Location:
On Wigram Road – not where the letter A is on the map, opposite Hayton Road
On the map it appears to be a grey area in front of Templetons reserve…
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Weather:
Always windy. ALWAYS. Even when it is a glorious sunny day. Trust us! If it is sunny, bring sunscreen, a hat and an umbrella because there is no shade available sorry – our trees have not grown yet! We frequently feel four seasons in one day, so you may as well throw in a rain jacket too for good measure.
Check out Metservice to see what our weather will be like on the day:
http://metservice.com/towns-cities/christchurch
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Old news:
19/04/10:
Polo is officially over for the season – time for the clever ones to head up to the northern hemisphere season and everyone else to pretend winter is not about to happen! If you are a school team or interested in joining schools polo you get another go at it for 2010 so never fear! The polo season kicks off again October-ish 2010 for you. If you do want to have a go at polo email me and go for it!!!
Please sign up so you receive updates on any information posted to keep you in the loop!
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More news:
Rangitikei Polo Club is on Facebook so join up to see all their updates and photographs of the great Savile Cup!!!
PLUS there is a lot of polo clubs and businesses out their on Facebook so join up to stay in the loop…
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29/04/10:
The next polo world cup will be held in Argentina 2011. From the Federation of International Polo website: “The Asociación Argentina de Polo (AAP) made its successful bid for the FIP’s flagship 14-goal World Championship during a Special General Assembly of the federation in Wellington, Florida (April 19). The assembly also confirmed venues for next year’s qualifying tournaments.”
Plus
The Spring EMag version of Hurlingham can be seen on emag.hurlinghampolo.com . This is the British polo association magazine and is a great read.
For more visit the Federation of International Polo website www.fippolo.com
- Federation of International Polo
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- 05/07/10:
Brand spanking new information!!!
The South Island Women’s Polo Team is heading to Australia! The fabulous Town and Country Polo Club has invited our women’s team over to their digs after we hosted them last year. Hurrah – now the ladies need to fundraise to help get them over the Tasman.
What? South Island Women’s Polo team trip to Town and Country Polo Club, Australia
Where? Richmond, NSW, Australia.
Who? Team names coming…
When? 22, 23 and 24 October 2010
Why? Town and Country Polo Club is extending a reciprocal invite
How? It costs a bit to head over to Aussie with all your polo kit… thankfully, Town and Country Polo Club will look after supplying the polo ponies. We just have to get the ladies and their gear over there!
- Head to the Town and Country Polo Club website for all their current information:http://www.townandcountrypoloclub.com/womenspolo_01.htm(there are two pages, look for the small link to page 2)For some photograph’s of the T&C visit to Christchurch visit:http://www.townandcountrypoloclub.com/nz.htm(again, check for a small link to page two of photograph’s).
SOOO, IT’S FUNDRAISING TIME!
The brilliant Maddy Rankin has organised a smashing do for you to attend and show you’re support for the team. The brilliant Bangalore Polo Club (BPC) will host a cocktail party and fashion show fundraising for the team. We are currently confirming a date for the second half of August. Spaces are LIMITED to 100 so first in first served. We will present the team with their blazers and uniforms. There will be a best dressed man and woman, with prizes for both.
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PLUS
Head to the Polo Times website for a peek at the world’s ‘leading polo magazine’…
http://www.polotimes.co.uk/index.php
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20/09/10:
South Island Polo Association AGM
Sunday 3 October, 3pm
@
Copthorne Hotel Commodore, 449 Memorial Ave Christchurch (the one by the airport).
Last season’s Executive were:
President: Roddy Wood
Senior Vice P: Andy Florance
Junior Vice: Julian Appleby
Secretary: Christina Hurley
Treasurer: Dick McLachlan
NZ selector Candidate: Julian Appleby
SI Selectors: Bryan Burrows & Dean Geddes
SI Representative to NZ Handicap Committee: B Burrows & Graeme Higginson
SI Handicap Committee: Garth MacKenzie, Jimie Murray, Mark Donald,
Graeme Higginson, Hamish Cottier & B Burrows
(Supa to join this list next season)
Handicap convenor: Mark Harris
SI Convernor of Umpires: Aiden Mackenzie
Email Christina if you would like a copy of the nomination form
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21/09/10:
Christchurch Polo Association AGM
Date: Monday 27 September, 7pm
@
the Sefton Pub, called the Anglers Arms Tavern
Click below for map of Upper Sefton Road
Scroll along to between Pembertons Rd and High St
http://www.wises.co.nz/l/Waimakariri/Rangiora/Upper+Sefton+Road/#c/-43.247407/172.674565/16/
- So no spitting the dummy,
- head on out to Sefton Pub
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28/09/2010:
The Christchurch Polo Association AGM was last night -
thanks to the 12 people that turned up,
and to the few who put in their apologies…
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5/10/2010:
Christchurch Polo Club AGM report details:
Election of officers:
President: Julian Appleby
Vice President: Roddy Wood
Secretary: Gina Eccersall-Panther
Treasurer: Errol Parsons
Club Captain: not nominated, replaced with a tournament committee
Tournament sub-committee: Julian, Mark Donald, Jimmy Wood, Nathan Broerse
Club Handicapper: Mark Donald
Assistant: Jimmy Wood
Gould Cup selector: Tournament committee
SIPA reps: Julian Appleby, Daniel Lewis
