USCA Books, Videos, and Magazines
The items listed below can be ordered directly from the USCA.
Many of these items, and much more, can be purchased at the online Pro Shop at the National Croquet Center.
 USCA Shot-Making Instruction Manual by Bob Kroeger
The USCA's basic text on the full variety of croquet strokes, including stance, grips, swngle-ball strokes, rushes, take-offs, full- and half-rolls, and more, with practice drills and exercises, illustrated. This manual is intended for use with the heavier, professional level of mallets and balls used at USCA clubs and sports facilities.
Spriral bound $15.95.
 Croquet: The Sport by Jack Osborn and John Osborn
This is the best available presentation of the sport of croquet as played at USCA clubs, covering everything the beginning player needs to know, including the sport's history, customs, and etiquette. Sections on tactics, strategy and shot-making are clearly and well illustrated.
Hard cover $24.95, soft cover $15.95.
Croquet by John Solomon
$20.00.
American Rules: USCA Rulebook by the USCA Rules Committee
The 2006 edition deals mostly with the USCA 6-Wicket American Rules game, but also includes new Advanced Tournament Rules.
$7.00.
International Rules: The Laws of Association Croquet by the Croquet Association
The book details the International (or "Association") rules for 6-wicket croquet which govern the sport as most often played in countries other than the U.S. and Canada.
$12.00.
 It's a Wicket Kitchen by Ann Bessette
Croquet players share their tried-and-true recipes for courtside lunching and munching. You're unlikely to find this novel and practical coobook for al fresco dining anywhere else but here.
$12.00.
Croquet College by Ken White
Ken White of the Ocean Reef Club on Key Largo designed this program to intrigue new players to their club. It parallels a university curriculum, from beginner to the highest advanced level. At the conclusion of each level an on-court test is given in order to advance. A USCA instructor is suggested to teach this program and/or a low handicapper. The complete curriculum is recorded on a CD accompanied by a printed volume.
Bound book and CD $350.00
 Bob & Ted's Croquet Strategy Books on CD-ROM and Hardcopy
Now available: three USCA 6 Wicket Croquet Strategy Books by Bob Kroeger and Ted Prentis. These books on CD-ROM or HARDCOPY are for Beginners (handicaps 10 and above), Intermediates (6-9) and Advanced (5 and below), delivered to the consumer as PDF documents. The end user downloads Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Internet (available for both PC and Mac), opens the PDF document and is then is able to read the books on the computer. (OR, FAR PREFERABLY, PRINT THEM YOURSELF ON A COLOR INKJET PRINTER.) If you don't want to worry about all this computer stuff you can PURCHASE THE BOOKS HARDCOPY (bound $124.95, unbound $72.95). The CDs feature several pages of text and court diagrams with THE BALLS IN COLOR rather than the normal black/shaded balls with initials. This makes viewing and understanding the diagrams easy. Each CD-ROM costs $29.95 (one has BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE and the other has ADVANCED). You can also purchase one CD-ROM that has all three books for $39.95. There is a shipping and handling charge, and Florida residents must add 6 1/2% sales tax.
Please contact Diane Weir at the USCA office for details: 561-478-0760 by phone or usca@msn.com.
Visit the Official Bob and Ted Croquet Website to see one page examples.
Bob & Ted's Excellent Croquet Video
Everything the beginning croquet player needs to get started in a 2 1/2 hour double tape set. America's most popular and experienced croquet coaches (Ted Prentis and Bob Kroeger) combine forces to take you right from the beginning steps - direction of play and use of the deadness board - step-by-step through each of the croquet shots. The tape ends with a brief introduction to strategy. This tape is a MUST for players new to USCA croquet. VHS or DVD $49.95.
Bob & Ted's Most Wanted Croquet Strategy Video
This double tape set includes 3 1/2 hours of croquet strategy explained by the best American coaches in the game. If you need to know the where, when and how of croquet strategy, this video is for you. These MOST WANTED videos are designed to follow the Excellent Croquet set. VHS or DVD $64.95.
Bob & Ted's Staying Alive — Winning Croquet Tactics Video
This one hour forty minute video focuses in depth on the common problems aspiring players face - especially those dealing with "deadness", its consequences, and how to avoid it; problems at the first and second wickets; when and how to attack; three-and four-ball break play; deadness rotation issues; and end game tactics. VHS or DVD $39.95.
Bob & Ted's You Make the Call Video
This newest hour-long video, designed for all levels, poses thought-provoking croquet situations, then goes to freeze frame for a few seconds to allow the viewer to make a determination about the best solution. When action resumes, Bob and Ted explain and demonstrate their own professional opinion. VHS or DVD $29.95.
Bob & Ted's Break Play — What You Need to Know Video
Source material from Bob & Ted’s Most Wanted Croquet Video plus some new animations with voice description. This DVD is a must if you want to learn how to make more than one wicket in a turn.
DVD $29.95.
Bob & Ted's Know the Rules Audio
Based on the 2006 edition of the rulebook Bob & Ted have created these 2 CD’s. With repeated listening, along with having your rulebook at hand, you will gain tremendous knowledge of the rules and in the end make you a better player. Included with the CD’s are track numbers with each subject. You can fast forward or rewind through these tracks by using the scan feature on your player.
Two CDs $24.95.
First 30 Years of USCA Rules National Champions Video
If you weren’t able to play in the Nationals this year you missed the release of an exciting DVD celebrating the First 30 Years of USCA Rules National Champions. This feature video includes video clips and still images of our National Champions along with narration which will give you the scope of how our sport has grown. Along with this feature video there are three other historical videos, which you will find interesting and entertaining. The cost is $24.95 plus shipping and handling.
DVD $24.95.
2004 USCA National Singles Finals Video
This exciting game was played at the NATIONAL CROQUET CENTER in West Palm Beach, FL, and the DVD features both finalists – Brian Cumming and Britt Ruby offering their comments on the game as they watched the video. Players of all levels will thoroughly enjoy this presentation as they hear both of these fine players’ views on how things unfolded.
DVD $21.95.
 A Guide to Croquet Court Planning, Building & Maintenance by Dr. Carleton Mabee
A former national champion, Dr. Mabee knows everything there is to know about croquet greens, from every angle, from court construction of various types through long-term maintenance. This is the definitive manual and reference book on croquet courts.
The Croquet Foundation of America's Monograph Series on Club Building, Organization, and Management by Bob Alman, Editor and Chief Writer
Volume I: Getting Started
Volume II: Organizing for Success
Volume III: Producing Programs and Events that Work
Organized for easy reading and reference, these volumes constitute a comprehensive guide to all the information local club organizers need in order to start and maintain a croquet club or facility.
National Croquet Calendar by Garth Eliassen
Published six times a year, the Calendar has a small subscription base limited mostly to USCA tournament players. Billing itself as "The Croquet Player's Journal", it features the most complete listing available of upcoming tournaments and tournament results, as well as lively and often controversial articles on the USCA and current issues and personalities in the sport. Subscription is $35/year domestic. Contact editor Garth Eliassen at The National Croquet Calendar, P.O. Box 208, Monmouth, OR 97361, telephone 503-838-5697.
USCA Croquet News
Published four times a year, this official newsletter of the USCA is mailed to all members, included in the annual cost of membership. Also included in your membership are the OFFICIAL USCA RULES, the USCA CROQUET DIRECTORY, and other communications on tournaments and membership affairs. "At large" membership is available directly through the USCA for $50 for individuals or $75 for couples. (The USCA membership, when taken through a USCA club, is available for a somewhat lower cost, and is often included in club membership dues.) |
