CAQ Ricochet Conditions of Play for Open Doubles

Bundaberg 24 & 25 May 2025

CAQ Ricochet Open Doubles

Bundaberg Croquet Club

7.30 registration

8.00 play starts

TM Wilma Palmer

TR: Jenny Lee

morning tea will be provided for all players

Lunches can be ordered at the club

Practice at the club on Friday 23 May 2 - 4p

One Round Robin block of 2 ¼ hrs games

The winner will receive a trophy and a badge, the runner up will receive a badge.

·      The draws will be available at least the day before the commencement of the event and will be published on croquetscores.com

·      WCF approved balls will be used.

·      Championship hoops are to be used and set to 3 11/16” with an upward tolerance of zero and a downward tolerance of 1/32”

·      After the toss players are allowed a five-minute warm-up with the balls to be used in the match and on the court to be used.

·      Toilet breaks are to be as short as possible and comply with the WCF Laws/Rules. (Clocks are not stopped during a game without permission.)

·      Sickness or injury. If a player suffers either heat exhaustion, migraine, diarrhoea, biliousness, etc or an accidental fall, pulled muscle, cramp, etc that prevents them completing a game in a best-of-three or best-of-five match they are allowed 15 minutes to rest and recover. If they are unable to continue then, they forfeit that game. (Refer to ACA.T. Reg 15.7). Another 15minutes is allowed before the next game is forfeited and so on.

·      Pegging-down unfinished Ricochet games, or requesting the TR, who may allocate an authorized referee to do so, avoiding, if possible, a situation involving a ball in a critical position.

·      Lunch break of 30 minutes may be allowed, at the TM’s discretion. Otherwise, a player not prepared to start will forfeit the game concerned.

·      All CAQ Events will be seeded by the Selection Committee with utilisation of current World Rankings is to be used whenever possible, failing that handicap indexes are to be utilised from all player ACA Handicap Cards.

·      The TM of events may make any judicious alterations to the program, draw or other arrangements as necessary solely in order to complete the event in the time available and where possible in consultation with the Tournament Committee.

·      FORFEITING OR WITHDRAWING

To ‘forfeit’ is to not start or to not complete an individual match.

If a match is forfeited, the score of the forfeiting player at the time of forfeiting is recorded as their final score and the opponent’s score is recorded as the maximum possible for the game or match being played.

To ‘withdraw’ is to forfeit more than one match and triggers an exit from the event. If a player withdraws from the event before completing a block their scores are voided. If a player withdraws from a knockout their current or next opponent receives a walkover. See TReg 7.3.11.3 for multi-game matches.

·      Ricochet Responsibilities of Players

An entry for an event will be accepted providing the entry fee is paid prior to the closing date for entries. Players withdrawing before the closing date

are entitled to a refund less a small administration fee. Players withdrawing before the state of an event for compelling reasons may be entitled to a

refund less an administration fee.

Players are to record on their entry forms their current handicap (which should be their only handicap). Any subsequent alterations to their handicaps must be reported to the Tournament Manager on arrival or earlier if possible. Every player bears the final responsibility for ensuring that they play at their correct handicap.

Players are to report to the VM on arrival and before leaving the venue and must furnish the TM with an address and telephone number at which

messages can reach them during the event.

A player not ready to play at the appointed time may be disqualified or otherwise penalised at the discretion of the TM.

Players may only practice on courts being used for the event with the permission from the TM. Prior to the first game of the day and after the toss, a five-minute warm up with the balls to be used in the match and on that court is permitted.

Players may only take breaks between games and matches as provided in CAQ.T. Reg 7.3.8.

Players will wear footwear which will not mark the court and provides adequate protection for themselves both on and off the court, and neat, clean attire which the Tournament or Venue Manager judges will not cause significant offence to others. A player in unsuitable clothing or footwear will be given the opportunity to dress appropriately or will not be permitted to participate in the event.

·      DOPING POLICY

The anti-doping policy adopted by ACA is in force in all CAQ events.

·      ETIQUETTE

The Etiquette regulations within ACA Tournament Regulations are adopted.

·      Should an overseas or out of State player win an event, any perpetual trophy is to remain in the custody of the CAQ Office. Trophies must be returned to the Tournament Manager or CAQ Office, in good order, within 9 months of receiving. Engraving will be arranged by the CAQ or Event host in the case of affiliated club event.

To withdraw from an event using RevSport - login as a member -> go to My Events -> choose your event -> request a withdrawal

If you withdraw before the closing date you will receive a refund automatically. If you withdraw after the closing day, you will require a valid reason.