Visit the storeWell the MC isn't quite back on track yet, but we'll press on. Pour a cup and enjoy this week's rundown of the world croquet news--
WOMEN'S GC WORLDS: New Zealand's Daily Post has an early preview on next month's WCF Women's World Golf Croquet Championship. Full of quotes from Jenny Clarke--
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/quake-residents-chance-to-play-in-worlds/1129326/
Donna Stark recently posted on the Nottingham List indicating that the Meadowood Croquet Lawns will be officially dedicated in Jerry Stark’s honor next Wednesday, October 27th with a plaque of Jerry’s likeness installed court side. (Caring Bridge Journal Link)
"I understand the plaque is beautiful! It has been delivered to Meadowood and will be mounted on a boulder set into the stone wall that runs the length of the croquet courts."
Hisham Abouesbaa of Egypt won the first 0ver 50's GC World Champion when he beat England's Stephen Mulliner 7-3, 6-7, 7-6, 5-7, 7-4.
In case you missed it in the forum, the line-ups for the U.S. Selection 8's were posted earlier this week. The association event is scheduled for October 28-31 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Federation of European Croquet recently launched their new website. The federation has 20 member countries.
Danny Huneycutt announced on the Nottingham List that the 2011 USCA Association Croquet National Championship will be held April 10 – 16 (Sunday-Saturday) at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. More from Danny:
Some players outside North America have incorrectly been under the impression that you must be a member of the USCA to participate. The USCA Association Croquet National Championship is to North America what the British Open is to Great Britain. Singles and Doubles will be played throughout the week.
Ben's Been Busy | Ben Rothman has recently added quite a few posts to his croquet blog. The big news is that he has new croquet schools announced for January and February at Mission Hills. Check out additional details here. He also has good guide to attacking, a rundown on the two quadruples he performed at Selection Eights and some awesome croquet vs pop culture mashups.
Selection Eight Full Standings / The Third Eight was unavailable until late last week. Here is the list of standings for all four groups from the Croquet World Forum:
FIRST EIGHT FINAL STANDINGS
Place/Player/Record
1. Ben Rothman (10-4)
2. Danny Huneycutt (9-5)
3. Doug Grimsley (8-6)
4. Rich Lamm (7-7)
5. Jerry Stark (6-8)
5. Brian Cumming (6-8)
7. Jim Bast (5-9)
7. Paul Billings (5-9)
SECOND EIGHT FINAL STANDINGS
1. Rick Wilhoite (12-2)
2. Stuart Lawrence (8-6)
3. Bob Kroeger (7-7)
3. John Osborn (7-7)
3. Brit Ruby (7-7)
6. Charles Gillmartin (5-9)
6. Peter Just (5-9)
6. Johnny Mitchell (5-9)
THIRD EIGHT FINAL STANDINGS
1. Paul Emmett (11-2)
2. George Cochran (10-3)
2. Leo Nikora (10-3)
4. Rich Curtis (6-7)
5. Louis Nel (4-10)
5. Steve Scalpone (4-9)
7. Dave Theiste (2-11)
Jim Houser withdrew (2-5)
FOURTH EIGHT FINAL STANDINGS
1. Jon Essick (11-3)
2. Mike Gibbons (10-4)
3. Tony Reaves (9-5)
4. David McCoy (7-7)
4. Ken Shipley (7-7)
6. Jane Beharriell (6-8)
6. Robert Coleman (6-8)
8. Stephanie Paduano (0-14)