with grateful thanks for continued support from Thomas Tunnock Ltd

Pony Club Polo in Scotland


***NEW*** SUMMER PROGRAMME
 

INFORMATION AND ENTRY FORMS for the FOLLOWING
 - ALL CAN BE DOWNLOADED:
(see download page)

Senior Summer Camp: July 13-17th inclusive
(Arriving and setting up camp Monday evening - coaching Tuesday-Thursday - tournament Friday)

Junior Summer Camp: July 21-23rd inclusive
(arriving from 12 noon - coaching from afternoon of 21st until afternoon of 23rd)

Advanced Training Weeks July 20 and/or 27th

Tournament for all players. "Milton Cup" Day Friday July 24th

Summer Trip to Rugby Polo Club August 4-6th inclusive

Also **NEW** for Summer 2009

Introduction to Polo Day for the South West at Barony college
Monday July 13th

Junior Polo Day at Lanark Friday July 17th




There is a lot to look forward to, so read on and -

PLEASE remember to get entries in, make a note of dates in your diaries – and

It is great that you are looking at our web page!!


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For anyone who has received the 2009 BHS/Scottish Equestrian handbook – the dates in it for Pony Club Polo are WRONG!

ALL the dates are as below



Summer Camps:

Senior – July 13-17th(arrive Monday evening; tournament Friday; party Thursday evening)

Junior – July 21 - 23rd -

Please note this is Tuesday to Thursday for Junior Camp.

This camp will cater for all junior ages, divided into appropriate groups.


Tournament/Competition Days:

Friday July 24th - The Milton Cup will be played for, as will the Tunnock Trophy.

At this competition there will be divisions for all ages/abilities and final groups for players will be decided by the coaches.

August 12/13th.- Coaching led by Mike Hobday: The Lyrawa Bay Tankard will be played for during a two-day event, including coaching and constructional chukkas. The Lyrawa Bay Trophy for the best overall playing Pony Club Pony during the summer holidays, will be awarded at this week-end.


Further dates will be announced on the Web site as they are confirmed


Advanced training in Scotland:

For 2009, we are again indebted to Major Mike Fraser, who has kindly offered to provide some training to the more experienced players.

He will be available during the two weeks following Senior Summer Camp (starting Monday July 20th, and if numbers forward and ponies permit, Pony Club Polo would like to hold a tournament at the end of the training on Friday July 31st. If pony numbers are limited, this will be in the form of a match with chukkas spread over the day with junior chukkas in between.

As those of you who have previously attended these sessions already know, they are of immense value, very enjoyable and may be followed on the training days by Pony Club chukkas if time, umpiring and support permits.

The sessions will always take place in the mornings, with exact days to be confirmed

For 2009, Major Mike has indicated that he would like players to COMMIT, ideally, to ALL 4 sessions spread over the two weeks OR if necessary, to two separate intensive weeks, Each to be for different groups. In that event, there would NOT be cross over between the two weeks. It would be one or the other.

Whichever we end up doing, though, the IMPORTANT point is that we need commitment to the whole course as Major Mike's course content is carefully scheduled for continuity.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, then NOW is the time to persuade your parents to arrange your family holidays for August!!Please make a note in your diaries and give me your names as soon as you can – and definitely by Easter Course. THIS is advance warning, in order to help you plan!


Pony Club Polo Trip to Rugby Polo Club


This is arranged for August 4-6th exclusive of travel.

This was a fabulous experience for the members who went in 2008 and they raved about it!! They had huge fun as well as improving their Polo and their pony care.

The Baker Family at Rugby Polo Club (we are all familiar with the calibre of Philip's coaching!) will provide another great experience and I can recommend the trip as an activity holiday, so start saving now guys!!

This is a trip suitable for any member from age 11/12 upwards, who will be happy to ride a safe, well trained Polo Pony and who will be happy to be accompanied by a responsible adult representative of Pony Club Polo. Information and forms for this will be out at Easter.

For more details of these Summer holiday activities

REFER TO INFORMATION AND ENRTY FORMS ON DOWNLOADS PAGE OF THIS WEB SITE

if you have any queries, please contact Katie Coward on kt752@hotmail.com or on 07761239333




Riding Skills; Horse and Pony Care

Making friends;

Team work

Contact your Branch committee representative

if you would like a Rally within your own Branch


Pony Club Polo has developed a number of accredited, disclosed, Scottish based coaches, who can be contacted.

They will bring equipment and provide a fun, learning experience.



Equipment: I think I have sourced some lightweight shorter sticks. If you are interested in buying one for yourself, please reply and I will send on price as soon as I hear. Children's knee pads are available at £45.00.

 



Polo Ponies for Sale - from time to time, Pony Club Polo is sent information about ponies for sale - if you are Bona Fide Pony Club and live in Scotland and would like this information forwarded to you, let Katie know..............
Any decision to try or buy is ENTIRELY the responsibility of the individuals concerned  - this is only a noticeboard facility




Milton Cup Day - 2008 - Pony Club Mini winners




Tunnock trophy second placed players






 

Members of the Mull Branch enjoying an Intro to Pony Club Polo

Whether in your own branch or at summer Camps -

Polo is Fun!!