2023 POLOCROSSE HIGHGOAL 23, 24 & 25 JUNE SHONGWENI polocrosse Invest for reliable income in uncertain times More Predictable Investment Outcomes Contact our Client Relationship Team on 0800 336 555 or visit www.marriott.co.za 2023 TWK HIGH GOAL CHAIRMANS MESSAGE BRENT VON BENECKE On behalf of the 2023 TWK HIGH GOAL organising committee; we would like to extend a warm and hearty welcome and appreciation to all players, sponsors, and spectators for your involvement in this year's event. Each year that we present this spectacular High Goal event to our players, sponsors and spectators alike; we strive to make it bigger and better. We have hosted 6 very successful HIGH GOAL events at the SC Equestrian Facility since 2016 and this year we will certainly surpass all your expectations. Each sponsor and player participating in our HIGH GOAL event is part of promoting the interests of our sensational sport that so many people from around the globe participate in. We would like to extend a special welcome to our IPC President Mr Gill Mathie and our PASA President Dr Manfred Rower along with players from Zambia, USA, Zimbabwe, Australia and certainly a fantastic welcome to all our talented South African players that will be on display during the High Goal on and off the field in this year's event. Welcome to all, we wish you the very best of luck at the High Goal and beyond while you prepare for the 2024 Polocrosse World Cup which will be hosted at this venue. The Durban Shongweni Club will once again provide the perfect platform to showcase the High Goal event and we are grateful to Mrs Wendy Raffinetti and her whole Durban Shongweni committee for providing the most ideal, professional and world class equestrian facility where polocrosse can be played and presented, thank-you. To All our 2023 High Goal sponsors, both loyal repeat sponsors and new sponsors alike. You are integral in the success of our High Goal event and we sincerely thank-you for your continued support and we trust that your brand will receive the desired publicity it deserves over the event via our numerous media links, media coverage, marketing programmes, live streaming and on field marketing. Thank you once more for your generous sponsorship. Your support is not something we take lightly and is very much appreciated by everyone connected with South African Polocrosse and the High Goal. To our Headline Sponsor for 2023, with special mention of Mr Jannie van Niekerk, Louise Johnson and your whole team from TWK for your continued support, professionalism and involvement in our High Goal event which is certainly the key factor in the success of this world class event, thank-you once again. A message to all players: Play hard, respect all and most importantly, enjoy every moment. Brent von Benecke 2023 TWK HIGH GOAL Chairman LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE POLOCROSSE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA Dear Members of the Polcrosse community of South Africa, Today, we collectively congratulate and applaud the Durban Shongweni Polocrosse Club for hosting the acclaimed High Goal for yet another year in 2023. This event has unfailingly raised the bar, transforming into an event of international standard that attracts talent from every corner of the globe. The High Goal Tournament, time and again, has established itself as the premier social gathering of the year, fortifying its position on our beloved Polocrosse calendar. This year holds an exceptional significance, serving as a curtain raiser in the lead up to the World Cup 2024, to be hosted at the very same venue in July 2024. IPC representatives, Gil Mathie and Stewart Neil, will be joining us this year, adding to the significance of the event in the lead up to the World Cup itself. A highlight of the weekend will undoubtedly be the much-anticipated announcement of the South African World Cup Team, which will be unveiled immediately after the prize distribution of the High Goal Tournament. To all our generous sponsors, zealous players, hard-working horses, and their dedicated owners, we hope that this event not only sets the stage for an exhilarating World Cup, but also etches unforgettable memories. Here's to a fantastic event, paving the way towards the World Cup with fervour and enthusiasm. DR MANFRED ROHWER PASA PRESIDENT DR MANFRED ROHWER Arco360 is an equine and pet insurance brokerage dedicated to providing specialised cover for your cherished horses, cats and dogs. Our products have been developed to encompass all the risks that you may potentially encounter. We strive to offer professional and personal insurance service excellence designed to insure your animals’ vitality! or small, we insure them all. BIG Contact us for more information. 082 899 1586 info@arco360.co.za www.arco360.co.za ARCO 360 (Pty) Ltd is an Authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP No.: 45883) Underwritten by GENRIC Insurance Company Limited (FSP: 43638), an Authorised Financial Services Provider and registered Short-term insurer Polocrosse is certainly a unique and exciting sport that brings together a remarkable group of people. The sport showcases incredible horsemanship, skilLful teamwork, and an unwavering passion for the game. As the title sponsor, TWK Agri is delighted to support and celebrate these talented athletes, dedicated organisers, and passionate fans who make this tournament a true spectacle. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this remarkable journey. We cannot wait for the excitement to unfold at the Polocrosse Tournament! LETTER FROM THE SPONSOR TWK AGRI THE GAME OF POLOCROSSE What is polocrosse ? PLAYERS ALL THE PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS ENTER THE PREMISES AT THEIR OWN RISK. THEY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE SPORT AND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED HEREWITH. THE OWNERS, ORGANIZERS, OFFICIALS, PLAYERS (AND THEIR EMPLOYEES) AND THE POLOCROSSE ASSOCIATIONS INVOLVED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY WHATSOEVER, WHILE YOU ARE AT THE FIELDS OR DURBAN SHONGWENI CLUB PROPERTY. WE WILL FURTHER NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSONS BENEFICIARIES FOR ANY CLAIMS. As the name implies, polocrosse is a combination of polo, la crosse and netball. It is played on horseback, each rider using a cane stick, made up of a polo stick shaft to which is attached a squash net type head with loose twisted thread net, in which the ball is carried. The stick may be of any length, usually 102 to 116cm overall. The ball is made of a thick-skinned sponge rubber approximately 31cm in circumference. Each player is permitted only one pony in each match or tournament, except in the case of an injury when a substitute pony can be played. Although there is no restriction to the height of the ponies used, it is generally accepted that the ideal height should not exceed 15.2 hands. A team consists of 6 players, divided into two sections of three, who play alternate chukkas of eight minutes each, of which six chukkas comprise a full match. The three players in each section consist of a NO 1 'attack', No 2 'centre and No 'defence player. The total aggregate of goals scored by the two sections in each team constitutes the nal score. FOULS A player carrying the ball in his stick must carry it on his stick side ie. right-handed players carry on the right side of the pony. A player can not carry it across his pony but he can pick up or catch the ball on the non-stick side, provided he brings the stick back to his side immediately. Left-handed players are permitted in polocrosse. Hitting at the opponent's stick, either to dislodge the ball or prevent possession of it, which is allowed in an upward direction only, constitutes s foul. 'Riding off' is allowed, by crossing, stopping over the ball or elbowing constitutes a foul. The wedging or sandwiching of a player between riding off' simultaneously also constitutes a foul. The penalty for such fouls is a free throw to the offended side. FIELD OF PLAY The eld is 146,5m long and 55m wide, with the goal posts 2,5m apart inside measurement and not more than 5m in height. In eld, 27.5m from each end and there is a line extending the width of the eld, which is called the penalty line. This line encloses what is know as the goal scoring area, in which only the No 1 of the attacking team, and NO 3 of the defending team, is allowed to play. The ball must be bounced or passed over the penalty line when entering or exiting the goal scoring area. Directly in front of each goal, there is a 10m semi-circle and the ball must be thrown at the goal posts from outside the semi-circle and within the goal scoring area. The No 1 is the only player who can score a goal for the team and can only play in the centre area. No 3 is the only player who can defend a goal for the side.. THE FIELD The game is played on a eld that is 55m wide and 146,5m long. With 2,5m wide goal posted at each end. The eld is divided into three areas, two goal scoring areas which measure 27,5m from each goal line, and the mid eld area of 91,5m. In front of each set of goals a semi-circle is marked, this is known as the D'. The lines separating the goal scoring area from the mid- eld are called 'penalty lines'. THROW IN The game is commenced in the centre of the eld with the players lining up side by side, one behind the other with the No 1 (the attacker) in the front, No 2 (the centre) in the middle and No 3 (the defender) at the back. The ball is thrown in, well above the ponies' heads, by the umpire. The game recommences similarly after a goal has been scored. Whenever an attempt at the goal fails, the No 3 (the defender) throws the ball back into play from just behind the penalty line, at a point directly in front of the spot where the ball crossed the back line. The umpire will mark the spot. INDEMNITY CLAUSE NEAR BY HOSPITAL BUSAMED HILCREST PRIVATE HOSPITAL 1.2 km 031 768 8000 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLAYING FIELDS Only players, umpires, goal judges and horses are allowed on the playing fields. Nobody will be allowed to cross a playing field while a game is in progress. CHILDREN No child is allowed anywhere near the practice area, horse pens/stables and at least 5 metres from the playing field side line. No child may go near the goal posts; goal judges to assist in this matter. Unattended small children must be removed to safe areas. Only people attending horses may be in or near the watering-down areas. No child without adult supervision may be wandering or playing in areas where motor vehicles are being parked or driven. DOGS Dogs must be under direct supervision of their owners and on a leash. Troublesome dogs or dogs creating a nuisance must be removed by their owners if they cannot control them. CARS Cars are not allowed to be parked or driven outside designated areas. HORSE BOXES The risks involved when handling horses increase when loading and off-loading. Keep to the area designated for these activities. HORSES AND RIDERS Riders, stabling personnel and other helpers handling horses must keep horses away from areas where cars, spectators and especially children are. Riders must use the designated area for warming up their horses and proceed to the playing fields only after the preceding game has finished. Take the safest possible route to your playing field, by avoiding motor vehicles and spectators. IMPORTANT CONTACTS HIGH GOAL COMMITEE 082 418 4703 082 938 6710 082 903 0698 073 147 1612 083 327 0237 076 755 5164 Brent Von Benecke Sam Heynes Andrew Heynes Bridget Von Benecke Manfred Rohwer Debbie Dick RULES & DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE: Brent Von Benecke Andrew Heynes Manfred Rohwer Steve Rault HEALTH & SAFETY REP : Bronwyn Stead 071 258 5200 STABLING : Andrew Heynes VETS ON CALL: Baker McVeigh Hospital 031 7691204 FARRIER ON CALL : Ian Lynn 082 3372218 MEDICAL SERVICES MEDITECH EMERGENY RESPONSE 071 5183673 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 SATURDAY 25 SUNDAY DAY 1 LADIES GAME 09H00 CHUKKA LOGISTICS VS EQUI-SERVICES MENS GAME 10H30 CHOICE CARRIERS VS TWK AGRI LADIES GAME 12H30 INVICTUS VS ANGELS MENS GAME 14H30 DARK SKY SECURITY VS LOCO DAY 2 MENS GAME 09H00 CHOICE CARRIERS VS LOCO LADIES GAME 10H30 ANGELS VS EQUI-SERVICES MENS GAME 12H30 DARK SKY SECURITY VS TWK AGRI LADIES GAME 14H30 CHUKKA LOGISTICS VS INVICTUS DAY 3 LADIES GAME 08H30 INVICTUS VS EQUI-SERVICES MENS GAME 10H00 TWK AGRI VS LOCO LADIES GAME 11H30 CHUKKA LOGISTICS VS ANGELS MENS GAME 13H30 DARK SKY SECURITY VS CHOICE CARRIERS 13H00 SMG CAR VS HORSE RACE PRIZE GIVING & ANNOUNCEMENT OF SA WORLD CUP SQUAD PROGRAM OF EVENTS 12H00 CHUKKA LOGISTICS | LOCO 13H00 EQUI-SERVICES | CHOICE CARRIERS 14H00 ANGELS | INVICTUS 15h00 DARK SKY | TWK AGRI 16:30 PRESIDENTS COCKTAIL PARTY (INVITEES ONLY) 17:30 HIGH GOAL COCKTAIL EVENING (TICKETS PURCHASED ON QUICKET) TEAM PRACTICE TIMES 12H00 - 15H00 Suppliers of Agricultural Lime & Gypsum in Bagged and Bulk form nationwide Distributors of Fertilizer to the Eastern Cape and Northern & Southern KwaZulu-Natal 7 Alice Goswell Road, Cato Ridge 3680, PO Box 98, Umlaas Road 3730 Tel: 031 782 0029/30, Fax 086 542 3744 Andrew Heynes: 082 903 0698 • andrew.heynes@omnia.co.za Sam Heynes: 082 938 6710 • sam@farmfert.co.za www.farmfert.co.za LADIES TEAMS LADIES TEAMS ZZZXEFRFRP (48,6(59,&(6 EQUI-SERVICES HANDICAP 35.5 MANAGER: BELINDA DUNFORD AMY COCKER JENNY HILTUNEN BELINDA DUNFORD SUZETTE THOMAS HANDICAP 5.5 AGE 17 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY UK international & Zimbabwe/Zambia international 2022. FAVOURITE HORSE Mali & Champion HANDICAP 4 AGE 29 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Zimbabwe/Zambia international 2022. FAVOURITE HORSE Lyric HANDICAP 3 AGE 21 + VAT (50) BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning best Number 2 and golden pony at PE . FAVOURITE HORSE Lizzy & JJ’s Harbour HANDICAP 7 AGE 39 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY World Cup 2007 & 2019 FAVOURITE HORSE Vanity GAME TIMES FRIDAY 23 - 09H00 | SATURDAY 24 - 14H30 | SUNDAY 25 - 08H30 EQUI-SERVICES CELICIA JACOBS CAROLINE MINNAAR LIZ REED HANDICAP 7 AGE 36 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Representing Australia, playing with my family & friends and making life long friends. FAVOURITE HORSE Raindrop HANDICAP 5 AGE Do people still ask age? Haha BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Champions of SA Club Champs & Interprovincials, playing with my dream team family & friends. Attie & Nico Van Wyk, Jannie & Retief Steenkamp. FAVOURITE HORSE I have many favourites HANDICAP 4 AGE 55 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY 2005 World Cup in Australia & playing together with my daughters Jax & Camryn. FAVOURITE HORSE Tanami CHUKKA LOGISTICS HANDICAP 6 AGE 16 NATALIE MACLARTY HANDICAP 6 AGE 27 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Representing my country in the 2015 & 2019 World Cup. FAVOURITE HORSE Next Question LAUREN HEYNES BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning my first High Goal in 2022 after just losing the year before & achieving player of the year in 2022. FAVOURITE HORSE Cupcake SARAH VAN WYK HANDICAP 6 AGE 47 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Playing in the first High Goal in 2016 with my eldest daughter Keighley & playing this year with Hannah. FAVOURITE HORSE Billabong Piccolo OLIVIA KING HANDICAP 5.5 AGE 16 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning High Goal 2022 FAVOURITE HORSE Lady Jane HANDICAP 35.5 MANAGER: PAULA MACLARTY GAME TIMES FRIDAY 23 -09H00 | SATURDAY 24 - 10H30 | SUNDAY 25 - 11H30 JACQUIE MINNAAR HANDICAP 5 AGE 23 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning my first High Goal in 2018 FAVOURITE HORSE Colgate TRISTAN VAN DER WALT HANDICAP 3.5 AGE 14 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY SA U14 tour to Zambia. FAVOURITE HORSE Gitana HANNAH VAN WYK HANDICAP 3.5 AGE 15 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Playing my cousins horse Star Queen & one of our homebred ponies Billabong Spanish Fly in Zambia & winning the series 2022. FAVOURITE HORSE Billabong TIA CHUKKA LOGISTICS HANDICAP 35 MANAGER: RICHARD HATCH ANGELS MEGAN HATCH HANDICAP 4 AGE 21 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning the 2021 High Goal. FAVOURITE HORSE Connie SOPHIE SARGEANT HANDICAP 6 AGE 38 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY 2011 World Cup & placing second. After missing out at this previous one due to a broken arm & the team came second. FAVOURITE HORSE Awesome Adam LUCY GRILLS HANDICAP 7 AGE 30 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Southern 50 winning with a family team on all homebred horses & 2019 World Cup. FAVOURITE HORSE Ravers HANNAH HATCH HANDICAP 4 AGE 22 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning the 2021 (my first) High Goal. FAVOURITE HORSE Tipsy Tart ANGELS CHLOE HATCH HANDICAP 3 AGE 16 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY SA vs Zambia U14 in 2019. SA vs Zimbabwe 2022. FAVOURITE HORSE Zindabad LINDSAY DOOLAN HANDICAP 7 AGE 24 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Winning the Australian Polocrosse Nationals at Perth in 2018. FAVOURITE HORSE Kit Kat EMMA DICK HANDICAP 4 AGE 24 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY FAVOURITE HORSE Flash-dance GAME TIMES FRIDAY 23 - 12H30 | SATURDAY 24 - 14H30 | SUNDAY 25 - 11H30 Winning SA Champs B Division in 2021 with a great bunch of people. HANDICAP 35.5 MANAGER: KAREN ODELL INVICTUS TAYLA MANSFIELD HANDICAP 5 AGE 23 FAVOURITE HORSE Ragnar LEIGH HIGGS HANDICAP 6 AGE 21 + SOME BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY I don’t have a particular moment/memory but rather the feeling I get every time I get to play my horses. FAVOURITE HORSE Passion & Tess ( I can’t choose) KIRSTEN SWAN HANDICAP 5.5 AGE 34 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Too many but Ice Maiden winning golden pony at the 2022 High Goal was very special. FAVOURITE HORSE ICE MAIDEN JEAN HACKLAND HANDICAP 4.5 AGE 43 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Playing with my two daughters. FAVOURITE HORSE Tobasco BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Getting to play a tournament with my dad & winning the 2021 High Goal GAME TIMES FRIDAY 23 - 12H30 | SATURDAY 24 - 10H30 | SUNDAY 25 - 08H30 SAM GILSON FIONA LIN KELLY KRYNAUW HANDICAP 4 AGE 21 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Playing 2022 High Goal with Chelsea McDonald. FAVOURITE HORSE Aristocracy HANDICAP 6 AGE BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY FAVOURITE HORSE HANDICAP 4 AGE 16 BEST POLOCROSSE MEMORY Playing the U19 SA vs Zim tour in 2021 & U21 SA vs Zim/Zambia tour last year. FAVOURITE HORSE Sorbet INVICTUS Fox (Bundy) Pinky Pong (Ranger)