The St Johns croquet team came to Hartfield, Virginia to play a challenge match with the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club. In all, 30 players competed in this two-day tournament. The first day was all American 6-Wicket and the second day was all Golf Croquet. Both days had two flight and were played in the Swiss format where winners play winners and losers play losers and all players played the same number of games.
Read MoreUSCA COVID-19 Update: April Event Cancellations
The following message went out to all USCA members today with more event cancellations noted:
We are all experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) with circumstances changing rapidly. The USCA is monitoring all safety and health decisions and guidelines made by the federal and state governments and will continue to make our decisions in advance so that everyone has time to revise their plans accordingly.
Read MoreUSCA Cancels 2020 Croquet Week
The USCA has issued the following letter from President Sara Low announcing the cancellation of the 2020 Croquet Week events due to the coronavirus:
Over the last few days we have received several inquiries as to the USCA’s response to COVID-19, and particularly now as this virus has been identified in Florida. The safety of USCA members, event participants and staff is and remains our highest priority. The USCA office and Management Committee are closely monitoring the World Health Organization, the Center for Disease Control, and local health agency websites and bulletins for updates and guidance.
Read More2020 International Friendship Cup Update
The Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club will host the 2020 Women’s International Friendship Cup October 20-25, 2020. The event will feature golf croquet play and top women croquet players from across the world are expected to participate. The Friendship Cup is open to women players of all ages and abilities.
Read More2020 Croquet News Volume 1 Now Available
The 2020 Volume 1 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News is now available for viewing. This edition features a tribute to Fred Jones and a feature on Leroy Nieman's "Brush with Croquet." In addition, the issue covers 2019 Seniors Masters and the USCA National American 6-Wicket Championship. Profiles include Sky Valley Croquet and legendary mallet maker Don Oakley.
Here's the complete line-up for the 2019 Volume 4 edition:
Courtside with Sara Low
The Clubhouse
Remembering Fred Jones
Who Am I?
Seniors Masters Championship
National American 6-Wicket Championship
Leroy Nieman's Brush with Croquet
Club Profile: Sky Valley Croquet Club
Member Profile: Don Oakley
Let’s Talk Tactics: Build a Break
GC America: Hoop Setup Responses
9W Roundup: Annual Committee Report
2019 Grand Prix Update
Events Calendar
New Membership
DIGITAL EDITION LINK: 2020 Volume 1 Digital Edition
Visit the USCA's magazine page (members only) for back issues of the Croquet News magazine:
http://www.croquetamerica.com/members/magazines/
2019 Croquet News Volume 4 Digital Edition
The 2019 Volume 4 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News is now available for viewing. The print version of this edition will be mailing the first week in December.
This edition celebrates Ben Rothman's WCF World GC Championship title with event coverage and an interview with Rothman. The issue also includes a Decade Retrospective photo collection that highlights some of the best moments from 2010-2019. In addition, there are profiles on Blake Fields and the Tega Cay Croquet Club along with 2019 GC Nationals coverage.
Read MoreUSCA RVP Nominations: FLA, Midwest and West
The USCA has announced three Regional Vice Presidential positions up for re-election.
Midwest Regional Vice President
Western Regional Vice President
Florida Regional Vice President
If you or someone you know would like to be considered for nomination to the position of USCA Regional Vice President in the Midwest, Western, or Florida Region, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Lucille Maresca at (561) 626-5156 or email maresca26@msn.com by November 18, 2019. The RVP elections will be held at the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
2019 Croquet News Volume 3 Digital Edition
The 2019 Volume 3 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News is now available for viewing. It works best on a tablet or desktop, but can also be viewed on a smartphone. This issue, available only as a digital version, brings the Croquet News back to a four-times per year quarterly publication.
Read More2019 Croquet News Volume 1 Digital Edition
We are pleased to present the 2019 Volume 1 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News through Issuu. Check it out online by clicking the cover to the right or by expanding the embedded version below. It works best on a tablet or desktop, but can also even be viewed on your smart phone. Print copies are already mailing and should reach members by next week.
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