Events

28th Annual St. John's - U.S. Naval Academy Croquet Match

Croquet 2009
Johnnies Win 27th Annual Annapolis Cup!
Victorious in 4 out of 5 matches.

Save the Date

The 28th Annual Croquet Match
Saturday, April 17, 1p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, April 18, 1p.m.

Croquet in the News

View a photo gallery from past matches.

Guidelines for Guests

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).