Description
Who are Winchester Polo Team?
Polo is a fun, inclusive and friendly team who provide an amazing opportunity to play polo, at a much-reduced cost, compared to clubs outside university. Each year we grow stronger thanks to new members joining our amazing family. Each Wednesday we train at Hampshire Polo School in South-Wonston, where we are taught skills, technique, and everything else we need in order to play at a competitive level. Not only do we play a unique sport, but we also host a variety of lively socials which are a great opportunity to get to know your team outside of the arena!
Competitive Opportunities:
Twice a year we compete at the University Nationals (SUPA), where we play against other universities from all over the country! It’s an amazing opportunity to not only show off the skills we’ve learnt throughout the year, but to meet many people from other unis as well as a weekend spent getting to know those from your own much better! No matter your ability, we will find a team for you, and you will only play against those matching your skills. SUPA is completely optional, so if the competitive side of polo isn’t for you, you don’t have to compete. Your still welcome to come along socially to cheer your university on!
Who can join Polo?
The simple answer… anyone! Even if you’ve never ridden a horse before, or if you’ve been riding, your whole life, your welcome just the same! Everything you need to know will be taught by our very talented instructor! Even if the horses aren’t something you fancy, you don’t have to take part in the sport! Simply join in with our socials, in particular BOP each week at the Student Union!
You can find us on social media!
Instagram: @uowpoloteam
Please send us a message via Instagram if Polo sounds like something for you, were happy to answer any questions!
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
MEMBERSHIP T&Cs
Where an activity group (sports team/society/representational network) has a competitive element or other external factors that affect the number of participants, your membership may be subject to criteria other than joining the group via this website. If this results in your membership not being able to be accepted, you will be informed (with any relevant details) and your membership will be refunded.
Membership will not normally be refunded if you cease being a student, if you voluntarily end your membership, or if you are subject to disciplinary action that removes your membership status.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By joining this activity group you are confirming your compliance with Student Union policies and bye-laws, particularly as it pertains to conduct, personal safety and acceptable behaviour.
Initiations: At no point should you feel pressured to drink and get involved in what others are doing, for example to join in with drinking games or ‘challenges’, if you don’t want to. If you are part of an activity group it is completely your choice whether or not you attend a social event. Activity groups are prohibited from carrying out initiation ceremonies, or any initiation-type behaviour, either on or off campus. If you ever feel pressured to take part in social activities as part of an activity group, we would strongly encourage you to report it to us here: https://www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/report It is our upmost priority that you feel safe engaging in Union activity, and there is support available for you if you have experienced or witnessed anything that made you feel uncomfortable or concerned you.
#SayNoToInitiations
