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Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup 2026
Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup 2026
15th - 20th March 2026
Bookings are now open. Register your interest in the form below to attend. Scroll down for further details about the event.
Register to Attend 2026
24
24
Players
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6
Days
5
5
Star Hotel
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1
Competition
Itinerary
Itinerary
The Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup returns for its third year in March 2026. Over 6 days, 24 players will enjoy fun competition play balanced with time to enjoy the incredible Sugar Beach Hotel set on the western coast of Mauritius. Featuring players dinners, sunset cocktail parties, all inclusive 5* accommodation and lawns overlooking the Indian Ocean. With a range of handicaps participating, this is a fun and social tournament held on arguably the most beautiful croquet lawns in the world.
Day 3 - Masterclass & Singles Blocks - Tuesday 17th March
Hone your skills before you enter into the singles competition with a masterclass from Jenny Clarke in the morning followed by singles qualifiers in the afternoon.
Morning - A GC Masterclass from one of the best players in the world - Jenny Clarke.
Afternoon - Singles qualifying blocks A & B play 3 matches after lunch. Players in blocks C, D, E and F get the afternoon off from croquet to enjoy the hotel, go for a round of golf or one of the many other activities included in your package such as snorkeling or paddleboarding.
Evening - Sunset cocktail party at the beach bar followed by dinner.
Day 4 - Singles Blocks - Wednesday 18th March
Half day play for singles qualifying blocks.
Morning - Singles qualifying blocks C & D, leaving the afternoon free for these players.
Afternoon - Singles qualifying blocks E & F,, these blocks have the morning free.
Evening - Try one of the many restaurants the hotel has to offer for dinner and grab a drink at the bar after.
Day 1 - Arrival Day - Sunday 15th March 2026
Most flights arrive in the morning, giving you the whole day to get settled in.
Morning - Arrive in Mauritius, hotel transfers will be provided.
Afternoon - Get settled into your room and have a dip in the pool. Croquet lawns open for practice.
Evening - Welcome dinner. All players and partners gather at the Patio restaurant for the welcome dinner and drinks at the beach bar.
Day 2 - Doubles Competition - Monday 16th March
Get to know everyone in this fun doubles competition where top ranking players are paired with the lowest ranked to give everyone an equal chance and get to know everyone.
Morning - Doubles Competition blocks
Afternoon - Doubles knockouts ending with drinks on the lawns as all the players watch the final, cocktail in hand as the sun sets.
Evening - Explore some of the many restaurants the hotel has to offer for dinner and maybe catch a drink at the bar afterwards with your new croquet friends.
Day 5 - Singles Finals - Thursday 19th March
Finals day with the grand final hosted on the lawns with hotel guests invited to watch.
Morning - Plate playoffs for those who have not qualified to the knockout.
Afternoon - Knockout finals with all hotel guests invited to come and watch the grand final. Drinks on the lawns, participation medals and prize giving for the winners.
Evening - All players and partners join us for a gala dinner, tables set beside the beach and head to the bar after for a Mauritian send off.
Day 6 - Departure day - Friday 20th March
Most flights depart in the evening, enjoy your last day at the hotel, or extend your stay for some added relaxation.
Morning - Relax by the pool or enjoy one of the activities included in your package such as golf, tennis or snorkeling.
Afternoon - Enjoy lunch on the terrace before having a final dip in the pool and get ready to head to the airport.
Tournament Format
Tournament Format
24 players will compete over 4 days in a relaxed format starting with a 1 day doubles tournament, half a day of singles qualifying block play and culminating in a finals day.
Day 2 - Doubles Competition - Monday 16th March
All players will be paired up in this fun day of doubles to help you get to know everyone.
9am - Doubles block play
12pm - Lunch
1pm - Doubles knockouts
5pm - Doubles final and drinks on the lawn
Day 3 - Masterclass & Singles Blocks - Tuesday 17th March
Get ready for the singles competition with a masterclass session in the morning before you start your singles title run.
10am - Jenny Clarke will be providing a GC Masterclass for all players.
12pm - Lunch
2pm - Singles Blocks A & B play 3 matches to qualify for knockouts.
Day 4 - Singles Blocks - Wednesday 18th March
Singles qualifying blocks will play either in the morning or the afternoon, blocks A & B have a day off from croquet to explore.
9am - Singles qualifying blocks C & D play 3 matches, leaving the afternoon free for these players.
2pm - Singles qualifying blocks E & F play 3 matches, these blocks have the morning free.
Day 5 - Singles Finals - Thursday 19th March
Finals day with the grand final hosted on the lawns with hotel guests invited to watch.
9am - Plate playoffs for those who have not qualified to the knockout.
12pm - Lunch
1pm - Knockout finals
5pm - The grand final, drinks provided for all the players watching followed by a prize giving ceremony.
7pm - Gala dinner for all players and partners
2025 Scores & Live Stream
2025 Scores & Live Stream
Agenda
Agenda
Tuesday 1st April - Doubles Competition
Wednesday 2nd April - Singles Blocks
Thursday 3rd April - Singles Blocks
Friday 4th April - Singles Finals
Scores
Scores
Scores will be posted on croquet scores. Link below:
Winners of 2025
Singles Winners
Singles Winners
Singles Champion
Jenny Clarke, New Zealand
Singles Runner Up
Jane Morrison, Ireland
Doubles Winners
Doubles Winners
Doubles Champions
Adam Newbold, England & Beatriz Cabeza de Vaca Acha, Spain
Doubles Runners Up
Peter Haydon, England & Agueda Alvargonzalez Blasco, Spain
Singles Plate Winner
Singles Plate Winner
Plate Champion
Peter Haydon, England
Plate Runner Up
Martin Gill, England
2024 Scores & Live Stream
2024 Scores & Live Stream
Agenda
Agenda
Friday 26th Jan 2024 - Doubles Competition
Saturday 27th Jan 2024 - Singles Knockout Competition
Scores
Scores
Scores will be posted on croquet scores. Link below:
Winners of 2024
Singles Winners
Singles Winners
Singles Champion
Jenny Clarke, New Zealand
Singles Runner Up
Guy Scurfield, England
Doubles Winners
Doubles Winners
Doubles Champions
Roberts Stafeckis, Latvia & Ana García Zamarreño, Spain
Doubles Runners Up
Neil McHardy, South Africa & Samuel Brousse de Gersigny, Mauritius
Singles Plate Winner
Singles Plate Winner
Plate Champion
Peter Haydon, England
Plate Runner Up
Carmen Pérez Nogueras, Spain
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