World class action at polocrosse event comes tor Durban
Don't miss the Land Rover Durban High Goal Polocrosse Event this June.
SOME of South Africa’s top polocrosse players will showcase their talents at the second Land Rover Durban High Goal polocrosse event at Durban Shongweni Club between 23 and 25 June.
“This fast-paced, high intensity sport is quickly gaining momentum, especially amongst spectators. The high goal is the highlight of the polocrosse season, with players of international caliber competing at KZN’s premiere equestrian club,” said chairman of the Shongweni Polocrosse Club, Brent Von Benecke.
Similar to last year’s inaugural competition, there will be eight teams – four men’s and four ladies – competing for the top spot in the High Goal competition. Each team consists of six highly ranked players.
In polocrosse, each player is given a handicap, indicating his or her level of skills, ranging from 0 (beginner) to 10 (highest ranking). In a high goal competition, the team’s total combined handicap must average between 42 and 45 for mens teams and 26-28 for the ladies teams.
This year’s event has a surprise element of wildcard players in both the men’s and ladies competitions with wildcard players being auctioned off to the highest bidding teams at a gala dinner on 22 June.
The Land Rover High Goal will see world-class polocrosse action daily between 8am and 4.30pm with six games per day.
Each game is divided into six-minute chukkas alternating between the men’s and women’s teams. The format ensures a fast-paced, action-packed game, providing great entertainment for the whole family.
This event promises to be a perfect family outing, with vendors on the outskirts, jumping castles and kids’ entertainment, as well as festivities in the evening after the day’s matches.
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