A treasured spring tradition returns as St. John’s College and the U.S. Naval Academy prepare to face off in the 41st Annapolis Cup, presented by PNC, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. First held in 1983, the annual croquet match has become a spring fixture in Annapolis. According to campus lore, the rivalry began in 1982 when a St. John’s freshman suggested croquet as a sport the Midshipmen might not dominate.
Read More9W Croquet Beginner Video: Set the Pioneer
Croquet Network is excited to release a new short-format instructional video designed especially for beginning players of nine-wicket croquet. In this video, we break down a real-life game scenario that showcases the opportunity and importance of setting a pioneer.
Read MoreUSCA Announces 2025 National Championship Dates
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.
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Croquet Shot Clock Experiment
A few weeks ago, I had my first opportunity to be a part of a croquet match that utilized an actual shot clock. We were holding a best-of-two semifinal for the Kansas City Croquet Club Club Singles Championship with the format being nine-wicket croquet played according to MCA Advanced Nine-Wicket Croquet Rules with handicaps.
Read MorePowell Gardens Invites You to Rosé & Croquet Garden Party
Don your finest garden attire and hat for the Rosé & Croquet Garden Party! Powell Gardens invites croquet enthusiasts, art appreciators, and whimsy-loving garden goers to Rosé & Croquet Garden on May 20, 2023 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.). The event, supporting Powell Gardens’ spring exhibition Painted Garden, includes brunch bites and croquet nestled in a picturesque Midwestern landscape.
Read More2023 Annapolis Cup Set for April 15
The Annapolis Cup rivalry between the Johnnies of St. John's College and the midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy, is set to return on April 15, 2023. The nine-wicket test began in 1982 but was forced to take a two-year hiatus in 2020 and 2021. Last year the Naval Academy hosted got the win to end a five-year win streak for the Johnnies.
Read MoreChesapeake Bay Offers Full Slate of One-day Events
The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club is hosting four "one-day" tournaments in May that will cover all four codes of croquet — Association, Nine Wicket, US Rules and Golf Croquet. The events will all be held at the club in Hartfield, Virginia.
Read More2020 Annapolis Cup Cancelled
It is with disappointment that St. John’s College must announce the cancellation of the 2020 Annapolis Cup. Due to both CDC and Maryland Department of Health guidelines for crowds, it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of our community to cancel the event.
Read MoreGriffith Scores 2017 USCA 9W Title
The 2017 USCA 9 Wicket Nationals played out in a beautiful setting along the Missouri River at English Landing Park in Parkville, Missouri, in hot for September conditions on extremely challenging turf. It was estimated that 16 players participated in doubles and singles in Championship and First Flight over September 22-24, 2017.
Read MoreSunday Challenge for MacRobertson Fans
As we move into Round Three with the US team looking to play spoiler versus Australia, and New Zealand and England hoping to run up the score on each other, it seems like a good day to throw down a little history challenge for our readers. Can you identify the current MacRob player that appeared in the Croquet Network photo gallery for the 2008 USCA National Championship? The player is not captioned, so best of luck:
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Please post your answer in the comments to be recognized as a true MacRob diehard fan.