Team USA Uniforms

LEE OLSEN FUND PROJECT:

TEAM USA UNIFORMS

To address the lack of consistency in apparel, the Lee Olsen Fund committee decided in 2018 to design and produce uniforms to be worn by every player representing the USCA in international competitions. With Missy Chilton and Vickie Johnston leading the effort, the committee worked to design and source the shirts, hats and rain gear that will be provided to all contestants selected to play for the US in international competitions at no cost.

According to Michael Albert, a renewed interest in revitalizing the Lee Olsen Fund started four years ago with the staging of the first Western Carolina Mountains ProAm at Lake Toxaway, N.C., to raise money for the US Golf Croquet Team that traveled to England in 2016.

This continued with another effort in 2018 with another ProAm event at the Chattooga Club in Cashiers, N.C. Because of the success of that event, John Rivers and the Chattooga Club were eager to stage another edition in 2019. This will be a three-day event to be held again in August with a one-day ProAm followed by teaching clinics for a half day and ending with a one-and-a-half day sanctioned tournament between the eight Pros. These Pros will be drawn from among the top 10 players in the USA.

Notably, the fund, which exists to support international play for US players, received a critical boost when Hal Denton provided a donation of $5,000. That along with the money raised at the ProAm events has allowed the Lee Olsen Fund to cover travel expenses for GC World Team Championships, Solomon Cup, McRobertson Shield, Under 21 GC World Championships and to provide uniforms for more than 15 competitors so far this year.

The current Lee Olsen Fund budget only allows for reimbursement of a portion of the expenses incurred during an international competition. The Lee Olsen committee would like to cover a higher percentage of the expenses for our athletes, but is constrained by the limitations of the fund. The committee members ask that all USCA members consider donating to the Lee Olsen Fund this year and every year. Please make donations for this purpose payable to the Lee Olsen Fund and sent care of the USCA.

“The fund is doing a lot, but the need is much greater,” says Albert. “Help us to send our very best players to represent the USA. Financial ability should not determine whether a USCA athlete can play overseas.”

LEE OLSEN FUND

The Lee Olsen Fund isdirected by a committeethat includes Michael Albert,Hal Denton and Rich Lammunder the aegis of USCAPresident Sara Low.Lee Olsen Fund Mission:

1) Support for international team members

2) Support for youth players

3) Support for players selected for International competitions

ORDER THE GEAR

The NCC Pro Shop is now offering the Team USA croquet gear to supporters. It is embroidered with the USCA CROQUET logo and 100% of all USCA profits on this gear will go to benefit the Lee Olsen Fund. The options include shirts, ball caps, sun hats and rain gear. This is a wonderful way to show your support for our international teams and players. To order, contact Vickie Johnson (561-478-2300) at the NCC Pro Shop.