Highveld Champs
16 & 17 May 2026
A huge well done to all our players on an incredible tournament and for the amazing sportsmanship, teamwork, and effort shown throughout the weekend. We are incredibly proud of every single player who represented their teams with determination and passion.
A special thank you to all our prize sponsors for your generous support and contribution towards making the event such a success — your support is truly appreciated.
SPONSORS:
TFK INCORPORATED – The Kruger Family
MITLAW STEEL – The Du Randt Family
The Hunter Family
THE STEINMETZ – Vilaroel Family
EEZY HORSE
FITFIX – Katherine James
GOALPOST GEAR – Issie Oosthuizen
Steve Rault
TAP POLO-X-GEAR
BENNET POLOCROSSE GEAR
And finally, a heartfelt thank you to Ngwenya Polocrosse Club for the wonderful hosting, hard work, arrangements, and effort that went into organizing the tournament. Your dedication and hospitality made the weekend memorable for everyone involved.
Thank you to all players, families, officials, supporters, and organizers who made the event such a success!
| A DIVISION | B DIVISION | C DIVISION |
|---|---|---|
| MVP: Christopher Thornhill Golden Pony: Zonica | MVP: Azara Groenewald Golden Pony: Luciano | MVP: Electra Groenewald Golden Pony: Madison Garden |
| 1st Place – Potch A Christopher Thornhill Gregg Nortje LJ vd Nest | 1st Place – Nyati A Azara Groenewald Saskia Groenewald Telika Kruger | 1st Place – Bethal C Jordan Zylstra David Armitage Electra Groenewald |
| 2nd Place – Potch B Malan Marais Christopher Thornhill Issie Oosthuysen | 2nd Place -Parley A Joel Bragin Delinda Serfontein Lauren Dell | 2nd Place – Potch D Nai’lah Oosthuysen Wilhelm Oosthuysen LJ vd Nest |
| Plate Winners – Bethal B Wilru de Vries Freek vd Bijl Jaco Spies | ||
| Plate Runner Up – Walkerville A Trent Hooper Luke Davis Morgan du Toit |
| D DIVISION | E DIVISION (Development) | |
|---|---|---|
| MVP: Tyler Dell Golden Pony: Northern Hills | MVP: Jaco Marais Golden Pony: Jelly Tot | |
| 1st Place – Ngwenya D Georgia Couvaras Nicole Lamberti Amelie Velleman | 1st Place – Green Team Jaco Marais Luan vd Bijl Maddy | |
| 2nd Place – Parley D Nadia Serfontein Tyler Dell Jesse Harvey | 2nd Place – Red Team Airen Sasha Calais |
TWK Classics & Bethal Social
2 & 3 May 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our main sponsors, TWK Agri! Your unwavering support makes events like this possible and helps us showcase the very best of polocrosse.
To all our team sponsors and contributors.
Giddy Up
Goalpost Gear
JCE Software Solutions
Legally Lethal
Nkosi Inc
Noble Financial Services
Sosi
TWK
Your commitment strengthens our sport and inspires our players to reach new heights. Together, you make every tournament not only a competition, but a celebration of community, unity, and excellence!!
A very special thanks to our spectators — thank you for your presence, encouragement, and energy. Your support from the sidelines added to the atmosphere and made the day even more memorable.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bethal Polocrosse Club for providing the venue, organizing the event, and ensuring that every detail — from the fields to the horses — was managed with care and dedication.
Then a final Congratulations to all our players! We thank each of you for your commitment, hard work, and the spirit you brought to the tournament. Whether you travelled from near or far, your dedication turned this event into a true celebration of polocrosse.
Your teamwork, determination, and passion for the game made every match memorable, and we are proud to recognize the effort you put in both on and off the field.
| PLATINUM DIVISION | GOLD DIVISION | BETHAL SOCIAL A | BETHAL SOCIAL B |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP: Lauren Heyns Golden Pony: Ballerina (Ella King) | MVP: Saskia Groenewald Golden Pony: Wild Poppy (David Armitage) | MVP: Marischke Groenewald Golden Pony: My Cuzzi (Emma van ZYL) | MVP: Cara du Preez Golden Pony: Donnington |
| 1st Place – Nkosi Stef Harris Nick King Glen Haldane Daniel Haldane Ella King Tristan vd Walt Olly King Kezia King | 1st Place -Legally Lethal Gavin Cocker Trent Cocker Malan Marais Cyres Steinmez Karen Cocker Telika Kruger Saskia Groenewald Azara Groenewald | 1st Place – Parley A Lauren Dell Joel Bragin Daniel Ortlepp 2nd Place – Bishopstowe A Amy Cocker Sydney du Toit Stacey Wheeler | 1st Place – Parley C Jessica Li William Fowlis Delinda Serfontein 2nd Place – Parley D Jesse Harvey Nadia Serfontein Cara du Preez |
| 2nd Place -TWK Johan de Jager Chad von Benecke Ian Lynn Thomas Lynn Elri de Jager Lauren Heyns Kayla Heyns Beth van Onselen | 2nd Place – Sossi Alastair Armitage David Armitage Andrew vd Walt Amy Cocker Fiona Lynn Electra Groenewald Brigiette Britz Jordan Zylstra |
Hidcote Social
4 & 5 April 2026
Well done to all our winners and players!
Your commitment and teamwork turned the Hidcote Social into a remarkable showcase of polocrosse excellence.
| A DIVISION | B DIVISION | C DIVISION |
|---|---|---|
| MVP: Keenan Claase Golden Pony: Rose Eileen (Andrew Heynes) | MVP: DW Meyer Golden Pony: Bella Me (Karen Cocker) | MVP: Josh Joubert Golden Pony: Honey (Bella Nel) |
| 1st Place – Hidcote A (21) Josh Le Roux Hylton Choice Lynton Bauer | 1st Place – Nyati B (16) Ella King Olivia King Natalie MacLarty | 1st Place – Nyati E (9.5) Ian Lynn Beth van Onselen Ilyas Patel |
| 2nd Place – Nyati A (18) Tom Lynn Keenan Classen Andrew Lynn | 2nd Place – Nyati C (12) Nickie de Franca Grace de Franca Paulo De Franca | 2nd Place – Kargs A (10.5) Lize-Marie Nel Bella Nel Gordon Shaw |
| Hidcote B (21) Gavin Cocker Andrew Heynes Paulo De Franca | Bishopstowe A (15.5) Gordon Shaw Ashleigh Shaw Fiona Lin | Underberg (9.5) Fritz Chris Joubert Josh Joubert |
| Hidcote E (13) Nickie de Franca Grace de Franca Paulo De Franca | ||
| Nyati D (11) Tom Lynn Saskia Groenewald Azara Groenewald | ||
| Bishopstowe B (12.5) Gavin Cocker Karen Cocker Telika Kruger | ||
| Hidcote D (15.5) Megan Thomson Kendra Thomson Andrew Heynes |
Cape Clash
4 & 5 April 2026
Congratulations to all our winners and participants!
Your dedication and teamwork made the Cape Clash an outstanding showcase of polocrosse skill and spirit.
Golden Whistle Award: Most consistent and fair umpire – Julia Pilbeam
Bad Luck Trophy : Andrew Orch & George Schabort
| A DIVISION | B DIVISION | C DIVISION |
|---|---|---|
| MVP: Christopher Thornhill Golden Pony: Dixie (Jeanique Roodman Showstopper Award: Mark Rubin | MVP: TR Visser Golden Pony: Dragoon (Julia Pilbeam) Showstopper Award: Sjaan Ensink | Golden Pony: Chosen Girl (Maddie Phillips) Most Improved Junior: Maddie Phillips |
| 1st Place – WAHG (12) Christopher TR Jeanique | 1st Place -Choice Carriers(5.5) Nico Kaylim TR | 1st Place – Pink Lady Gina (Larken) Anne-Marie Joe (Jack) |
| 2nd Place – Igquala Park (12) George Steyn Mark | 2nd Place – Equicross (5.5) Gina Ivan Julia / Sjaan | 2nd Place – EyeGym Maddie Savvi Julia (Tina) |
| 3rd Place – Iceman (12) Orch Jonathan LJ | ||
| 4th Place – Spurwing (12) Nikki Keara Adel |
Nyati Social
14–15 March 2026
Congratulations to all our winners and players!
Your spirit, teamwork, and dedication made the Nyati Social a true celebration of polocrosse.
| A DIVISION | B DIVISION | C DIVISION | D DIVISION |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP: Chad von Benecke | |||
| 1st Place – Seaton A (20.5) Chad Von Benecke Elri de Jager Jax De Jager | 1st Place – Potch B (16) Chris Thornhill Francois Koekemoer Cheyz Henderson | 1st Place – Inanda A (11.5) Saskia Groenewald Azara Groenewald Andrew Lynn | 1st Place – Greytown (6.5) Phoebe James Caroline Minnaar Beth von Onselen |
| 2nd Place – PotchA (17) Chris Thornhill Trent Cocker Andrew Lynn | 2nd Place – Paddock A (14.5) Ella King Olivia King Tristan vd Walt | 2nd Place – Nyati B (14) Tom Lynn HW Russel van Reenen | 2nd Place – Lions River A (8) Quade Osborne Natalie MacLarty Mike Osborne |
| 3rd Place – Seaton B (20) Stef Harris Dan Haldane Johan de Jager | 3rd Place – Bishops A (17) Gavin Cocker Karen Cocker Amy Cocker | 3rd Place – Paddock B (12) Malan Marais Kenan Classen Kezia King | 3rd Place Howick A (6) Emma Osbourne Tristy vdW Becks Osbourne |
| 4th Place – Nyati A (19.5) Natalie Maclarty Kenan Classen Olivia King | 4th Place – Hidcote A (16) Hilton Choice Paulo de Franca Megan Thompson | 4th Place – Nyati C (11) Ian Lynn Russel James Tom Lynn | |
| 5th Place – Hidcote B (12) Grace de Franca Paulo de Franca Belle Stone | |||
| 6th Place – Seaton C (12) Jax de Jager Thinus de Jager Wayne Collett |