Polocrosse
Association of Australia
Our Patrons
His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC (Retr)
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Mr. Max Walters, A.M., M.B.E
Our Board - Elected
by our State Associations
The Board is responsible for acting on all national issues and
operates for the collective and mutual benefit of the Association
and the sport of Polocrosse throughout Australia.
The Board determines major strategic directions of the Association.
The Board consists of The President, Four (4) Independent Directors
and an appointed Treasurer and Secretary.
Board
-
Peter Crauford (President); Gill Mathie (Vice
President); Brenton Ascoli; Les Fraser; Rodney Geppert.
National Executive Officer
- Jane Cartwright
Areas of Responsibility
| Director |
Responsibilities |
| Peter Crauford |
State Liaison Queensland and Tasmania; Delegate to IPC |
| Gill Mathie |
Support Junior Development; State Liaison Western Australia;
Delegate to IPC |
| Brenton Ascoli |
Support Coaching Program; Financial Review Committee; State
Liaison South Australia |
| Les Fraser |
Support Marketing/Promotion; State Liaison Victoria |
| Rodney Geppert |
Support Umpiring; State Liaison New South Wales and The
Northern Territory |
Appointed Positions
| Position |
Name |
| Coaching Director |
Jill Clarke |
| Chief Umpire |
David Sillis |
| Deputy Chief Umpire |
Phil Day |
| Treasurer |
Andrew Rose |
| Secretary |
Jane Cartwright |
| Anti-Harassment Officer |
Jane Cartwright |
| Anti-Doping Control Officer |
Bill Bleechmore |
Our Members
Our membership has increased by 18% in 2005.
At present over 4,500 members – a wonderful mix of male
and female members of all ages, from Juniors to Veterans from
all walks of life who belong to over 150 registered clubs participating
in the sport throughout Australia.
Our Professionalism and Responsibilities
Accredited Coaching
Scheme
Established in 1985 in conjunction with the Australian Coaching
Council and The Australian Sports Commission.
All coaching is administered by a National Coaching Committee
comprising the State Coaching Directors under the Chairmanship
of a National Coaching Director who meet regularly to monitor
the coaching programs throughout Australia and in each State.
Accredited Umpiring System
A high priority has always been given to safety for both horses
and players through a well organised umpiring system.
All umpiring is administered by a National Umpiring Committee
comprising the State Chief Umpires who meet under the Chairmanship
of the Australian Chief Umpire.
Elite Camp
We work with the Australian Institute of Sport in providing our
International Level Players with the opportunity of attending
the Institute before participating in International Level Competition.
Risk Management Manual
We adopt world’s best practice in risk management to support
and enhance activities in all areas of our organisation and ensure
the risk management is an integral part of all our decision making
processes.
Policies
We implement and monitor various policies to ensure the game
is played safely and all associated social aspects are enjoyed
by all participants and spectators, policies include:
Member Protection Policy
Smoking and Alcohol Policy
Harassment Policy
Emergency Policy
Code of Conduct
Doping Policy and Procedures
National Insurance Scheme
We administer the National Insurance Scheme on behalf of all
our Clubs and players.
National Executive Officer (NEO)
We have a dedicated Association office based in Canberra. The
NEO provides administrative support to the President, Treasurer,
Chief Umpire and Coach and operation of the Board.
Provides the State Associations with information to assist them
support our members.
The Australian Institute
of Sport
The Australian Sports Commission recognises the Polocrosse Association
of Australia as a National Sporting Organisation. We receive funding
to secure:
1. Excellence in sports performance at the Elite
level; enabling Polocrosse to compete at an international level
and retain our standing as the Worlds Best.
2. Sport Development – to ensure Polocrosse
has a sports system that supports and offers improved participation
at a local/club level.
