News

Vale Geoffrey Norris Snr - Funeral details

9 Dec 2020



Geoffrey Norris Senior passed away Friday 27th aged 94.  Geoffrey was a founding and Life Member of Yarra Glen and Lilydale Polo Club, now known as Yarra Valley Polo Club. 
He was a true gentleman and wonderful personality.  He assisted VPA recently with the history of polo in Victoria. 
Geoffrey will be sadly missed in the Yarra Valley and the broader polo community.

The funeral for Geoffrey Norris will be held on Friday 11th December at 11.30am on the polo field at Flowerfield, 23 Coldstream West Rd, Coldstream. Attendees will need to register on arrival. The service will also be live-streamed on www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/geoffrey-norris

 

Due to the funeral being held at the polo field, there are no restrictions on numbers.

 

Could the YV playing group please wear polo game day wear with the current YVPC polo shirt and also bring a polo stick as the Norris Family would like us to form a guard of honour as the coffin is taken away.

Latest News

APF guidelines on use of E-wheels at sanctioned polo events.
17 Jun 2026
The APF advises all clubs that the following guidelines should be employed re the use of e-wheels ...
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
3 Jun 2026
The Australian Polo Federation Hall of Fame has announced four new inductees. Mr Kerry Packer ...
June 2026 Handicaps
1 Jun 2026
The APF Handicap Lists have been updated following reviews by Club, State Handicap Committees and ...
E-Wheel Usage
3 May 2026
 The Australian Polo Federation (APF) wishes to advise all clubs, players, officials, and stakehol...
Expression of Interest: Help shape the future of coaching and officiating in sport
12 Apr 2026
Creating safe, inclusive and positive sporting experiences takes a collective effort. Coaches and ...
2026 Integrity Webinar Series
12 Apr 2026
SIA are thrilled to be delivering a fresh new menu of integrity webinars for 2026, created just the ...
Australia Defeats France in Thrilling Women's Test Match
8 Apr 2026
On Sunday, 5 April 2026, the French and Australian women’s teams went head-to-head in a superb Mat...
Helmet Rule Reminder
14 Mar 2026
A reminder that the following APF Rule became effective from 1st March 2026.  HELMETS: STAND...
Member Registration
11 Mar 2026
APF  REGISTRATION All Members All members need to be aware that it’s the players responsibil...
APF Hall of Fame Induction - Jamie Mackay
5 Mar 2026
The Australian Polo Federation is pleased to announce that Jamie Mackay will be inducted into the ...
WOMENS TEAM ANNOUNCED: AUSTRALIA v FRANCE
17 Feb 2026
TEAM ANNOUNCED: AUSTRALIA v FRANCE The Australian Polo Federation is pleased to announce ...
APF NOMINATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA v SOUTH AFRICA LADIES
14 Jan 2026
The Australian Polo Federation is calling for nominations for an Australian Ladies Team to compete...