The rain on Sunday may have deterred some spectators however it didn't stop the polo, with 4 great games on the main field and plenty of activities to keep you entertained we had an action packed weekend.

After the the first match of the ladies squad and the NSWPA ladies coaching clinic on Friday afternoon with Andrew Williams the scene was set. Saturday got off to a rocky start when Melissa McCarthy was injured in the first chukka of the ladies squad match breaking her wrist. Melissa, we thank you for your support during the tournament and send our wishes on a speedy recovery.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Rachel Ward and all our sponsors including the Chorella Community Choir for supporting the Riverlands Ladies Tournament, we look forward to working with you again next year!

Results
B Grade - Riverlands B defeated Pol Painters
Riverlands B - Graham Birrell, Hadley Richardsopn, Ed Matties and Bruno Mascart
Pol Painters - Ray Bruce. Adam Buchert, Will Evans and Vic Lewis

A Grade - A & L Windows defeated Windsor
A & L Windows - Robert Ballard, Amanda Pearson, Mike King and Damien Caulfield
Windsor - Hamish McGregor, Graham McGregor, Mark Tolhurst and Richard Curran

UJ Meally Cup - JEMS defeated Sydney
JEMS - Earl Herbert, Jaye Allen, Sarah Martin and Marlene McFarlane
Sydney - Rob Ballard, Rebecca Higgins, Jo Reid and Billie Mascart.

Ladies International - Australia Gold defeated Australia Blue
Australia Gold - Julie McIntosh, Katie Grimmond, Amanda Tolhurst and Sadie Michell.
Australia Blue - Katie Edmeades, Victoria Roscoe, Whitney Warren and Stevey Murphy

Julie McIntosh was awarded as the Most Valuable Player.
Katie Grimmond won the Champion Pony Prize provided by Bluesky Pastoral Company. Katie rode Sadie Michell's horses in the 3 days of polo and Jackpot won the pony prize.
Victoria Roscoe won the Most Improved Player.





Riverlands Polo Club is proud to announce this year's Ladies Tournament will include a Showcase of the Top Female Polo Players in Australia.

Share the adrenalin of the players as they gallop across the pitch riding each off and marvel at the grace and speed of the horses as they pirouette around the field.

DATE: Sunday 8th November 2009
TIME: 10.00am till 6.00pm (Heats on Saturday 7th November)
VENUE: Windsor Polo Club, Old Kurrajong Road, Richmond

The Riverlands Ladies Polo Tournament is proud to support the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation. Entry to the Windsor Polo Club grounds on Sunday 8th November will incur a gold coin donation with all proceeds of the gate and raffle going direct to the SBCF.

A fun filled day of polo, prizes and a celebrity penalty shoot out…with Australian Ladies Polo Ambassador - Rachel Ward, along with market stalls and activities. Pack a picnic, load up the car and bring your family and friends to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the polo...

Main Game - Australia Gold vs Australia Blue - 3.30pm

Hampers are available to purchase from the award winning Lochiel House – please visit our website for details on how to order – www.riverlandspolo.com
A full bar and food is also available to purchase from the Windsor Clubhouse.

Go to the Riverlands Polo Club website for full details - www.riverlandspolo.com or email mail@riverlandspolo.com for more information.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Riverlands Ladies Tournament and thank you for your support.

The Riverlands Polo Team.


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With only 18 days until the Riverlands Polo Club Ladies Tournament, the largest ladies polo tournament in Australia, we are proud to announce the Riverlands Australia Ladies Squad.

1. Katie Edmeades, handicap 1
2. Julie McIntosh, handicap 0
3. Amanda Tolhurst, handicap 0
4. Whitney Warren, handicap 0
5. Sadie Michell, handicap 0
6. Katie Grimmond, handicap -1
7. Victoria Roscoe, handicap -1
8. Melissa McCarthy, handicap -1
Reserves
9. Stevey Murphy, handicap -1
10. Billie Mascart, handicap -2

Due to unforeseen circumstances the team from the USA has withdrawn from this years' tournament, however have agreed to join us in 2010. Consequently the main game at the 2009 Riverlands Polo Club Ladies Tournament will showcase 8 of the top polo-playing ladies in Australia.

Australia Gold & Australia Blue will play 3 matches thorughout the tournament with the grand finale on Sunday 8th November at 3.30pm.

Friday 6th November at 2pm, Australia Gold versus Australia Blue
Australia Gold coached by Andrew Williams
Followed by Ladies Coaching Clinic held at Windsor Polo Club available to all female players from 4pm - 6pm. This is a complimentary clinic, please RSVP to mail@riverlandspolo.com if you would like to participate.
Saturday 7th November - Australia Gold vs Australia Blue
Australia Blue coached by Andrew Williams
Sunday 8th November - Grand Final
Asutralia Gold vs Australia Blue

We thank all the ladies that nominated for the Australian squad ... the response was very encouraging . Riverlands Polo Club is dedicated to enhancing ladies in polo and we look forward to another successful tournament.

Finest regards

Adam Meally
Riverlands Polo Club
www.riverlandspolo.com


ATTENTION LADIES of POLO,

We are calling for nominations for the 2009 Australian Ladies Polo Squad ... with the selected team's first polo match to be played against a fast and furious team from the USA at the Riverlands Polo Club Ladies Tournament.

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November @ Windsor Polo Club, Old Kurrajong Road, Richmond.

Nominations close on Friday 9 October, so if you would like to represent Australia in the sport we love, then please complete the nomination form attached and return to Riverlands Polo Club at your earliest convenience.

The squad of 8 ladies will be selected by the tournament committee and announced on Friday 19th October.

For further information contact Adam Meally adam@riverlandspolo.com or 0417 278 741 or visit the Riverlands Polo Club website, www.riverlandspolo.com.au

Finest regards,

The Riverlands Polo Team