Hawkesbury Junior Polo School 2014
at Willo Polo Club
Dates & Times: 21st – 23rd April, 3 days, 11am – 4pm Monday 21st then 10am – 3pm Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd.
· Hosted by: Andrew Williams, NSW Polo Association Senior Coach, Willo Polo Club
· Cost: $180.00 per player (includes mandatory $30 registration/insurance with Australian Polo Federation) or $150.00 per player who are already Full Junior Members of a NSW Polo Association Club.
· Register by: Thursday 17th April. Contact Beck Williams for availability after this date.
· Register online HERE, select New Registration at Willo Polo Club.
Guide for Participants:
· 8 - 18 years suggested ages, provided a level of riding proficiency has been obtained to canter and control a horse with one hand.
· No previous polo experience required, however please ensure that all horses have been adequately stick & balled, preferably by an adult or experienced rider and are ready for the school.
· It is suggested players practice hitting a ball both ways either from a horse or with a foot mallet before attending the school.
· Players welcome with only one horse.
· To hire horses and/or equipment or book yards, please contact Andrew Williams
Format:
· Please assemble at start time at Willo Polo Club field each day. Have your horse fully tacked up in polo gear with bandages/boots, head check, breastplate and tail up.
· There will be lessons in the mornings and practice chukkas after lunch.
· A friendly tournament will be played on the final afternoon.
What to Bring:
· 1 black and 1 yellow playing t-shirt, mallets, chapettes / leggings/ long boots, helmets, gloves and sun cream.
· Your own drink bottle or cup as cold water will be supplied.
· Your own snacks or food to purchase available each day.
For more information please contact:
Andrew Williams M: 0438-550-031
Beck Williams M: 0459 783 741
Registration queries: Suzie Ruse, nsw@australianpolo.com.au