WIRRAGULLA POLO CLUBS’ ANNUAL TOURNAMENT, THE PRYDE’S EasiFeed HUNTER POLO CHALLENGE 2010.

October 23 / 24 were the dates set on NSW Polo Associations’ calendar and the Club had all arrangements and players finalised until extra matches were put on at Windsor without notice which attracted some of the players who had agreed to play at Wirragulla.

Despite this, Wirragulla prevailed and assembled a top line up of players including three from the UK to contest the historic trophies of the Club.

Saturday saw our sponsors and a good crowd witness some excellent polo on the ground which was true and fast. The evening was enjoyed by about 200 players, grooms and supporters in the marquee. Lillies and Limes catering exceeded expectations and our friends at Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service arranged for guest storyteller Murray Hartin to entertain the diners. The live band and the Tulloch wines tended to mask the rain that started to fall.
Sunday dawned overcast with persistent showers and at 10.00am the decision had to be made to cancel all play. However in true country style the ladies had prepared lunch and around fifty supporters enjoyed this in the marquee.

Following the results of the matches on Saturday, the host club were looking forward to seeing both Wirragulla A and B teams playing in the finals.
Saturdays’ results –

B GRADE, match 1. Scone 5 defeated Qurindi B , 3
Match 2. Wirragulla B 9 defeated Sledmere 1.5

A GRADE, match 1. Timor 4 defeated Qurindi A 2
Match 2. Wirragulla A 5 defeated Foxton 2.5
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Please find the Teams & Draw on the attached document.

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“Pryde's EasiFeed Hunter Polo Challenge”

Wirragulla Polo Club invites individuals and clubs to nominate for the Pryde’s EasiFeed Hunter Polo Challenge to be held at our ground at Dungog on 23rd and 24th October 2010.

There will be three trophies played for over the weekend consisting of:
A Grade Mackay Cup, 6 Chukkas (10 Goal limit)
B Grade Alison Cup, 5 Chukkas (6 Goal limit)
C Grade Skene Cup, 4 Chukkas (2 Goal limit)

Playing Fees for the weekend, $320.00 (GST Inclusive) per team.
Nominations will be accepted individually or on a team basis for all grades.

As it has been in the past, proceeds from our polo weekend will be directed to the Wirragulla Polo Club’s chosen charity, The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Your support to make this a successful weekend will be greatly appreciated.

Full bar and catering facilities will be available over the whole weekend and a dinner and live band will take place on Saturday Night at the ground, starting at 7pm. This will be a night not to be missed with guest speaker Murray Hartin, who “stands in the great tradition of Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson and every bastard who's ever leaned up against a bar and told a yarn or recited some Australian poetry.” Peter FitzSimons. (look him up murrayhartin.com)

Those wishing to attend the dinner, please forward your reservations to s.jmartn@bigpond.net.au

All nominations with horse numbers should be forwarded to Beau Blundell at beau.blundell@bigpond.com or on 0411 413 741.

If you require accommodation, please contact the Dungog Visitor Information Centre on 4992 2212 or on their website www.visitdungog.com
The committee looks forward to seeing you here for an exciting and fun weekend of polo.

All information on: www.wirragullapoloclub.com