The United States Croquet Association will stage its first women’s-only national championships in February 2026, introducing dedicated Association Croquet and A6W titles in a landmark step for competitive opportunities in the sport.

The 2026 European Golf Croquet Club League will introduce an expanded competitive structure designed to increase participation while creating a clearer pathway for clubs of varying standards across the continent.

Happy New Year to all of the Malletheads out there! Today, we take a look back at the top tags and pages viewed on Croquet Network during 2025 to create our “Annual Power List.” Supported by the overall player growth shown in last week’s “Is Croquet Really Growing?” article, Croquet Network continues to set new records in traffic and engagement and listed below are the top players, people, clubs, organizations and manufacturers that drove the site to new heights.

The World Croquet Federation has announced the induction of Debbie Lines into the WCF Hall of Fame, recognizing a career that has shaped the modern era of international croquet both on and off the lawn.