2026 Gold Coast Tweed AC Tournament

The Gold Coast Tweed clubs run their annual Association Croquet tournament from 4 to 12 July 2026. There is a grade for every level, and players are welcome from across Queensland.

The events

Seven events across five host clubs over nine days:

Event	When (July)	Venue	Grade
GCT Open Doubles	Sat 4 – Sun 5	Burleigh Heads PB	Open, level
75+ Handicap Singles	Sat 4 – Sun 5	Coolangatta	Age 75+, handicap
GCT Open Singles	Mon 6 – Wed 8	Burleigh / Coolangatta	Open, level (premier)
Division 2 Singles	Thu 9 – Fri 10	Tweed Heads	Handicap 4–9, level
Division 3 Singles	Thu 9 – Fri 10	Southport	Handicap 10–15, level
Division 4 Singles	Thu 9 – Fri 10	Burleigh Heads PB	Handicap 16+, level
Mixed Doubles	Sat 11 – Sun 12	Murwillumbah	Handicap

How to enter

Entries close Monday 15 June 2026.

Download the entry form.
Fill it in.
Email it to Gavin Clarke at gclarke50@hotmail.com.
Pay your fees by EFT (details below).

Fees, per player:

Event	Fee per player
Singles event	$40
Doubles	$20
GCT Open Singles	$50

Pay by EFT:

Bank: Bank of Queensland
BSB: 124063
Account: 10251030 (GCT Croquet Tournament)
Reference: 26AC Surname, initial

Format

Advanced level play throughout. The 75+ singles and mixed doubles are handicap; the rest are level play.
Round robin, with finals possibly a knock-out between block winners.
Three games a day (two a day in the 75+).
Games start 8:15am; report to the venue manager by 8am.
ACA or CNZ handicap cards needed for all singles events.
Time limits: 2 hr 15 min singles, 2 hr 30 min doubles.
Full conditions are on the entry form.