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2026 Croquet News Volume 3: National Croquet Day in America

August 27, 2026

The Fall 2026 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News is here! This issue celebrates National Croquet Day, as clubs across the country embraced an America 250 theme while showcasing croquet in their local communities.

Also featured is The Making of a Livestream, a behind-the-scenes look at the USCA YouTube team and the people, equipment and preparation that go into bringing tournament action live to viewers. The issue also offers coverage of 9-Wicket Nationals as the event explored new territory for a first-time visit to Kentucky, along with coverage of the USCA Collegiate Nationals and Southeast American Six Wicket Regional.

As always, you’ll find expert instruction and insight, including Jeff Soo’s American Six Wicket tactics column on rover basics and Cheryl Bromley’s GC America column covering the Women’s Nationals Qualifier. Dive into the Summer edition and be sure to share it with fellow croquet players and fans of the game!

FEATURES

16 | National Croquet Day: On a Mission
24 | The Making of a Livestream
28 | 2026 USCA Collegiate Nationals
30 | 9W Nationals in Kentucky
34 | 2026 USCA Southeast A6 Regional
38 | A6W Tactics: Rover Basics
40 | GC America: Women's Nationals Qualifier

DEPARTMENTS

03 | Courtside
06 | The Clubhouse
10 | Inbox
37 | New Members/Clubs
39 | Grand Prix Updates
42 | Event Results
46 | Events Calendar

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