New Contact details for UKPA Executive Committee - click here

Also new contacts for UKPA non-exec officers - click here

Australian Stock Horse Training have a vacancy for an experienced rider to start and train clients' and homebred horses from March/ April 2010.

to download the job description - click here

Change of time to Polocrosse on Country Channel

The early morning slot is now on at 8.30-9.30am

Polocrosse early morning repeat is now at
09:00 on Friday.

UKPA Polocrosse Demonstration at YOUR HORSE LIVE!

Demonstrations performed at the Your Horse Live Show on the weekend of the 14th and 15th were a great success. The demo team consisted of Jason Webb, Islay Young, James Robertson, Sarah Dernie, Rhi Lee Jones, Joel Sics and Tom Beney. They performed two 45 minute demos which were very well received by a large crowd.

The UKPA also had a stand on site in order for people to find out more about the sport and they said there was a great deal of interest in the sport on both days. Iain Heaton said "The demos went really well and hopefully we have educated a few thousand more people about the sport. I have to say a massive thank you to all the guys who did the demo and also to Penny Webb for master minding it all.

Changes to the dates for the Polocrosse Test Matches shown on Country Channel

new dates are as follows:

• Match 1 First showing 19/11/09 at 19:30, repeated on Friday
• 20th at 06:30, 12@30 and again on Sunday 22nd at 12.30
• Match 2 First showing 26/11/09 same times and same repeat cycle
• Match 3 First showing 3/12/09 same times and same repeat cycle
• Match 4 First showing 10/12/09 same times and same repeat cycle
  

UKPA launch new promotional documents and a subsidised Starter kit offer

The UKPA have launched a range of new promotional documents, with the title "Anyone for Polocrosse?", aimed at getting more riding schools, riding clubs and pony clubs into the sport and alongside this have launched a subsidised starter kit scheme, in association with Bennett Polocrosse Equipment and Equineweb, which is available to all the groups mentioned above, plus UKPA clubs and regions and any other interested groups.

To see the new promotional documents go to the Members section or the newly redesigned "Interested in Polocrosse?" section.

For the UKPA subsidised kit offer flyer click here.

Information on Horses for Heroes – a sponsored ride from Ascot Racecourse around Windsor Great Park in aid of Help for Heroes...Read more

Message from the BEF

We have been advised that there is a contaminated batch of the Saracen supplement Neigh Lox. The batch number is 9B04-408. Saracen have sent a recall letter to their stockist's and all unsold tubs have been recalled . The contaminant is Ractopamine.

If you use this product please can you carefully check the batch number on the tubs you have. If you have any tubs from batch 9B04-408 please return them to your stockist and ask for a refund or replacement tub.

Message from the BEF

BHIC has suggested an alternative to the proposed new body for animal health to the Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group. The details can be found at the link below.

http://www.bhic.co.uk/about/pressarchive/news.php?34

In addition there has been considerable coverage of this matter in the national equestrian and non equestrian media recently, largely thanks to the actions of our political lobbying company PLMR. There are currently 4,500 signatures on the No 10 petition to rethink the horse tax - this needs to be nearer 30,000 - we encourage all members of BEF member bodies to sign it by visiting www.rethinkthehorsetax.org

UKPA open process for clubs to bid to host Tri Nations, UKPA National Championships and Inter Regionals in 2010

Bid for Tri Nations 2010

Bid for UKPA National Championships 2010

Bid for Inter Regionals 2010

Squad Manager and Coach Vacancies

for more info click here

also Squads confirmed for Juniors and Under 21's...

Polocrosse Demonstrations announced at Your Horse Live

The UKPA will put on demonstrations of the sport of polocrosse, and the skills of the horses and riders within it, on both days of the Your Horse Live show at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Your Horse Live, organised by Your Horse magazine, is one of the biggest horse shows of the year within the UK. The UKPA display team will perform in the main arena on both days alongside acts such as Monty Roberts, Tim Stockdale, Oliver Townend, Andrew Gould, Kelly Marks and David Deptford.

To see more details on Your Horse Live click here

To see more on Your Horse, the magazine, click here

To see how Your Horse magazine broke the news of the polocrosse demonstrations in this month's magazine click here

Latest Statement from the UKPA - Child Protection

“When you are looking for instructors/therapists/natural horse consultants it is essential that you check credentials – such as qualifications and other ‘claims’.
It is not unreasonable to ask for references from other clients, proof of insurance cover, CRB check docs, etc.
Just because someone has a website, or makes claims of competence, doesn’t mean they are reputable.
If they are reputable they will have no issues with your reasonable requests.
Also, wherever possible, it is perhaps wise not to be left in a one-to-one situation, and certainly not leave children alone.”

for more info on Child Protection click here

Notice of UKPA EGM

This e-mail is to give you notice of an EGM to be held on 25 October 2009 at 1 pm at the Arden Clubhouse to ratify the new UKPA constitution and new executive structure, as voted for at last year's AGM. We encourage clubs to have a meeting ahead of the EGM to discuss any implications of the new constitution, which is attached. The significant change in this new constitution is the new executive structure and this is shown in the diagrams at the back of the new constitution. Read the new UKPA Construction here

When ratified, the old constitution will be dissolved and job descriptions for the new posts will be issued immediately.

The AGM will be held on 29 November at the Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall.

BEF DRAFT Child Protection Leaflet - download here (PDF)

UKPA Report on the recent demonstrations that took place at Blenheim Horse Trials - click here

To see pictures of the demonstrations go to JRS Images

Ceyln tournament

with UK under 21 squad Vs Ireland!

plus squads selection,

ideal tournament for young / green horses!
click here for more info!

or visit their site at www.celynpolox.co.uk

Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund -

urging polocrosse members to visit their website and kindly donate to the charity, they have made a great difference to people's lives, including Pip Russell, who sustained a head injury in 2006, after falling off her horse, read Pip's story here,

and please visit the website at:
http://www.mdirf.co.uk/

More gradings updates -click here

Team GBR on track is the BEF new initiative to raise the profile of equestrian sport in the UK and to provide funds to help potential medal winners train, compete, and achieve their goals.

Join today for your chance to win a VIP trip to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 in Kentucky, USA. The first 500 members will also receive one of just 500 exclusive black membership cards.

Team GBR Ontrack is designed for anyone that has an interest in equestrianism and the countryside and who wants to be part of Team GBR and show their support. It offers a range of benefits and includes two options to join – basic membership is completely FREE and full membership includes a one-off fee of just £20.

The UKPA fully supports the BEF in this new venture and recommends its members sign up to this wonderful new initiative to help equestrian sport.

Read the full press release..WORD FORMAT and PDF FORMAT

Visit the website, www.teamgbrontrack.com

www.pegasuscroome.co.uk

Dear All,
At last, the new 'New Derby Polocrosse Helmets' will be available for delivery to you within two weeks. Certainly, in time for the Pony Club Championships on the 15th and 16th and I may get them here before the Midlands Tournament.
As these helmets are in demand all over the world, my first order has been restricted to 25 large helmets (56-59cm). I hope to get a second order accepted as soon after that as possible.
If you need a helmet please order IMMEDIATELY off the site or give me a call as I know there are a lot of you waiting for them and I will only be able to respond on a first come first served basis.
Now for the bad news, the new face guards which are designed to fit the AS/NZS 3838:2006 Certified helmets (only), will only arrive about 3 weeks later, so I will be supplying the helmet to you as soon as they arrive and will only be able to send the face guards a month or so later. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of the old face guards on these new helmets. So to avoid this problem in the future, the new face guard will carry the NEW DERBY logo, so only these should be used on the new NEW DERBY HELMETS. The new face guards will be lighter too.
Finally, due to the unfavorable exchange rate with Australia, the helmet price has had to go up from £90 to £95.
IMPORTANT 
A lot of people are wanting these helmets so order NOW if you want one from the first batch of 25.
Hope you are having a great season.
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Best regards,
Tony
Tony Shearing 
Equineweb.com 
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 290 846 
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Email: tshearing@equineweb.com 
The Coach House, 
Church End, Bushley, 
Tewkesbury, GL20 6HR

NEWSFLASH!

Welsh Dragons / Centaur Camp and Tournament Cancelled due to flooding!

apologies for any inconvenience.

UKPA current gradings list

Excel Document - click here - updated 2 August 2009

please note that players are defined in their clubs, use the tabs at the bottom of the Excel document to choose your club.

Check out the websites for photographers that took polocrosse action shots at the last 2 tournaments:

www.sa-images.com - took pics at GNT and Arden

www.pauladayphotography.co.uk/ - took pics at Ashfields

All those who work with children in polocrosse (especially coaches, child protection/welfare officers and squad personnel) are advised to look at the NSPCC’s online film on ‘Play Sport Stay Safe’ at http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/cpsu/cpsu_wda57648.html. See the attached press release for more information - click here

Spaces still left at the Welsh Dragons / Centaur Camp 27th-29th July - email Laura Scott if you want to book a place, at: Laura.Scott@nationwide.co.uk

coaches include, Guy Robertson, Lizzie and Simon Shearing, Luke Mathie

also booking form - click here!

Western Australia Exchange opportunity - click here!

South Africa take the title in the 2009 Test Matches against the UK

The UK Ladies teams won 1 game and lost 1 game

however the UK Mens team narrowingly lost both their games against the South Africans

read full match report by Iain Heaton, click here

2009 Yearbook - PDF doc published click here

Ashfields Tournament 18-19th July schedule and entry form - click here

Midland Tournament Schedule, hosted by Arden Polocrosse Club

new dress code and horse turnout part please read!

CLICK HERE

UK Teams announced for the S.A Test Matches!

Ladies:

Annie Waterer
Charlotte Pykett
Debbie Harris
Kerry Bean
Lucy Shell
Sarah Simkin
Sophie Lodder

Mens:

Dan Duhig
Guy Robertson
Hamish Michael
James Robertson
Jono Keen
Jason Webb
Martin Brookes

Social Grade being introduced...

Dear All

As some of you may know I have been talking to various people regarding a 'Social Grade' in Polocrosse. The idea being to have a place where you can play without getting too battered, less competition and have a bit of fun.
Ashfields have kindly offered to host the first of these at their next tournament on the 18/19 July.
So why not dust off your stick or you may know someone who used to play and email me ASAP with the details as time is rather tight. I will liaise with Ashfields on numbers. If it works it could be used for maybe green or younger players etc I do feel this could be another way to help and grow our sport for people to play at a safer fun level.
Any idea's or thoughts on this will be gladly listened to. please email me at: graham.dench@ntlworld.com

Many Thanks

Graham Dench
Chair Solent Polocrosse

Iain Heaton, UKPA Sports Development Officer is calling for any players to submit their player profiles, to help build a media pack.... please send your form to Iain Heaton at sportsdevelopment@ukpolocrosse.co.uk

download the form - click here

UK v Ireland Report - click here

Important info about the Arden Tournament:

Dear Clubs

Could you please inform your members that due to the high number of entries for this weekend camping space will be at a premium. Please camp and pen with consideration to others.  People who do not do so may be asked to reduce or re organise their penning and camping.

Overflow camping from the main camping field will be on the slope below the B or second pitch as usual.  If you will be turning up late in the evening we recommend that you go straight to the B pitch field.   The entrance is opposite Henley Engineering steel works on Edge Lane.

Alternative camping for those that do not wish to camp with horses has been cordoned off on the area to the far side of the A pitch nearest Edge Lane.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Simon Paynter
Chairman
Arden Polocrosse Club

Welsh Dragons and Centaur

Camp Schedule + Entry Form

Tournament Schedule + Entry Form

Great Northern Tournament Schedule

Arden Tournament Schedule

Dave Brookes is calling for a Horse coordinator to take charge of the welfare etc of the Test Match Horses from the 11th to the 19th July. For the UK v S.A test matches

We also need helpers to feed , care, walk etc.

If you have any members who might like to help and rub shoulders with International players for a week, please let me know ASAP

Also We desperately need a number of Caravans/ Horse Boxes for the Test Matches at Ashfields from 11th-19th July.
These will be used to accommodate the South Africans and the UK coaches.

contact Dave Brookes, Chairman of UKPA - by email

Paint the horse competition! part of the BEF

winners will have their designs painted on a horse sized statue at the Olympia Horse Show 2009

click here for poster

New!!! Welsh Dragons website!!!!

new look, more practical! and up to date - click here!

New Equestrian shop - Equus Bazaar, launching the new Olympian range of racquets!

click their website for more info!!!

NEW! video section! watch Jason Webb's DVD on the website!

click here or visit the homepage!

UKPA Squads Selection

Form

Procedure

Dave Brookes, Chairman of UKPA is calling for all declarations for the South Africa Test Matches in July...

read on....

2009- UKPA Tournament Pack

Word Version

PDF Version

This year’s Council Meeting will take place at the Arden Clubhouse 2-4pm on 25th April. The updated Yearbook and Manual will be available for all club chairs (or their representatives) who attend. Please note that you and your club must be a fully paid up member of the UKPA to attend.

New UKPA Club Welcome Pack - Download:

Word Version

PDF Version

New Polocrosse Centre to open in Cheshire - click here to read more!

2 New Tournaments added to the 2009 schedule!

Kent Target and Midland - check tournaments page for more info