30 September 2020

Dear Club Members,

Unfortunately we were not able to re commence polocrosse carnivals in NSW in 2020 as planned back in July. Now with the NSW Government easing restrictions again, enabling weekend stay overs, and with the weather now warming up, PA NSW encourages clubs and members to get back together and under take some polocrosse activity prior to Christmas. This can be in the form of either local practises, come and try days for new participants, and even some organised coaching.

We are in the process of planning for 2021 and how we can get our sport back up and running next season. We continue to work closely with the Polocrosse Association of Australia (PAA) to ensure our sport remains strong now and into the future during this very trying period.

I acknowledge that recent times have been testing for many people in our community and the Polocrosse family is not isolated from the pressures of the world with many of us not able to socialise as usual on the weekends. It is with this in mind that I encourage you to reach out and talk to those people you would normally see on weekends to ensure they are OK.

The Polocrosse community highly values all of its members and the communities in which we live and work. We need to look after each other and if you think someone needs support, then reach out to them as a friend or if they need to seek professional help, then assist them to contact bodies such as Lifeline, Beyond Blue or Kids Helpline.

Regards,

Andrew Rose

President
Polocrosse Association of NSW

Lifeline – 131 114

Beyond Blue – 1800 512 348

Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800

NSW Office of Sport have advertised another Grant round for local sport Clubs.  

The 'Local Sport Grant Program' aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation opportunities, host local events, improve access, and enhance sport facilities.

Grants of up to a total of $20,000 are available to local sport Clubs for sport development and facilities.  Applications Close 7th October 2020.  

Please see link below:    

NSW Local Land Services are now proactively enforcing requirements for movement of Horses in NSW.  All horse owners should read the latest requirements, see Links below.  Fines for failing to comply are considerable.

Please note, this does not apply if you are going to a formal event / recognised Club practice etc.

Transporting_horses_in_NSW_FAQs.pdf

Transporting_Livestock_Form_LLS_2020.pdf

Please see the link below to see the latest PAA Newsletter: 

PAA_Newsletter_2020_09_September.pdf

The Ballarat Nationals raffle is to be drawn 4^th October 2020.  Polocrosse Victoria will be conducting the draw at midday live via social media.   

They will draw 4^th thru to first and then the winners will be notified via phone and email and the results published on social media and polox2020 website.

 So you still have time to purchase tickets. Please visit the Victorian Website for details.