Thank you to players, spectators & organisers for a fantastic weekend of polo with perfect weather, to finish the Autumn Season on.

RESULTS

The Countess of Dudley Cup was won by Jemalong who defeated Goulburn in the final 11-8.
Jemalong: Markus Kahlbetzer, Richard Rawlings, Juan Losada, Johnny Kahlbetzer
Goulburn: Callum MacLachlan, Stirling McGregor, Simon Walker, Angus Campbell

The LT Watson Memorial Trophy was won by Millamolong who defeated Windsor in the subsidiary final:
Millamolong: Rick McCarthy, Robert Ballard, Dirk Gould, Wallace Ashton
Windsor: Chris Hannon, Hamish McGregor, Adam Tolhurst, David Marshall

Gundalong defeated Adelaide in the Sir JJ Garvan Cup for the B Grade final.
Gundalong: Claudia Graham, Lachie Graham, Ed Goold, Angus Graham
Adelaide: Danny Damon, Marty Ingham, Robert Ballard, Mark Lindh

Lady de Chair Trophy for Champion Pony
Juan Losada (Jemalong) with Qantas

RW Farrell Trophy for Champion Novice Pony
Claudia Graham (Gundalong) with Julia

Vychan Trophy for best team of 3 ponies,
played by a player 2 goals or less
Johnny Kahlbetzer (Jemalong) with Jinx, Opium and Nicki

Curtis Skene Trophy for Most Improved Player
Markus Kahlbetzer




Dear Polo Fans,

23 teams, 90 players, 450 ponies and 20 matches make up the Annual Countess of Dudley Cup! Attached is the Programme for the A, B, C, D & E Divisions.

With so many teams, people, ponies and matches, please take some time to study the programme and make an effort to assist in the smooth running of the tournament by taking note of the following:

Duties – please note your duties and be sure to turn up for them as per the programme. Team captains are responsible for advising their team mates of their duties. Umpires – please be ready to start play at the times indicated.

Start of Play – all matches will start on time with the ball being thrown in regardless of who is on the field.

Ground Fees - $100 per player or $400 per team – envelopes will be distributed for easy collection and must be handed back to either Julie, JJ, Derek McIntosh or Mike Fitzgerald by the end of Saturdays paly.

Saturday – remember to come along to the Club House Saturday evening for dinner. $20 for a feed.

Sunday – is a great day at the polo, bring a jacket, picnic, a cake or two and join us under the trees for the last weekend of polo for the season. The finals commence at 10.30 on the Windsor # 1 field.

Queries to Julie McIntosh – 0412-297-678 or if you have problems on the days of play, Mike Fitzgerald can be contacted on 0411-476-991.

All the best,

NSW Polo Association



Dear Clubs, Members & Spectators

The Dudley Cup is being held under the auspices of the NSWPA at Windsor on 26 & 27 May.

Information for Players

Please register your nominations, both team & individual to the NSW Polo office, email nsw@australianpolo.com.au, fax 9388 9793. The Rules for eligibility are attached.

A Grade (Dudley Cup) is 12 goal, 6 chukkas, nominate by 21 May.
B grade is 5 Chukkas and 7 Goals, nominate by 22 May
C, D, E Grade is as organised and 4 Chukkas, nominate by 22 May.

Ground fees are TBD but approx $100 per player for the weekend.

The following Trophies will be awarded for Teams & Ponies:

Teams
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

Ponies
Lady de Chair Trophy - A Grade Champion Pony
R.W. Farrell Trophy - Champion Novice Pony (a novice pony is a pony playing its first season of tournament polo, excluding inter-club tournaments. The season being 1st October to 30th September.
Vychan Trophy - team of 3 ponies owned and played by a player rated on 2 goals or less
Curtis Skene Trophy - For the most improved player (no handicap limit applies and player must play in the Dudley Cup Tournament)

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Countess of Dudley Cup Tournament is one of this country's most traditional & prestigious trophies, so make a note in your diary to join us on the weekend.

Details: Everybody welcome, entry $15 per person (under 15 free). NSW Polo Association Members free entry with Membership Passes. Front row parking free, but not bookable. Food & drink available from the Clubhouse.

This year an exclusive number of marquee packages are available for establishment at your discretion either on the Western (Clubhouse) or Eastern (new mound) side. Catering is NOT included but available from the clubhouse. Avoid disappointment; reply now to nsw@australianpolo.com.au
The Countess of Dudley Marquee Package comprises:-
1 @ 3 X 3 Marquee
1 @ Oblong Table with Cloth
2 @ 1.5m Round Table with Cloth
30 @ Chairs
1 @ Market Umbrella
$950 + GST

This 12 goal tournament, held to decide the premier Club in NSW, is the State Club Championships, and some of Australia's highest rated players will complete to win its trophy, The Countess of Dudley Cup, which was first presented at the inaugural tournament in 1910.

Directions to Windsor Polo Club, Old Kurrajong Road, Richmond

Take M2, M7 and Richmond Road/Blacktown Road Exit to Richmond. Windsor Road, the main road in Richmond turns into Old Kurrajong Road as it leaves town. The polo fields are approx 1 km out of town on the left hand side.