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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

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 7^th 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

gina_eccersall@yahoo.co.nz

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!

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.

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.

Bevis Turner promo

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Club contact:

Secretary: Gina Eccersall-Panther

gina_eccersall@yahoo.co.nz

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!

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.