Visit the storeAfter a hard-working weekend at the USCA's Nine-wicket Nationals in September, I had to take a little time off. We're back on the croquet beat now though and here are some recent news highlights:

CROQUET NETWORK OVERDRIVE: Readers and users of the forum may have noticed a recent upgrade. The link at the top of the page is now driving you to the Croquet Network Overdrive website. Huh? Why the second website? CNM Overdrive has a much more dynamic forum than can be provided here at Croquet Network. You get control of fonts, live linking and even photos. But that's not all, you also get the ability to post in an events (tournaments) section in addition to being able to upload photos and video. There's a catch though -- the site is for magazine and/or e-newsletter subcribers only. Interested? Check it out Croquet Network Overdrive at --
http://croquet.ning.com

WCF ELECTIONS IN DECEMBER: Three members of the WCF Management Committee will retire by rotation this December and an election will be held for those positions. Also required is an election for the role of President. Nominations are invited from Member associations for these positions by October 22, 2011. More information is available in the forum--
http://croquet.ning.com/forum/topics/wcf-asks-for-nominations

AUSTRALIAN EIGHTS: Robert Fletcher made history when he became the first player to go undefeated in the ACA's first eight. Full results in the forum--
http://croquet.ning.com/forum/topics/now-it-s-official-fletcher-wins

2012 SOLOMON: The 2012 Solomon Trophy test is set for October 8-13, Bald Head Island, North Carolina. More details--
http://croquet.ning.com/forum/topics/2012-solomon-trophy-set-for-north-carolina

NYCC OSBORN CUP: Chris Patmore took the New York Croquet Club Osborn Cup title and you can view full results here. Or check out the photo gallery--
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29148507@N06/sets/72157627644470165/with/6190411936/