US and Australian youth make history, playing the first polocrosse match on the US National Mall, July 2007. Learn about polocrosse with pictures from these games.

1. An Introduction to Polocrosse – with photos of US and Australian Youth games, July 2007

2. July 7-8, 2007: Australians and Americans play polocrosse for the first time on the U.S. National Mall. The under-16 teams squared off for 2 test matches.

3. The US team has 7 players – but only 3 play at a time

4. New South Wales (NSW) also has 7 players

5. American National Anthem…

6. Australian National Anthem…

7. Game on! #1 “Attack” – only player who can score #2 “Center” – gets the ball to his/her #1

8. NSW’s #2 Center has the ball

9. NSW scores! Only Defense #3 can guard the goal zone Only #1 can enter the goal zone

10. USA wants the ball back…

11. USA drive is on…

12. A long shot…

13. NSW #3 seeks #2...

14. #2 seeks #1

15. #1 shoots -- #3 blocks -- #2’s have to stay out of it

16. Players switch after a 6-8 minute period (or “chukka”) Teams use only 3 players at a time. This allows horses to rest, since rules allow only one horse per player.

17. A closeup near the goal

18. USA snags one

19. Getting clear of the pack…

20. Passing …

21. A catch… ?

22. Yes

23. A shot at the goal…

24. NSW takes the match…

25. The kids find great friends.

26. Play polocrosse in the US! To get started -- www.americanpolocrosse.org www.xtremepolocrosse.com