Archie Peck, Director of Croquet at the National Croquet Center and croquet's long-time ambassador, champion and friend, died today at the Palm Beach Hospice facility, succumbing to his battle with cancer of the tongue. Archie loved the Center and it was home for him. He worked long hours and performed superbly as teacher, organizer, lawn supervisor and ambassador to all.
George Dej Added To WCF GC Rules Committee
The largest GC nations (EGY, ENG, USA, NZE, and AUS) each have a seat on the WCF GC Rules Committee. The other Full Members of the WCF get to choose a 6th member of the GC RC.
Read MoreUSCA Sets 2013 Western Regional Dates
The USCA Western Regional Championship will be contested on April 23-27, 2013 at Mission Hills Croquet Club in Rancho Mirage, California.
USCA Nine-Wicket Nationals Video Invitation
2012 Swiss Open Announcement
On behalf of the Swiss Croquet Association I would like to invite you to participate in the 10th. Swiss Open for Association Croquet, play scheduled from Friday 27th. July to Sunday 29th July, inclusive.
Read MoreSimon Hockey Audio Interview
The ABC North and West SA website has posted and audio interview with Simon Hockey who made the final four at the WCF World Association Championship:
Read MoreU.S. Names Solomon Team
The USA will attempt to retain the Solomon Trophy against Great Britain October 10-13. The Bald Head Island Croquet Club in North Carolina will be hosting the event. The following team has been selected:
Read MoreUSCA Sets GC Nationals Date
The dates have been set for the USCA's 2012 Golf Croquet National Championship tournament. The event will be held Dec 11-15, 2012, at Mission Hills Croquet Club in Rancho Mirage, California. Event contact is Erica Sherman , USCA, tournamentusca@aol.com, 561-478-0760.
SUNY New Paltz Repeats
SUNY New Paltz won the U.S. Rules division of the USCA's Collegiate National Champsionship held on the last weekend in April at the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Placings:
AC World Finals: Bamford Wins 3-2
World Championship winner Reg Bamford and World Croquet Federation president Amir Naguib. Photo provided by Leo Nikora.ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- Reg Bamford survived a 2-1 deficit to come back and win a 3-2 final over Robert Fletcher for his fourth World Championship title. According the commentary, the final was played in dreary conditions, but seemed to have a lively crowd. Scores were as follows in favor of Bamford: