The Ninth Chukka

The Ninth Chukka
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Umpire’s Whistle
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Umpires
Whistle
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SUCCESS
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World Cup
Hi Guys,
So it’s my turn to cover the umpires whistle this month and I thought I’d touch on
some basic rules when it comes to umpiring.
 When umpiring (at tournament level)
both umpires need to be in whites as
well as riding boots, no umpire is allowed to umpire in casual shoes.
 Two goal judges need to be behind the
goal posts prior to the game starting,
and ONLY TWO. Please make sure you
have goal judges ready prior to the
start of the game to save time.
 No horses are allowed behind the goal
posts.
 At the start of the game both umpires
will have a chat to the players to make
sure everyone is on the same page with
regards to the rules, this doesn’t qualify
as a chat “Ok you guys all know the
rules so let’s keep it clean and have
fun”.
info
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World Cup
Powerful
team
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From the
See your goal
sideline
Understand the obstacles
Birthday
Create a positive mental picture
Wishes
Clear your mind of self doubt
For Sale
Embrace the challenge
Stay on track
Show the WORLD you can do it !!
Contact:
pasa@futurenet.co.za
Remember guys everyone makes mistakes
so don’t be scared to blow the whistle
Andrew
Raffle
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For new umpires who haven’t umpired
before these are the things that need to be
checked before the start of the game,
 Whips have flaps
 Spurs don’t have any sharp points
 Players have surcingle’s and breastplates on their saddles
 Ask if there are any left handed players
 Players would have supplied a suitable
ball and umpires ponies
 Two goal judges behind each set of
goal posts – no under 16’s
 Table has two officials ready, one to
keep score and a timekeeper.
 Briefly chat to players regarding rules
i.e. dangerous riding, stick swinging,
crossing behind and in front of other
horses etc.
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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
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).
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.
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
Please remember to send
you ticket stumps to
Ashleigh asap, and deposit the raffle money
into the PASA bank account.
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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Our team will be keeping
the cup at World Cup
2015 !! A very big thank
you to all the committee
members on the World
Cup committee. Your efforts are commendable!!
FROM THE SIDELINE
Natal Champs
After all these years, I am always amazed at the reception I get from everyone after being out of polocrosse for so long.
Whilst I enjoy a good game of rugby, the multiple skills exhibited by players, coupled with the natural competitiveness of horses and the fact all the action (of
which there is plenty) takes place close to you and not far away on the other side
of the field, still makes polocrosse the greatest game of all!
It was great for me to see many “pee wees” playing, with quiet a few, being third
generation players.
Whilst not all that serious in the context of where it occurred, with very few outsiders present, what happened in the A Division final around the dispute with the
Umpires was not acceptable. And don’t blame the Umpires – consistent fouling
and back chat made it very difficult for them!
Also guys, the purposeful delays by team mates to eat up the playing time when
one section member was sidelined by the umpires for 2 minutes, did not look
good.
Come on chaps – if you’re fouled, either forget it or let the captain speak to the
umpires between chukkas. Alternatively wait for an appropriate opportunity to
take revenge – but don’t cry or argue!
To Bishopstowe – thanks again for a lovely tournament. Just organise less wind
and dust next time.
Regards,
Rad
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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
Marinda Miles is looking to buy a Kilmore Stock Saddle,
please contact her on 0832634387, if you can be of assistance.
Birthday Wishes
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Lynton Bauer
5
Charles van Wyk
6
Ross Odell
7
Graeme Horne
Liam Classen
8
Mark Gemmill
Ruth O’Sullivan
9
Ryan Pretorius
11
Julie Skinner
12
Nicola Rae
14
Jens Bunge
Wian Starbuck
16
Mike Elston
17
Anel Dafel
18
Eduard Schuch
20
Meegan Heath
22
Steve Godfrey
23
Megan Hucker
Marnus Muller
24 Debbie Dick
27 Peter Green
Emily Bohmer
Jean Hackland
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