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About us

The Royal Holloway Polo Club is a friendly, inclusive and tight-knit environment in which to learn a new and dynamic sport. We are open to riders of all abilities, and the club is home to players who have a number of years' experience both with polo and classical riding, plus complete novices when it come to all things equine!

Group lessons are flexible between Tuesday and Friday (for student prices - weekends sometimes available at extra cost) so you can fit them around your studies. Private lessons are also available at a higher price if you would like to tune up your polo skills on a one-to-one basis.

Members can play both arena and grass polo; there are many opportunities for playing in matches and friendly competitions, either against fellow RH students or other university teams.

The club attends the SUPA (Schools and Universities Polo Association) Summer and Winter national competitions on an annual basis, these are great ways to meet students from other universities, build friendships and hone your skills! If you don't want to compete, don't worry, we have lots of people come with us just to watch and have a good time.

Events and Activities

• Flexible weekly at Ash Farm Polo Club
• Competitive matches against other universities such as SUPA Winter and Summer nationals as well as Varsity
• Matches against other Royal Holloway students
• Regular social events open to anyone looking to just get involved and get to know the rest of the club
• Royal Holloway SU social events such as ‘come in your kit’
• Larger social events such as ‘Colours Ball’ and other university polo balls.
• In term one we are hosting our own charity polo ball, 'Rock the Polo,' which will be held on the Jewel of London Boat. The theme is masquerade ball, and tickets are available now!!
• We are running a charity campaign to raise money for our nominated charities - London Air Ambulance and Rider's Mind. This will  involve several fundraising events leading up to a charity walk in term two.

Memberships

Purchasing a full membership allows you to join in all polo activities and compete, as well as social events.

A social membership allows you to be part of the polo society through social events but not to actually play.

Please note, membership prices do not include lesson or competing costs, as this is done individually and directly to Ash Farm Polo or SUPA respectively.

Membership fees go towards the running and development of the club and help us widen our equipment collection which is all available to members. It also covers your insurance which is essential and required in order to play polo for the uni. As a member of the polo club you will be able to represent the university while also meeting a lot of likeminded and fun individuals who share a similar interest to you!

Contact Us

The Committee is really excited to welcome new members, and are very excited for this year. In Term 1, a group chat of members will be made to allow all infomation to be communicated to everyone directly.

Alternatively, you can always drop us an email at polo@royalholloway.su or send us a message via instagram @rhulpolo.

Boat Party T&Cs:

• Don’t drink to excess

  • We have the right to refuse entry if we deem you too intoxicated to board the boat.

  • We have the right to deny you access to alcoholic drinks at the bar.

• Don’t bring prohibited items onto the boat:

1. large objects that require storage; cycles, scooters, suitcases etc. animals (with the exception of assistance dogs);
2. laser pens, fireworks, flares, smoke bombs
3. Your own food and drink
4. bottles, cans or glass containers
5. any item which may be interpreted as a potential weapon including sharp or pointed objects (e.g. knives)
6. illegal substances

• By attending an Event, Ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording of themselves. The Event Partner(s) may use such films and recordings (including any copies) without payment.

• Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the vessel. Smoking is permitted outside within a designated smoking area.

• There may be strobe lighting, colourful lasers and flashing lights, so if you have light sensitivity or medical conditions, you are entering onto the boat at your own risk.

• Any items broken, stolen or damaged will need to be fixed or replaced at the cost of the perpetrator(s).

• This is a ticketed event. You will be denied entry if you have not purchased a ticket prior to the event.

• There will be nibbles available on the boat, through their catering company. Please enquire if you have dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of. A list of ingredients can be provided upon request but we cannot take responsibility or liability for cross contamination.

• RHUL Polo and the boat company do not take responsibility or liability for loss, damage, injury or death. We will endeavour to keep you as safe as possible whilst on board, but you enter at your own risk.

• Violent and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. Security will be present on board at all times.

• All attendees must be aged 18 years or over at the time of the event.

• By buying a ticket you agree that you may be photographed or videos for promotional material for both the boat company and RHUL Polo Club.

• Tickets are non-refundable

• You must be at the departure pier a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the departure of the vessel.

• The party theme is Masquerade Ball Black tie - you must be dressed according to our published dress code.