Three MCA players will be participating in this Saturday's Croquet Network States Shield Championship final as Missouri will take on the visiting Wisconsin team at Kactus Creek Croquet Club in Parkville, Missouri. From the MCA, Matt Smith, Steve Jackson and Billy Bob Breeden will represent Missouri.
The first round starts at 8:30 a.m. and starts with a doubles match, that will be followed by a full day of head to head singles action. The first squad to six wins will claim the 2017 Croquet Network States Shield title. If the event is tied at 5-5, there will be an additional doubles game to break the tie.
Spectators are welcome and MCA players in particular are invited to volunteer to help keep commentary on the event. Contact Dylan Goodwin at the event if you are interested in doing text commentary.
MISSOURI: 1) Matt Smith 2) Steve Jackson 3) Billy Bob Breeden
WISCONSIN: 1) Cheryl Bromley 2) Nels Bjorkquist 3) Mary Hennelly
Opening: 8:18 AM
Player introductions and group photo
Round 1: 8:30 AM
Doubles (Wisconsin is the starting team)
R2: 10:00 am approx
MO1 - SMITH v WI3 - HENNELLY
WI1 - BROMLEY vs MO3 - BREEDEN,
R3: 11:10 am approx.
WI1 - BROMLEY vs MO2 – JACKSON
MO1 - SMITH vs WI2 - BJORKQUIST,
LUNCH
R4: 1:15 pm approx.
MO2 - JACKSON vs WI3 – HENNELLY
WI2 - BJORKQUIST vs MO3 - BREEDEN,
R5: 2:25 pm approx.
MO2 - JACKSON vs WI2 – BJORKQUIST
WI3 - HENNELLY vs MO3 - BREEDEN
R6: 3:35 pm approx.
MO1 - SMITH vs WI1 - BROMLEY
R7: *Doubles (Wisconsin starts) (if necessary)
Medal Presentation
Shield Presentation