WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CROQUET ENGLAND
Croquet England is very proud to host the 2026 AC World Team Championship Tier 1, competing for the MacRobertson Shield. Croquet England would like to join the WCF in welcoming everyone – the players, their families,
supporters and of course the spectators. We are hosting the Championship at four venues: Hurlingham, Roehampton, Sussex County & Surbiton and we would like to thank those clubs for agreeing to act as hosts for what is the Premier World Championship for Association Croquet. We would like to thank the Organising Committee as well as all the officials and the many volunteers who have helped to prepare and organise this Championship. It is very apt that the Roehampton Club are celebrating their 125th year and Sussex County Croquet Club have completed the 1st phase of their clubhouse modernisation programme. The original building at Southwick was also completed 125 years ago and opened by the Duke of Cambridge in 1901.
We would like especially to thank the members of the four clubs, for not only sacrificing the use of lawns during the Championship but also being understanding during the period of extra work that is required to meet the exacting standards of this prestigious Championship. We sincerely hope that all the players enjoy the four venues, and the English weather will be kind to us, enabling the matches to be played in excellent conditions for both players and spectators.
Jonathan Isaacs
The World Croquet Federation is honoured to mark the Centenary of the MacRobertson Shield, the foremost international teams event in Association Croquet. Since 1925, this distinguished Test series between New Zealand, England, Australia and the United States of America has exemplified the highest standards of sportsmanship, international fellowship, and respect for a shared sporting tradition. Few global sporting contests can claim such continuity or such enduring ties between nations. The centenary provides an important opportunity to reflect on croquet’s long and valued place within international sport. It also highlights the evolution of our global community. Today, the World Croquet Federation proudly administers the Association Croquet World Team Championships, now comprising Tiers 2, 3 and 4 with an additional nine countries competing at world-class level. Across our member nations, croquet contributes positively to the lives of more than 31,000 players, engaging participants of all ages and backgrounds and strengthening the social and cultural fabric of our sporting communities. This historic series pays tribute to Macpherson "Mac" Robertson—croquet player, philanthropist, inventor and explorer— whose vision and generosity established a legacy that continues to inspire excellence, integrity and goodwill among competing nations. WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD CROQUET FEDERATION
On behalf of the Management Committee of the World Croquet Federation, I extend our sincere appreciation to Croquet England, the organising committees, host clubs and the many volunteers whose dedication has made this centenary event possible. To the players representing their nations in this milestone year: we wish you every success, exemplary sportsmanship, and performances befitting the proud traditions of the MacRobertson Shield. May the 2026 Centenary Series stand as a memorable celebration of international cooperation and the enduring spirit of our sport. Jose Alvarez-Sala
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