MANDATORY ONLINE RULES TEST FOR ALL NSW PLAYERS FROM 2023. TAKE THE TEST NOW SO YOU QUALIFY TO PLAY
The NSWPA Board has agreed that in order to lift the quality of umpiring as well as educate players on the rules of the game, it will be mandatory for all players in 2023 to pass the online Base Rules Test. This is for all players in NSW to familarise themselves with the rules of the game and improve the quality of play.
You can take this test any time before the season starts next year however if you register in 2023 and want to take the field, you will need to have passed. A list of all players who have passed, will be kept in the office.
We are the first state to roll out this program but QLD and Victoria are also looking to roll it out to their players as well.
Please see a note from Anto White, Head of Umpiring APF
'I congratulate the NSWPA Board on making the umpire test mandatory for all NSW players,effective when registering in 2023.
Having a greater understanding of the rules makes the game safer and you a better player.
This test is not easy.
I suggest you read the rule book and go online now and do the test.
Don’t leave it until it is too late.
If anyone has any problems I’m only too happy to help.'
(02)65461156 ,0428279212
anto.white@belltrees.com
Do the test NOW.
Good luck,
Anto White
Head of Umpiring
Australian Polo Federation
HOW DO YOU ACCESS THE TEST?
IMPORTANT TO NOTE - this test is not linked to our player registration system Gameday so it will not work if you enter the same email and password automatically. Just go to the login page https://nswpolo.polo-development.com and scroll to the bottom and hit SIGN UP. You can use the same email and password but you must first sign up to this new system. Then go back to your email and hit the verification email you were sent to access the site.
ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE - Each player must have a unique email address, you can not use the same email address as a family member or a work colleague. If the email address has been used, you will need to try another one.
Go to the Rules Test Page. Take the test, it's not easy and may take you a few goes to get it right but once you pass, an email will be sent to the office of NSWPA and it will be noted that you are ready to play should you membership also be up to date for 2023. If you do not take the test, your player registration will not be accepted as complete and you will be unable to take the field.
1. Visit https://nswpolo.polo-development.com/login
2. At the bottom of the log-in window, press "Sign Up"
3. Fill out the form with your e-mail to register.
You will be sent an e-mail to authenticate your account. Please click the activation link to verify your e-mail and you will be redirected to the e-learning platform. If you cannot see the verification email please check in your junk/spam folder.
If you have trouble logging in or do not have access to any content on the site, please contact us at support@polo-development.com
From there you will be able to register for the umpire training online courses and view the interactive learning material.
For any more information on this initiative or how it will work please feel free to reach out to a member of the Australian Professional Umpires (APU) committee.
APU Committee members: Dirk Gould, Glen Gilmore, Ruki Baillieu, Sam Hopkinson, Damien Johnson.
Please take the time to login and register for the initial webinar, the more people that can get involved the sooner we will see much needed improvements in our game.
support@polo-development.com
Once you have passed the test you can contact me at the NSWPA and request a time to be assessed. Send an email to nsw@australianpolo.com.au
Thank you
Shauna