We are proud to announce that Chesapeake Bay will be hosting the 2025 North American Open on October 9-12, 2025. The Open will feature both forms of international croquet, Golf Croquet and Association Croquet. You can play singles in both GC and AC or you can play Singles and doubles in either GC or AC.
Description: This is four sanctioned tournaments in one. On Thu and Fri you can play singles in AC or doubles in GC and on Sat and Sun you can play singles in GC or doubles in AC. Each will have block play with all players moving to the playoffs. Flights will be designated based on experience and skill. Players choose their doubles partner. We expect that ALL GAMES WILL BE SINGLE BANKED.
Entry Fee: Thu-Fri Only: $160 ($100 for members). Sat-Sun Only: $200 (members $140). Thu-Sun: $325 (members $225). Deadline to register is Oct 1, 2025. Entries may be accepted after the deadline if space allows. If this is a late registration, please email MaceyWhite@gmail.com.
Rules: Singles and doubles play follows World Croquet Federation Golf Croquet or Association Croquet Rules.
Location: 1860 Twiggs Ferry Rd., Hartfield, VA 23071
Social and Meals: Lunches are included Thu-Sun. Dinner Saturday night is included for those playing on Saturday. Dinner will be steamed crabs, fried chicken and pulled pork.
Tournament Schedule:
Wednesday – Practice and 5pm player briefing.
Thursday & Friday – Players choose AC Singles or GC Doubles. Round-robin on Thursday. Playoffs on Friday. Everyone plays at least 2 rounds on Friday. Play ends Friday afternoon.
Saturday & Sunday – Players choose AC Doubles or GC Singles. Crab Feast Saturday night (included in entry fee). Round-robin on Saturday. Playoffs on Sunday. Everyone plays at least 2 rounds on Sunday. Play ends Sunday afternoon.
CBCC Croquet Dress Code: Colors are preferred please.