With fifty-seven female players in the draw, turnout for the Riverlands Ladies International was at a record high this year. The tournament started on Thursday with the four international teams playing two matches at Spencer Young's beautiful Yindarra Polo Club in the Richmond Lowlands. Shortly after the second game had finished, the rain arrived and Friday's matches were postponed to Saturday, which saw an uninterrupted schedule. However, more torrential rain on Saturday evening and overnight sadly resulted in the cancellation of all Sunday polo, other than the international matches. Miraculously, Windsor's number one field, which had been partially under water just twelve hours before, played well for the four teams who competed in front of a large crowd in glorious sunshine.

Overall Winner of International: Europe (Victoria Doolin, Billie Mascart, Sarah Martin, Nina Clarkin)

Most Valuable Player: Nina Clarkin

Pony prize was awarded to 'Jamaica' (played by Nina Clarkin; owned by Joe Curran)

Overall second: Australia (Amanda Tolhurst, Katie Grimmond, Petagay Railton, Kirsty Sullivan)

WCT (Women's Championship Tournament) Test Match: Australia (Amanda Tolhurst, Katie Grimmond, Petagay Railton, Kirsty Sullivan) beat New Zealand (Missy Brown, Kirsty Watson, Marnie Watson, Alex Jones)

Most Valuable Player: Kirsty Sullivan

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Unfortunately due to a big downpour yesterday afternoon and more showers overnight the only games that will be played today will be the 2 International ladies games.

Europe vs. USA @ 2.00pm
Australia vs. New Zealand @ 3.30pm

These matches will be played on Windsor 1. Please come and support our Australian ladies teams and International guests!

Don’t forget to enter the Trivett Classic Hole in One Competition for your chance to WIN a Harley Davidson.

Regards,

Adam Meally
Riverlands Polo Club

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Sadly due to the rain, all Friday's games were cancelled. Please find Saturday's draw attached now.

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Please find the Teams & Draw attached, plus an invitation to the Saturday night party.

The Australian Polo Council has pleasure in confirming the first representative ladies international match will be played against New Zealand at the Riverlands Ladies International Tournament on Sunday 7th November 2010.

We wish both teams the best of luck.

Australian Squad
Amanda Tolhurst (0), Phillipa Fitz Henry (0), Inge Burke (0), Katie Grimmond (0), Pita Gay Railton (0), Kristy Sullivan (2) ©

New Zealand Team
Alexandra Jones (1), Kirsty Hawkins (1), Missy Browne (1), Marnie Watson (-1)
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We are now calling for final nominations for this years Ladies tournament, Grades below….

A Grade Ladies. 0 Goal, Maximum of one guy in each team.
B Grade Ladies. -2 Goal, Maximum of two guys in each team.
4 Goal. No restrictions

All grades will be played over 4 chukkas.

Games will commence on Friday 5th November, losers from the Friday games plus all 4 goal matches will be played on the Saturday 6th November.

The two top teams from the A Grade and the B Grade will play on Sunday 7th November in conjunction with the two test matches.

Chukka fees are $25 per chukka.

Please email team and individual nominations to adam@riverlandspolo.com by close of business Monday 1st November.

Kind Regards

Adam


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Dear Polo Enthusiasts

Please find attached an Invitation to the Welcome Dinner on Thursday 28th October in Darling Harbour - ALL WELCOME! Also Sunday 7th November Main Event at Windsor Polo Club, options for Marquee, picnics & more.

It is with great pleasure that today we announce the official Australian squad members for the Lady Luck International Ladies tournament. Congratulations to the following 12 female polo players whom have been selected as the Riverlands Polo Club 2010 Ladies International Squad. In no particular order:

Kirsty Sullivan, Katie Edmeades, Inge Burke, Julie McIntosh, Maddie Shoesmith, Melissa McCarthy, Peta Gay Railton, Katie Grimmond, Amanda Tolhurst, Claudia Graham, Nadiya McShannon & Phillipa Fitz-Henry.

I would like to extend a big thank you to all the ladies for all over the country that put there names forward, for those that didn’t make the squad please find attached the nomination form for the UJ Meally Cup.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call me on 0417278741

Regards

Adam
Adam Meally





The Latinos come to the Antipodies - 4 nations play polo
Australia - New Zealand - Mexico - Argentina
it's fast & it's furios - it's chicks with sticks

16 international female players compete
played over 3 days
Over 100 players, 30 females & up to 24 teams made up of all genders and ages
includes new players from NSW Development Squad & Kids Polo School
The top 12 Australian players will form the Ladies squad, 4 will be selected for the International Test Team, the remaining 8 ladies will play for the UJ Meally Cup.

Programme of Events:
Welcome Dinner in the City, 28 Oct
The NSW Hector King Polo Tournament @ Windsor Polo Club, 31 Oct
Sydney Harbour Cruise, 1 Nov
Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon, 2 Nov
Pony Trials, 2 & 3 Nov
Party - Latino Fiesta, 6 Nov
Ladies International Tournament, 4, 6 & 7 Nov
Final Event @Windsor Polo Club, 7 Nov

Full details on the attached flyer.

Adam Meally
PO Box 705, 507 Cornwallis Road
Richmond NSW 2753 Australia
M +61 417 278 741
info@riverlandspolo.com.au
www.riverlandspolo.com.au