LEE'S SUMMIT, MO -- Line-ups are now set for a record-braking 28 players to take to the courts at Howard Park on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Wanda Jackson and Darin Watson will have early round byes in the Silver Division, but we do ask that they come in advance to help our our new players that will be learning the game in the Bronze Division.
Registration and fee payment begins at 8:00 a.m. and we ask that players arrive at 8:00 am or later in order to allow our set up crew to work without interruptions. The courts should be ready for practice at 8:15 a.m.
The Midwest Croquet Association has set up accounts on Instagram and Twitter.
The MCA will post photos under midwestcroquetassociation on Instagram. On Twitter, the MCA's handle is MidwestCroquet.
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Twenty-six players have committed to compete in the Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament on Saturday.
This number of participants will be a new record high for a Midwest Croquet Association event. It will surpass the previous record of 22 competitors set at the MCA Championship in September 2014.
The large roster could test the limits of the MCA's stockpile of equipment. MCA president Dylan Goodwin says a player pool so deep will require seven courts at Howard Park.
And more balls. The MCA's order for eight sets of 16 oz. croquet balls has been on back order. Behind the scenes, tournament organizers have been securing available equipment.
With 26 participants, the tournament structure could take several formats. Discussions are underway to determine the best way to allow the new players to develop while awarding exceptional play at all skill levels.
Twenty-eight participants have signed up for the Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament, according to MCA president Dylan Goodwin.
As of Thursday afternoon, 28 players have signed up to compete in the Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament.
The tournament structure is in the works. It is shaping up to include a 16-player Pro/Gold division, a six-player Silver division and a new six-ball cutthroat competition for the players who are playing for the first time and learning the game.
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO -- The MCA is getting ready to kickoff the 2015 MCA Nine Wicket Series with the 2014 Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament next Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Howard Park in Lee's Summit, MO.
Pre-register by April 28, 2015 at lsparks.net or call 969-1500.
$17 for MCA Members* | $27 for non-members
This is the same location the event was held in 2014. The event is part of the MCA Tour Nine-Wicket Series and is hosted by Ron and Deborah Millican and Greg and Jodi Adams.
*2015 MCA Membership:
The MCA has updated the Pro nine wicket rankings to include the 2014 season. This ranking data is a full career update which means that includes all events starting with the inception of the MCA Nine Wicket Series in 2013.
The one-year 2014 Pro rankings are available here. The simple ranking system is based on win percentage and average wickets scored per game. The system is an additional tool to be utilized by tournament managers for seeding blocks at MCA nine wicket events. The rankings system is based on games played within a division, so it is possible for a player to carry a ranking in multiple divisions.
The MCA has updated the Gold nine-wicket rankings to include the 2014 season. This ranking data is a full career update and includes all events starting with the inception of the MCA Nine Wicket Series in 2013.
The one-year 2014 Gold Rankings are available here. The simple ranking system is based on win percentage and average wickets scored per game. The system is an additional tool to be utilized by tournament managers for seeding blocks at MCA nine wicket events. The rankings system is based on games played within a division, so it is possible for a player to carry a ranking in multiple divisions.
The MCA has updated the overall nine-wicket rankings to include the 2014 season. That update includes the first rankings for the Silver Division players and is based on all events from the 2014 season.
The simple ranking system is based on win percentage and average wickets scored per game. The system is an additional tool to be utilized by tournament managers for seeding blocks at MCA nine wicket events. The rankings system is based on games played within a division, so it is possible for a player to carry a ranking in multiple divisions.
LEAWOOD, KS -- The Midwest Croquet Association has confirmed that the third edition of the MCA Championship will be held on September 19, 2015. The MCA is still finalizing details for a venue and expect to make an announcement in February.
MCA President Dylan Goodwin also indicated that the event may also include play on Friday afternoon and evening to accommodate the six ball championship that runs alongside the event.
"With the accelerating growth in entries overall, the six-ball event really became an afterthought at the 2014 Championship," said Goodwin. "It's a fun segment and I think we want to build on it. We are going to look at some time on Friday first and then possibly Sunday."
BELTON, MO -- The second annual MCA Championship was held yesterday in Belton, Missouri with Matt Griffith taking the MCA Pro Championship with a 26-19 win over Jason Johnson. It was Griffith's second straight tourney win and he is now riding an eight-game winning streak and is undefeated in MCA play.
The overall Pro Race standings remained unchanged as Dylan Goodwin finished with 442 points on a 17-5 record to claim the Goodwin World Media MCA Pro Points race and the top prize of $100. Greg Adams took second with 320 points and a 10-8 record to claim second place and a $50 payout. Ron Millican held third place with 278 points on a 5-11 record and a $30 payout.
LEAWOOD, KS -- The 2014 MCA Championship will roll out the balls starting at 8:30 a.m. this Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Markey Park in Belton, Missouri. The Silver Division has a potential line-up shift, but that will not affect the overall shedule. Silver play will start the day at 8:30 a.m. with the quarterfinals. Full schedule follows:
8:30 AM -- Silver Division Quarterfinals
9:45 AM -- Silver Division Semifinals | Gold Division Semifinals
11:00 AM -- Silver Championship | Gold Championship | Six Ball Qualifier #1 (Q1)
12:30 PM -- Pro Division Quarterfinals
1:45 PM -- Pro Division Semifinals | Six Ball Q2 and Q3
3:00 PM -- Pro Championship Final | Six Ball Q4*
4:30 PM -- Six Ball Championship Game
*If needed
LEAWOOD, KS -- Nate Benz has a commanding lead in the newly formed and highly popular Silver Division as we head into the final event of the 2014 MCA season. Currently, Benz has 214 points, but it is mathematically possible for Justin Marciniak to catch up as he trails by 59 points with 155.
LEAWOOD, KS -- Despite missing the KC Open, Taylor Airrington still has a strong lead in the Gold Points race with 174 points. Debbie Breeden and Deborah Millican are 42 points back at 132, but Millican is opting to play in the Pro Championship on September 13. Bill Berg is within reach as well as he follows closely at 125 points. With only two rounds though for the Gold Playoff, everyone will be hoping Airrington loses in the first round in order to have a shot at catching him.
LEAWOOD, KS -- Although he failed to make the final at the KC Open earlier this month, Dylan Goodwin earned enough points to clinch the overall pro points race, which is sponsored his Goodwin World Media company. Only 96 points will be available at the MCA Championship and with 428 points, Goodwin now holds a 130 point lead over Greg Adams (298) in second place.
FEB 17
Annual Meeting-Online
05/04
Missouri Open (9W)
Lee's Summit, MO
05/24-05/27
Indian Territory (US/GC)
Tulsa, OK
06/13-06/16
ScissorTail Inv. (US)
Oklahoma City, OK
06/20-06/23
Midwest Regional (US)
Houston, TX
08/30-09/02
Tulsa Classic (US/GC)
Tulsa, OK
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