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 38 established USPA Intercollegiate Polo Programs representing 22 men’s teams and 28 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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To learn more about the requirements to compete in I/I please check out our 2019-2020 Tournament Conditions.

If you would like an overview of the program check out the 2019-2020 Information Packet.

"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

2019-2020 Intercollegiate Men and Women

Northeastern Women's Intercollegiate Preliminary: February 14-16 @ Buffalo Polo Club

Western Women's Intercollegiate Preliminary: February 14-16 @ Lakeside Polo Club

Northeastern Men's Intercollegiate Preliminary: February 21-23 @ Boston Polo Club

Southeastern Women's Intercollegiate Preliminary: February 21-23 @ Michigan State University

Southeastern Women's Intercollegiate Preliminary II: TBD @ TBD

Central Intercollegiate Preliminary: Feb 21-23 @ Legends Ranch

Central Intercollegiate Regional: March 6-8 @ Brookshire Polo Club

Southeastern Intercollegiate Regional: Mar 6-8 @ Virginia Polo Center

Western Intercollegiate Regional: March 6-8 @ Central Coast Polo Club

Northeastern Intercollegiate Regional: March 13-15 @ Cornell University

National Intercollegiate Championship: Mar 30- Apr 5 @ Virginia Polo Center

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

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- Due October 1st

Coaching Requirement Submission Form- Due October 1st

NHTC Request Form

CONTACTS BY STATE

INTERCOLLEGIATE REGIONS

* Indicates a team still in the process of becoming an official club