A huge congratulations to our 12 teams that competed at the 2024 Australian Polocrosse Nationals! Every team featured in their division finals, and six teams emerged as champions in their respective divisions. The success of NSW at the Nationals is a testament to the dedication, skill, and hard work of all involved. 

Special thanks go out to our coaches and managers for their unwavering support and guidance. We also extend our thanks to Vern and Seumas for their tireless efforts in ensuring our horses were in peak condition. Lastly, a big thank you to all the supporters who cheered for our teams. 

For a full list of results, visit the Nationals website: Nationals Results. 

We are thrilled to congratulate Jim Grills, Lucy Grills, Will Weston, and Katie Yeo on their achievements with the Australian World Cup team. Jim and Lucy stood out throughout the competition, earning the titles of Best Men's 1 and Best Ladies 3, respectively.  

PANSW is committed to maintaining transparency with our members regarding disciplinary actions. Recent cases include: 

• Umpire Abuse: A player was suspended for four weeks after an incident of umpire abuse during a game in June. 

• Dangerous Riding Charge: A player received a four-week suspension following a dangerous riding incident in July. 

• Player Misconduct: A player was suspended from all polocrosse for six months and from PANSW representative polocrosse for 12 months due to misconduct at the 2024 Australian Polocrosse Nationals. 

We would like to remind everyone that the on-field actions described in the disciplinary section of this month's newsletter are unacceptable and will be taken against any offending players. We also remind clubs that it is their responsibility to support and guide their members, stepping in when necessary. With proper guidance, the issues we’ve seen could be minimised.  

Congratulations to our NSW umpires and referees for their assistance at the recent Nationals in Chinchilla. 

A friendly reminder that Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are open for the following roles until 15 August: 

• Selectors (Men's, Womens, Intermediates, Juniors, and Sub Juniors): Nominate via this form. 

• PANSW Coaching Director: Responsible for leading the PANSW Coaching Committee, driving coaching accreditation and development for members, making recommendations to the PANSW Board for coach and manager appointments for PANSW teams, and planning coaching and development weekends for members. 

• PANSW Coaching Committee: Responsible for supporting the PANSW Coaching Director in delivering the above-mentioned activities. 

Nominate for either of these two roles by emailing seo@nswpolocrosse.com.au with a brief overview of why you would be a suitable fit for the role.