Brian Cumming in play on day two in the First Eight
The 2023 USCA Selection Eights moved through Day Two yesterday and with eight of 14 games in the books for the Second and Third Eights. In the First Eight, Stephen Morgan is at the top of the standings with a 4-2 record, but Brian Cumming, Doug Grimsley and Randy Cardo are close behind at 4-3. Rich Lamm is a scratch, so that seems to be impacting the number of games played for the group.
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The 2023 edition of the USCA Selection Eights kicked off yesterday with three groups. It’s definitely a smaller overall group than expected, with five groups of eight being more of the standard. I suspect the recent AC Worlds and next year’s GC Worlds set for October in the U.S. are having an impact. Top players might be looking to shift more playing time and travel budget to GC to prepare for next fall.
Read MoreThe USCA has announced a new American Rules Six Wicket School to be held at Sarasota County Croquet Club from December 12-14, 2023, offering croquet players a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and strategy.
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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 MoreThe USCA has announced the following information for golf croquet selection with several world events on deck for 2024 and 2025. The WCF has three GC world championships scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025, two of which are slated to be held in the U.S.
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Robert Fulford in play during the 2023 AC World Championship semifinals at Hurlingham. Photo by Andrew Moss.
In July, croquet players and fans across the world were treated to a captivating WCF Association Croquet World Championship held at Hurlingham and nearby clubs in England. Thanks to daily live streaming, fans were able to watch as England’s Robert Fulford won an unprecedented sixth WCF AC World title in a dramatic final against American Matthew Essick that went to a fifth game.
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The Country Club of Jackson is delighted to extend a warm invitation to all croquet players for the highly anticipated 2023 Country Club of Jackson Croquet Invitational. The format is American Six-Wicket (US Rules) and the USCA-sanctioned event is set to take place from October 19-22, 2023 and promises a thrilling and innovative experience for participants and spectators alike.
Read MoreThe United States Croquet Association (USCA) has announced the start of the 2023 USCA Annual Award Nominations process. This annual tradition invites members to nominate individuals and clubs that have demonstrated excellence throughout the year. The prestigious awards honor outstanding contributions, dedication and accomplishments in croquet for 2023.
Read MoreThe 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.
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After entering in the inaugural Buffalo Croquet Club 6-Wicket Invitational in 2016 as a rookie Second Flighter, Paul Neubecker has risen up the national ranks and is now the hometown champion, defeating Hall of Famer Rich Curtis in the finals.
In his final year of being a part-time Buffalo resident, before fully transplanting to the Big Apple, Paul Neubecker has won his hometown championship. It was a fitting victory for the young player who first learned how to play croquet on these courts in Delaware Park.
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