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COMMONWEALTH CUP
THE British team achieved
an outstanding victory to lift the Commonwealth Cup for only the fourth
time in the past 20 years. Their strength and aggression rocked the
home-side and they had the edge at crucial moments in the game. Click
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FOUR-NATIONS TOURNAMENT (NIGERIA) JANUARY
2005
THE CSPA has been invited
to take part in a four-nations tournament in Nigeria from January 11
to 15 2005 along with the Pakistan, US and Nigerian military. Team selection
will be in October and anyone who wishes to be considered, and is in
the military with a polo plus handicap, should contact Mark Cann by
email only (markcann@cspa.org.uk).
ARMY TOUR TO ARGENTINA
THE Army Polo Association
has confirmed that its tour to Argentina is definitely going ahead in
the last two weeks of October. Anybody interested in the tour should
contact APA Secretary Cpt Mark Dollar at markdollar@postmaster.co.uk
CHAPPLE CUP SERIES
THIS year the CSPA faced up to a strong
touring team from the Eastern Circuit United States Polo Association.
For the first time ever all hinged on the final game of this three-match
series at Guards Polo Club, with the first match being drawn and the
second going in favour of the CSPA. Click
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INTER-REGIMENTAL CUP FINAL
THE Household Cavalry Regiment and Royal Military
Academy Sandhurst battled it out to lift the coveted Inter-Regimental
Cup Guards Polo Club. It was a welcome return to Guards after a number
of years absence and the day was heralded a huge success by sponsors,
spectators and organisers alike. Click
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RUNDLE CUP
THE Army and Royal Navy
clashed at Tidworth Polo Club in the annual spectacle that is Rundle
Cup Day. For the past three years the Navy have walked away with the
spoils but this year the Army, which had called on players from all
over, were not going to let them have it all their own way. Click
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TEAMS FOR CSPA FIXTURES JULY 2005
TEAMS have been selected by Chairman
CSPA to play in the fixtures at Sandhurst, Tidworth and Guards this
July. Players are reminded that this is a selection for the Combined
Services and should be regarded as such when prioritising other commitments.
Any player unable to fulfil his/her selection should notify Mark Cann
on 07802 815 294. Click
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ARMY POLO ASSOCIATION
IT'S a busy time for the Army Polo Association.
Membership levels are good and training has gone well. On the competition
front there is the Inter-Regimental Tournament plus the Captains and
Subalterns Tournament. There have also been developments on this year's
winter tour. Click
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RAF TRAINING-END AT CRANWELL
THE Royal Air Force Polo Association
enjoyed its second polo training weekend at RAF Cranwell in May. It
was hugely popular, with both the members and the growing numbers of
supporters, and provides a solid foundation for RAF members to roll
straight into the oncoming polo season. Click
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INSURANCE – HPA MEMBERS
CONFIRMATION of insurance cover for HPA members
for April 1 2005 to March 31 2006 has finally been received. The cover
has been agreed with Hamilton and Partners and is underwritten by Brit
Insurance Ltd. The cover is for Public Liability only; there is no player
to player cover. Click
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CSPA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE Combined Services Polo Association held
its Annual General Meeting at the In & Out Club in London in February
2005. It looked at the successes of the previous year, forthcoming events
and the way ahead. Click
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