The 2023 Volume 1 Digital Edition of the USCA's Croquet News magazine is now available for viewing as an eMag. This Spring issue features coverage of the 2022 American Six Wicket National Championship held in December at the Mission Hills Croquet Club, plus coverage of GC Club Teams and Seniors Masters. In addition, full biographies of 2023 US Croquet Hall of Fame inductees Bob Alman, Hal Denton and Rory Kelley start on page 30. Recent 2022 AC Women's Grand Prix champion Loretta Cooper is our member profile.
Read MoreBob Jackson: 1932-2023
Bob Jackson passed away today at the age of 92. Jackson took up croquet in his late thirties after a career representing New Zealand at international table tennis. He brought a professional attitude to practice that was almost unknown in croquet in the late 1960s and helped him to rise rapidly to the top of the sport. He became particularly famous for his accurate shooting which was based on a remorseless practice routine.
Read MoreUSCA Announces Croquet Week 2023
The United States Croquet Association (USCA) is thrilled to announce the dates for Croquet Week 2023, taking place from March 10-19, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The nine-day event will feature a variety of competitions and activities for croquet enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Read More2023 Annapolis Cup Set for April 15
The Annapolis Cup rivalry between the Johnnies of St. John's College and the midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy, is set to return on April 15, 2023. The nine-wicket test began in 1982 but was forced to take a two-year hiatus in 2020 and 2021. Last year the Naval Academy hosted got the win to end a five-year win streak for the Johnnies.
Read MoreNE Florida 6W Croquet Open Set for March 24-26
The Northeast Florida Croquet Club (NEFCC) is sponsoring and hosting a USCA-sanctioned tournament at the Ponte Vedra Croquet Club, 100 Mosquito Control Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., March 24-26, 2023. It will be an American Rules six wicket tournament.
Read More2023 Golf Croquet Over 50’s WC Set for Australia
The 2023 Golf Croquet Over 50’s World Championship will take place in Western Australia October 14-21, 2023. The event will be held at two venues, the Moorabinda Croquet Club (MCC) in Bunbury and the Bunbury Tennis Club (BTC) just over the road. There are six courts at Moorabinda and two at the Bunbury tennis club.
Read MoreLines is the 2023 Women's AC World Champion
In a thrilling match that took place yesterday in Christchurch, New Zealand, England's Debbie Lines emerged victorious as the winner of the 2023 World Croquet Federation Women's AC World Championship. Lines defeated her opponent, Gabrielle Higgins, by a score of 26-3, 19-22, 22-11, in a match that showcased the incredible skill and athleticism of these top-level croquet players.
Read MoreHong Kong Croquet Association Recognized by WCF
The Hong Kong Croquet Association (HKCA) has been officially recognized by the World Croquet Federation (WCF) as a Recognized Croquet Organization (RCO). The announcement was made by the WCF's Management Committee, who noted that the HKCA met all of the necessary requirements for membership.
Read MoreChesapeake Bay 2023 Croquet Events
Come visit the largest croquet facility in the world, the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Center in Hartfield, Virginia in 2023. Located just one hour from both Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), Chesapeake Bay is easily accessible by car from anywhere on the Atlantic seaboard. RIC serves all major airlines, and Spirit often has good deals. Avelo Airlines has inexpensive flights in and out of Newport News.
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Carved Animal Trophies in Semi-Precious Stone First Second & Third Place all Flights
2023 Steuber Classic Will Have $3000 Total Purse
The 2023 Steuber Classic, a USCA Sanctioned Event, will take place from Tuesday, February 14th to Sunday, February 19th. Sponsored by the Charles P. Steuber Family, this event offers carved animal trophies in semi-precious stone for first, second, and third-place winners in all flights. The Championship Flight will also have $3,000 in cash prizes.
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