Polo Clinics
New this
year at Brandywine Polo Academy will be a series of polo clinic designed for
interscholastic players and adults.
Adult
clinics last three days from Friday-Sunday afternoon and are designed to give
players a total immersion into polo.
These clinics are designed for adult players new to polo.
Interscholastic clinics last 4 days and run from Monday AM through Thursday
afternoon. One of these clinics is
designed for interscholastic players new to polo and the other two are designed
to significantly improve the skills of existing players.
See more
below.
Adult Polo Clinics
The
three day Introduction to Polo Clinics are designed to give the participant a
total immersion into polo. Clinics
run from 10 am on Friday through Sunday afternoon ending with a tailgate
graduation party field side at the 3pm outdoor Brandywine match.
Participants will ride and play for 3-4 hours per day and be schooled in
polo equitation, hitting techniques, rules and game strategy.
In addition, participants will be introduced to the polo lifestyle with
an Argentine assado and wine tasting Saturday night.
Tasteful local accommodation is available.
There are numerous non-polo activities available in the Brandywine Valley
for those who would like to bring their significant other.
Target Market
·
New participants interested
in the sport
·
Groups interested in a team
building experience
Available Times and Class
Sizes
Clinics
will be limited to 8 players per session on a first come first serve basis.
Clinics will run from Friday at 10am-Sunday at 5pm
·
May 22-May 24th
·
July 10h-July 12th
·
August 21st-August
23rd
Requirements:
·
Basic riding
ability
·
Riding boots
·
Riding Helmet
Prices
·
$600 per session
Prices
include 3 days of instruction and playing time-Horses and grooms included.
Price also includes Saturday night dinner and wine tasting and Sunday
Afternoon tailgate party. Local
accommodation information available through BPA.
Sign-up
Contact
BPA at
Scottwbrown@verizon.net
or 302 897 0912.
Interscholastic Polo Clinics
‘Introduction to Polo’
This 4 day clinic runs from
Monday thru Thursday and is designed for interscholastic riders who are new to
polo. This clinic will be focused
on introducing the sport to new players and will cover polo equitation, hitting
technique, rules and game tactics.
Participants will work in the classroom, hitting cage and ride twice a day.
Practice games will be held the last two days of the session.
Chaperoned accommodation is available for out of town players through one
of our BPA parents.
Target Market
·
Interscholastic players that
are new to the sport
·
New interscholastic players
who wish to join BPA.
Available Dates and Times:
Clinic
will run from Mondays at 10am through 4pm Thursday afternoon
·
June 15th-June
18th
Requirements:
·
Courses limited
to 12 players
·
Must be a
competent rider
·
Riding boots and
riding helmet
Prices
·
$600 per session for day
students
·
$800 per session with
accommodation and board.
Prices
include horses, instructors and course materials.
Sign-Up
Contact
Scottwbrown@verizon.net
or 302 897 0912
‘Up your Rating’
This 4 day clinic runs from
Monday thru Thursday and is designed for current interscholastic players who
want to take their game to the next level.
Particular emphasis will be placed on improving your riding, perfecting
your swing technique and implementing specific tactical plays within games.
Participants will work on personal conditioning and stretching, ride
twice daily plus play a daily practice game.
Participants will also spend time in the classroom reviewing game tapes
and other materials. Chaperoned
accommodation is available for out of town players through one of our BPA
parents.
Target Market
·
Interscholastic jv and
varsity players that want to improve their game
Available Dates and Times:
Clinics
will run from 10am Monday through 4pm Thursday
·
June 29th-July
2nd
·
August 3rd-August
6th
Requirements:
·
Courses limited
to 12 players
·
Must be a current
interscholastic player
·
Personal Polo
Equipment required.
·
Exercise clothing
and shoes
Prices
·
$600 per session for day
students
·
$800 per session with
accommodation and board.
Prices
include horses, instructors and course materials.
Sign-Up
Contact
Scottwbrown@verizon.net
or 302 897 0912
