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ADJUTANT GENERAL’S CORPS POLO CUP JULY 2008 2008 has been a fantastic year for AGC Polo. Not only did the AGC hold its own polo tournament at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, but the AGC polo team that entered the Captains’ and Subalterns’ Cup at Tidworth Polo Club won their division, beating the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in the final. These are remarkable achievements when looking back just five years ago, AGC Polo consisted of five Army lawyers, led by Major David Phillips and Major Victoria Phillips. Five years on, both officers own their own polo ponies and are still at the forefront of AGC Polo (juggling family life with the birth of their son Edward, two years ago). Major Gillian Shaw (SPS) joined them four years ago, becoming the AGC Polo Secretary and team Captain. With the Phillips’ help, and a number of other committed individuals, Gillian has nutured and developed AGC Polo. It now boasts over 20 players of all ranks across all branches of the AGC. "Without the help of the Combined Services and also the Army Polo Association, the AGC wouldn’t have been able to achieve so much," said Gillian. "We have always been made to feel very welcome within the CSPA and APOLOA, and Brigadier John Wright at the Combined Services Polo Club at Tidworth. We have had excellent tuition and support from Mr Sean Dayus and we are very much helped and encouraged by the AGC Sports Board and Regimental Headquarters." Held in support of ‘Phil’s Million’ Help for Heroes (http://www.justgiving.com/philsmillion) the AGC Polo Cup was held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 13 July. The first match was between the AGC Red Team and 47 Regiment Royal Artillery, the AGC Reds running away with victory 7 - 0. The second match saw the AGC White Team being beaten by London University Officer Cadet Team, led by Major Tom Petersen 9 –0. Elbows and boots were spread liberally as the RMAS Cadets took on the RMAS Members in the final match of the day. A low scoring game in the end, but highly energetic and charged with pride as the two teams battled it out in the first of three chukkas. The score finished 3_ - 2 to the RMAS Members. The AGC Polo Cup was presented to the team who scored the most goals, therefore London UOTC had pipped the AGC Red Team to the post. Major James Gaselee, the RMAS Polo Officer and OCdt Richard Holtum provided excellent commentary throughout the day, and Miss Barbara Zingg the RMAS Polo Manager helped Major Gillian Shaw round the clock to organise the event. Sponsors included La Chamiza Wines, Blacklocks Bookshop, La Martina, Roxtons, Style Exchange and Seamless Events. The icing on the cake for AGC Polo was winning their division at the Captains’ and Subalterns Cup at Tidworth Polo Club on July 19/20 . The team consisting of Maj Gillian Shaw, Capt Aishling Lyford, Lt Janet Johnson and Cpl Kolin Ralph beat 47 Regiment Royal Artillery, 6 - 1 on the first day of the tournament. The second day of the tournament and a win against the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment was a dream come true for the all girls team. Cpl Kolin Ralph came off his horse on day one and so battered and bruised, Maj Victoria Phillips stepped in and came to the rescue. Winning 5 – 3 they were absolutely thrilled. The year has also seen Maj Gillian Shaw and Lt Janet Johnston play for the Army Team at RAF Cranwell, Janet scoring a number of goals to ensure the Army Team beat their RAF opponents. The Ladies’ Army Polo Team also made its debut at the Ladies’ Heritage Cup at RMAS during the summer months, coming runners-up in a much higher level of polo than used to. The team comprised Maj Victoria Phillips, Maj Rachael De Renzy Chenner, Capt Aishling Lyford, Capt Lucy Anderson and Lt Janet Johnson. Major Gillian Shaw can be contacted at agcpolo@hotmail.co.uk	AGC Polo Cup Images: Peter Meade

ADJUTANT GENERAL’S CORPS POLO CUP JULY 2008

2008 has been a fantastic year for AGC Polo. Not only did the AGC hold its own polo tournament at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, but the AGC polo team that entered the Captains’ and Subalterns’ Cup at Tidworth Polo Club won their division, beating the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in the final.

These are remarkable achievements when looking back just five years ago, AGC Polo consisted of five Army lawyers, led by Major David Phillips and Major Victoria Phillips. Five years on, both officers own their own polo ponies and are still at the forefront of AGC Polo (juggling family life with the birth of their son Edward, two years ago).

Major Gillian Shaw (SPS) joined them four years ago, becoming the AGC Polo Secretary and team Captain. With the Phillips’ help, and a number of other committed individuals, Gillian has nutured and developed AGC Polo. It now boasts over 20 players of all ranks across all branches of the AGC.

"Without the help of the Combined Services and also the Army Polo Association, the AGC wouldn’t have been able to achieve so much," said Gillian. "We have always been made to feel very welcome within the CSPA and APOLOA, and Brigadier John Wright at the Combined Services Polo Club at Tidworth. We have had excellent tuition and support from Mr Sean Dayus and we are very much helped and encouraged by the AGC Sports Board and Regimental Headquarters."

Held in support of ‘Phil’s Million’ Help for Heroes (http://www.justgiving.com/philsmillion) the AGC Polo Cup was held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 13 July. The first match was between the AGC Red Team and 47 Regiment Royal Artillery, the AGC Reds running away with victory 7 - 0. The second match saw the AGC White Team being beaten by London University Officer Cadet Team, led by Major Tom Petersen 9 –0. Elbows and boots were spread liberally as the RMAS Cadets took on the RMAS Members in the final match of the day. A low scoring game in the end, but highly energetic and charged with pride as the two teams battled it out in the first of three chukkas. The score finished 3_ - 2 to the RMAS Members.

The AGC Polo Cup was presented to the team who scored the most goals, therefore London UOTC had pipped the AGC Red Team to the post. Major James Gaselee, the RMAS Polo Officer and OCdt Richard Holtum provided excellent commentary throughout the day, and Miss Barbara Zingg the RMAS Polo Manager helped Major Gillian Shaw round the clock to organise the event. Sponsors included La Chamiza Wines, Blacklocks Bookshop, La Martina, Roxtons, Style Exchange and Seamless Events.

The icing on the cake for AGC Polo was winning their division at the Captains’ and Subalterns Cup at Tidworth Polo Club on July 19/20 . The team consisting of Maj Gillian Shaw, Capt Aishling Lyford, Lt Janet Johnson and Cpl Kolin Ralph beat 47 Regiment Royal Artillery, 6 - 1 on the first day of the tournament. The second day of the tournament and a win against the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment was a dream come true for the all girls team. Cpl Kolin Ralph came off his horse on day one and so battered and bruised, Maj Victoria Phillips stepped in and came to the rescue. Winning 5 – 3 they were absolutely thrilled.

The year has also seen Maj Gillian Shaw and Lt Janet Johnston play for the Army Team at RAF Cranwell, Janet scoring a number of goals to ensure the Army Team beat their RAF opponents.

The Ladies’ Army Polo Team also made its debut at the Ladies’ Heritage Cup at RMAS during the summer months, coming runners-up in a much higher level of polo than used to. The team comprised Maj Victoria Phillips, Maj Rachael De Renzy Chenner, Capt Aishling Lyford, Capt Lucy Anderson and Lt Janet Johnson.

Major Gillian Shaw can be contacted at agcpolo@hotmail.co.uk

AGC Polo Cup
Images: Peter Meade