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 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 10:30PM 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 Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:15PM 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.