Our Members
Our membership has increased by 18% in 2005.
At present over 4,500 members – a wonderful mix of male and female members of all ages, from Juniors to Veterans from all walks of life who belong to over 150 registered clubs participating in the sport throughout Australia.
Our Professionalism and Responsibilities
Accredited Coaching Scheme
Established in 1985 in conjunction with the Australian Coaching Council and The Australian Sports Commission.
All coaching is administered by a National Coaching Committee comprising the State Coaching Directors under the Chairmanship of a National Coaching Director who meet regularly to monitor the coaching programs throughout Australia and in each State.
Accredited Umpiring System
A high priority has always been given to safety for both horses and players through a well organised umpiring system.
All umpiring is administered by a National Umpiring Committee comprising the State Chief Umpires who meet under the Chairmanship of the Australian Chief Umpire.
Elite Camp
We work with the Australian Institute of Sport in providing our International Level Players with the opportunity of attending the Institute before participating in International Level Competition.
Risk Management Manual
We adopt world’s best practice in risk management to support and enhance activities in all areas of our organization and ensure the risk management is an integral part of all our decision making processes.
Policies
We implement and monitor various policies to ensure the game is played safely and all associated social aspects are enjoyed by all participants and spectators, policies include:
Member Protection Policy
Smoking and Alcohol Policy
Harassment Policy
Emergency Policy
Code of Conduct
Doping Policy and Procedures
National Insurance Scheme
We administer the National Insurance Scheme on behalf of all our Clubs and players.
National Executive Officer (NEO)
We have a dedicated Association office based in Canberra. The NEO provides administrative support to the President, Treasurer, Chief Umpire and Coach and operation of the Board.
Provides the State Associations with information to assist them support our members.
The Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Sports Commission recognises the Polocrosse Association of Australia as a National Sporting Organization. We receive funding to secure:
1. Excellence in sports performance at the Elite level; enabling Polocrosse to compete at an international level and retain our standing as the Worlds Best.
2. Sport Development – to ensure Polocrosse has a sports system that supports and offers improved participation at a local/club level.