Carolina Polocrosse

WELCOME TO ALL NEW MEMBERS!

Although polocrosse resembles the American Indian game of lacrosse, its origins date back hundreds of years to Persia and its sister sport of polo. In England, polocrosse was an indoor exercise to teach people how to ride a horse. The modern game took shape in Australia in the 1930's. Today, there are over 6,000 players in the world. After participating in the 2003 Polocroosse World Cup tournament, the United States has developed "exchange programs" with several other countries.

In Australia, polocrosse is called the "King of the One Horse Sports" because a player can use only one horse throughout a tournament. This permits someone who may own only one or two horses to compete at the same level as someone with several. All types of horses play polocrosse: every breed, size and age. Speed, agility, and stamina are desirable, but the only requirement is that a horse be in sound physical condition. Every player should have a polocrosse racquet and ball of their own. Helmets must be worn during play. For the horses's protection, bell boots and leg wraps must be used.

The polocrosse field can be grass or dirt and is 160 yards long and 60 yards wide. Teams score points by throwing the ball through their opponents 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 penalized.

A polocrosse club is a group of people who share an enthusiasm for this thrilling game. A club consists of one more teams playing at various levels of skill, including special teams for those under the age of 21. Teams are comprised of two sections with three players in each. The player who wears number 1 is the primary offensive player and scores the goals. The number 2 is the midfielder, playing both offense and defense in the middle of the field. The number 3's job is to defend the goal. The two sections alternate players in six or eight-minute periods or "chukkas." A typical match consists of four or six chukkas. Tournaments are a time of fellowship, learning and good old-fashioned fun. Join the hundreds of riders across the country taking up this international sport. Polocrosse is for the entire family -- boys and girls, moms and dads, everyone from five to 75.

CPC News:

CPC would like to welcome Andrew Diemer as the new Assistant Coach. We have a lot of practices scheduled that Ryan and Andrew will be at to help the club bring along their playing skills. At least one of the two coaches will be at every practice. Any new or interested members are more then welcome to attend these practices!

CPC has 6 members on the developement teams for 2008! Congrtulations to Ryan Murphy for making the Mens team, Sarah Ferebee and Taylor Smith for making the womens team and Andrew Diemer, Amelia Duerner and Sara Younger for making the Youth team!!!!!

CPC had 20 members compete in Nationals over Labor Day weekend in Pinehurst, NC!!!! The sportsmanship and skills show on the field were absolutely awesome! CPC could not be more proud of it's representation! The A team consisted of Chris Younger, Aaron Bennett, Adriane Gill, Taylor Smith, Sarah Ferebee and Ryan Murphy. The A team came in 2nd place and Ryan Murphy was Best #3. Andrew Dimer competed on a B team that won the National Title. He was also voted Best #2 and Best U21 Rider. The C team consisted of Sarah Younger, Amelia Duerner, Chuck Younger, Nicky Plonk, Richard Pugh and Dalles Phillips. This team placed 2nd and Sarah Younger was Best #1. Manny Diemer also compete in B grade as well as the Masters Division. CPC had 3 D teams. One consisting of Dawn Pugh, Susan Poulton and Peggy Ferebee. They placed 3rd. Peggy was Best #3 and her horse Inspector Clouseau was Best conditioned horse. The other D teams consisted of Maura Thornton, Clair Turini and Dr. David Thornton as well as Eric Wright and Francesca Huber. Congratulations to all the players!

OLD NEWS

CPC had 7 members to make development teams this year!! Congratulations to Ryan Murphy for making the Mens team, Sarah Ferebee, Adriane Gill and Taylor Smith for making the womens team and Andrew Diemer, Jordan West and Taylor Smith for making the youth team!

CPC sent a 6 man B grade team to nationals this year in TX. The team was Adriane Gill, Richard Pugh, Chris Younger, Aaron Bennett, Sarah Ferebee, and Andrew Diemer. They placed 3rd out of 8 teams in B grade, only out of first place by 2 goals!! Way to go TEAM!

Chuck Younger played with Bucks Co. in C grade. They finished 2nd out of 8 teams and Chuck was awarded Best #2.

We also sent Ryan Murphy and Taylor Smith competing on two A grade teams. Ryan played with South Fork who placed 2nd and Ryan's horse Bella, a newly imported Australian stock horse, was awarded BEST HORSE in A GRADE!!! Taylor Smith played with Hill Country who placed 3rd in A grade. Taylor was awarded Fairest player. GOOD JOB TO ALL!

Carolina Polocrosse is a supporter of USPC. The list below contains the names and ratings of those members in our club that are currently in PC, graduated from PC or have kids in PC.

Andrew Diemer C-2 Sarah Ferebee Graduate A, Instructor, examiner, International team competitor
Amelia Duerner C1 Peggy Ferebee Sponsor, PC mom, Volunteer, HM Judge
Jessi Meckes C3 Susan Poulton Chief HM judge, PC mom, Volunteer
Chris Younger C1 Richard and Dawn Pugh PC Volunteers, PC parents
Sarah Younger C1 Beth and Chuck Younger PC parents, Volunteer, DC
Maura Thornton D3 David Thornton PC dad
Adriane Gill C3, International team competitor, Instructor
Taylor Smith C2, International team competitor
Ryan Murphy D3 Dana Diemer Vice RS for the Carolina Region

Board:
President- Sarah Ferebee
Vice Presdient- Brent Petersen
Secretary- Taylor Smith
Treasurer- Dana Diemer
Webmaster- Sarah Ferebee
Coach- Ryan Murphy
Assistant Coach- Andrew Diemer