Saturday, June 3, 2023

A fun time for local nonprofits! Nonprofit organizations enter teams to compete for over $10,000 in prize money. Two divisions. Registration required. Independent teams may also choose a nonprofit to play for.

Please read the Tournament Parameters prior to registration.

Nonprofit Registration.

Independent Team Registration (after May 13 call 215.256.3020 first to see if there are still openings)

Important Player Info

Prizes for Nonprofit Organizations:

Advanced Division
First Place – $2,500
Second Place – $1,500
Third Place – $1,000

Amateur Novice Division
First Place – $1,500
Second Place – $1,000
Third Place – $750
Fourth Place – $500
Fifth Place – $500
Sixth Place – $500
Seventh Place -$250
Eighth Place – $250
Ninth Place – $250

The Amateur division is contingent upon a minimum of nine teams registering for it.  You must indicate your players’ preference for it when you register.  To qualify BOTH team members must be either new to the tournament or have never qualified for afternoon play in the past.  First, second, and third place prize winners of previous Amateur division tournaments must compete in the Advanced division.  This applies to individuals, not just teams.

Two players per team. Play will continue unless there is lightning, thunder or other dangerous weather conditions.

Returning Winner Rule – For any team that won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place the prior two years, the players must return for the next two years with a new partner who has not won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the prior two years.

Players affected by this rule for 2023: Justin Burkholder, Andrew Derstine, Roger Kurtz, Bryce Mininger, Delphin Monga, Paul Rampogu, Rina Rampogu, Brad Smith, Bruce Thomas, Joy Thomas, Duane Reiss, Kristin Wonderling.

Whack and Roll provides mallets for players.  Amateur division players must use the provided mallets.  Advanced division players may use their own mallets not exceeding 9″ head length.

Croquet practices will be held each Sunday afternoon in April (except Easter) and May prior to the tournament at 3 pm on the MHC lawn. There is no charge and no registration necessary. A free clinic is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 2, 6 pm inside the Mennonite Heritage Center. Pre-register for clinic by emailing info@mhep.org by June 1.

Procedures will be in place to make this event safe for everyone. Bring your own lawn chairs and water bottles.