March 20, 2026

2026 Canadian Association Croquet National Championship  

June 4 - 7

bicc.ca/cacc2026

 

Registration opened on March 21 @ 12 noon Event is full by 12:45 pm You can try going on our waitlist

This June 4 - 7, the Bayfield International Croquet Club is pleased to be hosting Croquet Canada’s 2026 Canadian Association Croquet National Championship, in the beautiful village of Bayfield, Ontario. BICC will be pleased to welcome you to this prestigious event.

This is to remind you that registration opens tomorrow, March 21 at 12 noon.  It is a very popular tournament so don't delay on signing up for the waitlist.

Here is some updated information... We have reconfigured the structure of the schedule to allow for full sized courts at all locations, with a fair spread of playing at both locations. The maximum number of participants will be 26.

Registration

Registration will open starting Saturday, March 21^st.  Be ready on this date to register online, as spaces fill up very quickly.  Registration will be managed by registering on our website at bicc.ca/cacc2026 (preferred).  If you have any issues, contact David Druiett at David.Druiett@gmail.com or call 519-869-2864.

Registration will only be accepted after 12:00 noon EDT on March 21.  No earlier.

Click here to go directly to the Registration page: Croquet Canada 2026 AC National Championship - 6/4/2026 We are taking a few names on a waitlist

If you need help registering, click on the "How to Register" tab at the top left.  Or email me.

All entrants will be entered on a waiting list, until the Registration Close Date of March 30 @ 12 noon EDT.  A maximum of 26 entrants will be allotted a place in the tournament. 

After the Close Date, flight allotments will be made, and within a few days, allotment emails will go out to all entrants, with payment particulars.  The event webpage will also be updated to show the allotment.

 

 

Overview

Tournament Dates: June 4 - 7, 2026 (Thursday to Sunday)

Practice Day: Wednesday, June 3, starting at 2 pm at BICC.  Opening reception follows at 5 pm.

Locations: Bayfield International Croquet Club, Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club

Flights: Championship, A, B

Total number of entrants: 26

 

The tournament fee is $385 CAD.  Cash prizes and awards are given for the top winners.  For partners of players or club members who are not playing, you can join in on the fun for $60. This will include lunches and attendance at the evening social events.  See the event webpage for details on payment closer to the registration date.

The tournament will include: 

 

• Practice on the Wednesday, June 3, followed by an opening reception. 
• There will be four days of play starting Thursday, June 4,
  • with the finals concluding on Sunday, June 7. 
• Morning coffee and pastries and lunches for each day of play. 
• A tournament dinner will be hosted on the Saturday. 
• And of course, various opportunities will be available for the socialization that BICC is renowned for.

Flight Details

Championship

Top 12 entrants, selected by DGrade, by registration close date.  2 blocks of 6 in Round Robin, cross-blocked.   Games will be played in Seaforth and Bayfield.  2 hours 45 minutes maximum.  The top 8 will move on to the playoffs, where each advancing round will be a best 2 out of 3 (max time 7.5 hours).  For players that are eliminated in the Quarter Finals, there will be a 2 out of 3 “Bowl” round.  Plus there will be additional Plate games for those who don’t make the playoffs.

A and B flights - 7 players per flight.  All play all in Round Robin for each flight.  Games will be played in Bayfield and Seaforth.  2 hours 15 minutes maximum.  The top 4 will be seeded for the SF Playoffs, in single game rounds.  There will be an additional round for those who don't make the playoffs.  And there is a Bowl for those eliminated in the SF.

Tournament Webpage

This is the tournament event webpage.  It will be maintained as more details are confirmed.  Its address is: https://bicc.ca/cacc2026. 

A direct link to the registration page is: Croquet Canada 2026 AC National Championship - 6/4/2026

 

 

Put the Canadian AC National Championship on your list of the top tournaments to attend in 2026!

 

Thanks,

David Druiett

Tournament Director

2026 Canadian AC National Championship

Email: David.Druiett@gmail.com
Cell: 519-869-2864

Bayfield International Croquet Club


Website: bicc.ca

 

Members

• Go to the Event Page
  • Croquet Canada 2026 AC National Championship - Events - Bayfield International Croquet Club

  Register

• Read over the details of the tournament
• If you are not already logged in, note the orange prompt and click "Log in".
• Click the “+” button to change it to “1” for the appropriate type of registrant you are
• • (If you wish to register a Social Guest, do this in a separate registration)
• Click “Join Waitlist Now” below to confirm.
• In the bottom left area, it will show your full name and the Registration Fee.
  • Change option if you are registering for another person.  Search last name.
• Click “Complete Registration” when you are ready to submit your registration.

Non-Members

• Go to the Event Page
  • Croquet Canada 2026 AC National Championship - Events - Bayfield International Croquet Club

    Register

• Read over the details of the tournament
• Click “Join Waitlist Now” on the far right blue button.It will bring you to the bottom of the page.
• Note the green text.
• If you have previously registered for an event or you are on our mailing list (which most of you are):
  • Click on the appropriate green link.
  • Then enter your email address and first name to search for you in our system.
  • It should refresh the screen with a “Hello (your first name)” message confirming you have been found.  Look carefully.
    •  For example, it might say in light grey: 

    "Hello, John.  If you want to be registered as a different non-member, please fill out the below form again."

• Click the “+” button to change it to “1” for the appropriate type of registrant you are
  • (If you wish to register a Social Guest, do this in a separate registration)
• Click “Join Waitlist Now” below to confirm.
• In the bottom left area, it will show your full name and the Registration Fee.
• Click “Next”.
• A registration form will appear.  Please update.  Click “Next”.
• Click “Complete Registration” when you are ready to submit your registration.