American players interested in competing in the 2027 Association Croquet World Championship are invited to declare their availability to the United States Croquet Association by August 26, 2026. The championship will be held January 30-February 7, 2027, in the Wellington region of New Zealand. The field will accommodate 80 players, with places awarded through the World Croquet Federation’s ranking, wildcard and member-association allocation processes.
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Croquet Network Top 10 News Articles for 2025
Happy Holidays to the global croquet community! Here at Croquet Network and Goodwin World Media, we hope you have the chance to spend time with family and those important to you. Starting with Thanksgiving in the U.S., this is always a wonderful time of year to look forward to events with friends and family and do some reflection as well. With that in mind, Croquet Network is pleased to present the most-read articles over the past year to showcase some of the top moments for the sport in 2025.
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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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.
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.
Read More2025 Croquet News Volume 3: Croquet Day Celebration
The Fall 2025 Digital Edition of the USCA’s Croquet News has arrived! This issue spotlights the 2025 National Croquet Day celebration, showcasing how clubs across the country opened their lawns and invited new players to experience the game we all love.
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Player Lists Announced for 2025 WCF Association Croquet World Championship
The World Croquet Federation (WCF), in partnership with the United States Croquet Association (USCA), has officially announced the player lists for the 2025 Association Croquet World Championship, set to take place from Saturday, October 18 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the prestigious National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Read MoreInterview: USCA President Damon Bidencope On the Future of American Croquet
Croquet Network is pleased to present an exclusive video interview with Damon Bidencope, President of the United States Croquet Association (USCA). As the leader of the sport’s national governing body, Bidencope plays a central role in guiding the direction of croquet in the United States.
Read MoreCAI Announces 2025 International Event Selections
The Croquet Association of Ireland (CAI) has unveiled its selections for a series of international croquet events in 2025, highlighting a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars. The announcements were made by the CAI Selection Committee, underscoring the nation's rich tradition in croquet — a sport with deep historical roots in Ireland dating back to the 1830s.
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