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Welcome to the Christchurch Polo Club and
South Island Polo Association web site…
This is not the official SIPA website, as it does not exist, however -
it is a fairly accurate record of what is happening in our little polo world!
Christchurch Polo Club is the premier polo club in the South Island. It is situated behind the former Wigram Airbase and next to the new A&P Showgrounds. The club is sign posted out the front – so come on in and head down to the halfway mark to get the best seat in the house. Our physical address is: Wigram Road (opp Hayton Road)
On a clear day, the view at the grounds is breathtaking – the Port Hills to the east are a stones throw away and the Southern Alps to the west glow in the background. As the club has only moved to the grounds in recent years, the surrounding tress are young and shelter is sparse… bring your jacket to ward off the stiff easterly breeze! The grounds have water facilities for the horses and portaloos for the humans… nothing too flashy, it’s all about the polo afterall.
We can scrub up well for a big ‘do though. There is plenty of room for a marquee or two, ample space for parking around the grounds and have a boot picnic… or two. We can set up speakers so everyone can follow the commentary on the game – and the new scoreboard is visible from, well, a long way! Pop up some grandstands, get the gourmet nibbles and drinks in and you have yourself a cracking day out for the fans.
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Latest news:
19/02/2011
SIPA Gould Teams & Draw
Please click the above link for the South Island Polo Association Gould info pdf. Prizegiving information to come ASAP.
- NEW –
Ascot Park Polo Club in Surrey, England, is looking for an assistant in the polo office and a head Groundsman for the upcoming season… please contact Gina for further details.
16/02/2011:
Christchurch Polo Club teams for Gould announced:
8 Goal Team
Captain: Mark Harris (4)
Julian Appleby (3)
Drew Harris (2)
Henry Wood (-1)
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2 Goal Team
Captain: Mark Donald (1)
Alex Dowling (2)
Nathan Broerse (1)
Jonny Jones (-2)
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O Goal Team:
Captain: Maddy Rankin (0)
Alex Rowland-Jones (-1)
Pete Dormer (-1)
Dan Lewis (-1)
Good luck teams!
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30/01/2011:
The South Island Polo Association presents:
The Gould Cup.
GOULD CUP Host Club for 2011 Christchurch
Venue: Combined Christchurch & Port Hills fields depending on entries.
Tournament Dates: 24, 25 & 26 February 2010
Tournament played under 2010 HPA Playing Rules, the existing NZPA constitution, Savile Rules, all bylaws in our current Rule Book and format agreed to by the SIPA management committee last season.
Gould Cup – 8 Goal – five chukkas
Plaisted Cup- 2 Goal four chukkas
Tahu Cup- 0 Goal – four chukkas
No player on a handicap three or greater may play in the Plaisted or Tahu
unless given a prior dispensation by the Tournament Committee.
Entry Fee $280.00 per team
Entries Close Monday 7th February with SIPA secretary
Entries will not be considered unless they are accompanied by Entry Fee.
Entry Fee can be direct credited to SIPA Account
- End of year prizegiving Saturday evening, time TBC, @ Christchurch Polo Club, dinner and bar will be available.
Gould Cup on Bethere.co.nz:
http://bethere.co.nz/sport/2011/5841-christchurch-polo-club-gould-cup
Gould Cup on Eventfinder.co.nz:
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/feb/christchurch/christchurch-polo-club-gould-cup
Spread the word! Spread the link…
Polo and business/sponsorship:
Contact Gina Eccersall-Panther
0274 122 096 and leave a message. Thanks.
watch this space…
19/01/2011:
Please note the following road closure for this weekend – you may need to rethink your route to polo!
| Wigram Road | |
| Road to be Closed: | Wigram Road from Dunbars Road to Awatea Road |
| Period of Closure: | From 9am Monday 17 January 2011 to 4pm Monday 21 March 2011, all dates and times are inclusive. |
| Reason: | While road works are in progress. |
| Contact for enquiries: | 0274 351 537 |
| This closure is made under paragraph 11(d) of the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974. The closures will apply to all vehicular traffic with the exception of emergency service vehicles. | |
Could everyone please bring a plate for the shared afternoon tea after the prize-giving on Sunday?!
Thanks to Stella Artois for once again providing prizes for the players this weekend!
Thank you to the Turner family for donating their time and effort, as well as the trophy for this weekend.
- Thank you to our sponsors
13/01/2011:
Keep up to date with www.bethere.co.nz
Forward these links to friends and family so they can find out more of what you are up to!
http://bethere.co.nz/sport/2011/5839-christchurch-polo-club-bevis-turner-trophy
Also – Eventfinder.co.nz
http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2011/jan/christchurch/christchurch-polo-club-bevis-turner-trophy
Join us on FACEBOOK – search for Christchurch Polo Club woo hoo!
9/01/11:
Bevis Turner Tournament
Jan 21, 22 and 23. 0, 2 and 8 goal tournament.
Click the link below for the invitation and details.
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Club contact:
Secretary: Gina Eccersall-Panther
0274 122 096 and txt or please leave a message, thanks.
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Where do South Island polo players get their gear from?
THE POLO SHOP of course!
- The Polo Shop
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Polo-Shop/162331013807142
Click the above link to head to their beautiful page complete with
photographs and prices of their merchandise.
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