The International Womens' Polo Association

The International Women's Polo Association

IWPA Web site - www.iwpa.co.uk

For Women's Polo activities and services at Ascot Park Polo Club see our Womens' Polo section and our Polo Club section. For those new to polo, see our Discover Polo^TM Lesson section and roadmap to see how you can become a polo player.

Nina Vesty (3 goals) in action (above and below) at the Joules UK National Womens' Championships held at Ascot Park Polo Club in August each year

IWPA History

Following it's initial conception in 1989 and its formal UK launch in April 1997, the IWPA now has representatives in 31 countries worldwide and is involved in the organisation of 10 International tournaments.

The Association's main sponsor is the Ascot Park Polo Club which supports its Founder and Chairman, Pippa Grace and funds the Association's administrative costs.

Aims

The Association assists with the International development of the growing number of women players. It aims are to:

Increase the number of new women players through scholarships and the identification of international playing opportunities;
Encourage the provision of facilities for female players at clubs around the world;
Increase the level of sponsorship and financial support directed towards women's polo and its players;
Promote the use of female Professional Players;
Encourage the development of National Women's Polo Development Committees.

Playing Base

The IWPA creates opportunities for women at clubs throughout the world and in particular at its home base, the Ascot Park Polo Club were both the UK National Women's Polo Tournament and the Women's World Polo Championships are hosted.

Ladies Chukkas are held every Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. In addition, the IWPA organises its annual subsidised National Ladies Training Day at the Club.

For a full list of Womens Polo activities and services at Ascot Park Polo Club see our Womens' Polo section

Our Headquarters

The IWPA is based at and supported by Ascot Park Polo Club, Surrey, UK.

Join the IWPA

IWPA Membership fees are used to support development of women players and Women's Polo around the world.

Join today and support women players!

Contact

Pippa Grace

Phone:

+44 (0) 1276 858 545

Email:

iwpa@polo.co.uk