Australian 2011 World Cup Polocrosse Team Announcement

The Board of the Polocrosse Association of Australia (PAA) together with Chairman of Selectors, Allan McGill is pleased to make the following announcement for the forthcoming 2011 Polocrosse World Cup to be held in England from 8-17 July next year.

Jessica Jolly from Victoria, a very experienced player both on a national and international level, has been named a member of the World Cup team and Cameron Shepherd from Warwick in Queensland has been appointed Captain of the Australian Team. Both players are delighted with their appointment. Australia won both the previous Polocrosse World Cups held at Warwick in Qld during 2003 and 2007. This is the first time the World Cup will be held away from Australian soil.

The Australian Polocrosse Team comprises of 8 of the most experienced, stunning and talented players and athletes from all over Australia who are intent on defending Australia’s title as the World No 1 Polocrosse Nation. Alison Mathie, Will (Vice Captain) & Sandra Weston, Lance Anderson, NSW. Jodi Tiver, Robert Sibley WA, Jess Jolly and Cameron Shepherd.

The team is coached by Ross Shepherd from Queensland who has successfully coached the Australian winning teams for both World Cups which attracted thousands of visitors and The International Quadrangular Polocrosse Series at Burradoo in 2009.

Polocrosse is both an exciting and skilful sport played on horseback. For the player the sport combines the love of competition and horses. It offers a chance to play a contact sport involving strategy and teamwork. It keeps its players addicted and attracts new fans and spectators year after year. The pace on the field is fast, with players battling for possession of the ball. From the first line up to the closing whistle, each match is full of action, clashing racquets, blazing ball skills, amazing horsemanship and exciting goal scoring. The Australian polocrosse horse has the qualities of a well turned athlete, speed agility and the desire to win.

The PAA will be reaching out to the Australian community for sponsorship for this vibrant team to compete at an elite level with spirited competition in July 2011. Our players will ride borrowed horses which will be drawn from across the UK and Ireland. There are eight countries competing; Australia, United Kingdom, USA, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Ireland, New Zealand and Zambia.

The Polocrosse Association of Australia acknowledges the valued support of the Australian Sports Commission as a proud partner with Polocrosse Australia.

This notable event will be staged at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire from 8-17 July, 2011. This is a tremendous opportunity for Polocrosse enthusiasts Australia-wide to plan a trip to England to experience intense, exciting competition and support this magnificent Australian Made Internationally played horse sport which will capture the hearts of our nation.

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