Archive for July, 2008
Mark Davies Injured Riders funds independent helmet tests
Jul 26th
In the UK, the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund funds independent helmet tests. The results of the 2006 tests are here.
South Africa Newsletter – Supporters Observations
Jul 19th
Well… Upon returning from a very nerve-racking tour to Zim, there are a few things that really stood out for me as a supporter. Despite the circumstances in which I think most of Zimbabwe find themselves in, the welcome and hospitality we all received while we were there, was incredible to say the least.
South Africa Newsletter – Report on Tour to Zimbabwe
Jul 19th
Report on Tour to Zimbabwe 6 – 7 June 2008
It all started on Wednesday the 4th June 2008. The Cape players flew to JHB and the Natal players drove to Bruce’s farm. We left Bruce very early on Thursday (3am) and drove to JHB Airport. Thank you to both Bruce and Aubrey More >
South Africa Newsletter – Vryburg Club Sections Tournament
Jul 19th
The annual Vryburg Polocrosse sections tournament was held in Vryburg this past weekend. Teams from Tweespruit, Bloemfontein, Walkerville, Pretoria and Vryburg gathered at the field to do battle for the A-division Andre Kock and son Floating Trophy.
South Africa Newsletter – News from Port Elizabeth Club
Jul 19th
There was a last minute decision to move a tournament that was scheduled to be held in George to Port Elizabeth for the weekend of 24/25 May 2008.
South Africa News leter – NATAL CHAMPS REPORT
Jul 18th
Natal Champs this year was hosted by the Midlands Polocrosse Association, and hosted 30 teams and 7 Pee-wee players.
Australian Quadrangular Series
Jul 18th
Australian Quadrangular Series
Australia – New Zealand – South Africa – United Kingdom
Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th April 2009
Bong Bong Race Course Bowral, NSW
Hosts: Burradoo Polocrosse Club & Polocrosse Australia
Nominations Close: 2 August 2008
2008 UK Newsletter – Introducing a Racquet and Ball to a Horse
Jul 18th
A little patience with introducing a racquet and ball to a young or new horse can save a lot of time and makes the game more enjoyable! Here are 6 steps that are demonstrated in the photos with a homebred 2yo (excuse the woolly coat!). Let your horse sniff at the racquet.
2008 UK Newsletter – Training Exercises By Guy Roberson
Jul 17th
1. ‘The Seven Skills’ ‘The Seven Skills’ comprise of the following:
I. Forward pick up offside
II. Backwards pickup offside
III. 10 yard throw offside
IV. Bounce
V. Forward pick up stick side
VI. Backwards pickup stick side
VII. 10 metre throw stick side
2008 UK Newsletter – The Pony Club Post
Jul 17th
This past year the Pony Club Polocrosse Committee have been very busy supporting Branches from Scotland and Wales to Cornwall that are trying out Polocrosse and are very grateful to local UKPA clubs and their members who are supporting these Branches with training and encouragement. Hannah Clack, the Polocrosse Secretary, can be contacted at Pony More >
