The first edition of this new event comprises two Divisions.
The First Division was played in Johannesburg from 26 November to 2 December 2012 and feature teams from Egypt, England, New Zealand, USA, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
Egypt are the first Champions, beating New Zealand 7-6 in the final. England beat Ireland 3-2 to clinch third place.
The Second Division is to be played in Cairo from 9 December 2012. It will feature teams from Wales, Germany, Scotland, Norway, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and Latvia.
In 2012, the Scottish team will be:
Fergus Thompson
Bill Spalding
Jamieson Walker
Jola Jurasinska
WCF Women’s World Golf Croquet Championship
Trophy: The Clarke Trophy, a Gold Medal and a plaque.
Rachel Rowe (England) beat Jenny Clarke (New Zealand) 3-2 in the final of the 4th Championship, which was held at Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in November 2011. Scotland’s Jola Jurasinska did not qualify for the knock-out stage. SCA Members Jane Morrison (Ire) and Samantha Curry (Eng, last 32) also played.
Scotland is entitled to nominate two players to the competition direct, and there are wild card opportunities also.
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