We regret to inform you that due to the rain the Dudley Cup has been cancelled in all grades. However the end of season party will still be held at the Windsor Club House from tomorrow afternoon until late.

PARTY DETAILS plus see Attached Invitation

Dinner, Drinks, DJ and Partying is still going ahead Tomorrow Night at the Windsor Polo Clubhouse - Rain Hail shine!
Players, Family, Friends all welcome, the more the merrier!
We look forward to seeing you there!
(The clubhouse will be open from 4pm Saturday.

Cheers
Windsor Polo Club



There are 7 Teams in The Countess of Dudley Cup A Grade tournament. These are Kurri Burri, Millamolong, Town & Country, Goulburn, Jemalong, Sydney & Ellerston.

Please find the A Grade Teams & Draw (for Thursday & Friday only at this stage) on the attached excel spreadsheet.

NOMINATIONS
Nominations are being taken for the Countess of Dudley Cup. Grades will be 12 goal, 6 goal, 2 goal, and 0 goal. The 6,2 and 0 goal will be limited to 4 teams in each to ensure fairness to all teams. If there are enough nominations then a second division may be opened, so teams are accepted on a first in first served basis. The 12 goal will be played Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, depending on how many teams nominate.

Nominations for the Dudley Cup will close at 5.00pm this Friday 15th May.

We look forward to your participation and seeing you enjoy the wonderful WPC facilities.

Kind Regards,

Dick Doolin
Club Captain
D.D.Polo
35 Maguires Rd
Maraylya, NSW. 2765
Mob:+61417499451

Spectators are welcome. Free entry for Members with their tags.
Non-members: Over 15 years $15 per person. 15 & under free.
Park on either side of the polo field, no reservations.

THE COUNTESS OF DUDLEY CUP TROPHIES

TEAMS TROPHIES:
The Countess of Dudley Cup – Winners of tournament
L. T. Watson Memorial Trophy – Winners of subsidiary final
Sir J J Garvan Cup – winners of B Grade
The Presidents Cup – winners of C Grade


PONIES TROPHIES:Lady de Chair Trophy – Champion Pony
R W Farrell Trophy – Champion Novice Pony
Vychan Trophy – Team of 3 ponies owned and played by a 2 goals and less

PLAYER TROPHY:Curtis Skene Trophy – Most improved Player (from Dudley Cup to Dudley Cup)

POLO FOR THE SPECTATOR
Polo is very straightforward as a spectator sport. There are six periods (Chukkas) of seven minutes.

There are four players in each team. The no. 1 and 2 are basically attacking players. The No. 3 is a pivotal player and the No. 4 is predominantly a defensive player. The players should mark their opposite number; that is the No. 4 should mark the No.1, preventing him from scoring by hooking or riding off.

There is no "offside" rule. The rules are common sense based on a player having the "right of way" in order to eliminate danger. Therefore, no player shall play with his left hand. Play starts from a line up in the centre by one of two Umpires throwing the ball.

The team that scores the most goals wins. Behinds don't count. The Umpires will award penalties depending upon the severity of the infringement. When a Penalty I is given, a goal is signalled and a throw occurs 10 yards out from the penalised team's goal mouth.

Penalty II - 30 yards free hit
Penalty III - 40 yards free hit
Penalty IV - 60 yards free hit
Penalty V(a) - free hit on the spot
Penalty V(b) - free hit from the middle of the ground.