player on 10 may play in the Silver or Gold Pennants but not in the Bronze Pennants. If a bronze or silver player, plays in a higher division , they are still eligible to play in their own division during that Pennant season.
74.7	Entry forms and entry fees for each team must be sent to the Association Office by the due date.
74.7	See appendix 13.4 for restrictions on handicaps and indices)
75.	DRAW, SCHEDULING, WITHDRAWAL
75.1	Generally the draw will provide for one match each week for each club with Gold playing on Wednesdays, Silver on Tuesdays and Bronze on Thursdays. This may be varied by the clubs to suit particular circumstances with the approval of the tournament committee
75.2	As far as possible, each team will be drawn to play an equal number of home and away matches.
75.3	Games will be played at the club which is mentioned first in the schedule of matches.
75.4	Where the host club has two lawns, the two singles games should play doubled banked on one lawn and the doubles on the other lawn.
75.4.1	Where the host club has only one lawn, it will be responsible for deciding the order of play and the attendance time of players in the later game(s). This decision is to be advised to the visiting club no later than seven days before the date of play.
75.4.2	Where a club has no suitable lawn (eg not full size) it shall arrange to play its home matches at another suitable club. No lawn hire fee is payable by CNSW for this use.
75.5	If, due to the inability of one team to play, and a game or games cannot be played or completed as scheduled, every effort should be made to play at a later time or date. If that is not possible the game(s) shall be awarded to the opposing team with a score of 26 to nil (or 18 to nil in bronze) for each game.
75.6	If any team withdraws, all scores for and against that team are deleted from the results.
76.	CONDITIONS OF PLAY
76.1	For games in Gold events, a qualified referee or other suitable person shall act as referee. In the absence of any referee, players will act as joint referees in accordance with Law 48 ALB
76.2	For games in Silver and Bronze events, a referee shall act as supervising referee for each game. If a qualified referee is not available, an umpire or suitable person shall act as referee.
76.3	Postponed games shall be played on a mutually acceptable date preferable before the last round has been completed.
76.4	On the day of play, each team captain will hand to the manager, or if there is no manager, to the referee, a sealed envelope containing the names of the number one and two singles players and the doubles pair. The manager or referee will announce the order of play.
76.5	In Gold and Silver Pennants, games will be Advanced singles and doubles play. In Bronze Pennants the games will be Ordinary singles and doubles and will be the modified 18 point game. See 44 (b) (2) ALB.
76.6	The winners of games are to note the results and have the result sheet signed by the losers. A record is to be kept by the host club and the result sheet sent to the Pennants Tournament Manager the same day.
76.7	At the end of each week, the Pennants Manager shall telephone to AAP (02 9322 8000) the results of pennants matches played that week.
77.	DETERMINATION OF WINNERS
77.1	The winner of each zone is determined as follows:
	(a) The team which has won the most matches.
	(b) If matches are even, the team which has won the most games.
	(c) If games are even, see Clause 55.1 (b) and 55.1 (c), substituting ‘teams’ for ‘players’.
77.2	If the playoff for the regional winner or for the final involves more than two teams, the winner is determined in the manner described in 77.1.
78.	PREMIER PENNANTS
78.1	Teams shall consist of 4 players for each match
78.2	Teams may represent clubs as per clause 74 above, but may also be selected from combinations of clubs or composite teams of individual players. Teams will be responsible for the entry fee.
78.3	Each match between teams will be played in one day and consist of 10 matches; 2 doubles matches, 4 singles matches and 4 reverse singles matches.
78.4	Singles players must play in Australian ranking order; Doubles teams and order are determined by the teams
78.5	The order of the singles matches is player 1 against 1, 2 against 2 etc and the reverse singles are 1 against 2, and 3 against 4.
78.6	This competition will be held over one or more weekends, including if necessary, Fridays or Mondays.
78.7	For each match the team captains should hand to the manager, or if there is no manager to each other, a sealed envelope containing the 4 singles players listed in ranking order, and the two doubles teams in order of play.
78.8	The winner is determined as in clause 77.1.
IV - AWARDS AND TROPHIES
79.	GENERAL
79.1	Normally all awards and trophies are presented at the annual presentation function but exceptions may be made
79.2	In all individual and doubles events the winner and runner up receive trophies. For the three brooch events the trophy received by the winner is a gold, silver or bronze brooch.
79.3	Where there is a perpetual trophy the winner is presented with it and may keep it until October 31 the following year. It is the winner’s responsibility to ensure perpetual trophies are returned to the trophy officer by this date.
79.4	For the two special awards in clauses 80and 81the winner receives the perpetual trophy and a winners trophy. There are no runner up trophies.
80.	ELSIE WALL MEMORIAL TROPHY
80.1	This is a Perpetual Trophy donated by Lady Madgwick.
80.2	The trophy is awarded to a player on the basis of results in the following events: State Championships (see clause 57) but excluding Golf Croquet events, Fransted Handicap, Doris Buckle and Kylie Scotter Weekend Competitions, Gold, Silver and Bronze Brooches, Beryl Chambers Memorial Trophy, Win Dickinson Memorial Trophy, 3 and under weekend event, Rookies and Novices, Australian Medal, Eva Short Womens Memorial Trophy and Champion of Champions..
80.3	The method of scoring is as follows:
	(a) One point is given to a player for each event he enters and plays in.
	(b) In a singles event, the winner scores three points and the runnerup scores two points.
	(c) In a doubles event, each winner scores one and a half points and each runnerup scores one point.
80.4	Each year the trophy is available to players in a particular handicap range as follows:
	2005, players in the range 9 to 12
	2006, players in the range 14 to 24
	2007, players in the range -3 to 4.5
	2008, players in the range 5 to 8
	and so on in the same sequence
80.5	Where a player changes handicap during the year and has gained points in two or more of the ranges above, only the points in the range applying to the award for that year shall be considered
81.	PRESIDENT`S AWARD
81.1	The perpetual trophy is the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Plaque.
81.2	The Award is at the discretion of the President. It is intended to recognise service in areas other than just performance such as a player who serves the association by coaching, refereeing, acting on committees etc. It should however, include significant competitive play.
82.	STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS PERPETUAL TROPHIES
	(a) Open Doubles; The Ivy Taylor Trophy, two ice buckets donated by Ivy Taylor
	(b) Open Singles; Cup on base donated by Saunders the Jewellers, This trophy has a special provision to allow a multiple winner to retain it. It has been redonated by Mr T Howat (1968) and Mr B Chambers (1998).
	(c) Open Singles Y event; Silver plate.
	(d) Open Singles Plate event; Silver plate
	(e) Mens Open; Silver Jug donated by Miss A D Burnes
	(f) Womens Open; The Lillian Moore Trophy, an Oval silver tray donated by Mrs E Gibson
	(g) Handicap Singles; Beryl Chambers Memorial Trophy, round silver tray donated by Chatswood Croquet Club
	(h) Platinum Doubles; no trophy
	(i) Platinum Singles; Rectangular Tray
	(j) Gold Doubles; Two pewter mugs
	(k) Gold Singles; Silver cup on base donated by Mr T Cresswell
	(l) Silver Doubles; Two cake stands donated by Miss D Morgan (until 1972 these trophies were awarded for the B and C grade singles events)
	(m) Silver Singles; The Isobel Ferguson Memorial Trophy, a silver cup donated by Mrs J Sawtell
	(n) Bronze Doubles; Two gold cups on wooden base donated by Col. A T Hall OBE
	(o) Bronze Singles; The Rene Montgomery Memorial Trophy, a Silver vase donated by Mrs J Howard and Mrs B Byrne
	(p) Gold Handicap Singles;
	(q) Silver Handicap Singles; Wooden Column with side pieces donated by Mr J and Mrs E Giutronich
	(r) Bronze Handicap Singles; Wooden Column donated by Mrs E Giutronich
	(s) Golf Croquet Open Doubles; Two pewter mugs donated by (to be advised).
	(t) Golf Croquet Open Singles; Round Silver tray
83.	OTHER EVENTS PERPETUAL TROPHIES
	(a) Champion of Champions; Cup on base donated by Mrs G Goward
	(b) Eva Short Memorial Womens Trophy; Bowl donated by Strathfield Croquet Club
	(c) Fransted Handicap Trophy; Round Silver Tray donated by Prof A S Hall and Mrs M Ottaway
	(d) Kylie Scotter Weekend Competition; Plate and place mats donated by Mrs K Scotter
	(e) Doris Buckle Weekend Competition; Cup donated by Miss C Hall and Mrs L Forbes
	(f) Senior Citizens Week Tournament; Round Silver Tray donated by Cordony Hairdressing
	(g) Win Dickinson Trophy; Wooden column donated by the family of Win Dickinson.
	(h) Rookies and Novices; Pewter Tankard donated by Dr D Gunzburg.
	(i) 3 and under Weekend Competition; Cup on marble base
84.	OTHER EVENTS
	Australian Bronze Medal. This medal is provided by Croquet Australia and is presented to the winner by Croquet NSW. There is no perpetual trophy.
85.	PENNANTS
85.1	In each division, the winning club of each zone or region receives a certificate.
85.2	The overall winning club in each division receives a pennant and a perpetual trophy as listed below;
	(a) Premier Pennants; Cup
	(b) Gold Pennants; The Dorrie Harris Memorial Trophy donated by Mrs. M. Mills.
	(c) Silver Pennants: The Dorrie Harris Memorial Trophy donated by Mrs. L. Venables.
	(d) Bronze Pennants: The Dorrie Harris Memorial Trophy donated by Miss E. Short.
V. - DUTIES OF TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
86.	THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE :
	With reference to a particular event, the Tournament Committee shall: -
86.1	Receive all entries
86.2	Check that each entry is valid. If prior to commencement of a competition, a handicap change will make a player ineligible, the player must be informed and given the option to transfer to another event (but see clause 51.6)
86.3	Appoint a Tournament Manager and if necessary an Assistant Tournament Manager and if clubs are involved, request clubs to appoint Venue Managers and Assistant Venue Managers.
86.4	In the case of a knockout event, carry out the draw in accordance with the BagnallWild method and draw up a schedule of all games
86.5	In the case of a round robin event, decide whether the event is to be played in one or more blocks, pursuant to Clause 55.3, and draw up a schedule of games including any redraw in terms of Clause 52.2.1
86.6	List any conditions which are not covered by these Regulations.
86.7	If appropriate, prepare a programme of the event for publication. Forward a copy of the draw to the tournament manager(s), venue manager(s)and the tournament referee.
86.8	After the draw has been carried out, ensure that the entry forms are given to the Tournament Manager.
86.9	Distribute results and reports of tournaments as appropriate to the Records Officer, Newsletter Editor, Web Site Administrator, State Handicappers and World Rankings Controller.
87.	THE TOURNAMENT MANAGER :
	The Tournament Manager shall: -
87.1	Ensure that he is familiar with the Association Regulations for Tournaments, and in particular those which pertain to the event he is about to manage.
87.2	Check that players hold the appropriate AHS handicapping cards if the event is a Singles event (reference Clause 51.7 and Section 7 of the ACA Handicapping Regulations relating to the AHS). Check the ID of the player by reference to the current copy of the CNSW Yearbook or the CNSW web site and enter it on the AHS1 form.
87.3	The Tournament Manager has the discretionary power to deny entry of a player to any competition if such player refuses to produce and use the ACA AHS handicapping card.
87.4	Where the Tournament Manager is also a Venue Manager, carry out the functions described in Clause 88 for that venue.
87.5	If required rearrange the draw in terms of 52.2.2.
87.6	Telephone all results to AAP (02 9322 8000) before 6.00 p.m. for publication next day.
87.7	In the absence of a Tournament Handicapper, sign off AHS cards of all players whose handicaps have changed at the end of the event. (See Appendix 13 for difference in the rules relating to handicap changes of Golf Croquet Players and Association Croquet Players). If a Rapid Improver has been identified then supply details to the State Handicapper.
87.8	During and at the end of the event, check all results provided by the Venue Manager(s)
87.9	Reschedule all postponed and pegged down games.
87.10	After an event forward to the Tournament Committee Results Coordinator: Result sheet, grid, Manager’s Report and send to the State Handicapper the completed AHS1 form as per the instructions on that form.
87.11	Complete the form "authorisation for payment for lawn hire" and forward to the Treasurer so that payment may be made to clubs at the current rate
87.12	If necessary, before the event, distribute Association balls to the relevant clubs. After the event collect the balls.
88.	THE VENUE MANAGER :
	The Venue Manager shall: -
88.1	Have the hoops swung on each lawn immediately before the event and during the event if necessary.
88.2	Have all lawns in the best possible condition and equipment ready a quarter of an hour before the scheduled starting time each day.
88.3	Ensure that all games are played according to the schedule provided by the Tournament Manager.
88.4	In knockout events, advise players the times of their next games.
88.5	Decide whether a competitor is eligible to continue playing in an event if he is unable to play at the scheduled time.
88.6	Ensure that in handicap events players play off their correct handicaps.
88.7	Ensure that participants are dressed according to Association regulations.
88.8	Ensure that during a turn, spectators do not make unnecessary noise.
88.9	At the conclusion of play each day, allow time for pegging down games if necessary.
88.10	Be responsible for pegging down postponed or disputed games (see Clause 91.9).
88.11	Telephone all results to the Tournament Manager promptly after the conclusion of each round.
88.12	At the conclusion of an event, forward all game result slips to the Tournament Manager.
89.	THE REFEREES’ COMMITTEE :
	The Referees Committee shall:- Appoint a Tournament Referee for each event, and shall notify the Tournament Committee of the appointment before the close of entries.
90.	THE TOURNAMENT REFEREE :
	The Tournament Referee shall :-
90.1	Act in accordance with the Regulation regarding the duties of Tournament Referees in the current edition of the Australian Laws Book.
90.2	Arrange Referees and Umpires for all games according to the schedule provided by the Tournament Manager.
90.3	Ensure that at least one qualified referee is present at the venue during all competition games, and that a referee or umpire is appointed for every game in which a player has a handicap of 9 or greater. In addition, a referee in charge (see Reg .5 ALB ) should be appointed ( subject to availability ) for any game in which the players have handicaps of 14 or greater.
90.4	Ensure that all Referees and Umpires act in accordance with the provisions of Clause 91 below.
91.	REFEREES and UMPIRES : Shall: -
91.1	Act in accordance with the Regulation regarding the duties of referees and umpires in the current edition of the ALB.
91.2	Check the accuracy of court settings and equipment.
91.3	Check corner spots and around hoops for special damage.
91.4	In handicap games, consult with the Manager regarding players' handicaps and the number of bisques to be given.
91.5	After the toss, supervise a strictly timed practice period (see Clause 53.12).
91.6	At the start of a competition advise the players:
	(a) that they are entitled to ask the state of the game at any stage, including the time remaining in a time limit game.
	(b) that they may approach the referee in regard to deterioration in the weather. The referee will then take up this matter with the Tournament Manger.
	(c) that there is (in general) a time limit of 45 seconds between strokes.
	(d) that the players will normally be responsible for the clock which times their event. However, the referee is permitted to stop the clock at any time if it is judged that an action, such as a disputed wiring lift etc, is likely to infringe on the time left to the players
91.7	Enforce ALB Regulation 6 (d) regarding expedition in play. N.B Exceptions to the ruling shall be at the referee's discretion. Examples of exceptions are
	1. Lift and/or contact
	2. Peeling
	3. Pegging out
	4. Difficulty in placing balls for a croquet stroke
	5. Interference with a stroke
	6. Imperfections on the surface of the court
	7. Checking on balls--- critical positions, including possible wiring situations
	8. Physical disability of players
	9. Precedence of play in doublebanked games
91.8	Report to the Manager regarding a disputed game or game under protest which may need to be referred to the Tournament Referee for decision;
91.9	Assist the Manager in pegging down a game or resetting the court for resumption of play; ensure plan of the game is verified and signed as correct by the players concerned, the Manager and the Referee.
91.10	Complete the Game Result slip and submit it to the Manager at the end of each game.
91.11	In the absence of a player from the court, stop the clock/timer when all balls are correctly placed at the end of the current turn. The clock/timer is to be restarted when the player has taken his mallet with intent to resume play.
91.12	During a game, refrain from conversing with spectators or players except in the discharge of his duties.
91.13	If a ball is deemed to have been played, be aware of which ball the player has so deemed.
91.14	Be aware of critical situations around the peg, hoops etc.
91.15	Be in possession of a current Laws book, official ACA gauge and markers.
92.	THE TOURNAMENT HANDICAPPER
	A Tournament Handicapper may be appointed by the Tournament Committee. If such appointment is made the State Handicapper shall be notified.
92.1	The duties of the Tournament Handicapper are set down in Section 8 clause 8.1 to 8.6 of the ACA Handicapping Regulations. These are reproduced in Appendix 13 of this Handbook, together with the Guidelines (amended) which accompanied the ACA Regulations. It is to be particularly noted that “A player who is a Rapid Improver may have his handicap reduced before a game at any time, and from time to time during a tournament, but only if the tournament handicapper determines that the player’s handicap is too high by at least two steps.