Tournament Details
The 2024 Golf Croquet World Championship will be held in Virginia, USA at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club between Friday 18th October and Saturday 26th October 2024. The event capacity is 80 players. The qualifier will be held at the same venue between the four days of 13th-16th October.
Welcome Ceremony, Registration and Practice
On Thursday, 17th October 2024, practice is allowed until 2:30 pm, players should plan to arrive soon after lunch for registration, The Player briefing and opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 pm, there will be a social mixer at 5:00 pm, complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks will be served. Tournament attendees will be free for dinner on their own following the mixer.
Dining Options
Meals will be available to players, guests and volunteers at the club for a fee during the following times:
Breakfast: 7AM – 9AM. •. Lunch: 11AM – 2PM. •. Dinner: 5:30PM – 7:30PM
There are many offsite options as well. Suggestions will be available at the Club.
Tournament Dinner and Draw Ceremony
On Tuesday, 22nd October, the Draw Ceremony will be held at the Piankatank River Golf Club beginning at 5:00 pm.There is a full cash bar available. Dinner will be held afterward at 6:15. Attire is Club casual, but no denim please. Players dinners are compliments of the USCA, with a special thank you to Randy and Bev Cardo for their generous help in making it happen. Guests are welcome to attend at $45 per person. Tickets will be available at the opening ceremony and must be paid in full at that time. No walk-ins will be accepted at the door.
Clothing
Shirts with collars and sleeves are required. Players are invited to wear their WCF-approved national player uniforms. Otherwise, players when competing are required to wear predominantly (75%) white clothing (except for footwear, hats, and rain clothing). The USCA and CBCC actively encourages and welcomes all supporters, guests, and participants when not competing to display their country colors. CBCC actively encourages club play and guests attire that is non-white.
Tournament Personnel
Tournament Directors: Bev Cardo and Michael Albert
Tournament Manager: Jeff Soo
Tournament Referee: Cheryl Bromley
Media: Dylan Goodwin
Marketing: Tom Cooper
Venue Contact: Macey White
WCF President: José Álvarez-Sala (Spain)
USCA President: Damon Bidencope