Country polo was at its best as a fantastic crowd cheered on the annual North Star Polo Tournament on the 6th and 7th of August. This a year a bumper 10 teams made up three grades of competition.

The A grade action was fast and strong with the Downs team, taking out the R. J. Doolin Memorial Challenge Cup over North Star Earthquip 7 goals to 5 and a half.

The B grade Peco Trading Co Cup was won by Brown and Hurley 4 and a half goals to 4 over Dieci.

Lastly but not least the C grade Westpac Challenge was held over 2 days between Downs ll and North Star ll with the eventual winners being North Star ll team, 9 goals to 4 and a half in a hard fought battle.

Special mention must go to Ellerston who supported the competition with 6 players and brought some amazing horses and lovely action up from Scone for the spectators to enjoy. Also the Yetman WOFTAMS (they can tell you what that stands for) enjoyed their maiden hit out with young players Scotty and Henry Holcombe teaming up with seasoned players, Will Keen and Andrew Williams to play their first tournament.

Best and Fairest player was Angus Gilmore, Team of ponies was won by Will Gilmore, A grade pony was Will Gilmore’s Quote B grade pony was an Ellerston horse ridden by Neil Craig and the Club pony was Nic Benson’s LCM. Most improved club player was Scott Holcombe. Much fun was had by all and it is great see country polo lives on in the bush.

North Star Polo Club would like to thank its major sponsors Earthquip & Westpac.

Simon Doolin
President, North Start Polo Club
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North Star Polo Club have 10 teams competing in 3 Grades at their tournament this weekend. Please see the Progarm attached at the top.

A Grade: RJ Doolin Memorial Challenge Cup, 5 chukkas, teams: Delta Ag, Ellerston, Downs & North Star Earthquip.

B Grade: Peco Trading Company Cup, 5 chukkas, teams: Quirindi, Tamarang, Yetman WOFTMAS, Brown & Hurley.

C Grade: Westpac Challenge, 4 chukkas, teams: Downs 2 & Brown & Hurley.

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The North Star Polo Club have brought forward by a week their tournament now to be held on 6th & 7th August 2011 and the NSWPA Coaching Clinic with Andrew Williams will be held on Friday 5th August 2011.

President: Simon Doolin, Ph: 0429 047 197
Club Captain: Nick Benson, Ph: 07 4676 1173
Secretary: Sandy Doolin, Ph: 07 4676 3197

NORTH STAR POLO CARNIVAL: 6th & 7th AUGUST 2011

Dear Polo Club Members,

The North Star Polo Club would like to extend an invitation to your club to nominate teams or individual players to participate in our carnival on 6th & 7th August 2011. There will be coaching for those interested on the Friday before the tournament by Andrew Williams who is coming up especially. The coaching will be for any person of any age who has played or is interested in learning how to play, temporary membership will be available. There will also be chuckers for anyone interested on the Friday afternoon.

Games will be held at the North Star polo fields and will consist of six and/or four chukkas. We are aiming for a 4-6 goal A grade and a 0-2 goal B grade. For the beginners there will be a game at the start of the day to give you an opportunity to play your first game. For nominations and if you need information about stabling or accommodation please contact:

Simon Doolin ph: 0429 047 197 or Nick Benson ph: 0428 817228.

There will be a BBQ lunch and bar facilities available at the ground on both days. The North Star Sporting Club will be open for evening meals.

Please have your nominations in as soon as possible so we can work out the structure of the games. Please state your players’ names, positions, handicaps, team name and captain. There will be no ground fees.

Looking forward to seeing you here for a great weekend of bush polo.

North Star Polo Club