Christie Martin of South Midlands Polocrosse club (based in Muchea) was one of only 2 West Australian Intermediate Polocrosse players to be selected in an Australian Squad to compete in 2 tournaments in New Zealand on 24 and 25 January and 31 January and 1 February 2015.
In results just received, we are thrilled to announce that the Aussies were victorious by a goal count after some very close games. See full results right.
This was a huge achievement for the 17 year old to be one of the 8 players ( 4 female and 4 Male) representing Australia and her home-town club.
Christie was a key player in the WA Intermediate side at the Australian Nationals held in Darwin in July last year and has also represented WA as a Junior at the Australian Nationals in Warwick in 2012 and the Albury Junior Classic in 2013.
Christie began her polocrosse career at around the age 6. Her family are founding members of South Midlands Polocrosse & Pony Club who also have competed or are still competing at Australian Level. Christie and her family’s dedication to the sport is certainly paying off.
On another note, at the recent Polocrosse Association of WA Awards Luncheon, South Midlands took home the trophy for 2014 Champion A and C Grade Club of the year, as well as South Midlands Polocrosse Club member BJ Thomas’s horse “ Stuart Little” winning Champion A Grade Horse and Ben Thomas being awarded Coach of the Year.
