Well, the year has certainly flown by as all of the sudden we are on the cusp of the USCA Nine-Wicket National Championship. The event will be hosted in Kansas City (Shawnee Mission to be specific) and I'm locked and loaded and looking forward to participating in and witnessing this event. I could hardly pass on it since I live right here in the metro.

The tournament spans October 3-5 with nine-wicket singles and doubles events in addition to a singles "cutthroat" event for mid-level players. The host organization is the Missouri Croquet Association.

Details for the event are as follows:

 

FRIDAY (one event only) 

 

Championship Singles (1 vs. 1, each person plays two balls)  

*Open to all skill levels, but be prepared to play against high level players

*Standard USCA Nine Wicket Rules with options 1, 1A, 2, 3, 7, 9 & 10

 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY (two events)

 

Championship Doubles (2 vs. 2, each person plays one ball) 

*Open to all skill levels, but be prepared to play against high level teams

*Standard USCA Nine Wicket Rules with options 1, 1A, 2, 3, 7, 9 & 10 

or

Cutthroat Singles (6 players per game, each plays one ball)

*Recommended for those with USCA handicap 9 & higher or no handicap

*USCA Nine Wicket Rules w/ options 2 & 3, with no carry-over deadness

To enter, call the USCA and provide entry and credit card information, or
send written entry information with a check to:

Linda Berry, Tourn. Serv. Coord. USCA
700 Florida Mango Rd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-478-0760 ext. 204
tournamentusca@aol.com

You can also get more info at the USCA website -- www.croquetamerica.com.

See you in Shawnee!

Sincerely,
Dylan Goodwin
Publisher, Croquet Network