2015 Missouri Open - Silver Schedule
/BELTON, MO - The 2015 Missouri Open Silver Division will play a four-game round-robin format at Saturday's event. Games will start at 12:15 p.m.
Read More2015 Missouri Open - Bronze Line Up
/BELTON, MO -- The 2015 Missouri Open at Eagles' Landing will have five players in the six-ball Bronze Division. The Bronze Division will play two games and places will be determined by total points in both games.
Game 1 -- 12:15 p.m.
Game 2 -- 2:30 p.m.
Players:
Gwyneth Bowen
Elizabeth Goodwin
Renee Potter
Gabe Andrews
Donald Dawes
ENTRY FEE: $10, Registration for Bronze will be courtside.
ADDRESS: 4200 Bong Ave, Belton, MO 64012
LUNCH: Available for purchase on site in the Eagles' Landing Clubhouse.
DRESS CODE: The MCA does not have a dress code, but we do honor the code of host venues. In this case, Eagles' Landing requires that men wear shirts with sleeves. Cut-off shorts are not allowed and frayed jeans are also not permitted.
NO COOLERS: Eagles's Landing Golf Course does not allow coolers on the course. This is to prohibit the use of alcohol and also to encourage usage of the on-site clubhouse.
SIX-BALL RULES:
Six ball follows the same set of rules as the MCA Silver Division, but each player only plays one ball. The order of play is Blue, Red, Black, Yellow, Green, Orange. The first player to run all of the wickets and peg out is the winner. There is a time-limit of 50 minutes. If time runs out before a peg out, each ball gets one last turn. A player earns one point for each wicket run and peg scored. The player with the most points in a non-pegout game is the winner.
A player may not earn bonus shots off of another ball prior to running the first wicket. A player also may not earn bonus shots off of any other ball that has not previously scored the first wicket. If a player that has run the first wicket (in the game), hits his or her ball into a ball that has not scored the first wicket (out of the game), the balls reset and the turn is over.
One bonus shot is earned for running a wicket or scoring the stake. Wickets must be run from the proper side. If a player scores two wickets in one stroke, then two bonus shots are earned. If a player scores a wicket and a stake in the same stroke two bonus strokes are earned. However, a third bonus shot can never be earned (two wickets and a stake, still only results in two bonus shots).
If a player hits another ball, that earns two bonus shots. However, a player may only hit a ball once before scoring a wicket.
Each player gets one, one-minute time out during the game.
If a player withdrawals from a game, that player's ball is removed from the court.
2015 Missouri Open Draws Top Talent
/BELTON, MO -- As the MCA Nine Wicket Series prepares to take a historic step by partnering with a golf course for an event, it appears as though top players are paying attention. The 2015 Missouri Open at Eagles' Landing Golf Course in Belton, MO., on Saturday, June 6, 2015 now boasts the best Pro field that the Series has fielded. For starters, 2014 USCA Nine Wicket National champion Paul Miller is on the roster as well as runner-up Matt Griffith.
Paul Miller
In addition, former two-time USCA Nine Wicket National champion Matt Smith (2009, 2011) has also joined the fray. Smith took some time off from nine wicket croquet and is now ranked #29 on the US list for Association players. And also from the Association world, Billy Bob Breeden will be on hand for the Missouri Open and he is currently #47 in the US Association rankings.
And of course, MCA 9WS mainstays Dylan Goodwin and Greg Clouse will also be looking to breakthrough the talented field as they join Miller and Griffith as the only other players to have won a Pro Series event.
"It's been a long term to goal to partner with a golf course here in the Kansas City area," said Dylan Goodwin, MCA President. "So, it's been great to see the top players here support the event."
With Monday as the entry deadline, 21 players have already committed and there are only two slots left for Pro/Gold. The tentative plan is to start Pro/Gold at 8:30 a.m. with the championship game slated for roughly 4:00 p.m. The Bronze and Silver Divisions will start at noon and should finish by 6:00 p.m.
June 13: Missouri Open at Eagles Landing
/BELTON, MO -- The Midwest Croquet Association has added the Missouri Open at Eagles Landing in Belton, Missouri for Saturday, June 13, 2015. The new event will be held on four full-size nine wicket courts that will be located on the driving range tee boxes for the public golf club and is the next event in the 2015 MCA Nine Wicket Series.
"This is an incredible opportunity for MCA players," said MCA President Dylan Goodwin. "Outside of Tulsa and Kactus Creek in Parkville, this will be the best surface the Nine Wicket Series has visited."
Four Races, Four New MCA Leaders
/LEAWOOD, KS -- With the addition of the newly formed Bronze (six ball) development division, the Midwest Croquet Association now has four points races to monitor. After his win at the Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament, it is no surprise to see Matt Griffith at the top of the GWM Pro Points race with 147 points. Runner-up Greg Clouse follows in second with 117 points, while last year's champion Dylan Goodwin sits in third with 96 points.
Read MoreGriffith Claims Third Straight With LSTB Win
/LEE'S SUMMIT, MO -- Matt Griffith continued his dominance in the MCA Nine Wicket Series with his third straight Pro Division win yesterday in Lee's Summit, Missouri at the Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament. Griffith took down Greg Clouse in the final with a decisive 32-13 win and extended his game-winning streak to 14 games. That is one-shy of Paul Miller's record 15-game streak. Griffith has never lost an MCA Nine-Wicket Series game and now has a 14-0 record.
Read More2015 Lee's Summit T-Bone Line-ups
/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.
Kansas Challenge Challenged by Construction
/LEAWOOD, Kan. — Construction planned for Mission Trail Elementary School this summer will force the Midwest Croquet Association to find another venue for the 2015 Kansas Challenge.
Read MoreFollow MCA on Twitter and Instagram
/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.
T-Bone Tournament Fills Plate for MCA
/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.
Update on 2015-04-30 03:31 by MCA Website Admin
Twenty-eight participants have signed up for the Lee's Summit T-Bone Tournament, according to MCA president Dylan Goodwin.
Update on 2015-05-01 03:20 by MCA Website Admin
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 Kickoff Rapidly Approaching
/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:
2015 MCA Pro Rankings Update
/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.
2015 MCA Gold Rankings Update
/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.
2015 MCA Inaugural Silver Rankings
/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.
2015 MCA Championship Date: September 19
/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."
MCA Crowns 2014 Champions
/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.
MCA Silver Lineup Shifts
/LEAWOOD, KS -- Nate Benz has dropped from the Silver Championship, so all players have moved up one spot. There is a last-minute bid that has been sent out for the final #8 seed, but to date it has not been accepted. Updated matchups follow:
Read More2014 MCA Championship Schedule
/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
MCA Silver Division Playoff Line-ups
/LEAWOOD, KS -- Eight players have qualified and accepted bids to play in the MCA Silver Championship on September 13, 2014, in Belton, Missouri. The matchups follow:
Read MoreMCA Silver Standings Update
/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.