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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis
Don't be late for this very important date: Saturday, June 11, 2011
Join the Queen of Hearts, Alice, the Mad Hatter and March Hare for this year's Alice in Wonderland-themed Wicket World of Croquet.
Call 317-631-1888 ore-mail David Pleiss.
Orregister online to reserve your team of two!
Players - dressed all in white - check in on the front porch of the President's mansion and receive their team number and bracket assignment. After a quick complimentary team photo, each team will be greeted warmly by the President and will join the Queen of Hearts on the dew-kissed, double-cut south lawn of the President’s home for practise. The Sons of the American Revolution color guard presents the flags to begin the tournament. Then, after a quick review of rules, the judges take their posts at one of the courts.
Players find their partners and eagerly take the field. Each of 40 teams enjoys at least four rounds of play, as progress is tracked on a giant scoreboard. They plan and plot their strategy to save their "heads" in order to defeat the Queen and of course reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals and then the championship round, envisioning their names emblazoned on the coveted trophy.
Players, on their team bye, and spectators alike can visit Alice and the Queen in "Shoot the Wicket" Wonderland. Alice might need help finding the white rabbit! And for a HAREraising good time, drop in and Visit the Mad Hatter and the March Hare for a spot of tea in the Mad Hatter's Tea Party Lounge.
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NEW! Join us at the new Mad Hatter's Tea Party spectator lounge, tea tasting courtesy of Teas Me Cafe.. Your spectator ticket is your admission to Wonderland and invitation to this unforgettable tea party. Also included with the price of your ticket is a chance to shoot the wicket, a box lunch, drinks and a tour of the home. Tickets are $25 and reservations are required and must be made by June 6.
Call Stacy at 317.631.1888 or email to reserve.
As if that weren't enough, all players and spectators will enjoy live music performed by the White River Jazz Band and have the opportunity to bid on some amazing items at the silent auction including:
- Use of the Mayor’s Suite at Victory Field
- Buck Creek Winery Private Tasting Party
- Good Morning Mama's Cafe
- Columbia Club Overnight Stay
- Yellow Rose Carriage Ride
- Event Tickets, Retail Certificates, Museum Memberships
...and Much More!
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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 Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site benefits in numerous ways. All proceeds (from team registrations, silent auction, and event/court sponsorship income) will help underwrite our one-of-a-kind elementary education and history programs and 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 theIndianapolis Monthly article about a past tournament. Step into the action with a slideshow of a past tournament. Now don’t miss out on your chance to play! Sign up by April 30, 2011, to receive one free bisque (mulligan) to jumpstart your team.Register for Croquet!
Contact David 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.) Contact Stacy Clark for details about your spectator ticket, silent auction donations or event/court sponsorships.
Black Stripe Court Sponsors:
LDI, Ltd.
Yellow Stripe Court Sponsors:
Best Management LLC
Gregory & Appel Insurance Co.
Nancy and Tom Hartmann
Needham and Mary Lou Hurst
The National Bank of Indianapolis
Peine Engineering Company
RATIO Architects, Inc.
Willkie and Selm Families
Event Donors:
Jane and Andy Paine
Wicket World of Croquet® Steering Committee
Steve Campbell, Event Co-Chair
Stan Curts
Jackie Davis
Marti Hoffman, Event Co-Chair
Dave Kieser
Kristen Pixley
Kaylee Showers
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