Recently, to take its croquet program to the next level and broaden its appeal, the Bald Head Island Club (BHIC) announced an expanded commitment from world-class Croquet Director/Instructor Jeff Soo and Croquet Instructor Eileen Soo. At the same time, the club eased its strict dress code of all-white attire, creating a more relaxed environment for novice players.
Read MoreSolomon Trophy Pro-Am
What is it: a half-day tournament in which "amateurs" play alternate stroke doubles partnered with "pro" members of the USA and GB Solomon Trophy teams. The alternate stroke format gives you a first-hand look at how world-class players think and play, making this fun and low-key competition a unique opportunity to learn directly from some of the best players in the world.
2012 Solomon Preview: Keith Aiton Interview
To follow-up on our prep for the rapidly approaching Solomon Trophy test (October 10-13, Bald Head Island, North Carolina), today we have an interview with British team captain Keith Aiton. He has been a member of several MacRobertson Shield teams for Great Britain and captained the team during their dramatic win in 2010. More info on this year's Solomon is available on the Bald Head Island website. Let's get to the action:
Now that the US team has posted a couple wins in the series, is the Solomon now becoming a true rivalry?
Morning Coffee: Overdrive + 2012 Solomon
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
November Croquet Links:
North American Clubs
Bald Head Island -- A North Carolina club that I think serves as an interesting example with posted play schedules and details on organizing events at the club.
Oakland Croquet Club -- The Oakland Croquet Club plays on one of three lawn bowling greens located at Lake Merritt's Lakeside Park on Bellevue Avenue in Oakland, CA.
Boston Croquet Club -- Boston club based in Milton Massachusetts. Shares lawns with the local lawn Bowling Club and is able to set up two near full size courts.
Associations
Croquet Australia -- With the Womens Golf Croquet Championship occuring in Cairnlea, it was time to get a link to this association site. Very informative site.
Croquet Canada -- Association for croquet in Canada.
International
Oxford Croquet -- Deep, deep croquet website focused toward instruction on the association game. Essential reading for all aspiring croquet players.
Hurlingham Club -- U.K. based club that is one of two recently named hosts for the 2011 WCF Golf Croquet Championship.
Surbiton Croquet Club -- Surbiton is the other U.K. club that will be hosting the 2011 WCF Golf Croquet Championship.
All links above will now appear in the Croquet Links section on the navigation bar at the top of the site. Any links back are greatly appreciated.