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 everyone - regardless of riding ability and polo experience. We have some members who have been riding all their life, some who had never sat on a horse before joining, and every level in between.
Group lessons are flexible between Tuesday and Friday (for student prices - weekends are 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. All of our competitions are separated into divisions so that anyone, of any level, can compete.
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 who come with us just to watch and have a good time.
Events and Activities
- Flexible lessons 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 our Polo Ball.
Memberships
Purchasing a full playing 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 club through social events but not to actually play.
Term membership is available for exchange students who are only at RHUL for one term.
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 like-minded and fun individuals who share a similar interest to you!
Contact Us
The Committee is really excited to welcome new members, and is very excited for this year. In Term 1, a group chat of members will be made to allow all information to be communicated to everyone directly - but don't worry, new members can join at any time during the year!
Alternatively, you can always drop us an email at polo@royalholloway.su, WhatsApp Elliot (President) on +44 7732786982 or send us a message via Instagram @rhulpolo
