The SH held a zone meeting on Saturday 10th February 2007 at the Hall Polocrosse Grounds. The main topic of the meeting was to discuss the state of the grounds this season and whether carnivals would be able to run as planned due to current weather conditions.
Unfortunately both the Bungendore and Lake George Clubs have had to postpone their carnivals this year due to the drought. The season will still commence with the Yass Polocrosse Carnival on 17th & 18th March at the Hall Polocrosse Grounds. The following carnival will now be Eurocoast on 6th & 7th April (Good Friday & Easter Saturday).
The zone also decided at the meeting that they would support the Australian World Cup side by purchasing $300 worth of raffle tickets. The tickets will be on sale right up until they are drawn on 29th April at the World Cup.
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CANBERRA SHOW
This year the Royal Canberra Show Society proposed to the SH that they would run the Junior Polocrosse Exhibition match on the Sunday afternoon of the show at 6pm. It was agreed by the SH that this was unacceptable as each year polocrosse is getting pushed further back in the program at the Royal Canberra Show with far less spectators staying around to watch.
The SH zone therefore unanimously decided that Polocrosse would not be played at this year's show, a disappointment for not only the zone but also for all the juniors who had nominated to play. The zone would like to thank all of those juniors who nominated.
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LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE
NSWPA held a coaching course at the Yass Soldiers Club on the 13th & 14th January. The course was run by Bill Bleechmore and Noel Challis. There were 20 Participants in all from both the Southern Highlands & South West Slopes.
A big thank you to the Southern Highlands Coaching Director Michael Woods for organising the course. Yet again the number of coaches within our zone continues to grow.
Congratulations to all who attended and after a rigorous two days of study obtained their certificates. I'm sure they will enjoy putting their theories into practice.
Belinda Anderson Sam Amey Cathy Bennett Peter Blyth Jamie Brooks Claydon Butt Jim Colquhoun Pat French Paul Grills Belinda Hallam Pat Hallam Callum Hughes Dorothy Hughes Ben Johnson Doug Peadon Jo Reid Daniel Tarlinton Will Weston Liz Woods Fiona Wykes
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JUNIOR COACHING WEEKEND
On the 28th & 29th October 2006 the Southern Highlands hosted a Junior & Sub-junior coaching weekend at the Reid's Farm in Moruya. Despite the chilly temperatures throughout the weekend everyone was still able to manage a quick dip in the ocean on Saturday afternoon.
COACHES: Brett Hart, Garry Hallam, Dinah Haynes, Alison Mathie, Jo Reid, Jamie Brooks and Michael Woods.
ASSISTANT COACH: Jodie Mathie.
32 Juniors and Sub juniors had a great weekend down the coast. All the players showed plenty of enthusiasm and respect for the coaches, instructors and helpers. I would especially like to thank all the players for their behaviour over the weekend and their respect shown to the adults who took them to the beach on the Saturday afternoon.
A big thank you again to the Reid family for making the venue available and for all the work they put in over the weekend. Thanks also to the members of the Eurocoast club for their tireless work before and during the event.
Well done to all the coaches involved.
Michael Woods Zone Coaching Director
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COACHING CLINIC & UMPIRES SCHOOL
The Southern Highlands hosted a Coaching Clinic and Umpires School on Saturday and Sunday 10th & 11th February 2007 at the Hall Polocrosse Grounds.
There were 20 participants for the Coaching Clinic and despite the warmer weather everyone looked to be having a great time. This was a great opportunity for players to refine their skills and learn some great playing tactics to aid them in their games.
There were 6 umpires and 2 observers for the umpires school. I'm glad to report that all who took the test passed with flying colours and we should see them donning the black & white on the fields shortly.
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2007 WORLD CUP
It's less than three months before the world's finest take to the pitch at Morgan Park in Warwick Queensland. The final Australian team along with reserves has finally been announced.
Jane Cooper, Kylie Dowling, Tanya Hollow (Captain), Suzette Lyster Aaron Clarke, Troy Henry (Vice Captain), Andrew Rose, Hayden Turnbull
Reserves Kylie Goatham, Annette Radford Greg Davidge, Robert Sibley
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WORLD CUP CLUB CARNIVAL
Nominations for the Australian Equine Alliance Club Tournament close 16 March 2007. There will be Open, Mixed and Junior competitions - all being played under Australian Rules.
The tournament will run from 27 - 29 April with night matches to be held on both Friday & Saturday nights. For nomination forms and further information please visit the following site.
Wedding bells for Wesley Cosgrove and Belinda Hallam who were married on 20 January.
Congratulations go to Andrew Dickson and Kym Roser who were also married on 20 January.
We wish both couples the very best for the future.
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2007 REGISTRATION FEES
It's that time of year again and we all need to be paid up by 24 February 2007 to avoid the late fee. The 2007 playing fees are the same as last year and including SH Zone fees are as follows:
Remember if you are taking part in club practices you need to have paid your playing fees in order to participate. Students need to provide a copy of their current student ID.
Dinah also mentioned at the Zone meeting that if you wish to umpire only this season that you are not required to pay the indemnity fee. You will only need to be a paid up Social Member of your club. However you must complete a registration form.
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2007 SHOW TEAMS
Congratulations to the three Southern Highlands members who have been selected to compete in the following show teams.
Sydney Mixed Senior Show Team
Jacinta Sibley Megan Richards Rebecca Webb Ben Turner Col Parkinson Ray Davis
Muswellbrook Mixed Intermediate Show Team
Lisa Badior Rachael Finlayson Annah O'Neil - Shaw Alex Wrobel Callum Hughes Mitchell Anderson Sam Darmody
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As the black clouds continue to form on the horizon I hope that at some stage we will all get the much needed rain. It would be a wonderful sight this year if were given the opportunity to play in mud and not the dust clad fields that we are becoming so accustomed to.
Australia 
