CNZ BRONZE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Open to all CNZ affiliated players.

The Bronze Developm​ent Squad will target the objective of achieving a CNZ Bronze Merit Award, ie Completion of a break of 10 hoops or more with or without bisques in a tournament game that is won.

The CNZ Bronze Development Squad is open to registration by any player who fulfils the following criteria:

1. Be a fully paid up member of a Croquet Club in New Zealand and an affiliated member of CNZ.
2. Have not previously achieved a CNZ Merit Award.
3. Should have an AC handicap in the range of 16-24
4. Possess an understanding of association croquet shot sequences and basic break play concepts.
5. Be willing to participate in the following;

• one Bronze Development coaching session
• CNZ Arthur Ross competitions and at least 1 other CNZ AC Tier 3 or Regional Championship tournament in the current season. 
• Email communications with the squad convenor and/or their coach.

Tournament entry fees and any other costs associated with participating in development squad activities are payable by the participant.

If you wish to participate in this Squad please  register with Croquet NZ including your name, AC Handicap, present handicap card Index, the club you are a member of, and a brief playing history. 

CNZ SILVER DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

​Open to all CNZ affiliated players. 

The Silver Development Squad will target the objective of achieving a CNZ Silver Merit Award, ie Completion of a break of 12 hoops or more without bisques in a tournament game that is won.

The CNZ Silver Development Squad is open to registration by any player who fulfils the following criteria:

1. Be a fully paid up member of a Croquet Club in New Zealand and an affiliated member of CNZ.
2. Have previously achieved a CNZ Bronze Merit Award or be capable of demonstrating the playing requirements of a Bronze Award.
3. Should have an AC handicap in the range of 4-16
4. Possess an understanding of association croquet shot sequences and basic break play concepts.
5. Be willing to participate in the following;

• one Silver Development coaching session
• CNZ Arthur Ross competitions and at least 1 other CNZ AC tournament in the current season
• Email communications with the squad convenor and/or their coach.

Tournament entry fees and any other costs associated with participating in development squad activities are payable by the participant.

If you wish to participate in this Squad please register with Croquet NZ including your name, AC Handicap, present handicap card Index, the club you are a member of, and a brief playing history.

CNZ GOLD DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Open to all CNZ affiliated players.

The Gold Development Squad will target the objective of achieving a CNZ Gold Merit Award, ie Completion of a triple peel in a tournament game that is won.

The CNZ Gold Development Squad is open to registration by any player who fulfils the following criteria:

1. Be a fully paid up member of a Croquet Club in New Zealand and an affiliated member of CNZ;
2. Have previously achieved a CNZ Silver Merit Award and be capable of demonstrating a good understanding of the 3 and 4 ball break;
3. Should have an AC handicap in the range of 0 to 4
4. Be willing to participate in the following;

• Gold Development coaching session
• CNZ Arthur Ross competitions and at least 2 other CNZ AC tournaments in the current season.
• Email communications with the squad convenor and/or their coach.

Tournament entry fees and any other costs associated with participating in development squad activities are payable by the participant.

If you wish to wish to participate in this Squad please register with CroquetNZ  including your name, AC Handicap, present handicap card Index, the club you are a member of, and a brief playing history.