U16 UK/US INBOUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TOUR 2023

Overview:

The US will be hosting U16 UK players August 7-14 in Round Hill, VA. All players will participate in the Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament, August 12-13, and play a Test Match during the tournament on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as Sunday at noon. Over the course of the week, players will participate in coaching sessions with US Coach, Summer Weldon, and UK Coach, Lizzie Shearing, and enjoy a variety of activities including: tour of the Equine Medical Center, flat water tubing, bowling, and a day trip to Washington D.C.

A detailed itinerary can be found here: U16 UK_US Inbound 2023 Tour Schedule

 

Costs: ± $320.00/player

  • The fee for the tour will be $200/player. This fee includes a tour shirt, meals on site (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners,) swimming, tubing, & bowling
  • Players will need to enter the Blue Ridge Brawl Tournament as individuals. The tournament entry fee is $120
  • A Team Manager and Chaperones will be named to assist and facilitate activities.
  • There are various personal expenses that are not included in the tour fee
  • A detailed breakdown of expectations and expenses can be found here: US Info Sheet U16 Inbound Tour 2023

Requirements:

    • Ages: 12-17 (must be 16 or younger as of 01/01/2023)
    • Travel for you and your horse to Round Hill, VA
    • Stay onsite, camp and pen tournament style, with UK team in onsite accommodations, August 7-14, 2023
    • Horses: Must have access to at least two reliable mounts
    • Deadline to Apply: May 28, 2023
  • Be a member of the 2023 Youth Development Program. Apply at this link: https://www.americanpolocrosse.org/player-development-program-player-application/

U16 Queensland Tour

U16 Queensland Tour - Player Application Form Queensland Polocrosse cordially invites American Polocrosse to participate in a test series between United States and Queensland. August 2nd, 3rd and 4th: Venue: Eidsvold Polocrosse Grounds, Eidsvold Queensland. Tests: 3 x Test Matches – 1 Test per day over Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August August 9th, 10th and 11th: Venue: Cunningham Polocrosse Grounds, Bony Mountain Queensland Tests: 3 x Test Matches – 1 Test per day over Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August. Applicants must be under 16 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2024. You must have access to at least 1 playing horse for the season. Team members are encouraged to attend the YDP camp in Harvest, Alabama July 5th-7th as a team building practice. Once the U16 team is announced it is a possibility that you will be placed to play together at future tournaments. Deadline for the application is April 5th, 2024.

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Teams will be announced June 1, 2023.