Winners
NZ Open champion for 2009 is Stephen Mulliner of England.
NZ Open Doubles champions are Ian Lines (England) and Michael Wright (Wanganui)
Full results of the singles knockout events
Tournament
The tournament was held in Christchurch, New Zealand
When?
17th to 25th January 2009
Where?
The championships were held at United, St Martins and Fendalton Park croquet clubs in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The headquarters was United Croquet Club in Hagley Park.
What is the format?
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2009.
Doubles at United Croquet Club.
Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January 2009.
Qualifying rounds at all three clubs.
Eight block of five or six. Four from each block proceed to the knockout.
Games will be limited to 2¾ hours
Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th January 2009.
Main knockout at United Croquet Club and some games at Fendalton Park Croquet Club.
Matches are best-of-three with time limits of 4, 7 and 9 hours.
Semi-finals and the final are best-of-five.
Plate at St Martins Croquet Club.
Sunday 25th January 2009.
Final at United Croquet Club - best-of-five.
Contacts
Tournament Manager: Rodger Lane, tel: +64 3 352 8174, laners@clear.net.nzTournament Referee: Dr Graeme Roberts
Website: John Yarrall, tel: +64 27 407 9036, john@workwrite.co.nz
United Croquet Club: (03) 366 5854
St Martins Croquet Club: 021 108 3124
Fendalton Park Croquet Club: (03) 351 7355.
Catering
Morning and afternoon teas will be available at all venues.
Morning and afternoon teas and biscuits will be available at United and Fendalton for $2.50 per day.
Lunches (sandwiches, rolls and pies) can be ordered at United and Fendalton before start of play each day.
Coke, Sprite and snacks will be available at United.
Powerade, Coke, Sprite, snacks and fruit will be available at Fendalton.
Lunches will not be available at St Martins, but there is a supermarket and two cafes within four minutes walk from the club.