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WORLD CUP PLAY OFF, 7 September 2022 - RESULT & THANK YOUS
6 Sep 2022
Congratulations to the Australian team who defeated New Zealand by 2 goals, 10-8 after 6 chukkas, to qualify for a place at the XII FIP World Polo Championships taking place in Florida later in the year.
Both teams played fantastic polo on wonderful horses, generously loaned by many players and owners, at the stunning Larapinta Equestrian Club near Brisbane.
Congratulations to the Australian team: Jack Archibald 5 ©, Alec White 5, Cody Grimes 2 and Dylan Jones 2
And a massive thank you to all who enabled this Play Off to take place today.
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Livestream link to the World Championships Play Off Australia v New Zealand:
People will need to sign up & this will take them thru to the game page once the game stream has commenced.
https://www.globalpolo.com/buy/fip-zone-d-playoff-australia-vs-new-zealand?code=auznzfree
Instagram page: @auspoloteam
Please click here for the Program.
Australian Horse List
New Zealand Horse List
Please find attached the final horse lists for tomorrows game. When you're watching the livestream you'll be able to follow the horses and understand more about the massive contribution and generosity of all the horse lenders listed. We would like to sincerely thank all those who lent horses, it has been an incredible effort by many.
Although there could be a few changes to the list attached, once the game starts you will note that all horses will be wearing a numbered saddle blanket that will correspond to the number on the list attached. This way you can always track which horse is playing and when.
We have had fantastic support in pulling this match together from the Australian polo community and want to ensure we recognise those that have made it possible.
Regards Sam Hopkinson and Anto White
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If any horse owner would like to kindly donate a horse for the World Cup Play Off please do contact Anto White or Jim Gilmore.
Details:
Date: Wednesday 7 September, but available for the week prior
Venue: Larapinta Polo Club, QLD
Grade: 14 goal
Contact: Anto White or Jim Gilmore
The Australia Squad to play New Zealand in the World Cup Playoff Match on September 7th, 2022.
Australia:
Jack Archibald 5 ©
Alec White 5
Cody Grimes 2
Dylan Jones 2
Reserves Angus Gilmore 2 & Lachie Gilmore 4
The New Zealand Squad is also announced:
Glenn Michel Sherriff
Craig Stuart Wilson
Ethan John Ashby Wade
Edward Elworthy Jones
Liam Parrott - reserve
Nicky Keyte - reserve
Simon Keyte - coach
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NOMINATIONS OPEN: WORLD CUP PLAY OFF
The Australian Polo Federation is calling for nominations for a World Cup team to represent Australia. This team will play off vs New Zealand to determine which team travels to the US for the World Cup.
WORLD CUP DETAILS:
- Dates: 26th October – 6th November 2022
- Venue: Florida, USA
- Eight teams to play in the World Cup including last year’s winner (Argentina), host country (US), a wild card (possibly Brazil).
PLAY OFF DETAILS:
- Teams: Australia vs New Zealand
- Venue: QLD (this fits with the QLD season)
- Date of Play Off: Wednesday 7 September, one match.
- Tuesday 30 August - Pony Draw at a welcome BBQ.
- Wednesday 31 August - Play practice chukkas
- Thursday 1 Sept & Friday 2 Sept - players can stick and ball
- Wednesday 7 September Australia v New Zealand World Cup play off
- Horses provided from a pool. Horses will be rated in advance.
NOMINATION DETAILS :
- Players should be handicap of maximum 5 goal, minimum 2 goal
- Players need to be Australian citizens
- Expenses to be covered for World Cup: players or sponsors are responsible for the airfares to the World Cup event in Florida. Once the players are there the accommodation, food and beverage and transport to all events and functions will be the responsibility of the USPA as host country.
- Australia team nominations close 30 June.
Nominations close on Thursday 30 June 2022. To register your nomination or for further information please email: Suzie Ruse, APF Secretary, apf@australianpolo.com.au
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