The S/SSRC boasts a championship quality croquet lawn. Through the investment of both finances and knowledge by neighborhood residents and croquet enthusiasts, the court was completed in 1990. The croquet lawn is available year-round and the club sponsors clinics and championship tournaments throughout the year. One may even learn croquet techniques from members who are recent state and national champions.
Contact Info:
Lewis Riley: lcriley@att.net
Andy Short: andrewshort@mindspring.com
2009 S/SSRC Member Accomplishments:
Paul Scott of Stoneridge Croquet won his third National Singles Championship in Palm Springs, California. He made it three National Championships in a row for Stoneridge players. Paul won in 2007, and Jeff Soo won last year. Paul and Jeff have a remarkable record at the Nationals this decade. Jeff has won 4 National Singles Championships; thus, between them, Paul and Jeff have won 7 of the last 10 Nationals. Together, they have dominated doubles to a similar or greater extent.
Following Stoneridge tradition, the National Champ was unable to win the club championship. Jeff beat Paul to win the Stoneridge Club Championship. Stoneridge players have won the Nationals 8 times altogether. (Mack Penwell took the National title in 1993.) Only once has the National Champ also won the club tournament.
Eileen Soo, Frank Thompson, Tommy Harrington and Bob Roth also represented Stoneridge at the Nationals, each winning a fair share of games.
The Holy Grail of croquet in the US has long been to defeat Great Britain, which has dominated world croquet for decades. The US had never beaten the Brits in a major competition played under international rules. A couple of weeks ago, the US team defeated GB in the Solomon Trophy, winning the annual competition for the first time. Stoneridge's (Chapel Hill) Jeff Soo was US Team Captain and scored the winning point. North Carolinian Danny Huneycutt (Lexington) stood out for his great shooting and winning record.
Congratulations to Jeff and the US Team
More at:
http://www.croquetamerica.com/news/tournaments/20091207USWinsSolomonTrophy.php
