CHANGES TO CARNIVAL DATES:
An updated Carnival list is attached. Of note is the change in the King Country Association carnival – this has been moved to the following weekend 1st / 2nd March, allowing for the Sponsors carnival to be held on the 23rd / 24th February 2008. With there being no Inter Association Championships this year, the Roke and Rockwood has also been moved, to the 12th / 13th April, making this the finale of the season.
AFFILIATION FEES:
Clubs and Associations are reminded that affiliation fees and Club levies were due in to the New Zealand Polocrosse Treasurer, Tracy Kereopa, PO Box 67, NATIONAL PARK by the 30th November 2007 along with the affiliation list of players names and addresses.
Players are not covered by New Zealand Polocrosse’s Public Liability Insurance if their affiliation fees have not been received by Council.
COACHING CAMP:
Information and entry forms are currently on the website. Please get your registrations in ASAP.
JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATES COMPETITION:
Remember that this is being held in Turangi on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th January 2008. The rule regarding eligibility states that –
- The age of a junior is under 16 years on the first day of January in that year.
- The age of an intermediate is 16 years and under 21 years on the 1st day of January in that year.
UNDER 21 TEAM verse NEW SOUTH WALES:
The New Zealand Under 21 team to play against New South Wales, (at the Horse of the Year and Kaitieke 40th Anniversary weekend) will be selected at the Juniors & Intermediates competition and named at prize giving on the Saturday night.. These players will be required to have two horses each, available for these weekends.
SENIOR NEW SOUTH WALES MIXED TEAM - TOUR TO NEW ZEALAND:
New South Wales have accepted an invitation from New Zealand Polocrosse to come to New Zealand and play at the Sponsors Carnival in February. The New South Wales team will play against 3 New Zealand development squads made up of 9 men and 9 women. Men selected for the New Zealand team will need to be able to provide two horses each for the horse pool.
SPONSORS CARNIVAL:
The Sponsors Carnival will be held on the weekend of 23rd / 24th February 2008, with the venue probably being the National Equestrian Events Centre in Taupo. All proceeds from this event will go to the 2011 World Cup Funding and Sponsorship Committee.
As mentioned above, a New South Wales senior mixed team will be playing at this carnival.
JUNIOR SELECTION TEAM:
Members of last seasons Junior Selection team will be contacted shortly regarding an elite Coaching Camp to be held for them early in 2008.
6 players will be named for the 2008 Junior Selection Team at the Juniors and Intermediates Competition in Turangi on the 18th and 19th January 2008.
ACC – FOR PLAYERS TRAVELLING OVERSEAS:
Whilst New Zealand ACC appears to provide a comprehensive cover for overseas players whilst they are in New Zealand – see below, it appears that our players are not so lucky while they are overseas. New Zealand ACC will cover your medical expenses upon return to New Zealand (for an accident overseas) if you were resident in New Zealand for the six months prior to traveling overseas, and so long as you were not overseas for more than six months. ACC still advises you to take out adequate travel insurance before traveling overseas to cover you while you are away. You need to be sure that the travel insurance that you take out covers you for the things you need, as many don’t.
New Zealand Polocrosse Council Inc., as per Rule 9.3, accepts no responsibility for insurance of players, coaches and managers, playing or traveling overseas with National teams.
New Zealand Polocrosse is still confirming what cover players have if they are affiliated to Clubs overseas whilst they are playing.
From ACC - ACC cover for visiting Polocrosse players.
Yes, all people who are injured by accident within New Zealand are eligible for cover by ACC, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. This includes accidents at home, on the sports field, in a motor vehicle, or at work. Any visiting sports players do not have to prove that they are registered to play here - they will be treated by ACC as general visitors, even if their injury should occur while they are playing.
Having 'cover' means that that ACC will contribute to their treatment and any necessary rehabilitation, while they continue to remain in New Zealand. ACC is a no-fault scheme, so it does not matter who appears to have 'caused' the accident in which they are injured, and ACC does not have to wait for the outcome of any court proceedings before providing assistance.
However, ACC does not cover any health conditions that arise for other reasons, such as illness or disease.
Further, ACC can't help with any other losses they may incur if they are injured, such as missed flights or lost income if they can't go back to work in their homeland. It is expected that their regular travel insurance will cover such needs.
ACC strongly recommends that all visitors to New Zealand have full and appropriate travel insurance for the duration of their stay here.
There is more information which may interest you, on ACC's website, www.acc.co.nz , under 'Claims and Care/ Getting Help from ACC'.
For further sports-related information, please visit the ACC website's 'Injury Prevention' section.
CLUB & ASSOCIATION CONTACT DETAILS: An updated list will be forwarded to Club ad Association secretaries in the next week.
RULE BOOKS: These are still in the process of being printed and will be available to all members as soon as they are ready.
POLOCROSSE BOOKS FOR SALE:
“Polocrosse – A Practical Guide”, written by Amanda Choice. These books are a valuable resource and are available for sale at $40.00 each. Please contact Robin Cave.
SPONSORS:
As some of our major sponsors are undergoing merges and changes of ownership, it is a good time to remind everyone of the wonderful support that these companies have given to New Zealand Polocrosse, and to encourage you all to support our sponsors – let them know that you are from Polocrosse and that you appreciate their support.
DEMONSTARTION GAMES:
Always make the most of any opportunity to show case Polocrosse, especially if you get the chance to give a demonstration game. Contact the Board Secretary if you are going to be doing anything that you would like to receive some of the New Zealand Polocrosse brochures for.
Scotty Macnab and Shane Hill did an awesome job of getting Polocrosse out there – or down there, as they traveled to Nelson to do a demonstration game at the Nelson A& P Show. A big thank you to everyone that helped with the organising, carting of horses and playing of games for this weekend.
SAFETY HELMETS:
All players must wear an approved safety helmet; these should be worn at all times whilst mounted. Suitable footwear should also be worn eg, riding boots, whilst playing – even at practice games.
PUBLICITY:
Carey Wenn continues to do an amazing job of getting Polocrosse lots of coverage. Make sure you let Carey know of anything interesting that you may have coming up – phone Carey on 07 895 4670 or e-mail her at e.c.wenn@farmside.co.nz
RACQUETS & BALLS: New Zealand Polocrosse has some racquets and balls from Bennett’s of Australia for sale. These are available by contacting Lawrence Tye – ph:07 883 1303
Prices: Racquets $130.00 Balls $ 40.00 (Please note ball price has increased)
Raewyn West, of King Country Saddlery in Taumarunui, also stocks a range of Polocrosse racquets and balls, along with all other gear that you may need for your horse.
GEAR CUSTODIAN:
New Zealand Polocrosse is still looking for someone to take over the job of Gear Custodian from Carey Wenn who is very busy with her publicity role. If anyone is interested in this position, please contact Carey directly (07 895 4670) and she will explain to what is involved.
NEW ZEALAND POLOCROSSE WEBSITE www.nzpolocrosse.co.nz .: This website is being updated regularly and currently has a “Google Rating of 2”. Advertisements can now be placed on the site for a nominal charge. Any news - please e-mail Carey at e.c.wenn@farmside.co.nz
Raewyn Saunders-Loder
(Secretary)
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