Events
28th Annual St. John's vs. U.S. Naval Academy Croquet Match
The 28th Annual Croquet Match
Saturday, April 17, 1 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, April 18, 1 p.m.
Croquet 2010
Congratulations to the 2010 St. John's College croquet team, winners of the 28th Annual Croquet Match! The score was 5-0. Many thanks go to the Navy team for another great match, and to all the guests and organizers for a tremendously successful event.
“Rite of spring: St. John's crushes Navy at croquet” (The Capital)
Meet St. John's College's 2010 Imperial Wicket
2010 Croquet Factsheet
St. John's College Facebook Page
Croquet 2010 Photos
View a photo gallery from past matches
Guidelines for Guests
- No grills, kegs or dogs permitted on the St. John's College campus.
- Alcohol containers on campus must be monitored by an adult 21 years of age or older at all times.
- Guest tents and tables may be set-up only in the designated areas (in front of the Greenfield Library).
- No tents larger than 20-by-20 feet permitted on campus.
- Guests will not be permitted to set up their spaces before 8 a.m. on the morning of the match.
- All tents and other personal items must be removed from the front campus by 8 p.m. on the day of the match or they will become the property of St. John's College.
- Only lawn chairs and blankets permitted in the vicinity of the crouqet courts (north of the pathway to Prince George St.).
Croquet Weekend Lodging
Annapolis is a popular tourist destination, and the local hotels often book to capacity well in advance for autumn weekends.
Please consider staying with one of our local business friends, who provide support to the college, and frequently offer discounts to the St. John's College community
Another list of area B&Bs and hotels can be found here: Accommodations in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Other special rates available:
Annapolis Hampton Inn and Suites, 124 Womack Drive, Annapolis Md 21401, is offering a special rate for guests from St. John's College. They are located 5.6 miles from the college — just a 10 minute ride. Mention that you would like the St. John's rate when making your reservation by calling 410-571-0200 or
book online and get special rate here!
Historic Inns of Annapolis (Calvert House, Johnson House and Maryland Inn in downtown Annapolis) has a preferred rate throughout the year for guests of St. John's College. Currently, they are offering a $75 weekday rate and 15% off of their normal weekend rates. Book online for their special rate (make sure "college" is entered into the Corporate/Promotion code area).
Johnnie vs. Johnnie
Update: SJCA overcame SJCSF 2-1 in a three-round game
1 p.m. Sunday, April 18: Santa Fe/Annapolis croquet exhibition match
Santa Fe students are traveling to Annapolis for the second year to take on their fellow Johnnies. They’ve been practicing since August in sun, snow, and gale-force winds. And with several Annapolis transfers on the team, they’re hoping for an upset!
The Santa Fe team is:
Grand Marnier Philip Althage (Ashton, MD), senior
Numba 2 Michael Capelli (Philadelphia, PA), senior
Jacob Foster (Dallas, Texas), junior
Matthew Stripling (Lawrence, MA), junior
Mallory Hepburn (Crawfordsville, IN), senior
Max Walukas (Raleigh-Durham, NC), junior
Croquet 2009
The largest crowd ever flocked to the front lawn of St. John's College in Annapolis as the Johnnies, dressed as seafaring Vikings, triumphed yet again over a team from the U.S. Naval Academy in the 27th annual quest for the Annapolis Cup. The score was 4-1, but many who attended were more involved in elaborate lawn parties or busy swing dancing than in watching the contest on the field. Good weather on match day, April 19, attracted the large crowd, comprising students and alumni from both institutions as well as Annapolis locals, who enjoy croquet as one of the town's favorite spring traditions.
“We played better than last year,” says Imperial Wicket Micah Beck, a senior. “There were alumni lining the sidelines watching. It was hard at times in front of such a large crowd. We had some nervous jitters to work out.” Beck and Coates lost in a very close game against Navy. “I barely missed the wicket,” says Coates. “Navy has a conservative style. They are risk-adverse,” says Beck. “This worked in our favor most of the time.” The Johnnies has warmed up the day before by beating a team of students the college's Santa Fe campus (most of whom were transfers from Annapolis).
2009 Croquet in the News
View the 2009 match courtesy of the Annapolis Capital newspaper online
“Lunch on the lawn at croquet match”
“Army-Navy has nothing on this game”