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Playing
From its revival in 1989 the Beaufort
Polo Club has had two clear objectives: to provide good
quality polo at all levels and to encourage young British
players. These aims have fuelled a dramatic growth in
the Club which now has 145 playing members of which 32%
are under 21.
This growth has been accompanied by success
at all levels: Beaufort Pony Club teams win regularly
at Cowdray. Beaufort based teams have won the 15 and 12
goal Victor Ludorum trophies more times than any other
Club. Beaufort based Hildon won the Cowdray Gold Cup in
2004. In 2005 Centaurous Beaufort was the first team without
an Argentine to qualify for the Argentine Open since 1966.
There is a full tournament programme
of "Fixtures" and practice chukkas are played
on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
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2008 Membership Details |
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| Under 18 years old with only 1 pony |
£175 |
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| Under 18 years old with 2 ponies |
£350 |
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| Under 18 years old with 3 or more ponies |
£600 |
Barnaby Wilson ( -1) is available from mid May to play in tournaments |
| 18 and under 21 |
£600 |
Jack Mesquita (0) is available from the 12th June to play in tournaments |
| County Membership |
£550 |
Bess Boggis Rolfe (-1) is available to play |
| 21 and under 25 |
£1,100 |
Johnny Coddington (2) is available for all levels throughout the season |
| Over 25 years |
£2,200 |
Lucy Taylor (1) is available for all levels throughout the season
Gina Hutchinson (0) is available for all levels throughout the season
Freddie Dear (-1) is available from the 26th May to the 1st June and then from the 5th July for 4/6 and 8 goal tournaments.
Mark Baldwin (1) available for 12 goal tournaments and upwards
George Gemmell (0) is available to play throughout the season |
| 30 years and over - restricted category* |
£3,300 |
Please email: milesunderwood@beaufortpoloclub.co.uk |
| Stick and ball members (25 years old and over) |
£350 |
to be added to this list. |
All Playing Members have to be members of the
Hurlingham Polo Association, which for adults is £100 and
for under 18's £35.
* Restricted Category Members are those whose
handicap is less than 2-goals who do not sponsor either a British
Player under 25 years of age or a Player with a minimum handicap
of 4-goals.
"Playing Membership Application
Form" for New Members
Facilities
8 Polo grounds
Stick and ball area
Irrigation
Wooden horse
Indoor riding school
Outdoor schooling area
Exercise track
Club House with licenced bar and changing rooms with “torrential”
shower
What is it about Beaufort that makes it attractive
to players?
- Well structured practice chukkas 3 days a week which are
umpired and can be used for team practices.
- Tournaments at every level up to 28 goals (except 22 goals).
No tournament entry fees for Club members in tournaments
up to 8 goals.
- A pioneering Club producing new ideas which help to improve
polo for players:
- Argentine Club Cup (28 goals), the first tournament
above 22 goals in England with no player less than 4
goals.
- Duke of Beaufort Cup (18 goals polo) to help the transition
from medium to high goal.
- The Beaufort Junior Cup: the first under 21 tournament
in England.
- County Polo: a concept that introduces beginners to
the excitement of tournament polo without having to
make the large commitment of buying more than 1 pony
(at least until they have been hooked!!)
