Chukka Chat February 2022
PAWA News
New Website Launch
The new website is nearly ready for launch, it is interactive and easy to update so if you have any changes or information that you would like added to it, let us know.
Try the website at the address below or follow the links on the side of the newsletter. The events will be added to the calendar, and updated with invites as they become available.
http://polocrossewa.com.au/
Please give the website and the links a try and let us know your feedback.
Club and Zone Logo's and Information
Club/Zone Secretaries - Please send through your club and/or zone logo's and information for the website. You can also provide links to your own web and social media pages so that we can direct visitors to your pages
2021 PAWA AGM Results & Information
PAWA Annual Awards 2021 recipients
Coach of the year – Mary Day and Kylie Dowling
Umpire of the year – Nikki Barndon
Administrator of the year – Marina Davis and Becky Hagedoorn
Thankyou to all the recipients for their hard work in 2021
Office Bearers - Polocrosse WA 2022
President – Pip Crook
Senior Vice President – Dave Outhwaite
Junior Vice President –Nicole Waddingham
Director of Coaching – Mandy Marriott
State Chief Umpire – Luke Hagedoorn
Executive Officer– Kim Maguire
Publicity – Jenny Skiggs
IDO – position discussed and vacant advertise with a job description through Chukka Chat
JDO – position discussed and vacant advertise with a job description through Chukka Chat
Zone delegates
SZ delegates Hannah Adams, Jodi Dunlop
CZ delegates Jenny Skiggs, Jenny Mitchell
MWZ delegates Jane Marriott, Craig Bassett
2022 Calendar
2022 Fees
Due to a reduction of PAA fees and reduced Insurance costs this year sees a reduction in player
fees
- Senior - $455
- Junior - $240
- Intermediate - $335
- Limited Senior - $375
- Limited Junior - $195
- Limited Intermediate - $255
- 1 Carnival - $205
- Sub Junior - $95
- Mini Junior - $50
- Trial/Practice - $100
- Blue Bandage - $85
- Social - FREE
** This does not include individual club fees charged by each club
Membership Categories
SENIOR
A fully insured membership for both practice and carnivals for currency of 12 month membership.
LIMITED
(also known as a 3 carnival membership with unlimited practices)
A fully insured membership for unlimited practices. The member can play at 3 carnivals for the 12 month membership. If you join as 1 carnival and upgrade to limited you will be entitled to two (2) additional carnivals before another upgrade is required
1 CARNIVAL
(for new OR existing members 1 carnival with unlimited practices)
A fully insured membership for unlimited practices and 1 weekend at 1 carnival for currency of 12 month membership. If you join as 1 carnival and upgrade to limited you will be entitled to two (2) additional carnivals before another upgrade is required
PRACTICE
(Formerly Trial)
Unlimited practice (practices) for new or existing players
INTERMEDIATE
(under 21yo as of the 1st Jan)
Intermediates are under 21 years of age and over 16 years of age, as per the rule book and this membership is fully insured to play and practice at any level of polocrosse, determined by their ability. These players must be entered into the database and gate fees will be as the host carnival determines
JUNIOR
(under 16yo as of the 1st Jan)
Juniors are under 16 years of age as per the rule book and this membership is fully insured to play and practice at any level of polocrosse, determined by their ability. These players must be entered into the database and gate fees will be as the host carnival determines
LIMITED JUNIOR
(also known as a 3 carnival membership with unlimited practices)
A fully insured membership for unlimited practices for junior members (under 16yo as of the 1st Jan). The member can play at 3 carnivals for the 12 month membership. If you join as 1 carnival and upgrade to limited you will be entitled to two (2) additional carnivals before another upgrade is required
SUB JUNIOR
(under 12yo as of the 1st Jan)
Sub Juniors are under 12 years of age as per the rule book and this membership is fully insured to play and practice at any level of polocrosse, determined by their ability. These players must be entered into the database and gate fees will be as the host carnival determines
Club Affiliation Fees Tiered System
10 club members and below $255
11+ club members and above $500
Club in recess $140
Affiliating 2022
Secretaries need only accept club fees and mark the member off, the rest is up to the member.
How to become a member to play in 2022 – head to the website www.nswpolocrosse.org.au
- The Club Secretary must MARK OFF the club member as paid, for their club membership portion.
- This will make the member AWAITING RENEWAL when they log in to the database using the above link
- The members log into their personal membership using the MEMBER NUMBER provided by their secretary
- Once in the database select PERSONAL FUNCTIONS
- Select RENEW MEMBERSHIP
- Check all of your personal details
- Select MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY and hit RENEW MEMBERSHIP
- Select YES to proceed to payment
- Select PAY ONLINE
- You will receive a receipt and your membership is financial immediately.
**To upgrade from one membership type to another for example, social to 1 carnival, or 1 carnival to limited you must use the UPGRADE function NOT RENEW
***The whole process should take less than 5 minutes, and, you are Financial immediately
****Please contact your club secretary for assistance or the SEO
Member Numbers & Passwords
When members have paid their club fee they should receive their member number so they can access the online database
If you cannot remember your password enter ??????? In the password field and the database will ask for their member date of birth
Once you have entered the database it will ask the member to enter a new password for security purposes
If the date of birth in the database is incorrect the only way you can change this is through the SEO (State Executive Officer)
****Please contact your club secretary for assistance or the SEO
PAA News
Update: Registration of Polocrosse Australia Limited
The Polocrosse Association Australia has ceased to be an incorporated association and become Polocrosse Australia Limited (PAL). One of the key changes is that the National Executive Officer role has moved to an employee role rather than a services contract. This position is advertised on Seek and Sportspeople and the job description is attached below. The board is also looking at the branding wholistically and intend to launch a logo competition for members, with a prize for the logo chosen. Information regarding the competition will be shared as it becomes available.
Covid Update
SportWest latest up date for the coming health measures to be enacted - more updates will be provided as they come to us. For now we recommend following government advice and following the regulations your facilities may have in place. Below is also an email from Matt Fulton regarding community sport.
https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus
Email from Matt Fulton
Hi All,
I understand there are still many outstanding questions regarding the changes to restrictions from midnight tonight and between SportWest and DLGSC we are continuing to endeavour to get responses as soon as possible.
In the meantime there is one important update I can provide.
The following clarification has been provided by the Chief Health Officer in relation to community sport, community sporting events and the new Directions which will come into effect on Thursday 3 March 2022.
The Chief Health Officer has confirmed that regardless of the location that a community sport event is being held at – a dedicated purposely-built sports venue or a public venue such as Langley Park being used for a one-off community sport event – he considers it to still be deemed as community sport.
A reminder that the definition of community sport is listed in Directions as:
Community sport means organised, community-based team or individual amateur sport played or participated in other than for valuable remuneration but does not include activities in the nature of an exercise class which requires payment or a ticket or other form of registration to participate.
This will enable outdoor community sporting events to proceed as community sport and therefore will not be subject to the 500 person capacity limit. Indoor venues will still have capacity restrictions and spectators at indoor and outdoor events will be limited to parents/guardians, we are still seeking clarification on specifics regarding capacity restrictions in indoor settings and whether parent/guardian spectators includes siblings.
Clubs and organisations that are running upcoming events should contact the relevant venue manager or local government to discuss this information as the first point of call. I’d suggest you share the above statement from the Chief Health Officer if there is any confusion.
More to come as soon as it becomes available.
Regards,
Upcoming Tournaments - Autumn League
2022 Polocrosse Nationals
Nationals are looming closer! Start date of March 30th! For more information follow the Facebook page or go to the website:
https://www.facebook.com/polox2022/
https://polox2022.com.au/
Unfortunately, WA does not have any teams in the 2022 Nationals but that doesn't mean we can't be on the edge of our seats watching (and listening)!
Grants!!!
KidSport
KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $150 per calendar year towards club fees.
All Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 with a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card are eligible for this funding.
Visit the website at:
Clubs - https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/kidsport
Parents - https://kidsport.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/kidsport/apply-for-kidsport-2019-1/
Clubs - Have a look at the Fuel to Go website. Fuel to Go & Play® aims to create healthier food environments in community venues e.g. sport, recreation, entertainment venues and playcentres. Fuel to Go & Play® includes a range of activities and support for community venues to help them offer a healthier food service.
DLGSC Grants
DLGSC has many grants available for sporting organisations, some of the current grants available are:
- Active Regional Communities Grants
- Club Night Lights Program
- Coach and Official Education Subsidy
- Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund
For mor information visit their website at:
https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding
