Polocrosse

Polocrosse is a team equestrian sport similar to polo except a net is used intead of a mallet. Polocrosse was originally developed by combining the sports of polo and lacrosse at a riding school near London and was used as an exercise to help people improve their riding. The modern game took shape in Australia in the 1930s. Today, there are over 6,000 players in the world.A polocrosse team consists of six players, divided into two sections of three who play alternate chukkas of a maximum of eight minutes each, either six or eight chukkas usually comprising a full match. The three players in each section consist of a No. I or "Attack", a No. 2 or "Mid-Field", and No. 3 or "Defense". Teams score goals by throwing the ball through the opposition's goal posts. At the same time, they protect their goal from the other team. All players can catch, carry and throw the ball with their racquets. However, only the player at the number 1 position is allowed to score. The rules are designed with one primary concern, safety -- for player and horse. Anything creating a dangerous situation is ruled illegal and is a penalty. The game is played on a pitch about the same size as rugby pitch.

Polocrosse Worldwide - Polocrosse news, views, results, articles, and photographs from around the world.
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S. A. Polocrosse - Polocrosse news and information for South Africa.
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Polocrosse Victoria - Contains upcoming fixtures, a player listing for the national team, an introduction to the sport, and newsletters for players in Australia.
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Queensland Polocrosse Association - Administers the competition between over 50 clubs. Provides news items, articles, events listed by zone, related links, and a picture gallery.
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Cotswold Polocrosse Club - Contains a listing of upcoming tournaments, pictures, a description of the sport, for sale items, and a player listing. Based in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire in England.
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Kent Target Polocrosse Club - Includes a message board, tournament listing, related links, a wanted and for sale section, pictures, and news items. Located in Goudhurst, Kent, England.
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Apollo Polocrosse Club - Contains a player listing with profiles, pictures, news items, event listing, past results, practice details, and a for-sale section. Based in Somerset and Wiltshire, England.
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American Polocrosse Association - The official polocrosse organization in the United States. Provides a newsletter, a detailed description of the sport and its rules, youth programs, tournament listing, related links, and membership details.
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We 3 Polocrosse - Describes the basics of the sport, an equipment price list, newsletter, a calendar of events, and news items. Based in Pennsylvania and Maryland, United States.
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United Kingdom Polocrosse Association - Contains a listing of upcoming events, executive board meetings and documents, a picture gallery, links to area clubs, and related links.
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Tigers Polocrosse Club - Located in Norfolk, England. Includes contact details and information about the sport.
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Ardingly Polocrosse Club - Based in Kent, England and includes contact information.
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Arden Polocrosse Club - Information about polocrosse, club schedule, history.
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