Competitive Croquet Returns to Buffalo
Some of the country’s top players will be in the Queen City, including returning champion John H. Young III, of Bermuda, whose grandfather helped invent this American version of croquet; Chris Patmore, who originally rose through the croquet ranks of Britain; and Rich Curtis, the former president of the U.S. Croquet Association.
For the first time, play begins on Thursday night under the lights. The four-day event is free and open to the public to spectate.
What:
Buffalo Croquet Club 3rd Annual 6-Wicket Invitational
When:
Thursday, Aug. 9 (7 p.m. – 10 p.m.) Under the lights!
Friday, Aug. 10 (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 11 (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 12 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where:
Delaware Park croquet courts, beside Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, 84 Parkside Ave., near the Scajaquada Expressway, Route 198.
Cost:
Free for public to spectate
Contact:
Ryan Thompson, (716) 697-4111, thompson77@gmail.com