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Marvelous Zimbabwe

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Aug 112011

Eddie Cross:

For all our troubles this is a great place to live and raise children. I was attending a birthday party for my grandson who has just turned 8, he had invited 29 little boys of his own age (no girls) and they had a “Pirate Party” organized by my daughter. Those boys had a great evening and some stayed over to sleep in tents on the lawn.

One of the parents, sitting on the stoep coined the phrase “marvelous Zimbabwe” as it was a beautiful evening, blue skies, about 25 c and no humidity. Nearby the national cricket team was busy beating Bangladesh in a 5 days test at the Harare Sports Club – a great Dutch style complex of green grass and bars in the center of town, next to the magnificent Royal Harare Golf Course. I recalled meeting a businessman in London who said to me (we had just won the ICC Trophy) “there is nothing wrong with a country that can play first class cricket!” In a way he had a point. Continue reading »

Zimbabwe Announces it’s World Cup Team

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May 072011

Zimbabwe have become the 7th country to announce their World Cup team, leaving just Ireland undeclared as the competition in July rapidly approaches. Just one member of the 2007 World Cup team survives, that is Andy Baker who is now the captain of the team. There are two other players who did also play in the 2003 World Cup but just not for Zimbabwe, they are Sophie Sargeant (formerly of the UK) and Kelly Redford (formerly of South Africa). Continue reading »

2011 World Cup UK Venue Review

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Apr 042011

25 March 2011

All countries to participate in the 2011 World Cup

As per previous communication I paid a visit to the UK this week to have a look at the new venue, and meet the new organisers. I can positively report back as follow.

The venue itself is situated in a much more visitor friendly environment as to Bishop Burton and is located 80 miles from Heathrow Airport London and 30 miles from Birmingham Airport by road and forty minutes by train from London Continue reading »

Zim Open 2010

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Mar 132010

Winning team in the top division Koala Park. The tournament is split into two divisions four in the top team division and four in the bottom division. Only the best in the world get to play in the top divisions as each sponsor imports his players from all over the world! Continue reading »

Zimbabwe Open 2009

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Sep 252009

Things got off to a start on the Wednesday – well actually preparations for the open got off to a start long before the Wednesday but proceedings for the annual Zim Open 2009 got underway on Wednesday the 9th of September with their meet and greet, black tie ball the traditional gathering of all the players, managers, sponsors, interested spectators and family, as well as honoured guests and the few friends looking for a good party. The setting this year was spectacular the ball was held at the venue as usual however this year they had stepped it up a notch as they always do and we were treated to a fantastic array of drapes and lighting surrounding the main seating area, the tables were covered in flowers and confetti and it definitely was a world class event especially for the polocrosse community. Continue reading »

Report for the Zimbabwe Polo X Association

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Aug 252009

President: Mr WAYNE PARHAM Hon. Secretary: Mrs Tracey Beekes
Hon. Treasurer: Mrs JUDITH SWAN Tel: + 263 91 2 434 135 Email : polox@iitrade.net

14 July 2009

Report for the Zimbabwe Polo X Association

As you are all aware Zimbabwe has been going through some trying times these last few years. Our membership stands at 120 from a high of 450 in early 2002. The main aim has been to try and stem the flow of those that have had to give up due to the economic and political conditions. I think now we are at the the cross roads and the future should be one of growth. Continue reading »

ZIM OPEN 2009

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Jul 302009

ZIMBABWE POLOCROSSE OPEN 2009

The most spectacular polocrosse you will ever see!

This year we are bigger and better than ever before. We have four top teams competing in the upper division and four in the lower division. We have included top international players this year from Australia, UK and South Africa. Continue reading »

South Africa Veterans to Zimbabwe

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Jan 242009

July 18/19Veterans outward tour Zimbabwe
Team: No team chosen as yet.

Zimbabwe Update

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Jan 172009

Dear Polocrosse Friends Around the World!!!

Seasons greetings and all the very best for 2009 polocrosse season!

I am so excited and wish you guys all the best for this polocrosse season. I think itâ€™s probably better only to have my contact details on the web site so that I can do the paper work for the association. Thank you very muchâ€¦ Continue reading »

Polocrosse in Zimbabwe

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Aug 092007

History of Polocrosse in Zimbabwe

In 1948, whilst chairman of the Ft. Victoria (now Masvingo) Gymkhana Club, Dr Minto Strover read in the magazine ‘Riding’, an article by the late Tony Collins, describing the New Australian Game. He wrote to Australia and to Porlock Vale Polocrosse Club, England, and was able to obtain rule books, sticks and balls and thereafter started practicing with the enthusiastic members of his club. Following a visit in 1950, by keen riders from the Umvuma area, Rhodesdale Club (now Sebakwe) was soon formed and the first inter club match was held that year. A third club was then formed in Gweru, and in consequence the Polocrosse Association was formed under the Presidency of Dr Stover. In 1951, during a visit to Escourt in Natal, Dr Strover explained the game to friends in the area and with his assistance, polocrosse in South Africa was established. Continue reading »

Dear Polocrosse Friends Around the World!!!

History of Polocrosse in Zimbabwe

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