USCA Visits the Capitol

The United States Croquet Association has designated October 4, 2015 as "9 Wicket Croquet Day." In celebration, the USCA is hosting the National 9 Wicket Championship October 2-4, 2015, on the National Mall at West Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. The view from the courts should be spectacular with the Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson Monuments all in view. Registration will be at Ohio Drive SW and West Basin Dr. SW. 

There will be Championship flights in singles and doubles play for the National Championship title. Three time singles and doubles champion George Cochran will be returning with his winning soubles partner John Warlick. Another past Singles winner, Stephen Morgan of Capital Croquet Club will also be vying for the title. 

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2010 USCA Western Regionals (Final Day)

KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON -- I have limited results as I played more than I expected today. Steve Scalpone won the championship flight singles event and I actually won the first flight singles. I am not sure of the placings in the championship flight, so I'll post those when available, but first flight worked out like this:

1. Dylan Goodwin
2. Peter Bach
3. Ed Priest
4. Gary Anderson
5. Steve Mossbrook

PHOTO GALLERY | ALL PHOTOS

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2010 USCA Western Regionals (Day Three)

KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON -- Day three brought beautiful blue skies and temperatures that ranged from cool to pleasantly warm when the sun was able to peak through the scattered clouds. There is no photo gallery today as I played in each slot today. I was also unable to get a photo of the master scoresheet. The only real croquet info I have is the line-ups for first flight elimination play:

Round One - 4/5 Play-in Game
Steve Mossbrook vs Dylan Goodwin

Round Two - Semifinals
Peter Bach vs Gary Anderson
Ed Priest vs Mossbrook/Goodwin winner

First Flight Championship Game

Look for better information tomorrow. I'll have more time after play concludes to make sure I have results.

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2010 USCA Western Regionals (Day Two)

Ed Priest approaches hoop twoKIRKLAND, WASHINGTON -- Singles play started yesterday at the USCA Western Regionals in Kirkland under partly cloudy skies. There were clouds in the area, but the weather worked out as it stayed dry all day. Cool enough for two shirts most of the day.

DAY TWO PHOTO GALLERY

UNOFFICIAL STANDINGS (Scoresheet)

Championship Flight
Steve Scalpone 3-0
Jim Butts 3-0
Cameron Guernsey 2-1
Ron Hendry 1-2
Jim Herzog 0-3
Patrick Sweeney 0-3

First Flight
Ed Priest 3-1
Peter Bach 2-1
Dylan Goodwin 2-1
Gary Anderson 1-2
Steve Mossbrook 0-3