The USPA Intercollegiate program provides students a venue to have their first polo experience and seasoned players a place to continue competitive regular season and tournament play during their time at university. Intercollegiate polo is played in the arena under the official USPA Arena Rules and specific I/I and Arena Tournament Conditions. As is all I/I polo, the intercollegiate league is played using a “split string.” During their time in the program, many players are given the opportunity to participate in leadership and horse management roles within their student run clubs; providing real life learning experiences in the polo world.

There are 41 established USPA Intercollegiate Polo Programs representing 15 men’s teams and 26 women’s teams across four regions of the United States. Competing in separate divisions, the top men’s and women’s teams battle for a chance to advance to the National Intercollegiate Championship.

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"In regards to the kind of polo that college offers, it definitely teaches you about playing as a team, playing hard, and learning how to ride dozens of different horses." – Felipe Viana, UVA '13

Scholarships

The USPA awards at least six, $4,000 scholarships a year to players who have participated in the interscholastic polo program and are looking to continue their polo career at the collegiate level. Players must meet requirements outlined in the guidelines and awards are renewable for up to four years of academic study. For more information please click here.

Fundraising Grant

Intercollegiate teams may apply for up to $1,000 each year to assist with the costs of putting on a fundraiser. The application should include a detailed description of the event outlining expenses, income and projected profit. Applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers and are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, click here.

Intercollegiate Funding Grant

Intercollegiate teams may apply for up to $2,000 in funding through the I/I Start Up & Enhancement Program. Qualified items include tack and equipment. Applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers and are accepted from September 1 – October 1 each year. To apply, click here.

Umpires

Umpire support is available to teams who are playing in-region or nationally competitive games. Teams must apply to receive umpire support which is approved on a rolling basis and based on approval and availability for umpires. Requests must be made three weeks prior to the scheduled game date. To submit a request, please click here.

"Winning always makes things more fun, no doubt, but I value the experiences I gained with my teammates much more than the results. The indoor game quickly caught my eye with its emphasis on teamwork and strategy.” - Andrew Begg, Western Ontario '18

2020-2021 Intercollegiate Men and Women

Northeastern Intercollegiate Men's Preliminary: February 12-14 @ Yale Polo & Equestrian Center

Central Intercollegiate Men's and Women's Preliminary: February 19-21 @ Prestonwood Polo Club

Northeastern Intercollegiate Women's Preliminary: February 19-21 @ Boston Polo Club

Southeastern Intercollegiate Women's Preliminary: February 26-28 @ Michigan State University

Central Intercollegiate Women's Regional: March 12-14 @ Brookshire Polo Club

Central Intercollegiate Men's Regional: March 12-14 @ Brookshire Polo Club

Northeastern Intercollegiate Women's Regional: March 12-14 @ Cornell Polo Club

Northeastern Intercollegiate Men's Regional: March 12-14 @ Cornell Polo Club

Southeastern Intercollegiate Women's Regional: March 12-14 @ Virginia Polo Inc.

Southeastern Intercollegiate Men's Regional: March 12-14 @ Virginia Polo Inc.

Western Intercollegiate Women's Regional: March 12-14 @ Central Coast Polo Club

Western Intercollegiate Men's Regional: March 12-14 @ Central Coast Polo Club

USPA National Intercollegiate Championship: April 5-11 @ Virginia Polo Inc.

* Please note tournaments are subject to change and will be finalized after the Intent to Compete and Tournament Payment are processed in January.

Links and updated forms will be posted at start of the I/I season. For more information please check out the SportsEngine Registration page below.

Score Sheet Submission Form

Intent to Compete Form

Coaching Requirement Submission Form