Chinchilla Polocrosse Club is officially one year out from hosting the pinnacle event of the Australian polocrosse calendar, the 2024 Australian Polocrosse Nationals. The biennial event brings hundreds of players from across the country together to battle it out for the title of the best in Australia.
Polocrosse, often described as rugby on horseback, is a thrilling sport that showcases horsemanship, athleticism, and incredible hand-eye coordination. 2024 Chinchilla Australian Polocrosse Nationals Event Committee President, John Mullins, is excited to bring this elite level of competition to the Western Downs region.
“To have the opportunity to showcase the best our sport has to offer to our local community, and to showcase our region to the polocrosse community is a huge honour,” said Mr. Mullins.
“Our club is working very hard to ensure that this is the best Nationals to date”.
Not only will the region have world-class sporting action on its doorstep for seven massive days during June 2024, it will also benefit economically from the influx of visitors to the region.
Western Downs Regional Council Spokesperson for Tourism, Events, and Regional Promotion Councillor Kylie Bourne said the Western Downs was well-placed to host premier events and congratulated the Chinchilla Polocrosse Club for its success in securing the national championships.
“Our region is no stranger to major sporting and cultural events, and it’s fantastic to see another incredible opportunity to promote the Western Downs and the people that make it,” Cr Bourne said.
“Major events like the Australian Polocrosse Nationals energize our economy and provide fantastic social benefits for residents and visitors alike.
“We are excited to host the 2024 Australian Polocrosse Nationals on home soil and look forward to welcoming competitors and visitors next year.”
Each state has an opportunity to host the Nationals on a rotational basis and Polocrosse Australia President, Mick Templeton, knows that Chinchilla will be a class act.
“Chinchilla have proven they can run fantastic large-scale events, in particular with their recent initiative the ‘Stud Cup’,” said Mr. Templeton.
“Their facilities are excellent for players, horses and spectators so we know everyone is looking forward to descending on Chinchilla come June 24 next year”.
The 2024 Chinchilla Australian Polocrosse Nationals will be held at the Chinchilla Polocrosse Grounds (115 Racecourse Road, Chinchilla) from 24th to 30th June 2024. To keep up to date follow @auspolocrossenationals on Facebook or visit www.auspolocrossenationals.com.au
