Days after playing polocrosse for the first time at pony club, Gray competed at a tournament in Moorooduc where she caught the eye of state polocrosse selectors.

After an impressive display of skill, the 12-year-old was offered a place in the Victorian polocrosse team.

Gray's father Peter said his daughter had been playing the unusual sport for less than two weeks when she competed at her first state tournament at Casterton.

Despite a lack of practice, Gray made a commendable debut, recording two wins over the course of the two day event.

Mr Gray believes a background in horse riding helped Remi quickly adapt to the sport.

''She loves horse riding and she does pony club,'' he said.

''To play polocrosse you need to be able to ride a horse pretty well and you also need good hand-eye co-ordination.''

The game of polocrosse is a combination of polo, lacrosse and netball, and was invented in Australia.

Players compete on horse back and carry a stick with a net which is used to catch and throw a ball.

The skills of the game seem to have come naturally to Gray.

Since her selection in the Victorian team, she has been receiving coaching from an Australian selector who is based in Skipton.

Mr Gray said he was unsure how far Remi's success would take her.

''We will have to wait and see,'' he said.

''They seem impressed with her and she is enjoying it.''