One of the WCF Highligts for 2024 was the GC World Championship held in June. Stephen Mulliner addresses the gallery on behalf of the WCF prior to the awards presentation. Photo by Kent Eanes.

WCF Management Committee Annual Report for 2024

January 8, 2025

As croquet continues to grow and evolve globally, the World Croquet Federation (WCF) reflects on a year filled with achievements, challenges, and forward-thinking initiatives. From expanding membership and hosting prestigious championships to implementing strategic plans and revitalizing Association Croquet (AC), 2024 showcased the dedication of the croquet community and its leaders. This annual report highlights the key milestones, innovations, and efforts that shaped the year, emphasizing the collective commitment to promoting croquet worldwide.

2023 CROQUET NETWORK POWER LIST

December 31, 2023

As part of our end-of-year traditions, Croquet Network is excited to present our 2023 Top 25 Croquet Power List as a standalone article on this New Year’s Eve. Congratulations to Dave Trimmer Mallets for topping our list for the year as the most popular keyword on Croquet Network. Trimmer Mallets finished #2 in 2022 just behind Matthew Essick, who slipped to #3 in this year. Overall, the list tells a story of the croquet year, with plenty of surprises.

New WCF President Nominations Deadline: October 31

September 11, 2023

The current World Croquet Federation president, Ian Burridge, will finish his four-year term at the end of this year. Burridge has indicated that he does not intend to stand for a second term, so the organization is now accepting nominations for a new president.

Burridge is New WCF President

December 30, 2019

Ian Burridge of Wales won the recent World Croquet Federation (WCF) election for the position of WCF President and will serve from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2023. Burridge received 42 votes over 18 votes for Australia’s Mike Cohn to win the election. The WCF reported that 60 votes were cast of out 62 possible votes.

Video: 2016 WCF Golf Croquet WTC Day 1

May 25, 2016

From Nick Cheyne's YouTube Channel -- "Random shots from different players on the 1st day of the GC champs 2016 at Surbion Croquet Club."

Ramsis Continues as WCF President

December 11, 2015

Amir Ramsis, the President of the Egyptian Croquet Federation and the current WCF President, was re-elected to serve as President from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019. Two candidates were nominated. Amir Ramsis, who was nominated by the Egyptian Croquet Federation, received 38 votes. Ian Burridge, who was nominated by the Welsh Croquet Association, received 19 votes.

Following the re-election of Ramsis as WCF President, he ceased to be a candidate for an elected position on the WCF Management Committee. In consequence, there were three candidates for three places on the MC. Accordingly, Luis de Gortazar, Mike Orgill and Samir Patel are deemed to be elected to serve on the MC from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019.

Source: http://www.worldcroquet.org.uk/index.php/latest-news/137-amir-ramsis-re-elected-as-wcf-president

Gabrielle Higgins is New WCF Treasurer

August 29, 2013

The WCF has announced that Gabrielle Higgins has been appointed as the new Treasurer with immediate effect in succession to Ian Burridge. Gabrielle is a London barrister, a member of the Hurlingham Club and Parson's Green Club and the current British Women's AC Champion.

Croquet Network #11 In Print - PDF Download For iPad

August 28, 2011

Croquet Network: Croquet Network #11

Croquet Network #11 featuring coverage of the 2011 Solomon Trophy, Jim Bast Profile, 20 tips for club building and Peelball

Morning Coffee: Solomon Picture Book Released

August 8, 2011

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Fans of the USA National Team have the opportunity to relive the 2011 Solomon Trophy win through an event picture book featuring the photos of Eileen Soo. You can view the book online, or even buy a copy (hardbound) to impress your friends. There are two versions, nearly identical but for size: (be patient; takes a while to load)

8x8 version: http://www.adoramapix.com/croquetj/book/solomon2011
10x10 version: http://www.adoramapix.com/croquetj/book/solomon2011-10x10

Solomon Trophy Update: US Leads 8-5

July 1, 2011

Great Britain drew first blood on the final day of the Solomon Trophy test. Ian Burridge defeated Jeff Soo +17, +15 to cut the U.S. lead to 8-5. Currently, Great Britain is leading in three of the five singles matches in progress.

US 8-5: BURRIDGE (GB) beat SOO (US) +17,+15

In Progress

BAST (US) vs LINES (GB) +25
MAUGHAM (GB) vs HUNEYCUTT (US) +13TP
ROTHMAN (US) vs MULLINER (GB) +13
LE MOIGNAN (GB) vs GRIMSLEY (US) +3
PATEL (GB) vs PATMORE (US) +7