Morning Coffee: Annapolis Cup 2011 Media Blitz

Visit the StoreEarly reports indicate that SUNY-New Paltz took the USCA Collegiate Nationals (6W) title last weekend in Philadelphia, but there is little time for rest for Navy and St. John's. The Annapolis Cup nine-wicket test is on tap next Saturday at St. John's and HometownAnnapolis.com caught some great quotes from Tuesday's media day. The over-riding theme is that this could be the closest AC in years. Excerpt --

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International Golf Croquet Challenge Starts Tomorrow

The International Polo Club Palm Beach, in Wellington, Florida is pleased to announce the International Golf Croquet Challenge on April 22 – 24, with $6,000 in prize money ($3,000 first prize, $1500 2nd, $750 each 3rd & 4th) as part of the International Challenge Weekend at the Club. (MORE INFO)

Mission Hills Rakes In USCA Awards

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA -- The Mission Hills Croquet Club, part of the Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California has been selected as the USCA’s 2010 "Club of the Year."

The USCA annually selects a club to identify and recognize those individuals whose leadership, spirit, drive, and dedication to the advancement of the sport of croquet in America, could serve as a model which others might emulate. Mission Hills Croquet has
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Morning Coffee: Trans-Tasman Update and a Sports Illustrated Find

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The Trans-Tasman Test is tied 1-1 with New Zealand holding a 2-1 lead in the final test. The final game is currently pegged down --
http://www.croquet-australia.com.au/Results/2011/TT/

The Mar-a-Lago Club singles got a nice write-up from the Palm Beach Daily News. John Joseph edged Geraldine McCauley 11-10 for the championship. Article and full tourney standings --
http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/geraldine-mccauley-miss-gives-john-joseph-mar-a-1411523.html?cxtype=rss_columnists_278504

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Croquet On Facebook (April 2011)

Jaques London is the new fast mover for croquet Facebook groups with a jump from ninth place to fifth and 626 followers/likes. "Posh" is staying on the list because occasionally intersting croquet items are posted there (like Croquet Cuppers). Most popular croquet groups on Facebook for April 2011:
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2011 Mission Hills Invitational Summary

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA -- The 15th annual Mission Hills Invitational croquet tournament was held March 1-5 and the weather could not have been better. The 25 participants played in two flights with doubles in the mornings and singles in the lazy afternoons.
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