Croquet England, the national governing body for the sport of croquet in England, is making history with the announcement of its first-ever paid Chief Executive Officer role. This key appointment marks a transformative step for the organization, which for over a century has been led by volunteers. The incoming CEO will play a pivotal role in implementing Croquet England’s new strategy focused on growth, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Read MoreEngland vs USA Golf Croquet Test Match Rosters
As excitement builds for the 2025 Solomon Trophy, Croquet England has announced the roster for a key precursor event: a Golf Croquet Test Match between England and the United States, set for August 5-6 at Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club in Devon.
Read MoreGreat Britain Roster Unveiled for 2025 Solomon Trophy Showdown
Croquet England has officially announced the Great Britain team that will challenge the United States in the upcoming 2025 Solomon Trophy. The prestigious Association Croquet event is set to take place from August 7-10, 2025, on home turf at the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club in Devon.
Read MoreCroquet England Announces New Trustee Election Structure for 2025
Croquet England has outlined new governance arrangements for electing trustees, marking a significant step in its development since formally succeeding the Croquet Association in January 2024. The updated structure is designed to enhance regional representation and ensure a diverse and effective Board of Trustees moving forward.
Read MoreCroquet England IC Announces Two-Day GC Test Match vs USA
Croquet England’s International Committee has announced a two-day Golf Croquet Test Match against Team USA, set to take place August 5-6, 2025, at the Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club. The match will serve as a warm-up to the 2025 Solomon Trophy, one of the sport’s most prestigious international test rivalries, which follows immediately from August 7-12 at the same venue.
Read MoreExclusive Interview: Alison Maugham on Marketing Croquet in England
Croquet Network is excited to present a new interview on our YouTube channel featuring Alison Maugham, Communications Support Officer for Croquet England, the governing body for croquet in England. In this engaging discussion, Alison shares her insights into how the organization is promoting the sport through social media, newsletters, a revamped website and the Croquet Gazette magazine.
Read MoreCroquet England Seeks Interim CEO to Lead New Chapter
Croquet England has announced a call for applications for an Interim Chief Executive Officer. The appointment comes on the heels of the organization’s recent transformation from an unincorporated association to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2023, and its successful first year of operations as a CIO in 2024.
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Post event photos from the 2023 Solomon Trophy. Photo by Jeff Soo.
2025 Solomon Trophy: Team USA Prepares to Defend Title Against Great Britain
After a decisive 14-7 victory in the 2023 Solomon Trophy at the Sarasota County Croquet Club, Team USA is gearing up for another high-stakes challenge. Croquet England has announced plans to assemble a formidable Great Britain team to reclaim the trophy. Team USA is determined to retain its title and build momentum for the next edition of the MacRobertson Shield.
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2022 Golf Croquet World Champion Matthew Essick in play at this year’s AC World Championship. Photo by Andrew Moss.
Golf Croquet Celebrates 90 Years
For long-time croquet enthusiasts, golf croquet seems like a relatively new sensation and certainly, the rapid world growth that tracks back roughly to the start of this century creates an aura of a game that is brand new. However, Chris Williams, Archivist for Croquet England, says the birth of the popular croquet version was documented in an issue of the Croquet Gazette that says the rules for Golf Croquet had been approved and were to “be embodied in the Laws of Croquet and Regulations for Official Tournaments and C.A. Year Book for 1934” during a Council meeting held on December 14, 1933.
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