For players planning on participating in any USCA Regional or USCA National Championship in any of the four major forms of croquet in the US this year, there is a prequalification process for the allocation of places in the USCA National Championships. It can be found in Article IV of the Standing Orders that are available in the Members Only section, under forms on the web / membership platform.
Read More2015 USCA Croquet News, 2015 Volume 3 Web Edition
The 2015 Volume 3 issue of the Croquet News mailed in December and should be arriving in mailboxes soon. The web edition is also now available to USCA members on the magazine page. A few of the highlights include:
FROM THE AMERICAN RULES NATIONALS COVERAGE
Danny Huneycutt partnered with Randy Cardo to win the doubles title, and then bested Brian Cumming in an entertaining three-game match for the singles title. It was Cardo’s first national title and a notably quick rise to the top ...
FROM KC'S ONE-COURT MODEL
On September 1, 2007, the KCCC became an official USCA club with eight members. Most had been playing six wicket croquet for years and wanted a place to practice and compete locally. With Griffith’s “open night” approach, membership eventually reached 20 full USCA members ...
In addition, you will find coverage on:
In addition, you will find coverage on:
- 2015 USCA Selection Eights
- 2015 USCA Seniors Masters
- Member Profile: Donna Dixon
- Club Profile: Sonoma Croquet Club
- 9 Wicket Nationals
- Western Regional
- Northeast / Mid-Atlantic Regional
- On Tactics: Two for One
- Player's Tip: Performance Thinking
ABOUT THE PDF EDITION: All website and e-mail links should be live in the PDF. If you see an interesting reference, you can click through to dig deeper or reach a contact right away. On computers, the PDF version is best viewed as "two-up" and "show cover page" if you want to see the full spreads (on your Adobe Reader top menu: View/Page Display). The PDF should also be viewable on most tablets.
Morning Coffee: Mallets on Display
Visit the storeInteresting new stuff on the Morning Coffee beat this week -- a mallet showcase and a slew of new stories from the USCA Nine-wicket site highlight the action. Hopefully, you also caught the new Croquet Poll on the wearing of whites. Pour a cup and enjoy this week's rundown of the world croquet news--
MALLET SHOW SET FOR NATIONALS: Mallet makers are invited to show off their gear during the upcoming United States Croquet Association (USCA) American Rules National tournament held at the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA, November 6-12, 2011. The Mallet Showcase will take place on Thursday, November 10. Exact time to be announced.
Morning Coffee: Buzz for Women's GC Worlds
Visit the storeWell the MC isn't quite back on track yet, but we'll press on. Pour a cup and enjoy this week's rundown of the world croquet news--
WOMEN'S GC WORLDS: New Zealand's Daily Post has an early preview on next month's WCF Women's World Golf Croquet Championship. Full of quotes from Jenny Clarke--
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/quake-residents-chance-to-play-in-worlds/1129326/
Rothman Wins U.S. Nationals
Ben Rothman won the U.S. singles title with a 2-0 win over David Maloof over the weekend. Rothman and Brian Cumming also took the doubles championship by defeating Maloof and Paul Scott in the finals.
Full photo gallery by Johnny Mitchell:
http://www.mitchellphotos.net/10nationals.htm
FINAL STANDINGS
National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
October 3-9, 2010
Championship Flight Singles
1. Ben Rothman
2. David Maloof
3. Paul Scott
Derek Wassink
5. Bill Martin
Doug Grimsley
7. Rich Curtis
Danny Huneycutt
9. Brian Cumming
Peter Just
John Young III
Rick Sheely
13. David Bent
Fred Jones
Jackie Jones
Johnny Osborn
17. Ben Morehead
Tommy Harrington
Johnny Mitchell
Steve Summer
21. Steve Scalpone
David McCoy
Britt Ruby
Ted Quimby
Dick Brackett
26. Donna Dixon
27. Michael Todorovich
First Flight Singles
1. Peter Bach
2. Justin Berbig
3. Jane Beharriell
4. Francsi Palasieski
5. Danna Huneycutt
Marc Campbell
7. Bill Taft
Guy Brown
9. Dave Cohen
Betty Whitlow
Geoffrey Mattison
Sandy Walsh
13. David Collie
Bob Roth
Betty Crisler
16. Carla Rueck
Championship Doubles
1. Ben Rothman – Brian Cumming
2. Paul Scott – David Maloof
3. David Bent – Derek Wassink
4. Rich Curtis – Doug Grimsley
5. Johnny Osborn – Ted Quimby
Danny Huneycutt – Steve Summer
7. Peter Just – Bill Martin
Jackie Jones – Fred Jones
9. Dick Brackett – Ben Morehead
10. Britt Ruby – Rick Sheely
Steve Scalpone – Tommy Harington
12. Johnny Mitchell – John Young III
David McCoy – Michael Todorovich
First Flight Doubles
1. Bill Taft – Peter Bach
2. Donna Dixon – Justin Berbig
3. Bob Roth – Marc Campbell
4. David Collie – Jane Beharriell
5. Sandy Walsh – Betty Whitlow
Danna Huneycutt – Rhonda Summer
7. Dave Cohen – Francis Palasieski
8. Geoffrey Mattison – Betty Crisler
Croquet Video: Rothman Doubles Run
Video of Ben Rothman running a break during the 2009 USCA doubles final.
Read MoreCroquet Network Magazine (December Issue Available)
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The December issue of Croquet Network Magazine is now available as true digital magazine through YUDU (no huge PDF download). All you need to do is subscribe to our free e-newsletter to gain access via password.
Again, there is no charge for subscribing. This month's issue is 25-pages and is packed with the following features:
- USCA National Championship coverage
- Danny Huneycutt Profile
- Editorial on Golf croquet
- Tactical Article by Ben Rothman
- Listing of popular croquet websites
- Upcoming tournaments calendar
- Relevant advertisements from croquet manufacturers
- Active links in the magazine can take you directly to external websites or specific articles in the magazine
- True digital magazine format through YUDU so you don't have to download a large PDF
If you love croquet, you can support this project simply by subscribing to the list. Just follow the steps below.
FREE ONLINE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
STEP ONE
To subscribe to the FREE monthly online Croquet Network Magazine (PDF), enter your e-mail and name in the form to the right. You will be sent offsite for a password that will get you into the digital magazine. Remember this password andClick the "Return to Website" to go to the magazine.
STEP TWO
The link will take you to the digital magazine via a YUDU page. You will need to enter the password on the first page.Next, you will be taken to a page that shows a cover of the current magazine. Click on the magazine to enter. You may be asked to enter the password one more time, but you should be logged in going forward.
STEP THREE
You can go ahead an enjoy the magazine right away, but later, you'll want to check your e-mail as you should receive an e-mail asking you to verify that you want to be subscribed to the e-newsletter. The newsletter is key in that it provides the password and link for each upcoming issue along with highlights from the website. Occasionally, this e-mail may go into your spam or junk mail folder. If you haven't received a verification check there or if you have any problems, contact me at goodwinworldmedia@gmail.com
NOTE
The current password is valid for all of the current year issues.
Croquet News Clips: Paul Scott Takes U.S. Championship
U.S. Champion Paul Scott in action / photo by Eric SawyerThree-Time Champions
The 2009 U.S. National Championship held at the Mission Hills Club in Rancho Mirage, CA concluded over the weekend. Paul Scott won the U.S. singles championship title over Danny Huneycutt to claim his third championship. Other three time winners include Archie Peck, Jeff Soo, Reid Fleming and John Osborn
In championship doubles, former USCA president Rich Curtis and Doug Grimsley took the doubles title over Rich Lamm and Ben Rothman. Following the theme it was the third national doubles title for Curtis and Grimsley.
Full game notes for both championship games were posted by Britt Ruby in the Croquet World Forum as well as all kinds of other interesting tidbits by Jeff Soo. Placings for all flights follow:
Championship Singles
1. Paul Scott
2. Danny Huneycutt
3. Ben Rothman
Championship Doubles
1. Rich Curtis & Doug Grimsley
2. Rich Lamm & Ben Rothman
3. Ben Morehead & Johnny Mitchell
3. Danny Huneycutt & John Osborn
First Flight Singles
1. Micah Beck
2. Rich Schiller
3. Marty Ormsby
First Flight Doubles
1. Micah Beck & Justin Berbig
2. Rich Schiller & Jake Johnson
3. Donna Dixon & Marty Ormsby
3. Soup Campbell & Bob Roth
Second Flight Singles
1. Justin Berbig
2. Eric Sawyer
3. Danna Huneycutt
3. Karen Comeau
Second Flight Doubles
1. Karen Comeau & Toni Kemp
2. Jean Engebretson & Danna Huneycutt
Plate
1. Patrick Sweeney
2. Frank Thompson
3. Sheri Foroughi
3. Steve Johnston
Croquet News Clips: USCA Nationals Update + WCF Golf Worlds 2011
2011 WCF World Golf Croquet Championship | The ninth Golf Croquet World Championship will be held in th UK from July 18-24, 2011. The Hurlingham Club, supported by the Surbiton Croquet Club will provide the courts for the event which will feature sixty four players battling it out for the world title.
Patricia Duke-Cox, Chairman of the Croquet Association, said: “We are delighted to be hosting this event in the UK once again. We are also pleased that two clubs who have not previously hosted this event will be doing so. Hurlingham is very supportive of major croquet events and has hosted many world class events in the past, as has Surbiton. We look forward to welcoming overseas players to these clubs in 2011”
Ahmed Nasr won the last championship back in 2008 in Cape Town, RSA with a victory over Reg Bamford of South Africa.
The press release indicates that the event is held "on average" every two years. That brings up a point about the unpredictable world championship schedule. I suppose it is a sympton of travel costs for amateur players, but it would seem like a good idea to establish a predictable pattern.
Block Play Concludes | The USCA National Championship at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, California keeps rolling on as block play concluding yesterday. You can follow the progress on the Croquet World forum. Overall, 54 players are competing in singles play with 30 players in the championship flight. Here are the winner's bracket matchups for the championship flight:
J. Soo vs. Ruby
Osborn vs. Mitchell
Scott vs. Houser
Scalpone vs. Cochran
Grimsley vs. Van Tassell
Morehead vs. Huneycutt
Bennett vs. Lamm
Butts vs. Rothman
Upcoming Tournaments / November-December 2009
November 2009
Oct 29-Nov 1 / West Indies Croquet Championship / St. Croix, VI
Les Kelley - lkelley@nnldlaw.com (340.773.9363)
Oct 30-Nov 1 / SCCC Fall Invitational (Singles Only) / Venice, FL
Jackie Jones - crokpeople@aol.com (941.484.3206)
Nov 04–08 / Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club 13th Croquet Invitational / Boca Raton, FL
Norma Truman, TM - (561-368-9291) tntboca@aol.com
Nov 08–14 / USCA National Championships / Rancho Mirage, CA
Erica Sherman - (561-478-0760) tournamentusca@aol.com
Nov 17–21 / USCA Seniors & Masters Championship / West Palm Beach, FL
Erica Sherman - (561-478-0760) tournamentusca@aol.com
Nov 21–28 / WCF Womens Golf Croquet World Championship / Cairnlea, Victoria, Australia
Nov 30-Dec 02 / USCA National Golf Championship / West Palm Beach, FL
Erica Sherman - (561-478-0760) tournamentusca@aol.com
December 2009
Dec 03–06 / USCA Florida Regional Championship / West Palm Beach, FL
Erica Sherman - (561-478-0760) tournamentusca@aol.com
Dec 03 / USCA vs CA President's Match / Rancho Mirage, CA
Dec 04–07 / WCF Solomon Trophy / Rancho Mirage, CA
Rich Lamm - (415-928-5525) richlamm@comcast.com
Dec 04–06 / SCCC Doubles Invitational / Venice, FL
Jackie Jones - (941-484-3206 or 941-416-1009) crokpeople@aol.com
Dec 08-12 / 2009 US Open / Rancho Mirage, CA
Stan Patmor - (602-955-1547 or 866-252-2135) patmor@fastq.com