The Croquet Association (UK) in now selling a limited run of a new book titled Beyond Expert Croquet Tactics. The ambitious book has a wide-ranging focus, but at the top of the list it looks to provide updated tactical advice on Keith Wylie’s Expert Croquet Tactics which was first published in 1985.
Read More2012 Solomon Preview: Keith Aiton Interview
To follow-up on our prep for the rapidly approaching Solomon Trophy test (October 10-13, Bald Head Island, North Carolina), today we have an interview with British team captain Keith Aiton. He has been a member of several MacRobertson Shield teams for Great Britain and captained the team during their dramatic win in 2010. More info on this year's Solomon is available on the Bald Head Island website. Let's get to the action:
Now that the US team has posted a couple wins in the series, is the Solomon now becoming a true rivalry?
British Team Announces Solomon Line-Up
The Croquet Assocation website announced the British team for the 2012 Solomon Trophy. Great Britain will battle the US for the trophy at Bald Head Island, North Carolina, October 10-13, 2012. Line-up follows:
Keith Aiton (captain)
Jamie Burch
James Death
Marcus Evans
David Maugham
Stephen Mulliner
British Open Update: Bamford Will Battle Fulford
Reg Bamford defeated James Death +26sxp, +17tp, -19tp, +17tp to advance to final tomorrow to play Robert Fulford. Fulford advanced with a +26sxp -20tp +26sxp +26 win over Keith Aiton.
The doubles championship will take place after the singles final. The matchup will be Rutger Beijderwellen and Reg Bamford versus Mark Avery and David Maugham.
Full bracket available on the Croquet Association website:
http://www.croquet.org.uk/?p=news/newsdb.asp&NewsID=3839
British Open Update: Fulford to the Finals
Robert Fulford advanced to the finals with a +26sxp -20tp +26sxp +26 win over Keith Aiton in the semi-finals.
Read MoreBritish Open Update: Elite Eight
he singles portion of the British Open continues on at Surbiton and the bracket is now down to eight players. Here are the matchups:
Read MoreBritish Open Draw
The Draw for the Open Singles Swiss is as follows:
Chris Patmore v Paddy Chapman
Graham Gale v Jeff Dawson
Nigel Polhill v Ian Vincent
Croquet Video: 2010 MacRob Highlights
A Paddy Chapman video of random highlights from the first two New Zealand tests during the 2010 MacRobertson Shield competition.
Croquet Network Magazine (December/January Free Digital Issue)
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The new issue of Croquet Network magazine is now available for free viewing as a digital magazine on your PC or laptop. Click the magazine graphic above to enjoy the December/January issue.
FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE
- MacRobertson Shield Wrap-up
- Chris Clarke Column On MacRob
- Reg Bamford Profile
- Viewpoint: Lessons from Seattle
FOR IPAD USERS
The December/January issue is available for free viewing on the iPad through MagCloud. Click the link below to download the app. Once the app is installed, simply search for Croquet Network.
MagCloud App for iPad
December / January Issue Now Available in Print
NEW PRINT ISSUE IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Croquet Network Issue 9: December-January 2011 #9
Croquet Network December/January 2011 Issue #9 featuring follow-up coverage of the 2010 MacRobertson Shield. Chris Clarke offers an overview of the event and Reg Bamford is the player profile for the issue.
The magazine is currently available for free viewing on the iPad via the MagCloud app. The free digital desktop version will be released next week.
Update on 2010-12-31 20:35 by Dylan
I've had some questions on what "MagCloud" is and maybe some frustration over not necessarily having access to the normal "digital flip magazine" format.
1) First, the standard free magazine will be released sometime in the next week or so and notification will be sent out. The time lag is mainly because there are slight differences in format between the "print" version and the "digital" version. The print one has a longer turn-time from a proofing standpoint, so it is better for me to release that one first.
2) MAGCLOUD -- MagCloud is simply an external service that provides single copy printing of magazines. Meaning when you order, one copy is mailed and sent to the buyer. You don't have to become a member of MagCloud if you do not want to. The purchase can be as simple as any other online purchase.