Wicket World of Croquet®

President Benjamin Harrison Home
1230 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis

Mark Your Calendars: Saturday, June 12, 2010

Call 317-631-1888 ore-mail David Pleiss.
Orregister online to reserve your team of two!

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What happens at the Wicket World of Croquet® event? 80 players—dressed in white—assemble on the dew-kissed, double-cut south lawn of the President’s home. They plan and plot their strategy for reaching, first, the semi-finals and then the championship round, envisioning their names emblazoned on the coveted trophy. The SAR ( Sons of the American Revolution) color guard presents the flags—especially appropriate on the weekend of Flag Day because Benjamin Harrison commissioned the flying of the American Flag at public buildings and schools.The head judge highlights the rules governing play, and each court judge assumes his post on one of 16 courts. Players find their partners and eagerly take the field. And let the games begin!

Live music performed by the White River Jazz Band fills the air throughout the day. Each of 40 teams enjoys at least four rounds of play, as progress is tracked on a scoreboard. The tournament culminates in a championship round. Spectators are most welcome and can watch the tournament, bid on silent auction items, relax under the tent, and join in for lunch. (Visitor lunch reservations and payment—$12 each—are required by June 1.)

Who benefits from the Wicket World of Croquet® event?

You benefit by participating in a one-of-a-kind croquet experience on the beautiful south lawn of one of downtown Indy’s premiere destinations! The President Benjamin Harrison Home museum benefits in numerous ways. All proceeds (from team, silent auction, and event/court sponsorship income) will help underwrite our one-of-a-kind elementary education andhistory programs and enables us to provide all 4th grade Indianapolis Public School students the opportunity to tour the President's home at no charge.

Croquet was a treasured Victorian tradition. It was even played in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Still not sure about signing up? Check out the Indianapolis Monthly article about a past tournament. Step into the action with aslideshow of a past tournament. Now don’t miss out on your chance to play! Sign up by April 30, 2010, to receive one free bisque (mulligan) to jumpstart your team.Register for Croquet!

ContactDavid Pleiss to inquire about the event, or to register your team of two for $110. Recruit a new team and knock $10 off your registration fee. (In other words, sign up your team and then recruit a second team who is new to the event, and we'll discount your team rate by $10.) ContactErin Trisler for details about silent auction donations or event/court sponsorships.

Thank you to our generous 2009 Court Sponsors:

• Willkie and Selm Families
• Gregory & Appel Insurance Co.
• Jane and Andy Paine
• The Kraabel Family
• Krieg DeVault LLP
• M&I Wealth Management
• The National Bank of Indianapolis
• Ratio Architects, Inc.
• Stevens & Stevens LLC
• LDI, Ltd.
• Nancy and Tom Hartmann
• Peine Engineering Company

Wicket World of Croquet® Steering Committee

• Steve Campbell, Event Chair
• Stan Curts
• Marti Hoffman
• Heidi Metzger
• President Benjamin Harrison Home Staff

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