Who says croquet isn’t a sport?
So you may think that croquet isn’t a sport, and well, you may be right. Your opinion may change when you read quotes like this “The game really is like chess on grass; more than half of the effort that goes into winning a match is in your head“ and this: “I’ve taught several hundred students over the past fifteen years. I don’t expect them to continue to play, but some just want to take it to the next level” from the players and coach of the National Collegiate Croquet Tournament.
I didn’t even know there was a ‘next level’ in croquet, did you?
Well there is and you can read all about, or even join it right here.
I have to say I am actually a big croquet fan. I grew up playing croquet at the Ord’s and always loved it. I looked forward to the croquet games at Craig and Denise’s when I got older as well. The last few times at Jill’s parents I have convinced them to bring out the croquet set to play.
To finish I give my congrats to the Davidson Boys(?) for winning last year and wonder if Under Armor knows they make semi-pro croquet uniforms.
I need to go to this…
Croquet, I think, ranks up there with synchronized swimming; incredibly difficult to do well, but I doubt Americans will create a World Series for it anytime soon, the profit possibilities aren’t that enticing. I saw your post on Steph’s blog. How’d you find it? Good to hear from you. I read on Jill’s post that you’re at UNC and I’m extremely jealous. If I could get my degree at UNC I might actually have a chance at getting a job when I graduate. I shouldn’t ramble, this is your soapbox, not mine. Shoot me an email sometime or keep posting on Steph’s blog (It says Thomas family but she’s the one who updates it. Later.
chris
July 13, 2008 at 4:20 pm
You know what shoudl be a sport? Extreme croquet. Preferably played at Jouquin school.
Fluffy McGunnerstein
July 16, 2008 at 10:27 am
It’s almost as awesome as Bocce ball, we need to start incorporating both into our family gatherings…
kelly
July 25, 2008 at 3:40 pm