The Australian polocrosse team took a 2-0 test series lead against the UK with two matches left to play. The Australians won the first test comfortably, running out 29-15 winners, but the second test proved a much harder battle as the UK got to grips with the Australians’ game plan and practically matched the Australians Read more…
2008 News
UK Name their Team to Face the Aussies
After months of waiting and debate finally the decision has been made and the team to face the Australians later this year will be Greg Sargeant, Guy Robertson, Hamish Michael, Martin Brookes, Sophie Lodder, Sarah Simkin, Lucy Shell and Debbie Harris. The four men were what most people expected, they are all very experienced and Read more…
Arden Tournament 2008 Report
The Arden tournament followed its usual form. The weather was bright and sunny, the pitches were in very good condition and the party went on till about 6 in the morning. In addition Jason Burbidge and his new band played at the party, much to the delight of the revellers. On the polocrosse side of Read more…
Liscombe Tournament 2008 Results
A Grade Winners: Arden (Greg Sargeant, Sophie Lodder, Dan Duhig, Hamish Michael, Rob Jenkinson, Simon Paynter) Runners Up: Highlander Outlaws (Charlotte Pykett, James Davidson, Lucy Shell, Sarah Simkin, Tom Simkin, Ruth Jones) B Grade Winners: Pennine (on goal difference) – Jenny Palmer, Anna Robertson, Bryony Cross, Vicky Metcalfe, Sam Marsh, Jessee Kereopa Runners Up: Kent Read more…
Welsh Dragons Tournament 2008 Results
(Disclaimer – some of these results may be wrong as the Polocrosse Extreme reporter was aquaplaning around the playing field in a pick up collecting goal posts and corner flags during the prize giving!) The Welsh Dragon Tournament was held in Usk, South Wales,. The weather was beautiful until 2 o’clock on Sunday when the Read more…
Pennine Tournament 2008 Results
The 2008 UK polocrosse season continued with the Pennine Tournament on the 24th and 25th May at the Northern Racing College near Bawtry. The tournament was well attended and ran well, the only small problem being the hundred mile a hour winds which battered the ground relentlessly on Sunday, causing balls to deviate madly in Read more…
Great Northern Tournament 2008 Report
The 2008 UK polocrosse season got underway at the Great Northern Tournament on the 3rd and 4th May, with the majority of the points going to Northern Clubs. Pennine dominated in the Juniors and the Primary Juniors and the Highlanders picked up the B grade shield. Arden also had a good opening tournament, picking up Read more…
UKPA Announce New Resources Available for Promoting Polocrosse
The UKPA have invested in new sticks and new DVDs in order to help coach and promote polocrosse. 24 new sticks and 16 balls have been purchased from Bennett Polocrosse Equipment, who very kindly gave the UKPA a reduced price in order to help polocrosse development within the UK. The sticks will be available for Read more…
UKPA Launch New ‘Introduce a Friend’ Scheme
The UKPA has launched a new ‘Introduce a Friend to Polocrosse’ scheme whereby a UKPA member who introduces a new member to the association will receive money off their own membership the following year. The scheme basically means that a person who introduces a new full price member will get £15 off their membership next Read more…
Blow for UK as King Forced to Stand Down from Squad
The UK hopes of defeating the incoming Australian tour this summer were dealt a big blow with the announcement that Shelley King has been forced to withdraw from the squad due to her having to cut down on her riding while she is receiving medical treatment. The loss of Shelley is a huge blow for Read more…