After three days of play, the PFC Mallets Golf Croquet World Team Championship has concluded the block phase with Australia and the USA topping their respective blocks with 3-0 records. The event is being held at the Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre in St. Leonards, Tasmania, and will now see Australia square off against Egypt in one semifinal, while Team USA will face New Zealand.
Croquet England has announced a call for applications for an Interim Chief Executive Officer. The appointment comes on the heels of the organization’s recent transformation from an unincorporated association to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2023, and its successful first year of operations as a CIO in 2024.
The Croquet Association of Ireland (CAI) has unveiled its selections for a series of international croquet events in 2025, highlighting a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars. The announcements were made by the CAI Selection Committee, underscoring the nation's rich tradition in croquet — a sport with deep historical roots in Ireland dating back to the 1830s.
The world’s top young golf croquet players will converge at the Sarasota County Croquet Club from April 14-18, 2025, for the Under 21 Golf Croquet World Championship. This prestigious international tournament, sanctioned by the World Croquet Federation (WCF), will feature 28 competitors from across the globe. With the recent replacement update, the field now includes six U.S. players.
Recorded at the recent US Open GC event held at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, 360-degree croquet matches are available for viewing courtesy of the North Toronto Croquet Club YouTube Channel. Above is a the block match between eventual finalists Robert Fletcher and Mal Fletcher.
The WCF PFC Mallets GC World Team Championship: The Openshaw Shield is set for February 17-23, 2025, at the Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre in St. Leonards, Tasmania. This marks the fourth occurrence of this prestigious competition. Eight teams, each comprising four players, will compete for the coveted Openshaw Shield on eight full-sized courts at the picturesque Tasmanian venue.
The United States Croquet Association (USCA) has officially announced the nominations for three Regional Vice President (RVP) positions, which are up for election at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Each position carries a two-year term and plays a vital role in representing and supporting croquet activities within their respective regions.
The United States Croquet Association (USCA) has officially announced the dates and locations for its four premier national championships in 2025. These highly anticipated events will feature top players from across the country competing in singles and doubles formats.
North Toronto Croquet Club (NT), originally established in 1912 as a lawn bowling club, transitioned to croquet 20 years ago and has experienced significant growth in recent years. While the club had a modest membership for its first 15 years as a croquet club the past five years have marked a transformative period. As of the 2024 season, the club had 67 total members, making NT the second-largest croquet club in Canada.
After a decisive 14-7 victory in the 2023 Solomon Trophy at the Sarasota County Croquet Club, Team USA is gearing up for another high-stakes challenge. Croquet England has announced plans to assemble a formidable Great Britain team to reclaim the trophy. Team USA is determined to retain its title and build momentum for the next edition of the MacRobertson Shield.
Croquet fans worldwide can experience the thrill of the 2025 US Open Golf Croquet (GC) Championship from the comfort of their homes. The United States Croquet Association (USCA) has announced live-streaming coverage of this prestigious event on Friday, January 10, and Saturday, January 11.
2025
02/17-23 | GC WTC Tier 1 (AUS)
04/14-18 | U21 GC Worlds (USA)
07/28-31 | Carter Cup (IRL)
08/07-10 | Solomon Trophy (GBR)
OCT | AC Worlds (USA)
The Spring 2025 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News is here! This issue highlights the inaugural U.S. Open GC tournament where Australia’s Robert Fletcher claimed victory. Inside, you'll also find the Annual USCA Club Directory and in-depth coverage of key events, including the GC Club Teams Championship, GC Seniors Masters, and American Six Wicket Seniors Masters.