Learn to Play Polo

Hospitality at the Ascot Polo Club, Surrey

28 June 2012 - 31 December 2013

INTRODUCTION & PRICES //
Go from novice to playing in a Polo match in just one day !

As part of the "Learn to Play Polo" Experience, your group will be led through a graduated programme of learning the rules and tactics, the polo swing and polo pony 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 lunch you can 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.

Prices will vary for half day and full day sessions and dependent upon size of group. Please contact our sales team on 020 8567 3530 or at sales@cavendishg.com for a full quotation based on your requirements.

PACKAGE DETAILS - What your event includes.. //
The "Learn to Play Polo" Experience can be arranged in a Full Day or Half Day.

Theory
Learn the rules, discuss team tactics and positional plays using a board and miniature men and horses before getting started with the horses.

Crates
Standing on crates, practice the polo swing without worrying about the horse. Practice the four basic polo strokes under the careful watch of our qualified instructors.

Short Sticks

Using short polo sticks play a game on your feet to practice rules, team tactics and ball hitting. It's vital each individual works as a cohesive unit with his/her team mates to try to win.

Polo Riding
Mounted on very quiet, safe horses geared to your riding experience, to practice initially the riding then the hitting of the ball under instruction. Learn to move, stop and turn your polo pony.

Chukkas
Everyone has the opportunity to play a 'mini game' with an instructor on each team. The team scoring most goals wins. This is your opportunity to experience the tactics and team play involved in playing the game

Lunch and Drinks
And finally, a well earned lunch and drinks to finish off the morning and before watching the exhibition match in the afternoon.


Your Half Day Hospitality Package will include:
  • Morning coffee, Danish pastries, newspapers and fruit juice
  • Full briefing and introduction
  • Theory, crates, short sticks and riding lessons
  • 1 hour Chukka Challenge
  • 2-course lunch with wines, soft drinks, beer
  • Champagne and prize giving
  • Polo hats, mallets and half chaps
  • HPA certified instructors
  • Experienced Event Manager

Your Full Day Hospitality Package will include:
  • Morning coffee, Danish pastries, newspapers and fruit juice
  • Full briefing and introduction
  • Theory, crates, short sticks and riding lessons
  • 2 hour Chukka Challenge
  • 2-course lunch with wines, soft drinks, beer
  • Exhibition match
  • Champagne and prize giving
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Polo hats, mallets and half chaps
  • HPA certified instructors
  • Experienced Event Manager
**A minimum of 12 people is required for this event**