Ginger Cove Croquet Faces Rivals Before Annapolis Cup

The local club prepares for the annual tournament with tune-up matches against St. John's and Navy.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a croquet match, with overlapping planes of green grass, wooden mallets, and colorful balls.The Ginger Cove croquet team prepares for the annual Annapolis Cup tournament with tune-up matches against local rivals.Annapolis Today

The Ginger Cove Croquet team, based in Annapolis, Maryland, played exhibition matches against rivals St. John's University and the U.S. Naval Academy ahead of the upcoming annual Annapolis Cup croquet tournament.

Why it matters

The Annapolis Cup is one of the most prestigious croquet events in the region, drawing top players and enthusiastic crowds. These tune-up matches allow the Ginger Cove squad to hone their skills and strategies before the big competition.

The details

The Ginger Cove team faced off against St. John's University and the U.S. Naval Academy in the lead-up to the Annapolis Cup, which is scheduled for later this month. These exhibition matches give the local club a chance to test their skills against strong opponents and make any necessary adjustments to their gameplay.

  • The Annapolis Cup croquet tournament is scheduled for later this month.
  • The Ginger Cove team played St. John's University and the U.S. Naval Academy in the weeks leading up to the Annapolis Cup.

The players

Ginger Cove Croquet

A local croquet club based in Annapolis, Maryland that competes in the annual Annapolis Cup tournament.

St. John's University

A private university located in Annapolis, Maryland that fields a competitive croquet team.

U.S. Naval Academy

The military college in Annapolis, Maryland that has a storied croquet program and is a perennial contender in the Annapolis Cup.

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What’s next

The Ginger Cove team will continue to practice and refine their strategies ahead of the Annapolis Cup tournament later this month.

The takeaway

The annual Annapolis Cup croquet match is a beloved tradition in the city, and the tune-up matches against local rivals help prepare the Ginger Cove squad for the high-stakes competition.