Chukka Chat May 2023
2023 Albury Results
Congratulations to our WA Junior Team & Sub Junior Team who came home Winners in Division Two of the Albury Junior Classic Juniors & Sub Juniors respectively.
Congratulations to Individual Prize Winners:
Division Two Juniors:
Best Male Number 1: Colm Galvin
Best Male Number 3: Will Sibley
Best Female Number 2: Tanaysha Thomas
Best Female Number 3: Sophie Miller
Best Female ASH: Berragoon Promise - Tatum Ryan
Best Male ASH: Wooddale Chime - Will Sibley
Division Two Sub Juniors:
Best Number 1: Lachlan Miller
Best Number 2: Louis Dowling
Best Number 3: Darragh Galvin
BARASTOC RESULTS
Barastoc 2023 saw WA send three teams to compete at the Interstate Competition. It was a weekend of tough competition with all teams doing us proud. Special mention to WA Ladies Elizabeth Reid, Tracey Jarrett & Jane Marriott (Coach) who were members of the Australian Ladies Team who went on to win their series 3-0.
Open Womens Results:
WA vs Qld
12 to 22
WA vs Vic
24 to 13
Man of the Match: Kerryn Parsons
WA vs NSW
15 to 17
Under 21 Womens Results:
WA vs Vic
15 to 9
Man of the Match: Ashley Cooper
WA vs Qld
13 to 21
WA vs NSW
14 to 22
Open Mens Results:
WA vs NSW
19 to 17
Man of the Match: BJ Thomas
WA vs Vic
22 to 21
WA vs Qld
28 to 14
PA AGM RESULTS
The PA AGM was held 20th May 2023 in Albury. The board welcomes Mick Templeton (Vic) President and Brian Johnson (Tas) Director to the board. Susie Rose was also re-elected and sits next to Sandra Weston (NSW) and Charlie Brooks (QLD). Treasurer, Callum Brookes is continuing on and board appointed Directors will be released with minutes in due course.
We wish them success for the 2023 season.
2023 NARRABRI TEAM
Polocrosse WA would like to congratulate the following Juniors on their selection to represent WA at the upcoming Narrabri Junior Challenge:
Sebastion Stowe - Capel Polocrosse Club
Devereaux Stowe - Capel Polocrosse Club
Jessica Harry - Perth Polocrosse Club
Georgie Knapp - Perth Polocrosse Club
Hayley Pate - Perth Polocrosse Club
Tanaysha Thomas - South Midlands Polocorsse Club
We look forward to seeing results from your trip!
WA V VICTORIA WRAP UP
The team met at the Airport on Thursday evening prepared for our Red Eye Flight to Melbourne, we were short team Coach and Tyla Maguire who had flown from Busselton earlier in the day and Georgia who had flown earlier in the week. We managed to get something to eat before loading onto the plane to Melbourne. We made our way to our pit stop for the night and grabbed a few hours of shut eye before the knock came from Barry that we were to get ready to depart.
We arrived in Trafalgar to a bit of a drizzle and hoped that this would go away before we got onto horses. We had a quick foot session with rackets whilst the last of our horses arrived and quickly set to work. Barry directing players in how to check and test for certain maneuvers that we might need in the upcoming up games. Unfortunately, one team member sustained an injury to their shoulder during practice.
We then attended a late lunch at the local with members of the Victorian Team which was a great meal and way to get to know some of the people we would be playing with and against. We had a second short ridden session which allowed the last of the horses to be ridden out and finalized.
Friday night saw us have an introduction of teams hosted by the Trafalgar Club which was great to be involved in.
Our first game Saturday was a test of horses and players to see what fitted where with the Victorians getting the jump and us trailing behind, we saw some excellent work from Charles Marriott in the middle with a number of snaps and the girls starting to find their feet. Kye Yeomans tested his shoulder in the first game and after the game was finished decided he would be unable to continue with the injury he had sustained.
We moved onto the second game of the series with the Vics again getting the jump but the WA team pulling together and getting the lead in the fourth chukka. The game was hard fought with the Vics getting up by a few in the end.
Sunday morning saw us prepare for our final game of the series. We kitted up and went out and again showed great improvement across the chukkas but unfortunately we still went down. After our game we attended presentations where our team Captain Jane McGuire was awarded Best Number 2 for the weekend.
A huge thank you to Trafalgar Polocrosse Club, Polocrosse Victoria and all of our horse owners. The tour has opened up some further discussion on Under 21 Development Tours between WA and Vic and we hope to make this an ongoing relationship.
WA v Victoria U21 South Midlands August 26/27th
Have you heard?
The Vics are coming! Hot off the back of the WA U21s heading to Trafalgar they are on their way over here!
Nominate here
2023 WA SEASON FIXTURES
2023 WA SEASON FEES AND AFFILIATING
CONCUSSION
Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia is pleased to share with you its latest educational offering – a free, online Sport-Related Concussion Short Course. We encourage and welcome you to share with your sporting community to help educate and raise awareness on this important and often misunderstood injury.
Who should complete the Sport-Related Concussion Short Course?
Coaches, umpires or referees, parents, volunteers, or anyone who may be first on the scene of a sport-related concussion. And people who have a general interest in learning more about concussion in a sport-related context!
How long does it take to complete?
The Sport-Related Concussion Short Course provides interactive, engaging learning that takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The course also includes lived experience stories, which are optional viewing.
What will I learn in the Sport-Related Concussion Short Course?
The course covers the essentials of understanding and managing concussion, the importance of seeking medical care, and the different paths to recovery. There is also a range of fact sheets and downloadable resources, including advice on returning to sport, school and work following a concussion.
How much does it cost?
The Sport-Related Concussion Short Course is free to complete. At the end, there is the opportunity to invest in a personalised certification of completion for $10.
Who created the course?
The Sport-Related Concussion Short Course was created by the team at Connectivity, reviewed by its Expert Committee and refined with feedback from a number of sporting codes. Connectivity is an Australian not-for-profit, working to educate and raise awareness on concussion and traumatic brain injuries within our community.
How do I enrol?
Visit the Connectivity website or click here to enrol.
WWC UPDATES
Amendments to the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 are anticipated to commence on 1 July 2023. To assist in educating sports on these amendments, I am inviting you and other representatives from your organisation to attend an important webinar on 8 June 2023 from 9.30am – 11.00am.
We are working in collaboration with the Working with Children Screening Unit and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to provide this webinar. This tailored webinar has been specifically developed to inform and support WA State Sport Associations in preparation for the upcoming Amendments.
The webinar will cover:
- The current WWC Check
- What is changing on 1 July 2023
- Obligations for individuals and organisations
- Example scenarios for sporting organisations
- New resources to assist sporting organisations
There will also be a Q&A session with the presenter during the webinar. Please provide any questions you currently have when you register to attend the webinar.
To register click HERE - Registrations are essential.
We encourage organisations to be represented at this important webinar so that you can be informed and start preparing for the upcoming changes to the Working with Children legislation.
Please reach out to our team if you require any additional information of have any questions.
We look forward to hosting you on this webinar next month.
Kind regards
Ashleigh Apps
Chief Operating Officer
Sport West