The Front Page News & Features Letters & Opinion People The Game Contact Us Advertising INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES World Croquet Fed WWW Links World Rankings AMERICAN RESOURCES USCA Website National Center Clubs & Resorts Games & Rules Equipment USCA Calendar USCA Handicaps ARCHIVES 1996 Archives 1997 Archives 1998 Archives 1999 Archives 2000 Archives		The pursuit of justice in tournament design •  Louis Nel and Bob Alman recommend simple changes in American Rules and Association Croquet events to increase the probability of fair results - in Letters & Opinion. Ben Rothman’s breakthrough year •  The 24-year-old reveals his ambition to become world champion and a full-time croquet pro in this courtside chat with Bob Alman. See People. US OPEN - December 3-7 Mission Hills, California •  Doug Grimsley took the final 2-1 in a strong event studded with triples and sextuples. See the Bulletin Board. Croquet in China? •  With the rapid emergence of China's affluent class, the growth of first-rate croquet facilities is inevitable, and the World Croquet Federation is planting the seeds - in News & Features USCA Seniors & Masters November 12-16 - Palm Beach •  In narrow victories short of the peg, Mik Mehas and Fred Jones emerged victorious in singles. See the Bulletin Board for complete results. Who Really Won the Election of 1876? •  In the most contentiously contested election in American history, a special commission put the loser of the popular vote -- America's croquet-playing president -- into the White House - in News & Features The China Diary Oct 22-27, 2008 - Shanghai •  WCF president David Openshaw, with Amir Ramsis and Khalid Younis, demonstrate the sport in a high-level four-day conference in Shanghai. See Openshaw's diary updates on the Bulletin Board. International Polo Club, Florida Purse event - Oct. 24-26, 2008 •  Eight top-ranked players vie for the biggest first-prize purse in the croquet world on the International Polo Club's pristine new court. See Bulletin Board for preview and updates. USCA National Championships October 20-26, 2008 - Florida •  Jeff Soo sweeps the Championship Flight, wiping out Grimsley in singles and with partner Paul Scott besting Mitchell/Rothman in doubles. See the Bulletin Board. Golf Croquet Championship October 5-10, 2008 - Cairo •  Alaa Abeunour retains his title by defeating Mohamed Nasr in the final match of a brilliant tournament. See the Bulletin Board. European Championship September 19-21 - Jersey •  For the tenth time, Stephen Mulliner of England won the top trophy, defeating Simon Williams of Ireland 2-1 in the best-of-three final. See the Bulletin Board. The eBay croquet art sting •  The bibliographer and the collector conspire with the Sussex police to recover irreplaceable croquet portraits from the Edwardian era - in News & Features. North Carolina Championship September 4-7, Pinehurst •  In American croquet's new heartland, Danny Huneycutt (ranked #3 in America) edged out Jeff Soo (#1 ranked) to win the 21st annual. See the Bulletin Board for story and complete results. Chuck Steuber 1920 - 2008 •  The magnificent legacy of the National Croquet Center's founder and guiding spirit has yet to be fully realized - in People. 2008 Photo Contest Winners •  From 100 finalists, 40 are here online, with all due accolades from the judges. See Letters & Opinion. Egypt vs Rest of the World August 9-10 - Roehampton •  Reg Bamford confirmed his "leading contender" credentials by beating 2008 Golf Croquet World Champion Ahmed Nasr in the final match to nail down RoW's narrow and unprecedented 11-10 victory. See the Bulletin Board. Why it's okay to cheat at croquet •  It's not, really. But you'll never convince the mainstream press of a notion firmly rooted in the culture of backyard croquet. See Letters & Opinion. Is croquet good for business? •  Local businesses are opposing East Lindsay's plan to convert their caravan park into a major croquet centre. See BBC videoclip. The British Open July 6-13, Cheltenham •  Fulford wins it all, defeating Samir Patel in singles and taking doubles with partner James Death. See the Bulletin Board for results and play-by-play commentaries. The Solomon Trophy July 2-5, Manchester •  The outcome was never in doubt as the Great Britain juggernaut ground out their 21-6 victory over the American team. See the Bulletin Board . Touring the croquet clubs of Germany •  Good food, drink, and hospitality anchor a growing sport in the heart of Europe - in News & Features. Croquet in Norway •  One of its principal organizers reports that the sport of croquet is firmly rooted in the land of the midnight sun, and growing - in News & Features North American Open May 11-17, Sonoma-Cutrer •  Young Ben Rothman adds the Sonoma-Cutrer title and purse to a long string of recent triumphs, confirming his meteoric rise as America's hottest new champion. See the Bulletin Board. The fun, the feel, the photo •  The most ambitious photo shoot ever attempted by a croquet association aims at reshaping the sport's public image. See photos and interview in Letters & Opinion. USCA Nationals (Int. Rules) April 21-26, West Palm Beach •  Canada's Brian Cumming defeated Ben Rothman in singles, while McBride/Grimsley took the doubles trophy - See the Bulletin Board. 2008 revisions in the laws •  Consequential changes in the play of Association Croquet are outlined and explained, with pointers to the precise wording and interpretations in the new edition - in The Game. USCA Grand Prix awards, 2007 •  The numbers broke all previous records, and Stewart Jackson topped the lot - in The Game. Wouldn't you rather be at the bowling alley? •  In this republication of Leslie Fielding's controversial poem, we break precedent to give an irate bowler equal time - in Letters & Opinion. Golf Croquet World Championship March 8-16, Capetown •  Nasr defeats Bamford to retain world title for Egypt. See the Bulletin Board. National Club Teams West Palm Beach •  Jackson/Mitchell win the championship, with Bombay, Heatherwood and Hampstead clubs winning in their divisions. See the Bulletin Board. Will golf's loss be croquet's gain? •  Deserting the fairways in droves, will golfers be attracted to a faster sport with smaller fees and bigger balls? From The New York Times. Chuck Steuber Invitational Feb 21-24 - West Palm Beach •  Canada's Leo McBride crushed Ted Quimby in the final, winning the biggest chuck of the year's most generous purse. See the Bulletin Board. WCF World Championship Feb 2-10, 2008 - Christchurch •  Chris Clarke won the title for the second time by defeating fellow Brit Stephen Mulliner. See the New Zealand Bulletin Board. Huge Melbourne Centre launches first full season •  The new Victorian Croquet Centre boasts 12 courts and a clubhouse, outscaling anything in the Southern Hemisphere, and its owners are projecting financial self-sufficiency by 2010 - in News & Features Palm Beach Invitational January 13-19, 2008 •  Twenty-something Ben Rothman played a near-flawless game to take the top trophy from many-times finalist Johnny Osborn. See Bulletin Board. Herb Swope, Jr. - 1915-2008 •  The USCA's strongest link to its Gatsby era roots has passed away. See his Palm Beach Daily News obituary and Croquet World's 2005 interview. Introducing the "Book of Puzzlers" •  These situations in American Rules croquet put you in the shoes of the player who has to decide what to do next - quickly! Can you figure out the right answer? - in The Game. Sarasota: The art and science of club building •  All it takes is knowing what to do and having someone who'll do whatever it takes. Someone like Jackie Jones - in News & Features. When triples go wrong •  Never use your mallet to put a bloody opponent out of the game permanently. It's rude. It's messy. From London's Telegraph The club as a business: Can it ever succeed? •  An Australian croquet club's experiment in direct-mailing advertising offers some tantalizing clues - in News & Features USCA Seniors & Masters Nov 14-18, Palm Beach •  Mik Mehas took both singles and doubles in Seniors, and Knopf retained his Masters win by defeating Al Dilley. See the Bulletin Board. Australian Open Championships Melbourne, Nov 2-11, 2007 •  Bruce Fleming trounces Paddy Chapman 3-0 to win the singles title. See the Bulletin Board. USCA Selection Eights October 25-28, Palm Beach •  The last of the Eights among croquet's big four is played at the National Croquet Center under watery skies. See the Bulletin Board. Bad behavior helps define a genteel sport •  Harry Hurt III fights for your right to party, croquet-style. From The New York Times USCA National Championships October 1-7 - Southampton •  Paul Scott of North Carolina defeated his regular partner Jeff Soo to regain the singles championship, while the pair lost doubles to Jackson and Cumming. See the Bulletin Board. USCA announces Handicap Tracking Points giveaway •  The purpose is to boost play in the USCA Regionals; the price is compromising a system designed to reflect performance - in News & Features Williams & Clarke: The First Couple of Croquet •  Winning title after title both individually and as partners, their activities and interests are global, but they're planning to marry and settle in Christchurch - in People. Urban Croquet •  The radical vision of a German designer combines fun, fashion, and fantasy in one compelling retail package - in News & Features. THE VIEW FROM HERE •  Comparing the survival prospects of croquet's two mega-venues: Florida's National Croquet Center and Australia's Victoria Croquet Centre – in Letters & Opinion. 2009 WCF World Championship May 9-17, West Palm Beach •  The World Croquet Federation has officially awarded the sport's main individual competition to the USCA, headquartered at the National Croquet Center. See the Bulletin Board. British Open Championships Hurlingham 8 – 15 July •  Robert Fulford managed a clean sweep to retain both the 2007 British Open Singles and Doubles titles at the Hurlingham Club in London. Sextuple peels were abundant, with Fulford managing the rare feat of an octuple. See the Bulletin Board for details and reports. Canceling the '07 Solomon Trophy •  The controversy has produced a debate that promises to reinvigorate the US vs British team event and broaden the player base - in News & Features North Carolina hosts International Select Team, June 28-July 1 •  As expected, the North Carolina boys were handily beaten by one of the strongest teams ever assembled, but a good time was had by all - including the spectators. See the Bulletin Board for Jonathan Kirby's final report. Remembering the Marsacs: 1915 to 2007 •  To croquet players in many countries, they embodied the best qualities of a genteel sport - in People. The Resort Invitational June 5-10, 2007, Oregon •  Fulford defeated Bamford in three games to win the biggest purse of the year, with Chris Clarke and Jerry Stark finishing in the money for third and fourth. See the Bulletin Board. The face of youth in American croquet •  They haven’t yet caused a revolution in the sport, but impressive victories here and there in America signal the growing strength of a new generation - in News & Features 2007 photo contest winners! •  Once again, the editors collect and judge winning photos taken by readers. More than 80 finalist photos from around the world are included – in Letters & Opinion..		BULLETIN BOARD Index Links The Forum Europe & UK The Americas Asia/Africa/Pacific New Zealand Australia  Search This Site Advanced Search   Last Updated   December 26, 2008 2 week index 1 month index 2 month index 3 month index 6 month index 1 year index
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