Polocrosse Association of Western Australia

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January 6, 2009

The Polocrosse Association of Western Australia (P.A.W.A.)

Polocrosse was first played in Australia in 1939, but it wasn’t until 1949 that it was introduced to Western Australia (WA). Bob Russell, of Kojonup, first saw the game at the Sydney Easter Show and after acquiring some racquets and balls, he returned to WA to form the first club at Kojonup. An exhibition game was staged there in 1950 in front of 200 spectators.

The Polocrosse Association of Western Australia (P.A.W.A.) was formed in 1951 with the first carnival that same year at Kojonup. The State was split into 3 Zones in 1952 : Northern, Great Southern and South West. Then, in 1956, the PAWA affiliated with the Polocrosse Association of Australia. Currently, Great Southern, South West, Central, Eastern and Midwest (formerly Northern) are the 5 Zones of the State.

In 1980, the Capel club was the host of the first National Championships to be played in WA. 1994 was the next time the National Championships came to WA with Walkaway being the hosting club. The National Championships are played every 2 years on a rotational basis around the seven States and Territories.

The polocrosse season starts in the midwest part of the State in July and finishes in the southern part of the State in December. Carnivals are full weekend affairs with all grades from A Grade to Sub Juniors competing for trophies. Small, non-trophy “One-dayers” or “24 Hour” carnivals are held for the benefit of new players, new horses or people just “having a go”. These are organised by the individual clubs as required.

T 08 9888 6050
F 08 9888 6011

Perth Polocrosse Club

The Perth Polocrosse Club is based at the State Equestrian Centre Brigadoon and has been running for 44 years. Perth is a well established club experienced in organising and hosting events having been responsible for running and hosting the WA State
(08) 9571 4292

Serpentine/Foothills Polocrosse Club

Serpentine/Foothills Polocrosse Club, as the name implies, is a polocrosse club located on the foothills of the Darling Escarpment in Serpentine, Western Australia approximately an hour south-east of Perth City.Our grounds and facilities are located adjacent to the Serpentine Township on the corner of Karnup and Hall Roads with access via Karnup Road. We pride ourselves on having the highest quality of playing fields and as a result of a joint project between our club, the Serpentine Horse & Pony Club, Serpentine/Jarrahdale Shire and the Department of Sport & Recreation we have recently completed construction on lavish
0418 310 318

Polocrosse Association of Australia

Welcome to the Official Website of the Polocrosse Association of Australia. Call 1300 363 722 for general inquiries from anywhere in Australia.The Polocrosse Rules and Information on the Game and Rules for Pony Club Polocrosse is available from the PAA, please call 1300 363722.

Polocrosse Association of Australia

PO Box 464
YASS NSW 2582
Telephone: 1 300 363 722
Fax: 02 6227 1514
Email: poloxaust@bigpond.com