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Brian Cumming Wins USCA Internationals

» by morgill April 26, 2008 at 8:36 pm » Comments (0)

Two North American Open competitors faced each other in the finals of the USCA Nationals at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Brian Cumming defeated Ben Rothman 2-1 in the final match. Read all about it at www.croquetworld.com.  



Sonoma-Cutrer Event Scheduled For May 3

» by morgill April 23, 2008 at 9:21 am » Comments (0)

Club members should be aware that the annual “Derby Day” will be held on May 3 at the winery. The event begins at 11:00 AM. Usually, the courts are open during the event. If the courts will be closed there will be an announcement.  If club members are interested in attending the event, the tickets [...]



On-Court Cannons Appear In USCA Internationals

» by morgill April 23, 2008 at 9:16 am » Comments (0)

Due to a recent change in association rules, on-court cannons are now allowed. On the first day of play in the USCA Internationals, Jerry Stark sent the following notice to the Nottingham board: “Today [Monday] is the first day of the USCA Association Croquet National Championships…at the National Croquet Center….The first and second in- court [...]



Jonas Spatz Resigns As SFCC President

» by morgill April 22, 2008 at 10:23 am » Comments (0)

In an email to members he wrote: ” I am resigning as President of the SFCC, effective immediately.   . . . I continue to hope that the decline of the club can be reversed. ”



Club Handicap Tournament

» by Adrian April 20, 2008 at 10:44 pm » Comments (4)

  Results from today’s tournament, a three round Swiss managed by Martyn Selman 3 wins Martyn Selman won over Bob Van Tassell 26-12 won over Adrian Wadley 24-14T won over Reuben Edwards 26-13 2 wins Reuben Edwards won over Karen Collingwood 26-7 won over Karl-Heinz 22-11T 1 win Adrian Wadley won over Bob Van Tassel [...]



North American Open Now A Block of Sixteen

» by morgill April 20, 2008 at 11:51 am » Comments (0)

Johnny Mitchell has withdrawn from the tournament, leaving a block of sixteen players. There will now be a final match and a match for third. The current player list, in order of world ranking: Leo McBride Brian Cumming Paul Bennett Doug Grimsley Rich Lamm Tony Hall Ben Rothman Jim Butts Mik Mehas Rory Kelley Jim [...]



Ben Morehead Visits The SCCC

» by morgill April 15, 2008 at 10:51 pm » Comments (0)

Ben Morehead of Ridgefield, Connecticut visited the club on Tuesday, April 15. Ben is a 1 handicap in USCA rules. Bob Van Tassell and Mike Orgill reacquainted Ben with association rules. Ben is due to play in the Piping Rock Invitational on Long Island next month at the same time we are holding our North [...]