Area 8 Success at Bombers Arena Tournament
Area 8 of the Pony Club resides in our East of England region, and polocrosse activity here is run by Caro Daniels and her dedicated team of coaches and supporters. Find out how the Area 8 players got on at this years Bombers Arena Tournament …
After a weekend of trials and tribulations, we are so proud of the Area 8 teams and players achievements at the Pony Club Bombers Polocrosse Arena Tournament. Jack’s horse Voodoo went out early in the preceding week lame but our coach Iain Heaton saved the day by loaning his fantastic mare Tia. However, nothing could prepare us for the terrible news on Friday evening that Seona and her mum had been involved in an awful road traffic accident on their way to the tournament. Her horse Raptor was in the vets and we awaited news with baited breath. But Seona showed her true Scottish braveheart by arriving early the following morning ready to play on kindly loaned Little Man, belonging to the Wilson-Fitzgeralds. Once again the polocrosse community had rallied and their kindness and support in such difficult circumstances are much appreciated.
Despite the challenges, Area 8 enjoyed a very successful weekend with a win for Taryn Tinker with the Mix It Up team in the Minis. There was a hard fought 2nd place for Xanthe Goodman in the Intermediate Juniors with a Best Number 1 and Best Horse prize for Cookie The Monster. Then we had the best play we have seen to date for our only complete Area 8 team in the Novice Seniors with Jack Page, Seona McCredie and Stella Stearn.
Overall a trying weekend but Area 8 came out on top in every respect. We are pleased to report that Raptor has spent some time at Newmarket and is now on the road to recovery. Get well soon Raptor!
As always, a huge thank you to Iain Heaton and his team at Pony Club for again putting on a great event. This tournament is a wonderful way for new Pony Club players to get their first taste of the game competitively and we would recommend it to any new Branches or Centres who would like to give it a try.
Find out more about polocrosse in the East of England by visiting the Area 8 Polocrosse website and Area 8 Polocrosse Facebook page.