The American croquet community mourns the passing of Immediate Past President Damon Bidencope, who passed away on September 13, 2025. Damon’s leadership, vision, and unwavering passion for the sport left an indelible mark on both the USCA and the global croquet community.
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Chesapeake Bay Launches North American GC Open in Style
The inaugural 2025 North American Open Golf Croquet Championship was held in October at the prestigious Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club. Renowned for its southern charm and laid-back hospitality, the club is recognized as the largest croquet facility in the world, offering 24 courts where double banking is infrequent.
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 MoreUS Team Selection Opens for 2026 MacRobertson Shield
The United States Croquet Association (USCA) has officially opened player availability for the 2026 MacRobertson Shield, the most prestigious team competition in Association Croquet. The event will be held in England from July 24 to August 9, 2026, marking the return of international team play to British lawns for the first time since 2014.
Read MoreCroquet England Appoints Andy Dalby-Welsh as New CEO
Croquet England has announced the appointment of Andy Dalby-Welsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. Dalby-Welsh brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across sport, disability inclusion, and youth development to the organization.
Read MoreJonathan Isaacs Elected Croquet England President
In a second leadership announcement, Jonathan Isaacs has been elected as the next President of Croquet England, succeeding Patricia Duke-Cox, who will step down at the organization’s Annual General Meeting on October 11, 2025.
Read MoreDamon Bidencope: 1959-2025
Former USCA president Damon Bidencope (65) passed away early on the morning of September 13, 2025, after a battle with Melanoma.
Read MoreTulsa Hosts Picture-Perfect 2025 Midwest A6W Regional
Perfect conditions greeted players at the 2025 USCA Midwest 6 Wicket Regional Tournament, held August 28–September 1 at the LaFortune Park Croquet Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hosted by the Tulsa Croquet Club over Labor Day Weekend, the event enjoyed the best weather in recent memory throughout all four days of play. Each flight featured 14 competitors, with three 4-handicap players competing in First Flight and one 4.5-handicap player moving up to Championship Flight.
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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2025 Great Britain Team: Jack Good, Samir Patel, Harry Fisher, Gabrielle Higgins, Debbie Lines and Stephen Mulliner. (Clockwise starting back row left). Photo by Ian Lines.
Great Britain Strikes Back with 11-10 Solomon Win
Great Britain has reclaimed the Solomon Trophy, edging the United States in a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 edition of the historic AC test series. The test this year was held this year on the manicured lawns of Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club, August 7-10, and entertained both American and Great Britain fans and supporters as it came down to the very last game of the final match this past Sunday.
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