Kihikihi Polo Club

Savil results 2012

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:48:00 +1300

2012 Brinks Savile Tournament

Results

Attached for your interest: Savile 2012 results. Note it is the FIRST time women's name have been on Savile Cup. Nina Clarkin (Player of Tournament and Missy Browne)

McKenzie Salver

Subsidiary

Winners Runners Up

Rangitikei D 9 3 ½ Taupiri

Max Stacey George Barton

David Bird Leo Bourke

Jess Andrews Ken Thomson

Bruce Fraser Paul Lyons

Mckenzie Salver

Winners Runners Up

Rangiitkei C 8 2 ½ Wanstead B

Adam Haworth Campbell Chrisp

Harriet James Ed White

Ben McKelvie Dan Coddington

Tom Lammercroft Tom Simcox

Klaus Cup

Winners 5 2 Runners Up

Rangitikei B Auckland Brinks

Douglas Duncan Tony Van den Brink

Brad Beatson Will Brasher

Sam Duncan Matt Simpson

Nathan Schimanski Steve Van den Brink

Riddiford Levin Cup

Winners Runners Up

Poverty Bay 8 3 Kihikihi D

Tom Lane Michael McPherson

Andrew Moore Travis Auburn

Glen Armstrong Paul Kay

Paul Kirkpatrick Leonard Kay

Stead Trophy

Winners Runners Up

Kihikihi B 9 4 Auckland A

Henry Jones Boyd Allen

Ash Reader Michael Weston

Charles Wood Dan Worker

Edward Kay Eru Barlow

Hamish Wilson Cup

Winners Runners Up

Cambridge 7 5 Waimai Livestock Marketing

Helen Thomas Mark Rushton

Victoria Griffiths Matt Pitts

Gary Vickers Baden Broughton

Alan Browne Brett O’Callaghan

Savile Handicap Cup

Winners

Kihikihi A

James Wood

Hamish Ormond

Robert Watson

Andrew Parrott

Savile Cup

Winners Runners Up

Cambridge A 11 8 Waimai Piquet Hill

Missy Browne Richard Seavill

Nina Clarkin Craig Wilson

Kit Brooks Tommy Wilson

John Paul Clarkin Steve Parrott

Wilson Cup Champion Pony

Brett O’Callaghan’s “Luna”

Dick Black Trophy

Glenn Armstrong’s “Incey”

McKelvie Trophy Champion String of Ponies

Kit Brooks “Delta” “Sophie” “Temara”

Allen Bros Cup. Champion Pony

Nina Clarkin’s “Ling Ling”

Sholto Matthews Cup: “Best Call” Hamish Ormond

Prince of Wales Cup: Most Promising Player: James Wood

Auckland Cup: Player of the Tournament: Nina Clarkin

Fair Play Awards:

Mckenzie: Matt Simpson

Riddiford Levin: Travis Auburn

Wilson Cup: Edward Kay

Savile Cup: Tanja Benthien

Good news...and not so good news

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:47:00 +1300

Well guys it was final day for the six goal team, the stead cup was on the line… and yes the Kihikihi B team was up to the task .They fought early with the Auckland team and it was close, with mounting pressure Kihikihi was able to stretch the lead and then with a little effort they covered themselves in glory with a four goal victory 8 to 4.

The senior team also had a must win game, we had to take on Cambridge with the might of JP and his team including wife Nina with Missy Browne and rounded off with Kit Brooks. We bashed back and forth and I would like to say I remember every detail but alas I remember the score at the end of six chukkas, 7 all. Yes we were of into extra time and again I would like to tell you every detail, however I remember horses that could hardly stand and almost an entire chukka to find a winner. Nina Clarkin sunk Kihikihi’s hopes as she ran the length of the field and finished with a great goal. But it was a great game, enjoyed by all. So we wish Cambridge well tomorrow in the Savile final against Waimai. And we don’t forget Paul, Lenny, Travis and Michael playing for glory at 11.30; good luck and I hope to be able to bring you good news.

Friday and still going strong

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:58:00 +1300

Friday became a must win day for three of our teams Semi-finals all round it began with the C team taking on the poverty bay boys they had look strong all week. And true to form poverty bay began very well and were 2 goals up early however Kihikihi was not to be out done and they fought back to draw level at two all. Then poverty bay manage to sneak away with three goals and a handy lead. Harry took this awfully hard and decided that getting off seemed like a good idea yes in an attempt to turn around he threw himself from the horse. Then Poverty bay had turned the ball and were heading deep into Kihikihi territory when again harry thought the whistle should blow so again he threw himself to the ground. True dedication in pursuit of a Savile trophy. Stephen and his chargers scored next and that made it 5 to 4. They carried that momentum forward and had an open goal this however went wide and Poverty bay was able to relieve the pressure and build their own and this resulted in a goal for them and not enough time for Kihikihi to come back.

It was then the turn of the D team and dear I say it the game was decided in the first chukka when Kihikihi came out firing and scored five goals in the first chukka it was fantastic to watch and poor Wanstead didn’t know what had hit them. So Paul, Lenny, Travis and Michael move on to their final. Good Luck!!!

Next up was the B team they came from a strong win and were looking to carry this on. Waimai were still hurting from a big loss on their home ground and both teams played well the score moved to 4 all and an arm wrestle was taking place we however hadn’t counted on Baden Broughton lighting up and having a game that would sink Kihikihi and Waimai went from strength to strength and finished with a good victory.

All is not lost however as the B team will now Play in the Handicap section good luck for that Guys.

Thursday at the Savil Cup

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:57:00 +1300

We move on to Thursday and the game that was a must win for us the a team.

But first it was the C teams turn and before they began we worked out a draw was all they needed to progress to the semi-finals. Stephen took this literally and that is what they finished with. They played well and looked for all money like they should win but Wanstead was having none of it and the draw saw both teams through to the semi-finals.

We then had our chance and it was a must win for the A team anything less and we were out on our way home well we were at home but it is not pleasant watching polo at home either.

So with a little pressure and a great deal of enjoyment we set about playing our must win game and yes we performed this time and with a little desperate defence followed by a delicate touch we were able to overwhelm Auckland and live to fight another day. Bring on JP and the semi-final.

Start of the Savil cup in Kihikihi

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:53:00 +1300

The Savile is upon us and by that I mean literally Kihikihi and Waimai hosted the first day.

This would be the first time I have found a moment to sit and type. Tuesday seems like a while ago but I can tell you that the c and d teams performed admirably both coming up with a good win each. The weather played its part and the 2012 Savile for Kihikihi was off to a great start.

Second day of Savil cup

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:53:00 +1300

Wednesday was the first day for Cambridge polo club to get involved with the Waikato Savile so the a and b teams traipsed off to the number one ground at Cambridge.

The b team got the first go and played Cambridge and the B team looked strong. Along with Ed and his pony wearing some rather fetching pink bandages there just seemed no way that Kihikihi could be broken and they came up with a very good win.

Then the A team got to show our wares and well it wasn’t our best day at the office maybe it was just a day worthy of forgetting however nothing can be taken away from Rangitikei they played very well and deserved their victory.

While all this went on Paul and Lenny and the D team kept the home fires burning with polo still at Kihikihi and another win for them.

Archie's Chukkas...

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:51:00 +1300

Archie’s Chukkas

We are in a quiet build up for the Savile and on Sunday Ed sorted a few chukkas and after the c and D teams took each other on for four chukkas it was the rests turn to have a go.

Ed had organised us into teams and we were sorting who was going to play when Paul up for the first four chukkas then Archie to replace him for the last of our five chukkas. Then a young polo players eyes lit up John-Paul Clarkin playing at Kihikihi on the same pitch as he could be. Well as soon as he talked to Paul and sorted it.

So our young polo player was up in the first chukka with JP and this was his chance to impress and maybe push for the phone call, you know back home when JP is in need of a sharp young zero gaoler. Well the enthusiasm was infectious and I am sure we all lifted our game. Then came the defining moment JP established control on the ball and our young charger was heading in the wrong direction so the youthful vigour leapt into action and before anyone could say “Getting Off” JP was admiring the rugged determination of a young man trudging off to catch up with his pony and of course noting the ability of a man able to take a little friendly banter.

However I am not sure about the phone call in England. Archie may need to keep the day job. However, a very brave effort. Yes to endure the walk of shame, retrieve the pony and then to keep trying to impress. We all know the feeling.

NPA at Kihikihi

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:47:00 +1300

Yesterday we had a quiet practice, yes it was bragging rights only and a lovely couple of beers afterwards and some sausages and a steak or two on the bbq. It was fantastic until I snuck away in a vague attempt to keep the home fires burning but I understand that it was very nice without me as well.

We move on to today and the NPA, this is a tournament that seems to attract the rain and so it was with great pleasure that we were able to play and Kihikihi had five teams playing today. Each one in turn came up trumps yes five teams’ five wins. A very very good day for Kihikihi. I would like to say it was an incident free day but Marcus Beresford had a little oops and was taken away for a couple of stitches. Robert also decided that he would head butt JPs Stick and took a moment to be outfitted with a rugby style bandage above his eyebrow. While we waited Tony Devcich kept us entertained with his joke of the day. And no not for the general audience.

There was only one other notable point for the day Jimmy and I decided that being in the same place at the same seemed like a good idea and having tried it I would not recommend it. In fact next time I think I should try harder to get out of the road. Well roll on the Savile or at least practice next week.

Quiet Practice

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:43:00 +1300

Polo for those of you who don’t know was cancelled yesterday Wednesday. I heard a rumour that Andrew was seen doing a rain dance on Tuesday. The reason for this was so his organisational skills would not be put to the test. Yes we had delegated the sorting of chukkas on Wednesday to Andrew.

There are some snap shots of the international day on our website thank you Tanja.

Some of the grooms had an interesting experience on Monday, they threw themselves out of a perfectly good plane with gentleman strapped to their backs. I haven’t seen an obituary in the paper so I assume they survived and maybe we will have a few pictures of their experience on the website.

Farewell to Michael

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:46:00 +1300

A couple of quiet chukkas.

We had a nice six chukkas of practice today and after much debate as to the success of the practice and score of the day before. It was a unanimous decision that Ed’s team came second and I think Ed said the beer chukka was 2 goals to 1 against him.

So for Michael’s last chukka’s of the year we decided a little more effort was needed and we bashed away having great fun and at the end of 6 very nice chukkas the score was tied so no result needed 8 happy polo players well 7 and a half if you count Alan Browne taking a moment to inspect the pitch after his horse lost its backend while in a hand brake turn.

So we wish Michael well with university and hope the diploma in drinking is not to stressful oh and the degree stuff goes well.

Kihikihi wins 8-goal in Auckland

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:59:00 +1300

Open round up for our team in the eight goal.

We played on Friday against a Wanstead team and a thank you to Nick Jones for his No2 Field. We all bashed and crashed our way through to a win with the team performing well. However the highlight of the week thus far was learning the game “Yellow Car” and Lucie’s reaction to this game was simple “I don’t want to Play!!!” but with lots of driving and I spy being out of the question we played on.

The task today was simple win and collect the silver and after a shaky start the score was 1 all at the start of the third and the game was in the balance well until Kihikihi turned up with their “A” game and we finished the chukka in style with Paul cutting in a beautiful forehand to give us a four goal lead, 5 to 1 and we finished 6 to 3 but never in danger of surrendering our grip on the trophy so thank you to my team mates and my support crew for a great week.

I look forward to the N P A next week.

End of Hamish blog

Well an explanation is in place for those who don’t play yellow car….. Apparently you punch…. The person who sit in the middle seat in the truck every time you see a yellow car!! So I am sure Lucie won’t like that game….. cheers Tanja

Auckland Day 2..or it was suppose to be

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +1300

Well

The day began with anticipation another drive and a wonderful game of polo…

Well I was reminded of a weekend last year it was a little earlier than now but the result was the same… a lovely drive this time north instead of south, and maybe just a little light drizzle… well I rang ahead at about the half way stage just to be sure and “yes keep coming” was the reply so onward we trudged.

Eventually the call came just on the Clevedon side of Papakura “just wait where you are it’s a little wet up here… and now we are going to decide about playing today.” So a few moments on the side of the road and… well… we enjoyed the drive up so the drive home had to be enjoyable because the polo was non-existent.

B*#*/-# Rain.

Auckland Day 1

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +1300

Firstly happy Valentine’s Day.

And it was a lovely day to drive to Auckland and very relaxing trip! well more relaxing than the Kihikihi polo week. And a little more successful. Yes Charlie, Ash, Paul and I came up with a win 6 to 4 the game wasn’t without its fun with our last chukka being played in torrential rain this may have played into our hands with a run up the field being nearly impossible so we slogged it out and scored a goal to make it a mountain to climb for the other team.

I spoke with Marnie and she had a loss and I was leaving as Robert was playing but I am sure you can find the results on the Auckland web site. Google it!!! And good luck.

Tomorrow we do it all again I am looking forward to another lovely drive.

Kihikihi Tournament recap...a quick one

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:09:00 +1300

I am a little naughty with the lack of communication over the last week or so however I make no apology as I have been a little busy with one or two jobs.

A very quick round up Kihikihi did it again we have run an extremely successful tournament with the international day thrown in for good measure and I am extremely grateful for everyone’s help and the selfless work of so many. And yes when I say we did it again I mean we did it again we lost at our own tournament. I am being mean as our two goal teams had some success but were unable to gather any silverware.

So congrats to the NZ boys on winning a great game of polo and the Australians made for a great game and I think anyone who was there enjoyed the day very much.

Of to the open tomorrow so I will report on that at some stage you know the drill if it’s not good news it may take a little more time to turn up

China Results day 2

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +1300

Two Results

Snow Polo. Chile beat NZ 5 goals to 3. After four minutes NZ were 5 goals down but came back well!!

Hope next match is a little more successful.

NZ Colts V English Colts Wanstead 3 February 2012

NZ Colts:

Mark Duncan

Brad Beatson 6 goals

Ash Reader

Henry Jones

beat England Colts 5 goals

Tabba Woodd

Toby Pitts

Oscar Mathis

Tom Lammercraft

An excellent match, won in the very last second 6 goals to 5

Kind regards

Diane

China Results day 3

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +1300

Result of second Snow Match in China.

New Zealand beat Italy in shootout in extra time.

KInd regards

Diane

From: Jamesjwatson1

Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 12:02 AM

To: piquethill@xtra.co.nz

Subject: Re: Diane

New zealand won in xtra time against italy in a penalty shootout

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Piquet Hill <piquethill@xtra.co.nz> wrote:

James

Can you send me a quick message immediately your match has finished because we are all on a bed of glass waiting!!!! GOOD LUCK

China Result day 1

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:51:00 +1300

Results of first day's play

Hong Kong beat India 4 goals to 2

USA drew with Argentina 4 goals each. Argentina won in a shootout

England beat South Africa 6 goals to 5

Will be on website

New Zealand play Chile Today Friday at 13.45p.m (China time) China is about 5 hours behind NZ

Austarlias Team for international

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +1300

The Team for Australia is

1. Jock Mackay 5 goals

2. Matt Grimes 5 goals

3. Rob Archibald 7 goals

4. Damien Johnston 5 goals

22 Goals

Ross Ainsley - Reserve

James Beim - Coach

New Zealand Team for International selected

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:40:00 +1300

The NZ Team has been selected for International Day Kihikihi 11th February 2012.

The team is

1. James Wood 3 goals

2. Sam Hopkinson 6 goals

3. John Paul Clarkin 8 goals

4. Tom Hunt 5 goals

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22 goals

Congratulations to those selected to represent New Zealand against Australia.

Kind regards

Diane Brown

Polo at Mystery Creek

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:25:00 +1300

Thursday polo

Andrew, Robert and I decided that we needed more practise chasing John-Paul and Simon round and it seemed like a good idea on Wednesday afternoon after a beer, so we all headed off to Mystery Creek for some fun. We had fun and we were ably umpired by Thomas Nicholson, sporting a rather fetching baseball cap.

It was almost an uneventful day with the exception of Tom Hunt deciding that falling off seemed like a good idea. The fall off was helped by a love tap from Andrew and Toms pony took a moment or two to get her breath back then we all moved on and enjoyed some very nice chukkas.

The Kay clan decamped to Hawkes Bay and rumour has it their hard fought first game ended in a narrow loss.

I have since gone to the beach and on Friday I was able to send a (sunny) photo as encouragement to the Kay clan as they had rain and didn’t play Friday. And I think that today Saturday the polo was the winner on the day as I don’t think Kihikihi won.

So I will enjoy some more crayfish for dinner and look forward to hearing the progress… maybe practice chukkas at PKs tomorrow?

We all need to improve!!!