The International yesterday at Windsor Polo Club was a triumph in every way: the sun shone for us, the crowd came (and looked fabulous) and Australia managed to defeat the South Africans 9-5. In the Colts game, the South Africans won 6-5 scoring their winning goal in the 4th/last chukka.

We thank everyone who supported the day to make it the success it was. We especially thank all horse lenders, sponsors and organisers of the day, who volunteered their time and energy to enable this Test Match to take place. The Sun-Herald wrote an article - attached at the top.

Do join us for more polo at Windsor Polo Club next Sunday for the finals of the Countess of Dudley Cup. See News item for details.
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SPECTATORS INFO:

A map of the Grounds is now attached at the top, please use the Main Entry/Gate 2. Enjoy the weekend and bring on the Sunshine!!! The forecast is looking good.

You are invited on Saturday 31st March to the International Polo Test Match at Windsor Polo Club

>(please note not Sunday as previously)

PROGRAM
Gates open at 10.30am;
Introductions: 11.45am
Colts Game at 12.00
2.30pm Australia v South Africa in the International Test.
4.00pm Presentation
4.30 Invitation African "Sundowners", live music, drumming & more at the Club house - everyone welcome, see invitation attached at the top of this newsletter.

General Admission: $20 per adult, Children under 16 free of charge.

Boot Parking: Car boot parking spaces can be booked by contacting Helen Thom on email helen.thom@ruralpress.com or phone 02 4570 4611. Spaces are $100 which includes entry for vehicle and 2 adults. Additional adults $20. Children under 16 free of charge.

Safari Raffle Prize: South African Airways are the official carrier and they in combination with The Classic Safari Company will be donating a luxurious safari as a raffle prize at the Test.

Invitation to a Lekker Braai - South African BBQ in the Windsor Polo Club Marquee. Full details on attached inviatation. RSVP & payment by 21st March to Jess Kirkpatrick at windsorpoloclub@hotmail.com.

Invitation, after the game: Being on a Saturday and the last day of daylight saving, in keeping with the African theme, after the match there will be ‘sundowners’ hosted by Windsor Polo Club.

NSW Polo Association Annual, Life & Kyeemagh Members
An area will be set aside for members at the southern end of the western boundary. Please ensure you wear your members badge at all times.

Location & Directions to Windsor Polo Club
The Windsor Polo Club Grounds are located west of Richmond in the Hawkesbury Valley of NSW, about one hour north-west of Sydney. This scenic region, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, is one of the oldest agricultural regions in NSW and a traditional centre of polo in the State.

To reach the grounds from Sydney, either:

•Leave the city via the M2 Motorway and Windsor Road. Turn left as you reach Windsor and drive to Richmond. At the turn to Kurrajong, continue along Windsor St and Old Kurrajong Road.

•Take the M7 Motorway to Blacktown and follow Richmond Road to Richmond. Turn right at Market St, Richmond and left into Windsor St and Old Kurrajong Road.
Entry to the Grounds is from Old Kurrajong Rd.

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The APC Selectors have finalised the teams to represent Australia against South Africa at the Windsor International on 31st March 2012 and the RAS Sydney on 7th April 2012:

The 19 goal team selected for the Windsor International is:-
1. Alec White
2. Will Gilmore
3. Robert Archibald ©
4. Jock Mackay
Coach – Glen Gilmore

The 8 goal Colts team selected for the Windsor International is:-
1. Richard Curran
2. Scott Tonkin
3. Jasper White©
4. Bingham Fitz Henry
Coach – Stuart Gilmore

The South African Open team is as follows:
1 Davey Evans 4
2 Brad MacGibbon 5
3 Joe Henderson 5 (Captain)
4 Duncan Watson 5
Team manager/Coach and reserve player will be Duncan Ellis (4 goals)

The South African Colts team is as follows:
1 Byron Watson 2
2 Dirk van Reenen 2
3 Cody Ellis 2 (Captain)
4 Joe Mandy 2
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PLAYERS INFO: Windsor Polo Club will host the Australia v South Africa 19g test match on 31st March 2012. The Australian Polo Council is calling for nominations from players 2g & above who wish to be considered for selection. Players should be able to mount themselves for this match and also be available for selection for the 3 a side AUS v South Africa RAS show polo on 7th April 2012.

The Australian Polo Council has also invited South Africa to field a 6-8g colts team to compete in the curtain raiser for the test match at Windsor Polo Club on the 31st March 2012. We are calling for nominations from players 0g & above, aged under 21 at 01/01/2012 who wish to be considered for selection in the Australian representative colts’ team. Nominating players should be able to mount themselves for this match. It would be appreciated if players could nominate whether they are able to supply any horses for visiting players.

To register your nomination or for further information please contact Amanda Jansen APC Secretary phone: 0459 272 277 email: apc@australianpolo.com.au

Nominations close Friday 24th February 2012 at 5pm AEDT

Note to horse lenders/transporters: All horse trucks must enter WPC grounds from Triangle Lane, not Old Kurrajong Road.

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