The Croquet Foundation Of America And Jer And Linda Chilton Foundation Present The New Steuber Classic Invitational Croquet Tournament
Ahead of this week's 'other classic,' tomorrow kicks off the "New Steuber Classic" Croquet Tournament in West Palm Beach, Florida. This USCA-sanctioned event is presented and organized by the Croquet Foundation of America, Inc. (CFA), in partnership with the JER and Linda Chilton Foundation, and the Charles P. Steuber Family.
- West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL (1888PressRelease) February 25, 2025 - In a move to attract new players and increase support for the sport of American Rules 6-Wicket Croquet, the Croquet Foundation of America, Inc. (CFA), in partnership with the JER and Linda Chilton Foundation, and the Charles P. Steuber Family, with the National Croquet Club as tournament host, announce a multi-year, strategic partnership to introduce the "New Steuber Classic" croquet tournament. This USCA-sanctioned event benefits the National Croquet Center (owned by the CFA).
Starting on February 25, 2025, the New Steuber Classic also celebrates the CFA's founding board member and championship croquet player, JER (Bob) Chilton. The JER and Linda Chilton Foundation, in addition to an earlier bequest of $100,000 to the CFA, will annually award $30,000 to the winners and finalists of the new tournament, enhancing the extraordinary support of the Charles P. (Chuck) Steuber family. Chuck Steuber conceived, largely funded, and built the National Croquet Center (NCC) in West Palm Beach, FL.
"The CFA is honored to partner with the Chilton Foundation and take the Steuber Classic to the next level," said W. David McCoy, CFA Chairman. "JER (Bob) would be delighted to know that we are continuing to find new ways to popularize American Rules Croquet - his favorite. It is the most strategically complex of the three main versions of the game. Thanks to Bob, we can now handsomely reward those who play the sport at the highest skill level in each flight."
"My husband, JER (Bob) Chilton, always had a gift for living life to the fullest, seeing the world, and wanting to share his enthusiasm with others. This was especially true for the 'art of the game' of croquet," said Missy Diack-Chilton, Board President of JER and Linda Chilton Foundation. "With the New Steuber Classic, we are honoring his legacy by encouraging new and existing American Rules croquet players and attracting the world's finest players to compete for the top honor of winning this popular tournament."
The New Steuber Classic Croquet Tournament:
The New Steuber Classic, a United States Croquet Association (USCA) sanctioned event, kicks off on Wednesday, February 26, and runs through Sunday, March 2, 2025. A total of $30,000 in prize money, granted by the JER and Linda Chilton Foundation, will be awarded to the winners and finalists in all flights of American Rules Croquet singles. A special award, "Rookie of the Tournament," will be awarded to a player who has previously played in a few or no tournaments but has done well in this one. The tournament also includes Golf Croquet (a single-shot version of the game) for those who compete in that category. Winners and finalists in their flights will receive $3,500 in prize money from Charles Steuber, Jr. and his brother Victor.
About the Tournament:
The courts open for practice on Tuesday, February 25, at 12:30 p.m., with an opening reception at 4 p.m. Eastern. Waterford Doubles in American Rules and Golf Croquet occur all day Wednesday, February 26, and Singles in both sports run from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The organizers will host a US Croquet Hall of Fame Induction and Gala Dinner on Friday, February 28. On Sunday, March 2, there will be a Grand Buffet Awards Luncheon, the Awards Ceremony, and a 50-50 drawing for up to $10,000 and other prizes. For information and an invitation, call the NCC at 561-478-2300 EXT 1.
About the Croquet Foundation of America, Inc. and the National Croquet Center
The Croquet Foundation of America (CFA) was established in 1979 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable and educational corporation dedicated to promoting the amateur sport of croquet in America and supporting the community it serves. Thanks to the late philanthropist Charles P. Steuber who conceived, built, and largely financed the National Croquet Center (NCC) for the Foundation, croquet has an extraordinary home with 12 full-sized, championship-level courts for 6-wicket American Rules croquet, Golf croquet and Association Laws croquet with plans for further expansion; a beautiful, 19,000 square foot Headquarters, Museum, and "Clubhouse" with an expansive veranda overlooking the courts, as well as a ballroom, pro-shop, dining facilities and a lounge, hosting visitors from around the world and promoting the sport.
About the National Croquet Club, Inc.
The National Croquet Center is also home to the National Croquet Club. In addition to its activities as an independent club, it provides volunteer coaches, managers, referees, and other support for many of the CFA's charitable and outside events and USCA-titled tournaments at the Center.
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