The Ninth Chukka - Polocrosse South Africa

The Ninth Chukka
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Umpire’s Whistle
Hi all.
Well to continue with Andrew and Wesley’s advice,
thank you both for your
positive advice and
thoughts.
Umpiring is a job that we
should enjoy- to put back
in to what we notice when
we play, rectify, advise and
make it FUN- cause you
can!!!!
Some important thoughts
for your positive umpiring!
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CONTENTS
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Umpires
Whistle
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WC Raffle
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From the
sideline
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World Cup
info
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Reminders
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Birthday
Wishes
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For Sale
Contact:
pasa@futurenet.co.za
Communication is
more than what you are
saying
 People already have
all the resources they need
- to effect a change
 Choice is better than
NO choice
 Every behavior serves
a positive intention and a
context to which it has
value
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Every response is useful- you may hate the response but the knowledge
gained is useful
 The meaning of your
communication- is the
response you get
 People work perfectlyit is the function of how
they are performing at
present, in regards to how
they should be functioning
 People are ALWAYS in
an emotional state- either
PRODUCTIVE or EMOTIONAL state.
An emotional state is either_ POSITIVE- NEGATIVE
-RESOURCEFUL-HAPPYDEPRESSED – SAD- UNKNOWING OF SITUATION and so on.
SION!!!
REMEMBER!!!!!!!
 We are always in a
state of some form
 Our state shapes our
behavior
 Our state is a function
of OUR representational
system (our mindset),
when we umpire.
 We can choose our
state if we are self aware!
We can put ourselves and
players into a state of
choosing- by anchoring
our state in the BEGINNING.
SO AS UMPIRES, WE NEED
TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF
THE PLAYERS, AS WELL AS
OUR OWN EMOTIONAL
STATE, WHEN WE DELIVER
A MESSAGE OR A DECI-
Happy umpiring.
Look for Andrews next
edition in JUNE 2015.
Cheers
Gavin.
World Cup Raffle
Don’t miss out on winning your own filly
from the imported Australian stick-horse,
Endenhope Bundy.
The raffle is not only for
horse owners—Peter Choice
has committed to buying
back this talented horse at
R50 000 should the winner not be interested in
owning it,.
This gifted filly is already busy with training
under the guidance of
Peter Choice and tony
Higgs.
So- when you umpirewhat state are YOU inremembering that YOU are
also there to have FUN.
Raffle booklets should be
available form your provincial secretaries, and
also available from the
PASA secretary. This is a
fund raising campaign
for the World Cup 2015.
Raffle tickets can also be
purchased online at
www.polocrosse.co.za
Don’t forget our second
place winner will win a
R5000 Pick ‘n Pay voucher, kindly donated by
Hannes Van Aswegan.
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From the sideline
South Africa my Country!
Isn't that how we feel when we just won a world cup?
It
doesn't matter in which sport discipline, we are proud, we celebrate, we walk around with
pumped up chests and we smile! And now we are so excited about the upcoming Polocrosse
World Cup, which is all happening in July, yes people, only
8 WEEKS TO GO!!! To top it all,
we are the reigning champs, how awesome is that?
When it was announced that SA will host the 2015 world Cup, the biggest question on the world's lips was, could we provide horses of top standard to all?
Well we are there, we did it, we have the horses, we will play! It's all happening
on a beautiful venue too.
But wait, there is more....
Where is the money coming from to present a high standard South African
style Cup?
Close your eyes for a moment and remember the successful world cups presented by Australia in 2007 and UK in 2011…. Now picture this event held in SA
with no major sponsorships, no prizes for the winning team and best players,
no media coverage, no fancy horse blankets, opening and closing ceremonies, ,
etc. etc . The list is endless. If we all have the attitude that somebody else will
make it happen, we are in for a hell of a surprise.
Look at the bigger picture people, it’s about South Africa , our country , our hospitality, our ability to show the world how professional we are.
Yes, we do need all the help we can get , each and every one can make a
difference with just a little help.
So friends of the horse, let us work together, and make SA and ourselves
proud yet again!
Irma Meaker
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World Cup Information
BE PART OF YOUR WORLD
CUP TOURNAMENT
VIP Tickets
Contact Gill Cooper for your VIP tickets for the World Cup 2015
GillC@tdw.co.za
World Cup Programme
Place your advert in the World Cup programme, contact Sam Heynes at heynes@vodamail.co.za
Help the TEAM
If you can in any way contribute to the team, with funds,kit or sponsorship of any kind please contact Helene
at helener@jhretief.co.za
Team work will get us there!!
CAMPING AVAILABILITY AT THE WORLD CUP
There is limited camping space at the Durban Shongweni Club for the World Cup 2015.
Camp sites need to be booked and secured in advance, please contact Gill Cooper by 1 st of May.
The cost is R75 per person per night, no electrical points and sites are 4m x 4m
SPONSORS
We’re still looking for a title sponsor, as well as
any additional support for smaller sponsorships—we are looking for any amount from
R100 to R100 000. If anyone would like to help
us by distributing the proposal to any contacts
they might have, please contact Ashleigh on
pasa@futurenet.co.za.
HORSES
Anyone who would like to see their horse playing in
the World Cup, please let Bruce Maclarty know.
Our umpires are going to need some noble steeds
for the World Cup. If anyone is prepared to offer
their horses for umpiring at the World Cup, please
contact Gavin (flowers@tlantic.net) or Ashleigh
(pasa@futurenet.co.za).
Upcoming tournaments
9/10 April
Walkerville Chukka Champs
Squad Practice and demonstration
16/17 April
19/30/31 April
Walkerville
Delareyville
Delareyville
Umvoti
TBC
IPT
Richmond
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Birthday Wishes
FOR SALE
Ready for the 2015 polocrosse season/world cup
Here your opportunity to buy a top class horse.
Just Joe. 5 years old 15.2h Bay Gelding. Has a Kissing spin.
Breed by Squwak Whaley. Has played A division. Very fast
little horse.
Well-schooled. Will suit junior or adult. Has PASA passport.
Vaccines and inoculation up to date.
R20000.00 not neg. Vereeniging.
Please communicate via e-mail if interested.
mhkayne@gmail.com
Micky Kayne
HOLLEY : 12 year old Bay mare, 15.3hh. This big strong
mare has a massive heart and is great as a 1, 2 or 3. She
has a lot of experience, sad sale due to owner giving up
riding. Would suite experienced rider. R15 000.00
Contact: Priscilla Dent at
tambotitrading@gmail.com
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Ishtvan Schuch
Japie Van Der Goot
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Olivia King
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Sarah Van Wyk
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Karen Cocker
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Christine Dickenson
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Geoff Newlands
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Christine Skinner
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Taylor Payn
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Tara Rutherford
Gavin Cocker
Leigh Higgs
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Joshua Le Roux
26 Steve Gilson
Thank you Nikki Crook for supplying our cover picture this month!
Please support your World Cup Organising Committee and Team
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FOR SALE
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Contact Charl: 082 335 7532
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