2025 European GC Club League
Now in its third season the European GC Club League returns in 2025 with an expanded format. Eleven weekend heats throughout Europe will provide the opportunity to qualify for the Finals Weekend at Sussex County Croquet Club (England) on 10-12th October.
The event is targeted at club players and giving everyone the opportunity to travel abroad and play competitive croquet. A team of four players is needed to take part in a Qualifying Weekend, the winning team progresses to the Finals Weekend. The heats will be held in Czechia, England, Germany, Ireland, Latvia and Spain.
Newport Croquet Club are hosting this for the first time in 2025, and very excited to welcome teams from Spain, Tenerife and Germany to enjoy playing on our lawns and enjoying our hospitality.
Location
Aerial view showing how to get from station to the club - but give us a call and we'll pick you up!
By Rail
Newport Railway Station on the Liverpool Street to Cambridge line
Regular trains from Stansted Airport
An 8 minute walk from there to the Club
By Bus
There are several bus services
Let us know when you're arriving
Contact Alex on 07775-911-500 or alex@thewinelake.com
Food & Drink
We will be providing lunch, snacks and tea on the Saturday and Sunday of the competition. Please advise on any dietary requirements ahead of time
For those looking for food in the evening, local pub The Coach and Horses is pretty good
Competing Teams and their captains
Real Club de la Puerta Hierro - Nicolas Denizot
Current defending champions and strong favourites. They may be saving their top players for the finals, but make no mistake, their team is exceptionally strong.
Newport - Alex Lake
New to the competition, excited to be hosting top level GC. Something of an unknown in terms of match ability.
Hamburg - Jorn Vinnen
Veterans of this competition. Hosted heats in 2024, but beaten to the finals by Dulwich. Hungry to do better this year!
Tenerife - Jose Milena
Another club new to the competition (I think!). An enthusiastic club that has its own tournament.
Accommodation
We can recommend the following local places:
Buriton House - Very close to the club https://buritonhouse.com/
The Toll House - In the North part of the village https://www.the-toll-house.co.uk/
Premier Inn - A little further away in Saffron Walden
