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.
Read MoreCroquet 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreDay 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe World Croquet Federation (WCF) Management Committee has announced the appointment of Rosemary Landrebe of Australia as the organization’s next Secretary-General. Landrebe will officially begin her term as Deputy Secretary-General on September 1, 2025, and is slated to assume the full Secretary-General role on January 1, 2026, following the planned retirement of current Secretary-General Debbie Lines at the end of this year.
Read MoreThe World Croquet Federation (WCF) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 class of its prestigious Hall of Fame. Submissions will be accepted through September 30, 2025, offering Member countries and individuals the opportunity to recognize those who have left a lasting impact on the sport.
Read MoreThe road to the 2025 WCF Association Croquet World Championship will pass through West Palm Beach this October, as registration officially opens for the AC World Championship Qualifier. Scheduled for October 14-16 at the National Croquet Center (NCC), the event will determine at least four coveted spots in the global championship field.
Read MoreThe World Croquet Federation (WCF) has officially opened the recruitment process for a new Secretary-General. The position will become available on September 1, 2025, allowing for a planned four-month handover period before current Secretary-General Debbie Lines retires at the end of the year.
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