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Learn to Play Polo Day

As part of the "Learn to Play Polo" Experience, we will lead your group through a graduated programme of learning the rules and tactics, the polo swing and polo riding.

Then after some 'stick and ball' practice at hitting the ball from the pony, you will play some chukkas to put your new skills into practice and have some fun! After enjoying a delicious and well deserved lunch and drinks, relax and enjoy watching the Ascot Park professionals play an exhibition match at full speed before a final afternoon tea and a Champagne prize giving for your teams.

The "Learn to Play Polo" Experience can be arranged in a Full Day or Half Day format.

Why a Learn-to-Play Polo Experience™ at Ascot Park for your event?

  • Challenge & thrill of learning to ride a Polo pony - especially for non-riders - who make up 65% of those we teach - something totally different.
  • Polo is a tactical team sport and is ideal for team building and relationship building between colleagues and clients.
  • Beautiful surroundings and magnificent facilities in the Surrey countryside but easily accessible to London and Heathrow.
  • Challenging yet safe because of our highly trained staff and ponies and use of an enclosed all-weather arena. Instructors are all Hurlingham Polo Associated accredited.
  • Top class catering and hospitality facilities.
  • Tailored to your needs - either a Full-Day or Half-Day Programme with catering and hospitality tailored to meet your needs.
  • Cost-effective corporate or hospitality event for 4-100 participants.
  • Special Events catered for - Christmas Parties, Family Fun Days, Hospitality.
  • Example Chukka Challenge Event
  • Example Exhibition Event
9.30am Registration Meet in Clubhouse for Coffee, Danish, newspapers, Juice.
9.45am Introduction - A basic introduction to the game – Theory & tactics and history.
10:15am Polo Hitting - Instruction on the four polo shots and practise at hitting the ball standing on a crates. Practice the polo swing without worrying about the horse.
10:45am On the Horses - Mount up for polo riding instruction.
11:00am Stick and Ball – Practice hitting the ball from your pony.
12.00pm Chukka Challenge – Everyone has the opportunity to play a 'mini game' with an instructor on each team. The team scoring most goals wins. Your opportunity to experience the tactics and team play involved in playing the game
1.00pm Lunch in the Marquee - two courses suitable for season with wine and beer.
9.30am Registration Meet in Clubhouse for Coffee, Danish, newspapers, Juice.
10.15am Introduction to the day, meet instructors and divide into groups 3 groups; A B & C which are rotated through the disciplines of learning to play polo.

Group A Group B Group C
10.30am Short Sticks Crates Horses
11.00am Crates Horses Theory
11.30am Horses Theory Short Sticks
12.00pm Theory Short Sticks Crates
12.30pm Chukka Challenge – Everyone has the opportunity to play a 'mini game' with an instructor on each team. The team scoring most goals wins. Your opportunity to experience the tactics and team play involved in playing the game.
1.30am Lunch in the Marquee - two courses suitable for the season with Wine and Beer served.
2.45pm Match of the day - A team of professionals will represent your company, in corporate colours, as they challenge Ascot Park - watch the game at full speed as played by professional players and club members. Wine and Beer available throughout.
4.00pm Afternoon Tea and champagne prize giving for both Chukka Challenge and Exhibition matches Engraved silver prize for winners of Chukka challenge. Rosettes for all.
4.45pm Leave for home.