Nominations and motions now open
Polocrosse Australia has opened the formal process for Board nominations and notices of motion ahead of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on Saturday 21 March 2026 in Adelaide.
The AGM and general business will bring together member states to consider governance matters, Board elections and key resolutions that will help shape the future direction of polocrosse. The formal Notice of AGM will be issued to members on Thursday 26 February 2026.
Board elections in 2026
Nominations are now open for eligible individuals seeking election as directors to the Polocrosse Australia Board.
At the 2026 AGM, members will vote on a proposed constitutional amendment required by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). These proposed changes have been the subject of recent member information sessions, with supporting material previously shared with member states. Members are encouraged to refer back to this earlier communication for further background and context.
Depending on the outcome of the constitutional vote, either one or two elected director positions will be filled at the AGM, with successful candidates commencing their term immediately following the meeting.
Eligibility and expectations
Nominees must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Polocrosse Australia Constitution, including age and director identification requirements, independence criteria and disclosure of any current roles held within a member state.
Beyond eligibility, Polocrosse Australia is seeking candidates who can contribute to a contemporary, skills-based board and who demonstrate strong governance capability, strategic thinking, financial literacy and a commitment to the long-term growth of the sport.
Nomination requirements
Nominations must be lodged using the official 2026 elected director nomination form and be signed by both the nominee and a voting member state representative. Submissions must include:
- details of relevant professional, governance, or sporting experience
- an election statement of up to 750 words
- a completed consent to act as a director and disclosure of interests.
All nominations must be received by 5.00pm (AEDT) on Thursday 19 February 2026
Building a skills-based Board
As part of its ongoing governance reform, Polocrosse Australia continues to apply a Board skills matrix to support effective succession planning. Experience across areas such as community sport, governance, legal, digital and technology, and communications will be highly regarded in the 2026 election process.
Submitting notices of motion
Voting members are invited to propose motions for consideration at the AGM. Notices of motion must be submitted using the approved Polocrosse Australia form and signed by the proposing voting member state representative.
All notices of motion must be received by the National Executive Officer (NEO) no later than 5.00pm (AEDT) on Thursday 19 February 2026, in line with constitutional timeframes.