Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Guyra Polocrosse Club is one of the strongest in the region and now competitors, organisers and spectators can venture to the Bald Blair grounds with more peace of mind thanks to the club securing and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) through the Local Sport Defibrillator Program 2025-26.
The club hosts big numbers for their regular carnivals at their grounds 10 kilometres east of Guyra and Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said having a defibrillator on-hand is essential for organisations, particularly ones who are based so far away from medical services.
“Guyra Polocrosse Club’s carnivals can attract large numbers of people, and they can vary in age,” Mr Moylan said.
“We know that cardiac arrest can affect anyone at any time and a person’s chance of survival can double, or even triple, if a defibrillator is used in conjunction with CPR.
“The closest hospital is 10 minutes from club’s grounds and that time is vital, so having an Automated External Defibrillator on-hand following cardiac arrest could be the difference between life and death.
“It is great news for the Guyra Polocrosse Club, and the entire community east of the town, to have access to another defibrillator.”
The defibrillator has been installed within the clubhouse and Guyra Polocrosse president Dan Klabe said it is a comfort to the committee and club members to have one available, should they need it.
“Our club caters to people of all ages, plus you get retired polocrosse players turning up to support the events and carnivals,” he said.
“It is definitely handy to have a defibrillator located at the club grounds should anyone ever need it.”
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Photo caption: Guyra Polocrosse Club president Dan Klabe, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan and Guyra Polocrosse Club secretary Sara Hancock at the Bald Blair Recreation Reserve.