Day trip - Polo at Richmond

Sunday 30th March 2008 - International Polo Test - Australia Vs New Zealand

When: Sunday 30th March, from 10.30am

Where: Windsor Polo Club, Old Kurrajong Road, North Richmond

Entry: $20.00 per adult (say you’re with the BDC), kids under 15 free

Played in more than 80 countries worldwide – the “Game of Kings” is coming to Windsor Polo Club. Acknowledged as the oldest team sport in the world, Polo combines strategy and skill with thrilling speed and powerful beasts. Enjoy the excitement of seeing players on thoroughbred horses bumping and jostling with each other, racing at top speeds down the field while striking a small ball with the precision of an experienced golfer.

The Polo is always a popular event for our Club with over 50 members and guests attending last year in their Bentleys, some of which featured in the Sydney Morning Herald! Two of our members were called on to drive the teams around the grounds in their Bentleys at the end of the game.

Bring along a picnic, some bubbly, your tables and chairs and anything else you require. We have booked 2 Fieldside Car parks where we can erect our 4 Club Marquees to provide shade for 50+ people. The charge for these car parks will be spread across attendees on the day.

So wear your hat, sunnies and sunscreen, and come along and stomp some divots and enjoy a day in the fresh country air!

Directions: See below for map

Dress: Smart Casual

RSVP: Due to the short time to this event, please advise your name and the number in your party to Event

Organiser Coralie Ogle by Friday 21st March

Location:

The Windsor Polo Club Grounds are located west of Richmond in the Hawkesbury Valley of NSW, about one hour north-west of Sydney. This scenic region, at the foot of the Blue Mountains, is one of the oldest agricultural regions in NSW and a traditional centre of polo in the State.

To reach the grounds from Sydney, either:

* Leave the city via the M2 Motorway and Windsor Road. Turn left as you reach Windsor and drive to Richmond. At the turn to Kurrajong, continue along Windsor St which turns into Old Kurrajong Road as it leaves town;

* Take the M7 Motorway to Blacktown and follow Richmond Road to Richmond. Turn right at Market St, Richmond and left into Windsor St which turns into Old Kurrajong Road as it leaves town.

Entry to the Polo Grounds is from Old Kurrajong Rd, approximately 1km out of town.

Photos from the Day.....

Here is a NZ player moving down the field