Tansey proves their dominance with title haul in Lockyer Valley
POLOCROSSE: Lockyer Valley Polocrosse Club is riding on a high.
The small but passionate club are celebrating with numbers at their annual carnival up on previous years and five more teams nominating
The carnival, well known for its laid back atmosphere and great hospitality, attracted players and spectators from all over south east Queensland and northern New south Wales with almost 200 players and their horses battling for club pride.
It’s a welcome change for the club after it experienced a downturn in membership in 2016 with members moving interstate and others to larger clubs.
Despite having just one riding member and a handful of volunteers the club remains committed to keeping polocrosse alive in the Lockyer Valley.
“We are looking to re-establish ourselves as strong club in south east Queensland,” club secretary Scott Colwell said.
“We welcome any new players who would like to try the action packed game of polocrosse or those who have previously played and want to return to the sport.”
Tansey 1 and Cunningham 1 went head to head in and exciting A-grade open final at the carnival.
In a match that featured plenty of goals and some great riding Tansey were victorious 22-16.
Tansey’s Beth Hafey was named Best Horse and Rider Award for A-grade after the final. Tansey dominated the carnival winning the B, D, E and F Grades, with Stanley Rivers 1 preventing them from getting clean sweep by taking out C-grade.
In a repeat of last year, Cunningham Polocrosse Club showed their commitment to junior coaching is working with a win over Gold Coast Polocrosse Club in the Junior Competition.
Kayleigh Waugh from Cunningham was named the Best Horse and Rider in juniors.
For more information on trying polocrosse or playing for the Lockyer Valley Polocrosse club contact Scott Colwell on 0418 709 075 or email lockyervalley@gmail.com.