The Port Elizabeth Polocrosse Club is having a Veterians Invitation Classic tournament on the weekend of  25/26 April 2009.   Zimbabwe will be sending several teams and we look to invite you to join this spectacular weekend.

Please note that this is not a test series and purely an invitation tournament. This will be a team tournament but individual players will be accepted and can be included in the local club team.  There will be both A and B division  grade entries excpted and no limit on team handicap.

Horses will be availalble for hire at $ 50 per horse per day all included and will be quality horses. Players will be required to bring their own saddles.

Below is a list of accomodation close to the fields which we can book for you. All expenses will be for the visiting players payment. Accomodation prices range from $ 30 per person per night and are across the road from the fields.

A bar and catering will be available at the fields the entire weekend so food and drinks will be on sale all day.

We look forward to your favourable response and hope that you will be able to join us on this fantastic weekend were we hope to have Bomber Nel from Bomber Equestrian sponsor the tournament prizes

Best regards

Belinda Dunford
PE Club Chairman
Provincal President

Accomodation

KRAGGA KAMA ACCOMODATION  – 500M FROM THE PX FIELDS

Accommodation is available for families and smaller groups.

• Thatched Lodges:  These two double-bed roomed Lodges are ideal for families – with a lounge, kitchen and undercover barbeque; fully equipped for self-catering with plenty of elbow room : sleeper couches for children.
• Chalet:  Large downstairs on-suite bed/sitter with additional upstairs sleeping area, fully equipped for self-catering with barbeque.
• Log Cabins:  One en suite bedroom with private barbeque area : ideal for couples with sleeper couch for children. Fully equipped for self-catering.
• Luxury Safari Tent for the real bush camp experience. Tents are fully furnished with two single beds (mattresses on request for kids) equipped for self-catering, with en suite bathroom and private barbeque area.

Click here to view pricing.

Accommodation prices

• Luxury Safari Tent R200.00 per person per night
• Log cabins R200.00 per person per night
• Chalets R250.00 per person per night
• Lodges R300.00 per person per night
• Caravan / Camping sites R100.00 per site per night

Please phone +27 (0)41 379 4195 for bookings and prices

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Elephant Walk Chalets   (Colleen Glen) -  3km from PX field

041 – 372 1470  – phone for price

Big Blue Beach Lodge (Beachview)

Situated in the secluded coastal village, Beachview, Big Blue Beach Lodge is the ideal place for a relaxed, tranquil getaway. With our warm personal service you’ll immediately feel at home. Big Blue Beach Lodge offers Guest House …

Price Range: R250 to R350 pp sharing

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Oceanique Self Catering and B&B (Beachview)

Only 50m from beach, you will find Oceanique in a safe and secluded village, Beachview with magnificent views of the ocean and sunset. Oceanique offers stylish, elegant and luxurious B&B or Self Catering accommodation with a personal and professional hospitality service …

Price Range: R295 to R360 pp sharing

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Dolphins View Guest House (Beachview)
Dolphins View Guest House offers a choice of five self-catering suites all of which have recently been refurbished. A continental breakfast is available on request. Situated on the beachfront road, every room offers endless views of the beach and ocean …

Price Range: R300 to R400 pp sharing

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Sea Notes (Seaview)
“Sea Notes” is a quiet, safe, fully equipped, self catering country retreat, ideally situated right on the rocks, with a spectacular view out to sea and only 25 kms to Port Elizabeth city centre. The self catering cottage sleeps 4-5 people and the …

Price Range: R200 to R400 pp sharing

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16 Beach Music  (Beachview)
Absolute beachfront with the ocean just a few steps away. Enjoy the best of both worlds, the benefits of seaside living and the close proximity of the city. 16 Beach Music offers 2 self-catering units and 2 Bed & Breakfast suites, all with private outside entrances, beach …

Price Range: R200 to R350 pp sharing

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Uitkyk (Beachview)

Uitkyk has an old-world charm, not only with regards to its decor but also in respect of its good old-fashioned hospitality. Set in a beautiful garden and with magnificent sea views, Uitkyk provides the perfect holiday haven. An easy 5-minute to a

Price Range: R175 to R 400 pp sharing

Thanks to Polocrosse-international.orgSouth Africa Veterians Invitation Classic Tournament

POLOCROSSE The most fun you can have with a horse! Polocrosse is for everybody boys and girls from 7 or 8, teenagers, adults, even Gran and Grandpa! If you’re still learning to ride, there’s nothing better to improve your riding skills than by playing this wonderful sport! There’s always a place for you in Polocrosse!!

BLOEMFONTEIN Polocrosse Club

Polocrosse Club Chairman- Barry Taylor 082-5582853
Secretary- Alta Taylor 051-4479106

RAKHOI Polocrosse Club

Chairman-Philip Henning 082-4925173
Secretary-Riza Henning 082-4672731
henning@shisas.net

VRYBURG Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Dick Richardson 082-4599451
Secretary-Judy Richardson 082-4599451
judyrich@cybertrade.co.za

BENONI Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Johan Cronje 082-8975986
Secretary-Melissa Weber 082-5574576

INANDA Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Mike Gemmill 083-3975555
Secretary-Judy Hunter 082-5588095

RAINTREE Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Gerhard Hauptfleish 082-7778381
Secretary-Liezl Steenkampm 082-7044370
kappa@netactive.co.za

THE SAINTS Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Madelain Roscher 083-4686819
Secretary-Tracy Morton 083-2875136
madelain@prworx.co.za

WALKERVILLE Polocrsse Club
Chairman РShal̩ne Kuikstra 083-4196352
Secretary – Gail du Toit 082-8082117

http://www.polocrosse.co.za

boshoff@icon.co.za
KARGS POST Polocrosse Club

Chairman-Noel Bauer 083-2592509
Secretary-Robin Shoesmith

LIONS RIVER Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Timm Cawood 082-8214122
Secretary-Lynne McNamara

RICHMOND Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Karen Cocker 082-7423052
Secretary-Lance Hosking 082-4539657
gpcocker@mweb.co.za

TEGWAANS Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Freek Serton 082-8937306
Secretary-Jean Hackland 083-6748471
fserton@intekom.co.za

BELL EAST COAST Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Geoff Fourie 035-7727054
Secretary-Jo van Eeden 035-5505058

HEATONVILLE Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Kevin Louw 083-6295329
Secretary-Kevin Louw 083-6295329

UMHLALI Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Mark Slevin 082-9263934
Secretary-Michelle Edgley 083-3214976
slevs@iafrica.com

UMVOTI Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Jacques Minnaar
Secretary-Jane O’Sullivan
jacques.minnaar@kombat.co.za

ARNOT Polocrosse Club

Chairman-Simon Harvey 082-9241438
Secretary-Sarah van Wyk 083-6277115

BETHAL Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Wessel Strauss 082-4901756
Secretary-Antoinette Louw 082-7853047

MOOI RIVER Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Andrew Timm 033-2632576
Secretary-Lita Timm 033-2632576

VRYHEID Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Allen van Reenen 083-6666808
Secretary-Debbie van Reenen 082-8381202

http://www.polocrosse.co.za

PORT ELIZABETH Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Belinda Dunford 082-4014361
Secretary-Sandy Jameson 041-4861910
belinda.dunford@evonik.com

EAST LONDON Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Richard Iain Darligton 083-4547522
Secretary-Cos Darlington 073-2192779

GEORGE Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Austin Newing 082-4143318
Secretary-Lynette Wolhuter 082-4514696

BORDER Polocrosse Club
Chairman-Nick de Jong 082-6598432
Secretary-Mandy de Jong 082-9020700

CAPE HUNT Polocrosse Club
President-Marius van Tonder 083-4583563
Secretary-Gillian Kitshoff 021-8698878

CAPE UNICORNS Polocrosse Club
President-Marius van Tonder 083-4583563

WEST COAST MILITARY Polocrosse Club
President-Marius van Tonder 083-4583563
mariusvt@mweb.co.za

Thanks to Polocrosse-international.orgPolocrosse South Africa

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.

Having said initially we would wait until our ‘estate’ was complete to host a tournament there, the need for this tournament was greater than the power to say no. As our playing fields were not ready, we had first looked at using a piece of land at the race club but when we moved the tournament to George we cancelled the application and by the time we agreed to take over the tournament again and have it back in PE, there was not enough time to schedule appointments and work parties to get the ‘borrowed land’ ready in time. We had no choice but to have the tournament at our ‘little play ground” down the road from our new club house.

As most of you know, organizing a tournament is no fun but the rewards of it being pulled off and people enjoying themselves and want to come to a tournament again, far out ways the nightmares (literally Friday night 12pm waking up and thinking the rest of the night/morning about what you had forgotten to do )

We divided the teams into Pool 1 and Pool 2, reason being that if you use pool A and pool B, players get the impression that they are playing in the A and B division, which is not always the case. All players were given (included in their entry fee was a playing shirt and braai pack) a whit playing shirt with an animal name on it, e.g. Hippo, Eagle etc, the reason for this is that I did not want them to be affiliated to any of their home clubs, for this weekend they belonged to their team and all players attending the tournament were divided up by handicap with each sections team being equally hc i.e. all the sections in pool 1′s hc were 7 and could play any position they wanted but not a turn-about.

Pool 2 consisted of 4 players per team, the same format as the junior classic (thanks Phillip for a brilliant idea) of equal handicap and players could play any position they wanted but not a turn-about. By doing this it allowed us to include the juniors into the seniors sections without being lost amongst the adult players and this also gave them an opportunity to feel important in a team and not just a ‘h/c”

The eventual outcome of the tournament were the winners, Team Rhino, consisting of John Mansfield, Simon Davidson and Ruth McKenzie, with the runners up after a sudden death and winning by 1 point being Leopards consisting of Belinda Dunford Samantha Bartlett, Wil-Marie Wolhuter, so we thought?! …..

Due to an injury to Samantha’s horse the previous day, I leant her my main horse (the grey) and pulled my second horse from the 2nd Pool (my chestnut) where I was doubling up (sacrificing my second team although they were winning in the 2nd pool) to play it in the 1st pool otherwise there would be no team (and I really thought my 2nd team could win without me!) We went on for the first and second chukka of the 1st pool and we were struggling a little so I decided that Samantha and I should swop horses and positions for the last chukka, she go to 3 and I go to 1, (little did I now that it was against the rules to swop horses!)

As per normal we went on the field and advised the umpires and opposition that we had made the change in positions and everyone could see that I was no longer on a chestnut horse but that I was now playing my grey (not hard to miss the difference) and nothing was said by anyone, until it all came down to the sudden death were I eventually scored and we had won, what a bitter sweet moment, only to be told a few minutes later, sorry girls, you were not permitted to swop horses! So we had to give up our win to the Zebra’s, Leigh Mansfield, Dennis Sanderhaus and Paul Davidson, next time guys!

The 2nd Pool would have been won by my 2nd team but they just could not pull it off and were well beaten by Hippo team consisting of Antoinette Matthias, Jolene, Kevin Knock (dev)and Keith Kuhn, with the runners up being the Eagles, Ryno Erasmus, Robyn Davidson, Solly Peter (dev).

In the 1st pool the best no.1 went to John Mansfield , best no.2 Chris Kumst and best no.3 Belinda Dunford and in the 2nd pool best no.1 went to Ryno Erasmus, best no 2 Jolyne Doran and best no.3 Keith Kuhn Best horse and rider combination went to Kevin Knock( dev)

Everyone had loads of fun, no injuries and the umpiring was fantastic.One thing that I can say in this game, you are never too old to learn!

Polocrosse was the real winner at the end of the day.

Thanks to Polocrosse-international.orgSouth Africa Newsletter – News from Port Elizabeth Club