I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your support of our newsletter since I became publicity officer some nine years ago. I have enjoyed immensely putting this publication together and getting "the news out" to the polocrosse community.
However, I will not be standing for re-election at the AGM on 20th October as I believe it is time this newsletter has a fresh start with a new editor.
Thank you for your kind words over the years and I look forward to seeing you at the Nationals.
With warmest regards, Odette Neumann
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POLOCROSSE 2007
Nominations are being called for players, coaches and managers for the following polocrosse events. Nominations close at 5.00pm on Monday 30th October, 2006.
For more information or to receive a nomination form, contact your Club Secretary.
NOTE: No late nominations will be accepted.
The raffle was won by Brian Luton. A fitting reward for an excellent weekends commentating!
2007 NSW/New Zealand Junior Exchange Program - January & February -
Tri-State Series - Albury 2007 Juniors and Sub-Juniors - Date to be advised -
2007 Show Teams Sydney Show - Sub-Juniors Sydney Show - Senior Mixed Muswellbrook Show - Intermediate Mixed - Dates to be advised -
2007 NSW/USA Youth Exchange Program - Dates to be advised -
The Southern Highlands Zone ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Friday 20th October at the Goulburn Soldiers Club AGM will commence at 7.30 pm with General Meeting to follow Agenda items to be with Zone Secretary by Friday 6th October Ph: Letty - 6236 8160 or 0412 051 928
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Women and Girls in Polocrosse Committee
Earlier this year the PAA established a Women and Girls in Polocrosse Committee - Bev Hughes (former Australian Representative, A Grade Player & National Selector); Alison Mathie (World Cup Squad Member and A Grade Player); and me.
The PAA realise to strengthen the great game of Polocrosse, and to ensure long term success of our sport we need to increase participation, this means developing and implementing strategies to achieve this - the PAA need to attract, retain and increase Women and Girls participation in all aspects of Polocrosse. People in leadership and decision making roles in Polocrosse influence the associations polices and directions. Without equitable representation at these levels Polocrosse cannot take full advantage of the leadership skills, opinions and experience of women, nor can it hope to adequately reflect women's needs. Less women involved in Polocrosse means that womens decisions only have a limited impact on the game as a whole.
So to help Bev, Alison and myself develop a full understanding of any issues that impact on women's participation in Official, Playing or Leadership roles we have enlisted the support of Dr Duncan Murray from the University of South Australia to help us.
We would love if you would attend a Focus Group led by Dr Murray to discuss Polocrosse and the Issues that impact on your participation.
Date: Tuesday 3 October 2006 Time: 10.30am & 1.00pm (choose a time that suits you) Venue: The Nationals! When Dr Murray returns to South Australia he and his team will then develop a Questionnaire that will subsequently be distributed amongst our members.
At the end of it all we hope to have a clear understanding of the issues that impact on you. It will help us develop strategies to improve and facilitate retention and identify pathways that may assist Women and Girls in Polocrosse. Jane Cartwright National Executive Officer Polocrosse Association of Australia
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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS RESULTS - ANNUAL PRESENTATION SATURDAY 23rd September 2006
Male Player of the Year Michael Gorman
Female Player of the Year Alison Mathie
Intermediate Male Player of the Year Heath Mathie
Intermediate Female Player of the Year Megan O'Brien
Junior Boy Player of the Year Sam Darmody
Junior Girl Player of the Year Claire Gee
Sub-Junior Player of the Year Farann Mathie
*************** Jacko Sillis Award For outstanding dedication and achievement in horsemanship Michael Gorman
Hal O'Donnell Memorial Best Horse & Rider Combination Belinda Anderson - "Surprise Package"
Mick Blenkinsopp Memorial Best no 2 player Callum Hughes
*************** Encouragement Award Samantha Shields
Australia 
