The United States Croquet Association (USCA) has officially announced the launch of the first-ever Women’s A6W National Championship, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of competitive opportunities for women in American Rules croquet. The championship will take place February 19-22, 2026, at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Read MoreUSCA Announces 2026 Slate for Regional Vice President Elections
Each year, three of the USCA Regional Vice President positions come up for election. The USCA Nominating Committee nominates members for the Regional Vice President positions for terms of two years each beginning at the USCA Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the 2026 AGM, the following positions will be announced:
Read More2025 Croquet News Volume 4: Reg Rules in Florida
The Winter 2025 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News is here! This issue honors the life and legacy of former USCA President Damon Bidencope, who passed away in September shortly after completing his term in office. A passionate advocate and leader, Bidencope’s contributions to the sport are remembered in a special front-of-magazine tribute.
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Reg Bamford hoists the WCF AC World Champoinship Trophy for the sixth time.
Bamford Claims Sixth Title with Perfect KO Performance
South Africa’s Reg Bamford entered Sunday’s WCF Association Croquet World Championship final against England’s Mark Avery on an 11-game triple streak. After about 45 minutes of play in game one, that streak appeared to be in serious jeopardy as Avery had the first turn around and was well on his way to a triple win with peelee in the jawz of rover as he approached 3B with precision with a standard hoop shot. The ball stuck and that turn ended with just four hoops to go for potential 1-0 lead.
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Reg Bamford (ZAF) on the way to a seventh appearance in a WCF AC World finals match
2025 AC Worlds Final Set: Avery vs Bamford
Croquet fans around the world were treated to another thrilling day of championship play at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday as England’s Mark Avery rallied from two games down to defeat world No. 1 Robert Fletcher (AUS) 3–2 in a dramatic semifinal. On the opposite side of the draw, Reg Bamford (ZAF) advanced in three straight over Logan McCorkindale (NZL) to secure his place in Sunday’s 2025 WCF AC World Championship final.
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Australia’s Robert Fletcher looks to finish a triple against James Death (ENG)
Four Players Left Standing for the 2025 AC Worlds
It was another intense day of croquet as nine players took to the lawns with dreams of advancing one more round at the 2025 AC World Championship at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. By the end of the day, only four players would remain in the Championship event.
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Ben Rothman in play on court 11 in the morning against Robert Fulford
2025 AC World Championship Down to Nine Players in Florida
Day Two of the AC Worlds Championship Knockout saw intense action on four courts at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. With the Mark Avery (ENG) versus Andrew Johnston (IRL), pegged down, the field is now at nine players. That match is expected to start shortly after 8:00 a.m. eastern time this morning with Avery up 2-1.
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Spain’s Jose Riva in Round One
2025 AC Worlds Heat Up In Florida with Knockout Action
The 2025 WCF Association Croquet World Championship moved into the knockout phase today with 32 players battling in the main event at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event has offered challenging court conditions with fast lawns and Quadways providing peel rejections and the odd stuffed hoop to offer a lot of interactive play.
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Remembering Damon Bidencope: Celebration of Life Livestream
The American croquet community mourns the passing of Immediate Past President Damon Bidencope, who passed away on September 13, 2025. Damon’s leadership, vision, and unwavering passion for the sport left an indelible mark on both the USCA and the global croquet community.
Read More2025 WCF Association Croquet World Championship Program Now Available
The United States Croquet Association (USCA) is proud to announce the release of the official digital edition of the 2025 WCF Association Croquet World Championship Program, now available to read online. The program celebrates the world’s top Association Croquet players as they converge at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, from October 14 to 26, 2025, for one of the sport’s most prestigious international events.
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