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Polo Club Schedule
AUG 23 - 29
Weekly schedule of chukkers, tournaments, matches, lessons, clinics & news for adult, interscholastic & intercollegiate players.  Private and spam free.

Grass Polo Lessons

WEDNESDAYS 5:00PM (through SEPT)
Grass: Group Polo Lessons in 1-hour classes with World Champion John Wigdahl for serious players, ready to move to the grass; 8 seats; reserve by following the link and complete all steps, at least 24 hours in advance. Prepare for September Coaching League.
Looking for the 2021 Rookie of the Year!    

Arena Polo Lessons

Outdoor Arena: Group Polo Lessons in 1-hour classes with John Wigdahl. 6 seats; reserve yours by following the link at least 24 hours in advance. Outdoor Arena: Group Polo Lesson with CPI Minnie Keating, 1 hour class. Follow the link.
    

Private Lessons

Advance your skills, focus on your biggest challenges in private lessons with world champion John Wigdahl.  On Wednesday and Friday mornings, subject to availability. 

Book your Private lesson    

Work to Ride

With multiple opps to play polo each week, fast track your progress and Work to Ride!  Earn polo credit for working on Saturdays at the Newport International Polo Series! Avail to Adults, Upper Teens/College players to earn polo credit: list of our part-time positions and job details. Join the team! Questions?
    

Newport vs. New York

Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 5pm: the Newport International Polo Series will feature Newport vs. New York for the annual challenge with our most fierce neighbor.
Tix/Info here.    

Time To Hit the Books

To play polo, you must understand the rules of polo! From the line of the ball to which penalty is which, learn how to avoid fouls and maintain safety by learning the rules of the game. Luckily, USPA makes it easy with a video rulebook!

USPA Video Rulebook    
   Weekday Outdoor Arena:
Monday
Day Of Rest
Tuesday  
5pm  Club Chukkers (members)
Wednesday
5:00pm  Grass Polo Lesson
6:30pm  Adult Group Arena Lesson
Thursday 
5pm  Club Chukkers (members)
   Weekend Outdoor Arena:
Friday
5pm All JV Practice
Saturday
11am No Lessons
5pm Newport vs. New York
Sunday
11am Adult Group Arena Lesson
5pm Club Chukkers (members)
REGISTER
 C-19 Safety Protocol in effect. Limited seats.
NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS: Payment is at the end, must complete all Steps.  Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance (late fee will be assessed if payment is not made prior to service.
BASIC RATES: Due with Registration, by Online Payment ONLY
Arena (outdoor): Group Polo Lesson (or Intro Clinic) = $75
Arena (outdoor): Private Polo Lesson = $75/30min
Arena (outdoor): Private Riding Lesson = $65/30min; Group Riding Lesson = $65/HR
Grass: Group Polo Lesson = $100  (June-Sept)
Grass: Member Clinic w/Pro = $50 (July-Sept) on your horse
Groom Fee: $10/horse
Horse Leasing (Arena Chukkers) =  $75/2 chukkers;  $150/4 chukkers;  ($75/tournament chukkers); (Grass Chukkers) = $75/chukker; $100/tournament chukker
 

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AUG      Coaching League Greens Fees
AUG 28 Newport vs. New York
SEPT    Coaching League Greens Fees
SEPT 4 USA vs. England

 

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Newport Polo, home of America's first polo club and host of the Newport International Polo Series, offers exhibition polo and club member services for outdoor & arena polo, and polo instruction.  Est. in 1876; founding member of the United States Polo Assoc. 
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Polo School
Arena Polo Lessons are offered year-round.  Grass Polo lessons are offered June- Sept.  Group instruction is the ideal format in which riding and polo skills can be exercised within the context of actual play. Group sizes are small (max. of 6-8 students) to allow for individual attention. Private lessons are also available. Lessons proceed at the pace of the students. Each lesson includes an hour of mounted instruction on horsemanship and the rules and mechanics of playing polo, concluding with a scrimmage. Students are to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the lesson, for horse assignments. Horse & polo equipment are provided. Suggested attire for students is layered outerwear, boot w/1" heel and safety helmet.

"Our Polo Lesson Program is dedicated to serious students to attain their personal goals in learning to play polo.  Let us know what your aspirations are! "
FACILITIES: Polo lessons take place at Newport Polo's private outdoors training facility in Portsmouth, RI (not at Glen Farm) during Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, indoors in inclement weather, by appointment only. Directions provided upon registration for a class.

CONFIRMATION:  When you make a reservation, if you do not receive an email confirmation of your booking, then please email again and/or call the Polo Office (401)-847-7090 to ensure that your reservation was received and is confirmed.

OUR LOCAL WEATHER INFO: Here is a link to our local weather, so you can check conditions in advance and wear appropriate outerwear layers.  If you have any doubts about the status of the lesson, feel free to call the Polo Office directly or check the 24-hour Info Line 401-846-0200 x2. 

CANCELLATION POLICY:   Reservations are accepted on an honor system.  While we understand that unforeseen circumstances can occur to cause a late cancellation, we ask for a minimum of 24-hour notice and the courtesy of a phone call or text to ensure that we received your notification in a timely manner to prevent delay of lesson, missed opportunity for other students, unnecessary horse prep, etc.   Since our class size is limited for your benefit, cancellations may result in being Wait Listed for future Lessons.
 
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION & FORMS:  All new participants are required to submit the brief registration form, sign an annual Wavier of Liability, and submit a weekly COVID-19 health screening; minors must have adult signatory.  New students are matriculated into the appropriate groups, based on skill level, throughout the seasonal session.  Each student receives individual instruction to bring them up to speed with the class.  
 
The Newport Polo Club's lessons offer mounted instruction and coaching chukkers for a wide range of polo skill levels, from the casual equine hobbyist to the aspiring polo player to the intermediate player pursuing a higher handicap. Our instructors will help you achieve your personal goals.
 
USPA MEMBERSHIP: As a member club of the United States Polo Association, all players participating in our arena & grass chukkers, games and tournaments are required to possess a current playing Membership (*see eligible USPA Membership Types below) with the United States Polo Association (USPA). Here are the many USPA membership benefits you will receive:
  • USPA Member Card and Decal 
  • USPA Rulebook and Annual Bluebook
  • Player Handicap and eligibility to play in USPA tournaments (subject to handicap)  
  • $1 Million Personal Excess Liability Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Excess Medical Insurance
  • "This Week in Polo" USPA electronic newsletter – current events and activities in your area and around the country.
  • POLO Players’ Edition – monthly magazine geared toward players with tournament results, international travel stories and more.
  • U.S. Polo Assn. Apparel discount.
  • Access to poloskilz.com - training videos on topics from hitting skills to strategy to rules and game play.
  • Discounts through the Polo Plus Program - John Deere, Sherwin-Williams, Office Depot and more.
(For a description of all membership types click here.) When joining the USPA, indicate affiliation with the 'Westchester Polo Club' (our official club name), and select the current year as the membership year. To participate in chukkers, games or tournaments with our club, your USPA Membership must be in current standing, in one of the following membership types: Lifetime Member, Registered Player or Affiliate Player. Click here to join/renew membership with the USPA today!  For questions or assistance, contact Lindsay Dolan, USPAMembership and Handicap Manager at (561) 517-0521 or ldolan@uspolo.org 
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